Dear Editor:

Wildlife and public lands advocates couldn’t be more thrilled to learn that the Ouray Board of County Commissioners unanimously endorsed a recommendation to add Baldy Mountain and the Bear Creek drainage to the existing Uncompahgre Wilderness in their comments to the GMUG Forest planning team. Thank you Commissioners Niece, Padgett and Tisdel!

These lands are not just valued for their exquisite scenic values and recreation opportunities including hunting, but also their critical wil...