Dear Editor:

In the wake of Earth Day and amidst ongoing severe drought and threats of another wildfire season, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is encouraging the U.S. Forest Service to look closely at protecting some Ouray County landscapes in the ongoing forest plan revision process. Specifically, within the more encompassing Community Conservation Proposal (see paid ad in this Plaindealer edition) we have recommended the Baldy Roadless Area and the Bear Creek basin for addition to the Uncompah...