Dear Editor: In my opinion, the most relevant information to consider when deciding how to vote on Ballot Issue 6A is the exponential increase in the number of structures within the Ridgway Fire Distr...

Dear Editor: After reading last week’s Plaindealer article that covered the recent Democratic candidate for House District 58, I would like to share my observations about his opponent, incumbent Repub...

Be honest: Have you ever said one of these things about Colona? “Wish that barbecue joint was still open.” “Oh, the donut shop closed!” “That’s where I hit the deer last year.” The United States Censu...

Dear Editor: House District 58 needs a representative who will not just work tirelessly for farming and agriculture, but also fight for more funding to recruit and retain our valuable teachers. Colora...

Dear Editor: Kevin Kuns is running for House District 58. Coming from a strong business background, he wasn't involved in politics until recently, resulting from alarm, which many of us share, at the ...

Dear Editor: The Oct. 6-12 issue of the Plaindealer published a letter to the editor that did not accurately represent how many people feel and I felt compelled to write a letter to you as well to enc...

Dear Editor: In this time of drought or aridification we can never take our water sources and the availability of water when we need it for granted. We need to carefully steward and conserve our water...

The appointed and elected volunteer boards here in Ouray County serve vital, underappreciated roles. They approve budgets and decide how to spend taxpayer dollars. In most cases, it's a lot of respon...

Dear Editor: Shortly after the Cow Creek Fire happened in 2019, I decided to join the Ridgway Fire Department. I had met Chief Chris Miller while having a test hole dug for my future septic system. It...

Dear Editor: I have been a member of the Fairway Pines Estates Owners' Association and lived full time in Fairway Pines close to 10 years. I am writing to express my support for the Shepherding Intern...

By John Clark Mental health in today's world is an increasingly important issue. What with the emotionally challenging nature of the last few years, on so many levels, suicide rates are seeing a preci...

David Sussman isn't the type to sit on the sidelines. Just because he uses a wheelchair doesn't mean he doesn't want to participate as much as anyone else. 'As a person living with a disability, I don...

A dedication ceremony for Ridgway's newest piece of public art is scheduled for today (Oct. 6) at 5 p.m. The sculpture, titled "Crescendo," has been installed near the Ridgway Athletic Park Pavilion. ...

All photos by David Emory.     

This is the first in an occsional series of features we're calling 'Road Trip,' mean to highlight places and fun things to do within driving distance of Ouray County, which you could do over a weeken...

Dear Editor: Kevin Kuns is running for House District 58 in western Colorado (this includes Ouray County). Kevin has a strong business background. His friendly outgoing personality and skills when tal...

Dear Editor: Recently I researched our 3rd Congressional District U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert. I was appalled. Uneducated • Dropped out of high school to have a baby 2004; earned a GED 2020; • Swore oath...

Dear Editor: Those who have been in the community over the last ten years know that this is the time of year that we announce that Ouray School is once again “Accredited with Distinction.” This title ...

Dear Editor: May I first compliment you on your thorough reporting on the recent issues presenting themselves in our district! I read with interest, and disappointment, the reaction of some our local ...