Dear Editor: We, the residents of Coal Creek Road, are compelled to respond to the article, “Complaint filed against commissioner," published in the Oct. 17, 2024, Plaindealer. My name is Daryl Trehal...

Dear Editor: Thank you, Jay and Jackie Lauderdale, for supplying the financial information in the paper these past few weeks; great information to help voters understand our financial context and chal...

Dear Editor: I happened to be talking with incumbent Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett shortly after the rain/flooding event that occurred on Aug. 5. Being relatively new to Ridgway, I was not ev...

On Halloween, the spookiest day of the year, the latest developments in global weirding seem especially unsettling. Water Year 2024, which ended Sept. 30, was another drought year for Ouray with 22.17...

Dear Editor: One of the things I love about working in local government at the municipal level is that we're completely non-partisan. The divisive politics found elsewhere in our government rarely rea...

Dear Editor: Vote no on Colorado Proposition 127 and let the qualified Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff dictate Colorado wildlife policy. If Proposition 127 is approved, and absent hunter pressure, m...

Dear Editor: We are writing to express our appreciation to Erin and Mike for their ceaseless commitment to the Ouray County community through excellent writing, timely topics and journalistic integrit...

Dear Editor: As I flipped through the pages of the latest Plaindealer, I was awed by the beautiful rendering of the planned Space to Create mural. My enthusiasm was immediately shattered as I began to...

Dear Editor: Many of us living on the north end of Ouray County are part of the Montrose County School District RE-1J (MCSD). This means we have the opportunity to vote no on the massive $395 million ...

Dear Editor: My wife and I attended the recent Ouray County candidate forum sponsored by the Ouray Woman's Club, the League of Women Voters and the Plaindealer. We were glad to see that it was well at...

Dear Editor: I was one of only 3 Ouray County residents who took their recent property tax valuations all the way to the State Board of Appeals. This followed unsuccessful attempts to resolve grossly ...

Dear Editor: It’s disturbing to watch from afar false accusations, October surprises and dirty tricks employed in local elections. Don’t be fooled. I served with Lynn Padgett in the state organization...

Dear Editor: Why moos the cow? For joy? For terror? To cast their vote for Ridgway Cow Mayor? Perhaps a moo of yearning for a long lost love, or a moo of sorrow for a pasture gobbled up by another art...

Dear Editor: So you had your campaign sign stolen? Welcome to politics. I've had many (Democratic) signs stolen over the years. My Padgett and Harris signs were stolen from my property after one day. ...

Dear Editor: My husband and I find it interesting that so many Democrats vilify the 45th president as a bully, yet so easily dismiss the accusations against Lynn Padgett. We are one of those “brave on...

Dear Editor: This letter is in response to the query printed in the Oct. 10 edition about the weaning of calves on a ranch near Ridgway. First, I am so glad that the ranchers responded so maturely and...

Sometimes, you can't win. You're damned if you do, and damned if you don't. It's important for us to be transparent with readers about newsroom ethical debates we hold, and we wanted to share a few of...

Dear Editor: This letter is in response to Mr. Nasisse's distressed lowing about cattle! To imply that a rancher would inflict harm on their herd is at best ignorant and at worst pernicious. There are...

Dear Editor: Mr. Perkovich has not separated himself from the leader of the Republican Party who lies, almost daily, often hatefully, about individuals and groups, including immigrants. The Republican...

Dear Editor: In theory time-of-use rates seem to be a smart way to reduce wholesale costs. By reducing demand (the cost of infrastructure needed to supply energy to San Miguel Power Association) the p...