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...

Dear Editor: I’m sorry to hear that someone’s campaign signs have gone missing. When the norms of civil society have degenerated to the point that a losing candidate would attempt to overthrow our ver...

Dear Editor: I am writing this letter in response to Andy Nasisse’s recent letter to the editor concerning the cattle keeping him awake at night. His letter has caused quite a stir in the ranching com...

Dear Editor: We are supporting Mike Perkovich for Ouray County commissioner. Perkovich has common sense and we will be his boss. He is approachable and will listen. His values align with our forefathe...

Dear Editor: I have been intrigued by the political ads run by Mike Perkovich, implying that Lynn Padgett has been a spendthrift in her role as Ouray County commissioner. As a certified public account...

Dear Editor: Fortiter calumniari, aliquia adhaerebit. • Employed to deride, impugn, or assassinate one's character. • Demonstrates a lack of civility and sense of community. • Negative campaign tactic...

Dear Editor: House District 58 has a very clear difference between the candidates who are running to represent us in the coming years. First, we have Kathleen Curry, whose previous service as a repres...

Dear Editor: I am grateful to have Lynn Padgett as my county commissioner and enthusiastically support her for re-election. Lynn is accessible to her constituents, intelligent, knowledgable about dive...

Dear Editor: Why is county commission candidate Mike Perkovich allowed to display political signs that are out of compliance with the Ouray County Land Use Code? The regulation size for signs is a max...

Dear Editor: Every year about this time many of Ridgway's residents are kept awake all night listening to the distressing lowing of cattle. For whatever reason this happens so close to town, it is cle...

Dear Editor: In 2019 the position of poet laureate was established by the Board of County Commissioners for Ouray and I was honored to be named the very first one! I have been pleased to serve the com...

Dear Editor: I would like to thank Commissioner Padgett for her recent ad reminding me that “The Choice is Simple." I agree. But what she intended to be a derogatory label, I consider a badge of honor...

Dear Editor: Kathleen Curry is a candidate for Colorado House District 58 and I believe her to be the most qualified and experienced person to represent the people of this district. I have had many op...

Dear Editor: The election for county commissioner between Lynn Padgett and Michael Perkovich presents us with several important contrasts. Many jurisdictions around the country have learned the hard w...

Dear Editor: The Plaindealer’s Sept. 26 story about the plight of Ridgway’s businesses got me thinking. The interstate highway system made travel faster — but at a price: Hundreds of small towns throu...

Dear Editor: Driving around the county and the city of Ouray you will find two homes each with two political yard signs – one for Mike Perkovich and one for Kamala Harris. It struck me that this is ab...

Dear Editor: One year ago, on a Tuesday — Sept. 19 of last year — I faced the life-changing experience of brain tumor surgery. The tumor was massive and, thankfully, it was benign. As I look back on t...

Dear Editor: When reviewing this latest short-term rentals ordinance from Ouray County, it’s hard not to feel concerned about its direction. The dense legal language could leave the average resident u...

Dear Editor: Currently, Ouray County has a good balance of three commissioners who are taking on more challenging issues than ever before. It’s my opinion that Ouray County needs all three that have e...

It’s raining on a late September Saturday afternoon and a cold 48 degrees as I begin this column. Pristine snow drapes the mountains above timberline. A remarkable gardening season ends at 7,736 feet ...