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After February warmup, what’s in store for March?
Columns, Opinion...
After February warmup, what’s in store for March?
By Karen Risch 
February 26, 2025
Two weeks ago, following the first of two meltingly wet 8-inch February snowstorms, the grape hyacinths, daffodils and tulips decided it was time to shake off winter. Their deep green foliage was a re...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Sheriff, marshal stances on immigration appreciated
February 19, 2025
Dear Editor: I want to thank you for publishing the very informative article by Lindsey Toomer of the Colorado Newsline and the policies of our police (Feb. 6-12 edition). I am personally very concern...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Devising police solutions requires open mind
February 19, 2025
Dear Editor: I would like to thank the Plaindealer for your well-researched article on law enforcement intergovernmental agreements in Colorado. To make it clear, I am not a resident of Ouray, but I d...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Drug affordability at risk
February 5, 2025
Dear Editor: In his first day in office President Trump revoked former President Biden’s Executive Order No. 14087, which was designed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicare and Medicaid enroll...
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Columns, Opinion...
FROM THE PUBLISHERS
Have opinions about the Plaindealer? We want to hear them
February 5, 2025
Who wants to come have lunch and tell us what you think of the Plaindealer? Yep, we're looking for some of our readers to share their opinions. Sounds like fun, right? We're inviting readers to apply ...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Wild horses managed improperly
February 5, 2025
Dear Editor: I have been involved in the wild horse and burro issue for over 40 years. The best researched facts I have found are Craig Downer’s 2012 book, "The Wild Horse Conspiracy," and James Klein...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Preconceived notions sunk police chief hiring decision
January 29, 2025
Dear Editor: The decision to bypass a thorough four-month vetting process in selecting Ouray’s new police chief raises serious concerns about our community’s commitment to professionalism and fairness...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Community kindness overwhelming
January 29, 2025
Dear Editor: I would like to express my sincere appreciation for everyone in the community who has reached out to me after the recent death of my husband, Don Moden. I am overwhelmed with gratitude fo...
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Frigid January follows one of hottest years on record
Columns, Opinion...
Frigid January follows one of hottest years on record
By Karen Risch 
January 29, 2025
It’s been a bitter January for most of the Mountain West and eastern two-thirds of the country. The huge arctic airmass responsible for this outbreak measured 10,000 feet deep on soundings in Riverton...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Despite headlines, my mother deserves love and support
January 22, 2025
Dear Editor: I write this letter not to you, but to my mother, Lynn Padgett. One of my earliest memories is holding her hand as we walked through Ouray, knocking on doors and meeting residents. I didn...
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Letters, Opinion...
Gratitude for mobile home park donors’ generosity
January 15, 2025
Dear Editor: I would like to express my gratitude for the remarkable act of kindness demonstrated by Jay and Jackie Lauderdale, and Cat and Barthold Lichtenbelt in making a nearly one-million-dollar d...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Chief candidates deserve questions
January 15, 2025
Dear Editor: I am writing to thank the Plaindealer for their article last week, "Police chief finalists to visit Ouray." The general public, although we have a tremendous stake in who leads our Police...
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The rise, fall and rise of Ophir
Columns, Opinion...
The rise, fall and rise of Ophir
By Carolyn Snowbarger 
January 8, 2025
Put Ophir, Colorado, on your exploration bucket list for this summer. At 9,695 feet in elevation, this off-the-beaten-path community is seven miles southwest of Telluride and 10 “adventurous” miles fr...
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Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Where moo the cows?
January 1, 2025
Dear Editor: Where moo the cows that once feasted On the greenest of Uncompahgre grasses? Perhaps they were whisked away by green aliens, Jersey drones, Mothman, or the chupacabra? Or maybe the bovine...
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Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
When judicial system falls short, what can we do?
December 25, 2024
Dear Editor: I am appalled, dismayed and enraged that alleged rapist Brian Scranton pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual assault in spite of basically admitting to forced intercourse without consen...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
School district should rethink characteristics of learner
December 11, 2024
Dear Editor: Recently, the Ouray School District adopted five concepts that Ouray School will teach for and teach by. These words are: "Honorable, Resilient, Authentic, Inquisitive and Worldly." These...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Let’s save Swiss Village
December 11, 2024
Dear Editor: Swiss Village is a small, thriving mobile home neighborhood with 20 homes on 3 acres on Oak Street in Ouray. The residents own the homes but not the land beneath them. Thanks to the owner...
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Clive Cussler’s last great story
Columns, Opinion...
Clive Cussler’s last great story
By Carolyn Snowbarger 
December 11, 2024
Most people probably don't know they're driving past the burial site of one of the most prolific American authors in recent history when they're traveling from Ridgway to Telluride. But just off Color...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Ignore climate warnings at your own risk
December 4, 2024
Dear Editor: Kamala Harris called climate change an existential threat in the campaign, but Donald Trump ignores climate science and declares it a hoax. He is in keeping with the Republican Party that...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Renters in crosshairs of city’s new parking ordinance
November 27, 2024
Dear Editor: The city's new flip-side parking restrictions carry a robust $150 fine, with no restriction of the hours of enforcement. It's a Catch-22. If you drive home from work on Monday and park on...
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Ridgway girls run down state title
Main, News...
Ridgway girls run down state title
Young team blows past competition to hoist Class 2A cross country trophy
By By Matt Meyer Special to the Plaindealer 
November 5, 2025
There isn’t a perfect translation for “hill” in Chinese. That's something Natasha Hessler discovered when she arrived at the famous creek crossing during the Colorado State Cross Country Championship ...
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Underwood elected mayor
Main, News...
ELECTION 2025
Underwood elected mayor
Hart joins council, which needs to fill two spots
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 5, 2025
Ouray City Councilor Michael Underwood won election to the mayor’s seat Tuesday night, succeeding on a campaign that emphasized fiscal conservatism and a vow to fix what he perceives as a disconnect b...
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News
Property tax hikes pass for cemetery, fire districts
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 5, 2025
Voters Tuesday night approved tax increases for the Cedar Hill Cemetery District and the Ouray Fire Protection District. A measure to increase the cemetery district’s mill levy from 0.33 mills to 1 mi...
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News
ELECTION 2025
Voters approve new county lodging tax
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 5, 2025
Voters in unincorporated Ouray County approved a new 6% lodging tax that is expected to provide more than $182,000 in additional funding during a tight 2026 budget year and into the future. The measur...
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News
ELECTION 2025
Fagrelius, Meruelo win school board seats
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
November 5, 2025
Ouray voters have chosen two former educators to join the Ouray School Board, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s election. Three candidates competed for two open seats on the school board,...
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