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5 0 ¢April 29-May 5, 2021 50¢April THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF RIDGWAY, OURAY, AND OURAY COUNTY YEAR 143, NO. 48OURAYNEWS.COM NEW HOME, Vaccine demand SAME MISSION slows Ouray County Food Pantry prepares for move to larger building, Pfizer shots available as demand for food assistance remains above pre-pandemic levels for teens in region

By Carolina Brown Left: Ouray County By Liz Teitz [email protected] Food Pantry vol- [email protected] unteer Caroline The Ouray County Food Pantry will move McAndrews prepares Demand for vaccines in Ouray County to its new permanent location next month, canned and boxed has slowed, pushing the health depart- and will own the building it occupies for the food to be distrib- ment to consider scaling back vaccina- first time in the 13-year history of the non - uted at the pantry's tion days and relocating the clinic from profit organization. current home on the 4-H Center. The nonprofit’s new location at 602 N. Sherman Street in Public Health Director Tanner Kingery Cora St. in Ridgway is the former location of Ridgway on April told county commissioners Tuesday only 22. The nonprofit is Exotic Earth Coffee Roasters. The building 11 people signed up for vaccines Mon- preparing to move will give the pantry 500 more square feet day, and only four on Tuesday, a number to its new, larger on of space than it had before, to help serve so low they were forced to move those North Cora Street, appointments to another day to avoid anyone in the community struggling with below, next month. food insecurity. Demands for weekly food wasting supplies. The food pantry “It’s getting harder and harder with distribution remain higher than they were has $234,000 of the before the pandemic. a small amount of people, because we $390,000 purchase can’t open a whole vial for four people,” The nonprofit is still fundraising for the price left to raise. The Kingery said. Moderna vaccines come in building purchase, which has been finalized. previous owners of 10-dose vials (though 11 shots can often The total cost is $390,000, with a balance of the building, Karen $234,000 still left to raise. This amount is be - and Richard Avery, be pulled from each) and the Johnson & ing owner-financed at zero percent interest are financing the pur- Johnson vaccines are shipped in five-dose by Karen and Richard Avery, the building’s chase of the build- vials. Once the vials are opened, all doses previous owners. ing at zero percent must be used the same day or discarded. “We just wanted to help the community, interest. “We’ve got to be a little more creative ultimately because I feel like there is an ur- and strategic,” he said, including encour- gent need for a food pantry for the county,” aging more people to get vaccinated, and Mike Wiggins and potentially adjusting vaccination sched- Karen Avery said. Erin McIntyre Since the pantry could not have financed ules to accommodate more people. the building any other way, Avery said she — Ouray County As of Monday, the county has adminis- offered to finance the purchase with no Plaindealer tered 3,350 total vaccines, and more than interest costs added on. 1,800 people are now fully vaccinated; “It just didn’t seem like we needed to that includes residents and anyone from charge any interest. We are trying to be outside the county who was vaccinated at helpful,” she said. the 4-H Center. According to data from the state health department, 49.5 percent The need continues of eligible Ouray County residents are Pandemic-related closures led demand fully immunized, and 59.3 percent have at the food pantry to increase almost 53 received at least one dose. Among those percent for individual food distributions. considered most vulnerable, about 67 The pantry has seen a 22 percent increase in percent of residents who are 70 and older the number of households served since the received at least one shot, a percentage pandemic started. that seems to be plateauing over the last Beverly Angehrn, the food pantry’s board month, Kingery said. Rates for ages 60 president, said some of the increased to 64 and 65 to 69 have continued to demand came from people who moved in increase, though, with about three-quar- with friends and family to make ends meet, ters of those age groups at least partly so those homes needed more food to go vaccinated. around. The slowdown in signups for appoint- The number of people served at the pantry ments seems to be due to the inconve- varies week-to-week, as many clients are not nience, Kingery said. People contacted necessarily regulars. For example, Angehrn about registration have said they can’t said one week they may serve 28 people, and miss work, or can’t plan to have a sore 15 the next week. arm or side effects on a weekday, and SEE PANTRY ON PAGE 22 SEE VACCINE ON PAGE 20 Ouray Peggy Lindsey Gifts for Locals, too! 970-325-4478 Open Daily Ridgway Broker/Owner 644 MAIN ST., OURAY EST. 1913 970-626-5462 OurayRealEstateCorp.com 970-325-4408 970-596-1219 www.csbcolorado.com MountainFeverShirts.com

2 OURAY COUNTY PLAINDEALER — OURAYNEWS.COM APRIL 29-MAY 5, 2021 Planning members reappointed POLICE LOG RIDGWAY MARSHAL By Carolina Brown Ouray County Sheriff Justin Perry initially qualify for Medicaid and [email protected] brought up Beckhardt’s comments then no longer qualify when their The following is a summary of cases the Ridgway Marshal's concerning the number of occu- income goes up or their children Office handled from April 12-25. If you have information on Interviews scheduled with candi- pants of OHVs. get too old for coverage. But under any of the below active cases or of any other incident that dates for the Ouray County Plan- “Quite frankly there is a level of rules enacted during the pandemic, you have information on or feel needs reporting, contact the ning Commission were canceled agreement I have with this. Hav- Medicaid recipients are locked in, Marshal's Office at 970-626-5196 on Tuesday after two of the four ing more occupants than a vehicle guaranteeing they are covered until D u r i n g t h e s e t w o w e e k s d e p u ti e s c o n d u c t e d : candidates for three seats withdrew manufacturer recommends can be the emergency declaration is over, 144 directed patrols their applications. dangerous,” Perry said. which Fredrich said should last until 18 security checks The remaining candidates, Patsy Based on Beckhardt’s comments, January 2022. 13 traffic contacts, four citations Miller and Randy Parker, are sitting commissioners agreed to delete a Friedrich said she anticipates an 12 agency assists members of the commission. Since portion of the ordinance that would increased need for staff to help Three information reports there was no longer competition, have allowed for one occupant more people through transitioning off of 10 VIN inspections commissioners planned to formally than manufacturer recommenda- Medicaid and possibly appealing the One business check reappoint Miller and Parker at a tions. loss of coverage. She said the state Five 911 calls, all OK special session on Wednesday. The ordinance is meant to better will be supplying her department 24 foot patrols Parker and Miller were first ap - align with neighboring Hinsdale, with extra funds for the needed Five camping warnings pointed to the commission in March San Miguel and San Juan counties, additional staff during that time. Three phone calls 2015. reducing confusion for those operat- The board also approved a pur- Five parking problems Michael Waters and Rob Ashmead ing OHVs in the backcountry when chase of service agreement with One accident were the candidates who withdrew they cross county lines and easing Voyager Youth Program which pro- Five animal problems their applications. This leaves one enforcement issues for the Sheriff’s vides reimbursement through the One missing/found child vacancy on the seven-member Office. The counties share access to federal program Temporary Assis- One lost wallet One trespass panel, as Sheelagh Williams has not popular high country OHV trails, tance for Needy Families (TANF), to One threat requested reappointment. including the Alpine Loop and other Voyager for providing scholarships One civil matter passes. However, Hinsdale County to families for summer programs. OHV ordinance One unwanted party is updating its ordinance now so Households with an income of less One vehicle trespass/theft The board approved the second the county may be looking at more than $75,000 per year with at least One criminal mischief reading of the new off highway adjustments in the future. one child can fill out an application One alarm vehicle ordinance on Tuesday with with Voyager, according to Fried- One found cellphone some changes. Social Services rich. Voyager then invoices Social One medical call The changes were made based Director of Social Services Carol Services for reimbursement. on suggestions by Log Hill resi- Friedrich told commissioners to “It’s been really good,” Friedrich A deputy responded to a report of a theft at the Shell dent Dave Beckhardt, who brought expect her department to have extra said of the agreement that has been Store in Ridgway. A snowboard valued at $1,000 was taken up concerns via email and during workload when Medicaid members, renewed for several years. “Commu- from back of a truck parked for a short time while occu- public comment to commissioners. currently locked in under the feder- nity strengthening, ensuring safety pants were in store. His concerns included a limitation ally declared emergency, lose their of kids, that they’re adequately su- A report of criminal mischief was taken in the 900 block on the number of occupants allowed health care eligibility. pervised in the summer. This really of Moffat Street. Vehicle was scratched. in vehicles, considering some have Friedrich said Ouray County has been a very successful project Deputies contacted several individuals camping in town, after-market modifications meant to currently has 797 residents covered and partnership between the county which is not allowed by ordinance, unless on private prop- increase passenger load beyond the by Medicaid, 200 more than the and Voyager.” erty with permission. manufacturer’s recommendations. county’s average. Usually, people

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APRIL 29-MAY 5, 2021 OURAY COUNTY PLAINDEALER — OURAYNEWS.COM 3 Virus forces Ouray learning online By Liz Teitz their elders may be protected, the young [email protected] At-home tests detect three high school cases people don’t have that level of protec- tion,” he said. “While there’s no question Ouray School has moved all high things to definitely listen to,” he said. The Herlihy said Tuesday. “We’re really seeing that there’s some transmission that school students to online learning and students haven’t reported loss of taste or our most rapid increase right now in might occur in a school environment, instructed more than half to quarantine smell, which have been common signs of the state among middle school and high and probably has, it’s also likely that a after three students tested positive for COVID-19. school students,” Herlihy said. “We’re good part of this is community spread.” COVID-19. The origin of the latest COVID cases also seeing an increase in school-asso- In addition to the school-related cases, Students were sent home at noon haven’t been identified yet, but Lokey ciated outbreaks across the state for the Ouray County also reported two new Monday after the cases were reported, said it appears the virus wasn’t transmit- last several weeks.” cases Monday, a woman in her 20s and a and moved to remote learning through ted in the classroom, but through some In a press conference this week, Gov. woman in her 40s, who were both tested Monday, May 3. "All students may return activity related to sports. “It’s pretty clear Jared Polis called schools “a relatively last week. This brings the county’s num- to in-person instruction on Tuesday, May to me what the connections are,” he said. safe place,” and attributed that spike not ber of positive cases to 281. 4, as long as they are symptom free," Su- Masks have been required for all athletes, to on-campus activities but to increased Liz Teitz is a journalist with Report for perintendent Tod Lokey said in an email but the three who tested positive were socialization. “As parents are protected, America, a nonprofit program focused on to the school community. “all very close contacts,” he said. as grandparents are protected, they’re supporting journalism in underserved ar- Initially, all high school students were taking their unprotected 11-year-olds and eas. Email [email protected] to make instructed to quarantine, remain at home “We put the whole high 15-year-olds out with them, to restau- a tax-deductible donation to support her and stay away from others. Administra- rants, to hang out with others, and while work. tors hoped this would give them time school in remote learning, to contact trace and determine who has and at the current time been exposed to the virus. “We realized at the high school level, we're trying to draw an we couldn’t isolate the quarantine to a accurate circle around the certain group,” he said in an interview. “We put the whole high school in remote specific students who have learning, and at the current time, we’re to quarantine for a longer trying to draw an accurate circle around the specific students who have to quaran - term." tine for a longer term.” OURAY SCHOOL After determining the close contacts of SUPERINTENDENT TOD LOKEY the sick students, who are all athletes, 28 students were advised to quarantine; the other 22 will remain in remote learning, but could potentially receive in-person They contacted five school districts special education services and attend whose teams had played against Ouray in sports practices or other activities. the previous 10 days to notify them about The decision to keep all students in the positive cases. All reported that they remote classes was due to the number have no student COVID cases, Lokey in quarantine, he said. “It’s too hard to said. teach half your kids remote, and in some Public Health Director Tanner Kingery classes it might be almost all of them,” said the cases haven’t all been recorded Lokey said. in the state’s case reporting system yet; The students who tested positive once they come through, he can start were using at-home rapid BinaxNOW outbreak investigation paperwork. The tests, which have been provided by the at-home test kit results are reported to state health department. 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By calling the state's only centralized housing helpline, updated discipline policy Colorado Housing Connects (1-844-926-6632), all Coloradans can be connected to local housing resources. By Carolina Brown formally reported and investigated, but [email protected] Cole clarified that was not the intent of Homeowners the documents. Colorado Housing Connects can connect you to a After hours of discussion during their Kern noted that conflicts that do not HUD-approved housing counselor who will help you March and April meetings, the Ouray match the definition of bullying still understand what your options are when you are School Board approved updates to school need resolution, and administrators facing foreclosure. We will get you the help you policy concerning student code of con- assured her they understood this. need so that you don’t lose your home. duct, discipline, suspensions and expul- Elementary Principal Kenneth Nelson sions on Monday evening. said the forms were very useful tools, Renters The changes are based on recommen- but the definition of bullying needed to Colorado Housing Connects can help renters find dations from the Colorado Association be on the forms, to avoid conflicts with affordable housing, work through tenant-landlord of School Boards and work done to parents who may have a different idea issues, find rental assistance when they are unable tailor the policies to Ouray School by a of what constitutes bullying than the to pay their rent or are facing eviction, address committee headed by school counselor administration. housing discrimination and other related questions. Jaceson Cole. In the school handbook bullying is The changes are part of a total rework- defined as “the use of coercion or intim- Homebuyers ing of the school’s handbook that Super- idation to obtain control over another Colorado Housing Connects can provide you with intendent Tod Lokey has been working person or to cause physical, mental or information on purchasing a home and on since he was hired last year. emotional harm to another person.” The forms, once approved, will be ac- refer prospective buyers to agencies Some of the updates are based on new that provide down payment assistance. guidelines limiting the threshold trigger- cessible for parents and students online ing suspension or expulsion of students and physically at school. Currently, to Landlords below third grade. The changes also report bullying, students are directed to implement restorative justice, a more the Safe2Tell hotline and website, and Colorado Housing Connects can help landlords progressive form of discipline with a goal counseling request forms are available manage tenant relationships and provide answers of working with students to come to a electronically and physically at all three about housing vouchers and rental assistance solution rather than arbitrarily doling out school levels. They can be returned to

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APRIL 29-MAY 5, 2021 OURAY COUNTY PLAINDEALER — OURAYNEWS.COM 5 Student mental health County to pause new needs remain elevated marijuana operations Ridgway school counselor: I need another staff Plaindealer staff report Increased pressure on land use staff [email protected] also prompted the decision, as County Planning Director Mark Castrodale said member to help handle heavy workload Ouray County commissioners voted to he doesn’t have enough resources and impose a six-month moratorium on new is stretched thin – with a 300 percent By Carolina Brown Brown emphasized the way social-emo- applications for retail marijuana oper- increase in building permits compared to [email protected] tional learning is taught at the schools is ations on Wednesday, with the goal of a year ago. Castrodale’s department has more than a simple program, but a way of revising the county’s current ordinance also borne the burden of investigating The mental health counselor for both teaching implemented all the time in the governing those operations. numerous complaints stemming from Ridgway schools told Ridgway School regular classroom. The proposal, made by Commission the conflict between MS Support and its Board members last week that the so- She said it is important to keep offering Chairman Ben Tisdel during the com- neighbors. cial-emotional learning and individual mental health first aid and training in missioners’ meeting on Tuesday, was The moratorium will not affect any counseling needs of students persist at suicide prevention and restorative prac- something he said he wanted to pursue current operations, transfers or renewals high levels, even as pandemic-related tices to teachers and the larger commu- back in December but waited to do so. – only new applications. restrictions are loosened. nity. Commissioners have received numerous After commissioners unanimous- With more than 400 individual student Reports from principals of both the complaints from one marijuana licensee ly voted in favor of the moratorium, visits so far this year, Sharon Brown told elementary and secondary school reflect in particular on Log Hill Mesa – MS Sup- Castrodale asked about an incomplete board members on April 22 that the need efforts to move things closer to normal port – which has been granted condition- application submitted to his department for the district to hire another person for this time of year and give students a al approval to continue operations just within the past two weeks. to assist with mental health services needed boost to their mental health. off County Road 22. “It’s not a gray area, it’s nowhere near continues. Secondary Principal Russell Randolph Those neighbors have formed an orga- complete,” he said. “Working every other day at each told school board members the May 28 nization called Log Hill Neighborhood The commissioners indicated they were school, by the time I enter one school, graduation ceremony will be held on the Action Group. Their complaints involve unaware of the incomplete application. I’m behind on the needs,” Brown said. soccer field, followed by a parade and an odors, lack of landscaping and fencing Viner said she would deal with the appli- Students at the elementary meet with outdoor celebration at Ridgway Lodge. issues and lack of compliance with the cation with Castrodale. her at scheduled times, and students at Seniors, whose long-standing, tra- county's permit. Planning Director Mark “If I feel like there’s a problem I’ll be the secondary school are allowed to walk ditional five-day rafting trip through Castrodale told commissioners Tuesday back in front of you,” she said. in her office anytime she is available. Cataract Canyon was canceled last fall, the neighborhood action group has been Commissioner Lynn Padgett said her Brown said she is seeing a lot of depres- will have an overnight camping trip on advocating for a moratorium on marijua- intent in adopting the moratorium to sion and anxiety, even suicidal ideations, the Gunnison River outside of Delta in na grows for the High Mesa Zone, which re-do the ordinance wasn’t about any which are referred to the Crisis Center May. Eighth-graders will get a modified covers Log Hill Mesa. particular business. “For me, this is about through the Center for Mental Health. version of their “rites of passage” trip, Before deciding to adopt the moratori- a very difficult, unwieldy and unsatisfac- Students are dealing with feelings of this year to Top of the Pines, followed by um, commissioners discussed problems tory ordinance,” she said. isolation and the challenges of rebuild- an outdoor ceremony with family. with the current ordinance, including On Tuesday Commissioner Jake Niece ing relationships lost during quarantine. Fifth graders will get to visit the second- confusion and redundancies, with Coun- said a moratorium would give the county There was an extra strain created last ary building in May for an orientation, ty Attorney Carol Viner. time to work on cleaning up the 2019 or- fall and winter with students not having and there will be a celebration of their The commissioners said they want to dinance, but expressed concern that the their usual resources of stress release departure from elementary as well as for hash out a new ordinance and make it board may want to wait until it has hired through extracurricular activities, sports the kindergarten and pre-K classes. shorter and simpler. a new county attorney. and clubs that allow mixing of cohorts, Randolph announced the senior boys Brown said. have challenged the high school volley- She said cohort bonds are stronger ball team to a game, so he is helping to as a result of being isolated together, organize the event as a fundraiser. The May is Mental Health Awareness Month and there are some perks in this year’s game will be held on May 7 and will be schedule, such as extra recess time at the followed by a bonfire at the woodshop, elementary school and more advisory, a homecoming tradition that had been unwinding time at the secondary school. missed this year. But she said students are still dealing While the number of people in the MAY with the inability to socialize with friends gym will be limited, all are welcome to in other grade levels or classes, being the bonfire, which should occur at 7 p.m. limited on who they see or interact with that day. at school. When asked by board President Greg Lawler if depression-related issues 31 Tools to Thrive – were subsiding now that it is spring and more people Work On Your Own Mental Fitness are vaccinated, Brown gave a firm “no.” calendar f “I imagine some of To keep physically fit you need to eat that will, but we are still a healthy diet, get exercise – even visit wearing masks, not much 5 has changed. They are the doctor for well checks once a year. still in cohorts. We are If maintenance is good for your body, in green and that’s great, and we have been able to augh Practice Forgiveness it’s also good for your mind. add sports and visitors at sports,” Brown said. “But 11 The Center for Mental Health is asking there is still that loss of you to get involved and take on the prom and different things 31 Tools to Thrive Challenge. Each day that they were not able to do.” Plan a Getaway in May, check out the calendar for a tool Superintendent Susan Build a N or tip to keep your mental fitness in Lacy praised Brown’s work. “She’s doing the job of mind. To print the calendar, visit two as one,” Lacy said. centermh.org/may Lacy cited Brown’s 26 27 leadership as a reason the facebook.com/centermh school was able to weather the storm of the last year. Take a Class “We are really lucky to ood have someone of her cali- or Mental Health and tak ber, but we need to clone her,” Lacy joked. Lawler praised what Brown was able to accom- plish with “stretched re- sources” and said he hoped to be able to contribute Share your experience on social media! #MentalHealthMatters more to the program.

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"We just wanted to help the OURAY COUNTY community, ultimately because I feel like there is an urgent need for a food pantry for the county." KAREN AVERY, WHO WITH HUSBAND RICHARD FINANCED PURCHASE OF NEW FOOD PANTRY BUILDING AT ZERO OPINION PERCENT INTEREST 1075 Sherman St., #210 • [email protected] • ouraynews.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR An opportunity to protect

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 en- couraging the U.S. Forest Service to look closely at protecting some Ouray County landscapes in the ongoing forest plan revision process. Specif- ically, within the more encompassing Commu- nity 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 Uncompahgre Wilderness as well as some special considerations for the Hayden Mountain region and the Abrams/Brown Moun- tain area. All these areas harbor critical wildlife habitat — all of them for Rocky Mountain big- horn sheep, mule deer, elk and black bear and several for the endangered Canada lynx. These landscapes also provide important connectivity for wildlife migration between elevations, sum- mer and winter ranges, and across the region. Wildlife watchers, hunters, photographers and other recreation users contribute vitally to our local economy and come to our region for the quality of nature experiences found here. In addition, these regions encompass significant watersheds essential to irrigation and agricul- tural producers throughout the Uncompahgre Valley. Given increasing recreation demands and the devastation our public lands experienced last summer, we are bracing ourselves for another busy season. Protection of these wild places is critical to sustaining our diverse economy and LETTER TO THE EDITOR providing the lifestyle residents and visitors alike appreciate. Please visit gmugrevision.com to learn more about the Community Conservation Local mask mandate should continue Proposal and show your support for wild plac- es. Contact us at northernsanjuanbroadband@ Dear Editor: decreasing the number of cases and businesses to remain open and the gmail.com if you want to get involved in this As a group of emergency physi- not allow overconfidence to endanger employees to return to work. Ouray effort. cians and Ouray County residents, our success. County has seen an 18% increase in we encourage the continuation of the Scientific studies have shown re- tax revenues last summer. Masking, co- Robyn Cascade local face mask mandate. We thank peatedly that wearing face masks can horts and hand washing have enabled Northern San Juan Broadband Ouray County for its continuing efforts slow down the spread of viruses and our children to continue in person Great Old Broads for Wilderness throughout the SARS-CoV-2 pan- other airborne diseases. The Centers learning and protected the students Ridgway demic. It has been a challenging time for Disease Control and Prevention and teachers. We believe that the for all of us. Although we are feeling has documented that wearing face Ouray County schools are a shining CORRECTION optimistic about the availability of vac- masks, keeping a physical distance example of how successful education cines, we understand that the board of of 6 feet, and frequent hand washing and community involvement helped A story on Page 18 of the April 22 edition of the health is considering lifting the mask are effective at reducing the spread of maintain a positive economy, allowing Plaindealer should have said deed-restricted unit mandate. We urge them to keep this virus. The CDC currently continues to people to work and have their children sale prices are often capped at 10 percent above mandate in place. We must continue recommend the wearing of face masks. the cost of building the unit, not 10 percent of the measures most responsible for Masking requirements have allowed SEE MASK ON PAGE 22 the cost. OURAY COUNTY PLAINDEALER — OURAYNEWS.COM — [email protected] — [email protected] — @OCPLAINDEALER

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APRIL 29-MAY 5, 2021 OURAY COUNTY PLAINDEALER — OURAYNEWS.COM 7 OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK From the Ouray County Herald, Ouray County Plaindealer and the Ridgway Sun

50 YEARS AGO look at the skies, try not to be disenchant - ed by the thickening (and occasionally April 29, 1971 - Three men and a woman sickening) weather, and think of all the were arrested following burglary of the water this land has needed so much for Ridgway Post Office in the early morning the past years. hours Saturday, but were released Mon- day. No charges were pressed on advice of a U.S. attorney who said it would be 20 YEARS AGO difficult to prove criminal intent and May 4, 2001 - Editorial: Anybody who mental competence. Two of the men has the misfortune to sit through consec - were “walkaway” or escaped mental pa- utive meetings of the Board of County tients from the State Hospital at Pueblo. Commissioners should begin to under- Nothing of value was taken at the post stand the ramifications of rural devel- office. Entry was gained by throwing a opment. It’s a lesson that should be well rock through a window. Desk drawers learned by any city slicker who sees a real had been rifled and 50 or more envelopes estate advertisement and dreams of living containing bank receipts and blank postal out in the sticks on their very own couple forms were taken. The burglary occurred of acres. Sure, the views are dynamite. about 3 a.m. Saturday. A passerby noticed The peace and quiet are delightful. But, one person in the post office, another out- as illustrated by all of the problematic side, watching, and a white pickup truck situations that arise in BOCC meetings parked by the building. and in other venues, life in these seeming - ly idyllic settings does not come without 40 YEARS AGO its costs. For instance, residents in two neighboring rural subdivisions are at odds April 30, 1981 - The next time you’re in because of a dispute over how a fire truck need of a babysitter, check out the lists might get through one development to and the phone numbers on the posters get to the other. Then, too, septic systems at the Ridgway Post Office, the Ridgway for individual houses have been a major Mercantile, the Ouray Post Office or concern, primarily because soils in major Duckett’s Market. A total of 33 students development areas aren’t necessarily from Ouray and Ridgway attended and suited to process such waste disposal. In received certificates from the babysitting the city, density is high enough to build clinic held on April 25 at Ridgway School. treatment plants and take care of this nas - Linda Ingo began the clinic by putting ty chore. And did we say roads? Yes, roads together a profile of a responsible babysit- are a big deal, perhaps the biggest. They ter. Debbie Failing demonstrated the cause dust, are the scene of accidents and techniques of dressing an infant using her frequently fall into disrepair, all the more own 4-month daughter, Ginger. Jeanne so because of development in rural areas. Coulter held the session on toys and -David Mullings games for children. She gave examples of ways to keep children occupied and happy, according to age groups. 10 YEARS AGO April 29, 2011 - The Ouray County 30 YEARS AGO planning commissioners are not on the May 2, 1991 - If you are a rancher you same page. That was apparent April 21 must be happy to see that irrigation during their latest work session focused will be running above drought level (for on reworking Section 9 of the County once). If you are a river runner, you must Land Use Code. A heated shouting match be ecstatic over projected run off. If you over the basic tenets of the process nearly love wild flowers, you must be in exalted prevented Chair Ken Lipton from getting anticipation. If you like sunshine, you are the group through what was supposed to probably bummed. The skies have been be a friendly, low-key review of the prog - filled with clouds for many days over the ress they have made thus far. Since the past months, but clouds mean precipi- beginning of the year, the commission has tation and as of April 1, the Division of been deciding how it will work through Water Resources reports that Colorado the portion of the land use code that is at 122 percent of its average snowpack governs visual impact, the point system, statewide. That is a giant boost from skyline breakage, road and ridge setbacks March 1, when the state was wavering at a and the definition a structure as opposed mere 72 percent of average. So when you to a building, among other things. April was glorious, but drought outlook is gloomy Morning birdsong, tiny bees, blooming spinach leaves emerged. So, with such good day temps registering just 0.8 degree apricots, sprightly daffodils, thick green One lone asparagus snowfall, why less lower than average and nights 1.4 de- grass – the wonder that is April finally stalk braved last week’s precipitation? One grees warmer. Predictably, the snow was arrived. The first 15 days of the month spring snow/ice storms. KAREN possible answer is that heavier and wetter, too. The month’s were bone-dry, though. Unfortunately, the first RISCH Ouray experienced precipitation was 2.76 inches, 121 percent Luckily, since the 16th, we’ve had weeds emerged green colder than normal of the normal 2.28 inches. Snowfall was measurable precipitation. As of Tuesday, and healthy, too. temperatures in Jan- 39.9 inches, 154 percent of the normal 1.36 inches of moisture and 11.5 inches Gardening quibbles uary and February, as 25.9 inches. of snow have fallen, proving once again aside, this town has storms primarily rode Unfortunately, we’re nowhere near that winter isn’t over just because the been relatively wet, in spite of the ongo- in on a northwest flow. And colder temps making up for last year’s serious drought, temperature climbs to 68 degrees two ing American Southwest megadrought. usually yield drier snow. January had 1.2 the fifth and most severe drought year in days running and pale-legged humans in Since Jan. 1, Ouray has seen 102 inches of degrees colder-than-average days, and this century. 2020 was also Ouray’s third shorts hike around town in the warming snow, 116 percent of the historic normal was 0.2 degree colder at night. February’s driest year on record, with only 15.90 sun. of 87.9 inches. Water content, though, daytime temps were 2.1 degrees colder inches of precipitation, 7.15 inches below Part of April’s glory is the first garden is quite a bit lower at 7.10 inches, 90 per- and the nights near average. shoots. Last week snow peas and the first cent of the normal 7.91 inches. March proved more moderate, with SEE RISCH ON PAGE 21

8 OURAY COUNTY PLAINDEALER — OURAYNEWS.COM APRIL 29-MAY 5, 2021 AROUND THE REGION POLICE LOG OURAY POLICE GUNNISON Western Colorado Uni- The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from April 20-26 versity's Board of Trustees held a 90-minute executive APRIL 20 APRIL 21 Officer conducted a security check of the Box session to talk about legal Officer conducted a VIN inspection in the 1800 Officer hosted a table with Ouray County Canyon Visitors Center. and personnel matters block of Main Street Sheriff’s Office at the career fair at Ridgway High Officer responded to the Ouray Hot Springs on April 16. However, the Officer completed a VIN inspection at the School. Pool for a patron refusing to leave. The issue oc- board took no action on Police Department. Officer returned a phone call in regards to a curred after the pool had to limit the amount of President Greg Salsbury's Officer completed a certified VIN inspection at VIN inspection. guests to the pool because of the ratio of guests employment. Calls have the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office. Officer conducted a directed patrol of Eighth to lifeguards. mounted for Salsbury's Officer conducted a foot patrol at the Ouray Avenue. Officer responded to that area of Highway 550 removal with 12 depart- School. Officer conducted a directed patrol of Rotary and County Road 18 on Red Mountain Pass after ment chairs, deans and Park. large chunks of Ice fell onto the highway, block- program directors signing Officer conducted a directed patrol of ing a lane of traffic. a letter urging trustees to Oak Street. Officer conducted a directed patrol of Amphi- take that step last week. APRIL 22 theater Road. Eight listening sessions Officers responded to a parking prob- Officer conducted a foot patrol of Main Street. with all of Western's major lem in the 1600 block of Main Street. Officer assisted in closing Main Street for the constituencies over the past Officer conducted a directed patrol Ouray Fire Department, so they could water it. two weeks revealed consis- on Oak Street. Officer responded to assist Ouray EMS with a tent and broad opposition Officer responded to two parking medical call in the 600 block of Fifth Street. to Salsbury lengthening violations in the 200 block of Sixth Officer conducted a bar check of the Silver his seven-year tenure as Avenue. Eagle Saloon. Western's top administra- Officer responded to a citizen’s assist APRIL 25 tor. Western's audio-visual in the 600 block of Main Street. Officers responded to a parking problem in the manager Greg Corliss kicked Officer responded to an accident in 600 block of 2nd Street. members of the public off the 200 block of Third Avenue. Officer conducted a directed patrol on Main of the trustees' Zoom call APRIL 23 Street. before the executive session Officer conducted a directed patrol Officer conducted a directed patrol on Seventh began. Consequently, it was on Main Street. Avenue. unclear whether Salsbury Officer conducted a directed patrol at Officer conducted a business check of the joined the trustees in their the school. Goldbelt Bar & Grill. discussion on personnel Officers responded to a parking prob- Officer responded to a citizen’s assist in the matters. lem in the 600 block of Fifth Street. 600 block of Main Street. SILVERTON Officer conducted a directed patrol in Officer conducted a directed patrol of Pinecrest the Amphitheater area. Drive. The Columbine Park Officer conducted a security check of Officer conducted a directed patrol of Ouray bathrooms are the most Chautauqua Lane. RV Park. commonly used facilities for APRIL 24 Officer assisted a male party home after he tourists as they get off the Officer responded to a citizen’s assist was observed to be too intoxicated to walk on train. According to Parks in the 600 block of Main Street. his own and his wife was having a hard time and Recreation Director Officer responded to a fire call in the getting him off the ground. Todd Bove, they are falling 100 block of Seventh Avenue. APRIL 26 apart and need some work. Officer conducted a directed patrol Officer conducted a directed patrol at the "We have been putting on Oak Street. school. a Band-Aid on the bath- Officer discovered a parking violation Officer conducted a directed patrol on Oak rooms and they need a lot in the 600 block of Main Street. Street. of help." He proposed the Officer red tagged an abandoned -ve Officer responded to an accident in the 1700 town use $150,000 from hicle in the 700 block of Fourth Street. block of Main Street. the general fund and enter Officer initiated a traffic stop for APRIL 27 into a lease agreement speeding in the 500 block of Main Officer conducted a directed patrol at the with Citizens State Bank to Street. school. borrow $350,000 in order Officer discovered a vehicle parked in Officer conducted a directed patrol on Main to complete the project. He front of a no-parking sign at the Ouray Street. was also hoping that if this Hot Springs Pool. passed, he could apply for a "Revitalizing Main Streets" grant to improve sidewalks,  drainage and street lighting Star on Blair Street. This grant PROTECT YOUR Drive-In Theatre would give the town an 600 E. Miami - Montrose additional $1.7 million for Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison National Forest www.stardrivein.com those upgrades. 249-6170 Double feature starts at dusk LAKE CITY Please Support the GMUG APRIL 30-MAY 2 Participants in last week's inaugural planning session Community Conservation THE PG-13 for the Lake San Cristobal MARKSMAN peninsula were invited to Proposal at gmugrevision.com Liam Neeson & Katheryn Winnick let their minds wander and This proposal recommends the US Forest think outside the prover- - PLUS - Service protect undeveloped landscapes bial box in envisioning NOBODY R recreational improvements in Ouray County and across the GMUG Bob Odenkirk & Connie Nielsen which they wish to see Forest as a critical step in preserving long and short-term on the biodiversity and maintaining ecosystem county's newly acquired 10- See the Stars, Under the Stars, At the Star acre parcel. Although invit- integrity and resiliency.  ed to think outside the box, participants in the kickoff YOUR VOICE MATTERS! planning event repeatedly returned to the overriding • Preserve Wildlife Habitat theme of minimal develop- and Connectivity for Migration ment of the trac and retain- ing it as much as possible • Maintain Biodiversity and Healthy Forests in its natural configuration • Increase Wilderness and Protect Quality Hunting and Fishing with minimal, inobstructive amenities. Friends of Lake • Mitigate Climate Impacts San Cristobal member Roy Shaw, a Lake City resident, • Ensure places for solitude, rejuvenation, & sustainable recreation repeatedly urged "the less • Advance the 30 x 30 initiative to conserve 30% of US lands we do out there the better," a concept mirrored by local and waters by 2030 resident Mary Nettleton. Endorsement from businesses, non-profits, and individuals is critical. 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APRIL 29-MAY 5, 2021 OURAY COUNTY PLAINDEALER — OURAYNEWS.COM 9 Legislation aimed at advancing state's vital agricultural industry

My grandfather was a mover and shaker in the Colo- In our apology of sorts, we voted to allocate $9 million committee vice-chair to the chair, a Democrat from the rado sugar beet industry with Great Western Sugar, and to the Department of Agriculture, most of it for the majority party. Rep. Catlin from Montrose was honored he was also a professor of agriculture at Colorado State Stock Show and Fair. The money will help both of them because of his vast experience to help lead the Agri- University. But the ag roots my brother and sisters and recover from their losses last year. Their presence adds culture, Livestock and Water Committee. We are all so I most appreciated were the ones associated with trips to our agricultural education, our livestock needs, com- proud barriers were broken. Agriculture is nonpartisan. to the Western petitions for big prizes, small businesses and county Stock Show, Little coffers. Barbara McLachlan is a Durango Democrat represent- Britches Rodeo In House Bill 21-1260, we voted unanimously to dedi- ing House District 59, which encompasses Archuleta, and Colorado BARBARA cate $20 million to the State Water Plan. Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Ouray and San Juan State Fair. McLACHLAN The plan was released in 2015 after a great deal of work Counties. She can be reached at barbara.mclachlan@ We rarely missed in every basin, calling for an estimated $100 million a state.co.us. a show together. year dedicated to water projects, public awareness and It was during engagement regarding statewide water issues. Water those fun days we utilities and their ratepayers around Colorado pay some became closely of that money, but the rest is left to the state. We are acquainted with the importance of agriculture in Colo- woefully behind. rado as we met my grandfather’s co-workers and friends, This money, in addition to the money earned from many ranchers and farmers, my cousin the cowboy the 2019 ballot measure legalizing and taxing sports and his friends, and the people behind the scene in the gambling, isn’t enough, but it is a great start, a down Join Us for rodeo and livestock handling. payment. It will accelerate projects already on the work- So it is with a great debt to him I am a member of the table and encourage planning for more. Bill sponsors House Agriculture, Livestock and Water Committee. House Speaker Alec Garnett and Rep. Marc Catlin said Sunday WWorshiporship In the last few weeks, we have heard bills that not only so much money will be coming at one time, it could advance the industry, they also help me continue to outpace what the Colorado Water Conservation Board is May 2nd value how lucky we are to have a local and healthy food prepared to handle. It’s a good problem to have. 10 a.m. source, an appreciation of water, a love for agricultural A third bill we passed in committee, House Bill 21- events and friendships with some of the best people in 1268, will provide matching grants to Colorado State the industry. University and the University of Colorado to study with Interim Pastor We have had some interesting bills debated recently potential uses of emerging technologies to effectively Charles Packard celebrating one of the largest industries in the state. manage Colorado’s water supply. These technologies We unanimously voted to approve the measures include blockchain, telemetry, improved sensors and Embracing Diversity - Honoring Unity necessary to propel some of the $700 million-plus state advanced aerial observation platforms, which could Affi liated with ELCA, UMC, PC-USA and UCC stimulus money into many agricultural events import- enhance confidence in the reliability of data in water ant to Colorado. The passage of House Bill 21-1262 was rights transactions. 295 N. Lena, Ridgway not really a debate; it was more of an apology. When we It is exciting to investigate the new wave of technology Register 970-626-5803 had to cut the budget so severely last year because of we are seeing, then determining how it may help our online or join us COVID-19, public events around the state took a large agricultural industry thrive. live on Facebook www.UCSJridgway.org hit, including the Western Stock Show in Denver, the And, finally, for the first time in Colorado’s history, a at 10. www.facebook.com/ucsjridgway Colorado State Fair in Pueblo and most county fairs. Republican, from the minority party, has been chosen as

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10 BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE — APRIL 2021 APRIL 29-MAY 5, 2021 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE Ridgway clinic expands services Aesthetic work intended to meet need, make Mountain Medical more sustainable By Carolina Brown pushing or actively promoting The Ouray County Regional [email protected] the services. Nor does he want Service Authority (RSA) is the to compete with any local spas voter-approved steward of the Ouray County residents look- that may host similar events. building that houses Mountain ing for a more youthful appear- “Over the last 16 years, I have Medical Center using funds ance now have a place to get a had patients that have asked from a 0.375 mill property tax. little lift under the direction of a about various skin blemishes In exchange for Gates signing a physician they already know. and aging changes and I haven’t contract agreeing to see all types Dr. Joel Gates has opened a had anything to offer. So I am of patients including those new aesthetics service as part of just trying to extend that service using private pay, Medicare and his Mountain Medical Center to the patients that are already Medicaid, he receives reduced practice in Ridgway. Mountain here,” he said. rent and the RSA covers a large Medical Aesthetics opened last Every face is different, and portion of the cost of the elec- month at 295 Sherman St. with Gates says a consultation is tronic medical records program an after-hours event at the med- needed to determine pricing required to bill Medicaid and ical office. and a budget for how much the Medicare. Services offered include Dys- person wants to get done. “Primary care is getting harder port, an injection of botulinum “The reason why we’re offering and harder to be able to do. If toxin to temporarily improve this is because skin is the largest we didn’t have the RSA and the the appearance of frown lines; organ of the body. It’s what we support that they offer, then I Restylane, a dermal filler; present to the world, and we just don’t think that we would still Sculptra, a collagen booster; and want to help people look in the be here and functional. Doing microneedling. mirror and feel good about what additional services is trying to The amount of time between they are presenting,” Gates said. figure out how to keep services treatments to maintain the look “ We don’t know in our pop- here,” Gates said. varies in length of time. Dysport ulation how many people are Gates laments the changes in is usually repeated every 3-5 going to be interested in this the medical landscape across months. The effects of Sculptra, kind of work, and I don’t want to the country, with large groups which stimulates the body to get into a sales sort of situation of physicians working togeth- build its own fuller, youthful Carolina Brown — Ouray County Plaindealer where people feel like they’re er under a larger corporation structure, can last for more than Dr. Joel Gates has extended the services offered at Mountain Medical encouraged or coerced into instead of small family practices two years. Center to include after-hours aesthetic events that don't interfere with services they don’t want, but like his own. The problem in Gates said his goal is to host his regular workload. Mountain Medical Aesthetics opened last month we are saying, ‘Hey, people are Ouray County is made worse by at the clinic at 295 Sherman St. in Ridgway. events once a month, though getting this anyway, and may- a housing crisis, making Moun- they are currently scheduled for out was originally planned for a are getting the best result. And be they’d be happy with their tain Medical understaffed. every 6-8 weeks. Ultimately, the year ago. so I am being extra cautious and local doctor’s office instead of “It’s tough to find people, plan is to have Mountain Med- Rogers, a part-time local, has making sure we are using an a medspa somewhere that they and it’s tough for them to find ical staff trained to provide the been working in plastic surgery expert until we absolutely feel don’t know.'” a place where they can live services on a more regular basis. offices in California for the last confident,” Gates said. affordably here. And so we’ve Appointments for the events 20 years and boasts extensive Gates did training last year in Sustaining the practice had several people kind of in can be made by calling the regu- experience in the services she is medical dermatology, because Gates said another reason line who’ve had to back down lar office number. The schedule not offering in Ridgway. “first and foremost we want to to offer the service is to make because they couldn’t find a allows for consultation and Gates has received training in make sure we are taking care of Mountain Medical Center more sustainable situation for their treatment on the same day. the techniques, and Rogers cur- addressing people’s lesions that sustainable. living. And so that’s been the Gates and his partner in rently leads the events, provid- may be malignant and wanting “The model here with me be- biggest barrier for us,” he said. aesthetics, Suzanne Rogers, had ing him further training. to get rid of those things.” ing a solo practitioner and staff More information about been planning to start offering “This is something that people Gates said the services address is really a hard model to sustain. Mountain Medical Aesthetics the service at the clinic before are paying money out of pocket needs he has seen in his pa- And again, without the RSA we and upcoming events can be the pandemic struck. The roll- for, and I want to ensure they tients, and he is not going to be wouldn’t be here,” he said. found at ridgwayaesthetics.com.

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APRIL 29-MAY 5, 2021 BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE — APRIL 2021 11 Real estate company finds home in Ouray With new office, Keller Williams Mountain Group extends reach beyond Montrose, Delta counties By Carolina Brown before. She feels confident in that, Pendergrass said they will [email protected] the market remaining strong “sell anything and everything.” based on continuing low inter- Along with the heavy focus A Realtor office that has pri- est rates. on technology, with many of marily worked in Montrose and “It's a seller's market,” Pender- the Mountain Group’s clients Delta counties is expanding its grass said, attributing the lack only seeing the properties they reach into the San Juans with of inventory in part to the fact purchase through virtual tours, the opening of a new office in that some people don’t want to another aspect that sets them the Beaumont Hotel building at list their house — even though apart is their willingness to work 505 Main St. in Ouray. they know they can get top with “for sale by owner” clients. Beckie Pendergrass, team dollar right now — because they Mountain Group will set up an lead and managing broker of do not know where they will go open house for people attempt- the Keller Williams Mountain when they do sell. ing to sell their house without Group, has worked in real estate “Most people would say, ‘It's a a full service Realtor. They for 30 years and is eager to seller's market, they should take conduct promotions and pay for become part of the Ouray and advantage of that,’” she said. whatever it takes for a successful Ridgway communities. “But really, they need to know open house, such as profession- Keller Williams has nearly where they're going to go before al photography and staging. 180,000 agents internationally, they put their house on the mar- Realtors are given any leads and Pendergrass believes the Courtesy photo ket. And we understand that.” that come from the open house one thing that sets them apart is Left to right, Deanna Jakino, Hannah Samuelson, Sarah Elizabeth Pendergrass acknowledges if a potential buyer is not inter- their technology. Nash, Beckie Pendergrass and Leslee Reeder make up most of the there are “a lot of good Realtors” ested in that particular house. “They're really a technology members of the Keller Williams Mountain Group, which has opened an in the area but said her team If they do find a buyer, they company as much as they're a office in the Beaumont Hotel in Ouray at 505 Main St. The team also works well with others. perform all the documentation real estate company. So when it includes Mark and Tammy Monroe of Ridgway. “We just are ready for an for the transaction and take a comes to our marketing, most of expansion for our office and feel reduced commission. ours is by social media. We feel and Telluride, but Pendergrass and Hannah Samuelson from like we can offer a new type of The Mountain Group has a lot like today that's what the market predicts their work in those Montrose and Mark and Tammy brokerage,” she said. of clients looking for investment is, whether you're looking at areas will increase. Monroe from Ridgway. “We love to work with buyers properties, despite the rise in Zillow or Realtor.com,” she said. “This is just a way for us to “We're looking forward to and finding, evaluating and construction costs and difficulty The Mountain Group is part of have a central location for Keller being in the Ouray community, going through the processes of in finding land. Keller Williams Realty, South- on this side of the mountain,” the Ridgway community,” Pend- having the buyer prequalify be- “We do have investors looking west Associates, LLC based Pendergrass said, adding that ergrass said fore shopping and having them to do development of housing. out of Durango. Before the the Ouray location puts them “We feel like Ouray is really ready so that we know exactly We all know there's a housing opening of the Ouray location, in a better position to cover the ready for growth.” what we're looking for.” shortage,” Pendergrass said. their primary service areas were entirety of southwest Colorado. The veteran Realtor is not wor- Although Keller Williams has Montrose and Delta counties. The whole mountain team will ried about the market drying up a reputation as a luxury property The agency worked on a more be working out of the Ouray of- in this rural area, noting she has specialist, and there will be an limited level in Ridgway, Ouray fice: Pendergrass, Deanna Jakino seen periods of ups and downs area of the office dedicated to GRAND OPENING MAY 7th

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12 BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE — APRIL 2021 APRIL 29-MAY 5, 2021 Hot Springs banking on bounce-back year Admission revenue picked up significantly in March, but city struggling to fill multiple pool positions

By Mike Wiggins for much of the year, increasing to 175 at [email protected] one point. The result was total visitation and rev- The capacity restrictions have vanished. enue dropped by more than half in 2020. Swimmers and soakers are starting Nearly 72,000 people came to the pool to queue at the Ouray Hot Springs and fitness center last year, compared Pool again, as revenue in March nearly to nearly 165,000 in 2019. Those visitors matched that of the pre-pandemic levels accounted for a little more than $926,000 of March 2019. in revenue, compared to more than $2 Now what the city of Ouray needs million in 2019. most is employees — lots of them — to But with the state eliminating the maintain the pool and grounds, staff the color-coded COVID-19 dial — and with register and keep customers safe. it restrictions on gatherings — business The coronavirus battered the hot is picking up again at the hot springs. springs financially last year, with the pool The number of visitors to the pool and shutting down under an emergency order fitness center in March was down about in mid-March and not reopening until 18 percent compared to March 2019, but June. When customers were allowed revenue was nearly equal - $106,419 this to return, it was with severe capacity year compared to $108,526 two years ago. restrictions in place — just 50 at a time “I think that’s a really positive indica-

112 Village Square West Ridgway, CO 81432 Liz Teitz — Ouray County Plaindealer Hayden Krebs of Oklahoma, left, and Taylor Anthony of Ouray soak at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool last month. The pool is no longer under capacity restrictions that hampered 970-626-5400 it most of last year, but the city's challenge now is to hire 25 to 30 employees to have www.cimarronrealty.com enough staff in place to manage the upcoming summer crowds. Each office independently owned & operated. tor,” Finance and Administrative Services triggered by the fact that there weren’t Director Melissa Drake told city council- enough lifeguards to supervise guests. ors last week. “I think if COVID stays at a All in all, Clarke said the city needs to low number here and we aren’t on addi- hire 25 to 30 employees, including a pool tional restrictions, we have the potential manager, maintenance and customer to do a lot of recovery this year.” service staff and lifeguards. “That’d be great,” Mayor Greg Nelson He said the number of employees the responded. “We could use it for the pool.” city is looking to add as summer ap- The biggest obstacle standing in the proaches isn’t unusual. What’s different, city’s way now is staffing. In his report to this year, is that the city is starting from 2.06 Ac Lot in Idlewild Estates .42 Ac Commercial Lot the council last week, City Administrator square one in many of its recruitment Mountain and valley views River Park – minutes walk to dwtn. Ridgway Silas Clarke said the city “desperately” efforts. Shari Gardner MLS # 776399 Shari Gardner MLS # 777939 needs lifeguard applications. “We’re trying to ramp up post-COVID,” 970-596-3226 $289,000 970-596-3226 $225,000 The shortage of lifeguards has forced he said. the city on occasion to artificially limit Normally the city recruits for staff the number of pool customers. Police throughout the year, including in schools were called to the pool on April 24 after in Ridgway and Ouray, since high school one customer refused to leave, a dispute students often fill many of the jobs at the hot springs. But the pan- demic brought all of that work to a halt, and several positions were left unfilled for months in an effort High Spirits Liquor to save money. Unable to 144 Hwy. 550 .99 Ac wooded Lot in Fairway Pines/ reach students in person Business Only: $300,000, inventory: +$60,000 Divide Ranch Subd., near golf course at school for much of the Adam Trujillo MLS # T-39346 Alan Stapleton MLS # 759535 year, the city produced and 970-275-2357 $300,000 970-209-6795 $39,900 distributed a recruitment video instead, Clarke said. The top position at the UNDER CONTRACT pool has been vacant since former manager Kentee Pasek was laid off early last spring in what the city at the time termed a cost-cut- ting move. Ultimately, the city chose not to bring her Join Us! back even after the pool 170 Ac parcel w/two rental properties, 2914 Sf 2BR/2BA on 19 Ac Inc studio & office Irrigation on 44 Ac, west of Ridgway 1800 sf workshop/garage reopened in June. Adam Trujillo MLS # 777128 Alan Stapleton MLS # 776970 Clarke interviewed pool 970-275-2357 $2,999,000 970-209-6795 $849,000 A RIDGWAY CHAMBER manager applicants earlier this spring and made an MEMBERSHIP DOUBLES offer to one, but Clarke said he turned it down for YOUR MARKETING & personal reasons. The city advertised the position PROMOTIONAL IMPACT, again, and Clarke is sched- AND SUPPORTS YOUR uled for another round of interviews this week. BUSINESS COMMUNITY He said city officials are discussing offering a cash 39 Ac parcel, awesome mountain views 84 Ac, view of Cimarrons and Sneffels bonus to lifeguards as an TBD MacKenzie Springs, Placerville Near Colona, Recreat. and ranch potential incentive, but that no deci- Alan Stapleton MLS # 764312 Adam Trujillo MLS # 776929 sions have been made. 970-209-6795 $298,000 970-275-2357 $699,000 RIDGWAYCOLORADO.COM

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ZONE ADDRESS STRUCTURE

Residential 1701 N. Oak St. Reroof

Residential 1503 Oak St. Single family dwelling

Residential Hot Springs subdivision Single family dwelling

Residential 1665 Hinkson Terrace Single family Dwelling

March 2021 Building Permits Town of Ridgway

ZONE TYPE ADDRESS STRUCTURE VALUATION

Commercial Commercial TBD Redcliff Drive Temporary construction office $8,000

Commercial Commercial 598 Palomino Trail Commercial vehicle storage with office $300,000

Commercial Other TBD Palomino Trail Placement of stage container for renovation $30,000

Residential Single family residence 770 Sabeta Drive Single family home with attached garage $665,248

Residential Tenant improvements 635 Chipeta Drive Storage shed underneath existing easement $1,000

Residential Single family residence 320 Terrace Drive Single family home with attached garage $420,000

March 2021 Building Permits Ouray County

APPLICANT ADDRESS STRUCTURE PROJECT VALUATION

Blue Skyy Builders 152 Marmot Drive Single family dwelling New construction $310,000

Dale Jensen 8386 County Road 5 Single family dwelling New construction $600,000

Eli Feldman 1076 Pleasant Point Dr Single family dwelling Repair to existing structure $250,000

Kevin Loughrey 7137 County Road 5 Single family dwelling Remove existing structure $0

Steve Jones 421 Waterview Cove Garage-shop-warehouse New construction $50,000

Mark Reimer 68 Last Stand Road Single family dwelling Wood/pellet/gas stove $0

Debra Knight 908 Sumac Lane Garage with living space Alter existing structure $180,000

Andrew Moyle 724 Lonesome Trail Single family dwelling New construction $500,000

Tim Chisholm 787 Golden Eagle Dr Single family dwelling New construction $1,400,000

Sawtooth Mountain Ranch TBD County Road 8 Single family dwelling New construction $425,000

Eric Faust 7631 County Road 5 Agriculture/barn New construction $165,000

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Median Sales Price – Single Family Median Sales Price – Townhouse-Condo Rolling 12-Month Calculation Rolling 12-Month Calculation StatewideStatewide — — Statewide — OurayOuray County County — — Ouray County — $700,000 $340,000

$320,000

$600,000 $300,000

$280,000 $500,000 Area $260,000 $240,000 $400,000 Real Estate $220,000

$300,000 $200,000 Stats 1-2016 1-2017 1-2018 1-2019 1-2020 1-2021 1-2016 1-2017 1-2018 1-2019 1-2020 1-2021 Area single family sales, 2020 vs. 2021, year-to-date through March 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 New Listings 55 82 4 10 200 182 5 8 21 21 Sold Listings 41 65 5 3 135 151 6 4 5 17 Median Sales Price* $565,000 $800,000 $470,000 $385,000 $267,000 $355,000 $358,750 $486,850 $395,000 $987,500 Average Sales Price* $879,172 $1,063,456 $439,000 $335,000 $312,421 $401,197 $356,167 $629,675 $631,100 $2,312,088 Percent of List Price Received* 94.1% 97.4% 93.7% 94.9% 97.8% 99.2% 92.9% 98.4% 95.1% 94.7% Days on Market Until Sale 194 146 282 259 116 96 253 379 122 179 Gunnison County Hinsdale County Montrose County San Juan County San Miguel County

KEY REAL ESTATE STATS March comparison 2020 vs. 2021 Ouray County 2020 2021 Percent Change Thru March Thru March Percent Change March 2021 stats From Prior Year 2020 2021 From Prior Year New Listings 18 8 0.0% 43 25 -41.9% Sold Listings 5 10 +25.0% 16 28 +75.0% Median Sales Price* $510,000 $720,500 +92.5% $428,050 $667,000 +55.8% Average Sales Price* $516,920 $903,393 +124.3% $492,600 $788,715 +60.1% Percent of List Price Received* 96.4% 97.9% +2.0% 95.3% 97.1% +1.9% Days on Market Until Sale 126 177 +168.6% 114 197 +72.8% Inventory of Homes for Sale 83 28 -57.0% - - - Months Supply of Inventory 9.6 2.3 -67.4% - - -

*Does not account for seller concessions and/or down payment assistance. Small sample sizes can make numbers look extreme. Data provided by the Colorado Association of Realtors 96.4% 97.9% 9.6 2.3 $492,600 $788,715

2020

2021

March: Percent of List Price Received March: Month Supply of Inventory 2020/2021 Year-to-date Avg. Sales Price*

Tim Currin Carl Cockle Deb Currin Candace Anderson MCNE฀•฀CRB฀•฀CRS฀•฀GRI Owner Broker Broker Associate K  • E  • H  Associate/Broker Associate/Broker MCNE • CRB • CRS • GRI 970.729.2268 257 Sherman Street “A” 970.389.0231 414.248.1174 Office in the BeaumOnt hOtel: 505970.389.0002 main Street, [email protected] • 970-325-0300 • www.OurayBrOkerS.cOm 970.325.0300 [email protected] [email protected] MCNE฀•฀CRB฀•฀CRS฀•฀GRI [email protected] Ridgway, CO 81432    Office in the BeaumOnt hOtel: 505 main Street, Ouray • 970-325-0300 • www.OurayBrOkerS.cOm

105 Larkspur 20 Fisher Canyon Court TBD Ouray Vista Lane 2.05 acres. 2,116 Sq. Ft. Quiet end of the cul-de-sac 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, off ice, 7-car garage, Commercially zoned in Ouray Vista. 2.18 acres. Use ranch-style home in Log Hill. Very nice 4 Bedroom, 6,218 sq. ft. Superior finishes. permits include business, retail, lodging motel, B&B, 2 Bath or 3 Bedroom, in-floor radiant heat, Nestled on 5.94 acres. multi-family, single family, restaurant, bar. Utilities are in energy-eff icient thermal wall construction. MLS# 780712 $2,395,000 the street and the drive to the property is paved. MLS# 779140 $620,000 MLS# 781008 $449,000

APRIL 29-MAY 5, 2021 BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE — APRIL 2021 15 For The Record Ouray County Transactions REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS DATE RECORDED PRICE SELLER BUYER LOCATION

3/22/21 $108,000 Norman J. Naquin Jr. Anthracite Creek Avenue Trust 301 Dave Wood Rd, Montrose

3/22/21 $440,000 John M. Wilkinson Jr. Bruce C. & Paula K. Ward 420 Pinecrest Dr., Ouray

3/22/21 $1,131,925 Chao Renn Trust Anna Conforti & Paul M. Rogers 832 Pine Dr., Ridgway

3/22/21 $145,000 Yolande Kathleen Miracle Edwin L. & Donna S. Coulter 230 Fisher Canyon Dr., Ridgway

3/25/21 $80,000 Martin R. Pitts Elizabeth A. Ballenger & Jason R. Ramsdell TBD Pine Dr., Ridgway

3/25/21 $36,000 Heritage Inn & Suites of Kansas City Inc. David Thomas & Amanda Peters 1775 Marmot Dr., Ridgway

3/25/21 $36,000 Heritage Inn & Suites of Kansas City Inc. Cedaredge Homes, LLC 1676 Marmot Dr., Ridgway

3/25/21 $36,000 Heritage Inn & Suites of Kansas City Inc. Cedaredge Homes, LLC 1771 Marmot Dr., Ridgway

3/25/21 $36,000 Heritage Inn & Suites of Kansas City Inc. Cedaredge Homes, LLC 1635 Marmot Dr., Ridgway

3/25/21 $175,000 Pacific International Enterprises, Inc. Sean Evangelista & Tamra Nichols 802 E. Pine Dr., Ridgway

3/25/21 $340,000 Karen A. Hawkins Brendan Hodge 825 Chipeta Dr., Unit W, Ridgway

3/29/21 $105,000 John & Jeanette Quay Revocable Trust Karen G. & Kevin L. Rutherford 151 Fedel Court, Ouray

3/30/21 $325,000 Mary Tarr Zane Lowell Mund 373 Marys Rd, Ridgway

3/31/21 $148,000 H.T. Heritage Inn & Heritage Inn & Suites Kathleen A. & Frankie D. Patton TBD Cottontail Ln., Ridgway

3/31/21 $175,000 The Clinton Living Trust Nicole A. Bureau TBD Ponderosa Dr., Ridgway

4/5/21 $199,000 Robert E. Waddle The Cielo Trust 6372 Government Springs Rd

4/6/21 $900,000 Randle A. Garner & Sahari B. Garner Troy Terence & Crystal Rhea Tadlock 64 Violet Court, Ridgway

4/8/21 $168,000 Thomas D. & Linda Johnson CS & L Properties 4151 County Rd 17, Ridgway

4/8/21 $150,000 Richard E. & Kathleen F. Van Dorn Jeffrey James Hampton & Dawn K. Cotten 307 Pinon Rd East, Ridgway

4/12/21 $105,000 Rhonda F. Doyle Revocable Trust Michael D. & Pamela A. Douglas TBD Tower Rd North, Ridgway

4/12/21 $1,755,000 William H. & Pamela C. Fugazzi Liquor Barn Real Estate, LLC 896 Birdsong Ln., Montrose

4/15/21 $100,000 Gregory Alan & Chirstine Ann Sharp Robert Diaz & Shelia Sullivan-Inglis 190 Waterview Court, Ridgway

4/15/21 $155,000 Susan C. Wojcieszek William Jack & Karen Lee Fay 25 Terrace Dr., Ridgway

4/15/21 $89,450 Lydia Gould Liker Jessica L. & Matthew B. Jones TBD Le Ranch Boulevard, Ridgway

4/15/21 $163,000 Jonathan A. Pesta Cappi C. Castro 520 Redcliff Circle #G-101, Ridgway

4/15/21 $880,000 Living Trust of Craig F. Cambria Courtney Meyers & Michael Highland Brown 2511 Ponderosa Dr., Ridgway

4/20/21 $1,290,000 William David Sims Christopher & Lisa Vincent 3362 Ranch Rd, Placerville

4/20/21 $385,000 Cockshire, LLC Darlene G. & Todd R. Schroedel 1231 Park Rd, Ouray

4/20/21 $140,000 Bradley W. & Corinne M. Davis Bradley J. & Allyson E. Cunningham 106 Ouray Vista Ln., Ouray

4/21/21 $459,000 Backstreet Bistro, LLC MountainHeitz Properties, LLC 219 7th Ave, #R2 & #B2, Ouray

4/21/21 $155,000 Ian A & Diana M. Atha Jason K. & Sarah J. Yeager Lot 17 2nd St., Ouray

4/21/21 $50,000 Carton Lloyd & Allison Michelle Mason Travis Leverty & Iris Gardner Lot 416 Alpine Ln., Ridgway

4/21/21 $730,000 Michael D. & Carol Crawford Mastrangelo Bobby W. & Laura E. Braxton 230 County Rd 22A, Montrose

4/22/21 $499,500 Little Switzerland of America Candy Factory, Inc. Mark & Louise Rozich 225 7th Ave #R1-B1, Ouray

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CROSSWORD SUDOKU

HOROSCOPES FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 29-MAY 5 ARIES March 21 - April 20 LIBRA September 23 - October 23 Aries, you have a unique perspective, and Your head is pushing you in a practical direction, sometimes you appear uninterested in the Libra. Yet your heart wants you to go a different opinions of others. But this week it is best to be way. Try to find a balance between both scenar- humble and accept other thoughts. ios.

TAURUS April 21 - May 21 SCORPIO October 24 - November 22 Taurus, you routinely put caring for others Scorpio, others are ready and willing to offer ahead of caring for yourself. This compassion advice if they sense you need it. While you can be is commendable, but you can’t offer help if you open to suggestions, don’t follow others’ dreams aren’t in top form. if they aren’t your own.

GEMINI May 22 - June 21 SAGITTARIUS November 23 - December 21 Gemini, let others bring up issues with you You may be conflicted about telling someone you rather than prying. You willingness to lend an need a little personal space, Sagittarius. But it’s ear is well-known, and others will come to you not good to suffer through situations that make on their own. you unhappy. CANCER June 22 - July 22 CAPRICORN December 22 - January 20 It may be tempting to slack off when supervi- Capricorn, even though you cannot please sors are not looking, Cancer. However, a lack of everyone, you can do what is necessary to make discipline now may have a trickle-down effect in yourself happy. Make this your primary goal this the future. Stay focused. week. LEO July 23 - August 23 AQUARIUS January 21 - February 18 You may not be sure if you should pursue an Aquarius, people may misunderstand your in- opportunity that is before you, Leo. Consider tentions when you start a new project. You don’t your skills and talents and be honest with what have to please everyone right now. The end result you are capable of accomplishing. will be met with positive responses. VIRGO August 24 - September 22 PISCES February 19 - March 20 Virgo, even though it can be risky to express Moving on from an emotional situation can be your true feelings, especially when you go taxing, Pisces. But it may be necessary right now against popular opinion, don’t shy away from and could make you stronger in the long run. being true to yourself.

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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED REAL ESTATE

BARTENDERS POOL MAINTENANCE SEASONAL POOL AND LINE COOKS OPERATOR I FULL TIME, MAINTENANCE OPERATOR The Ouray Brewery is cur- YEAR ROUND The Ouray Hot Springs Pool rently accepting resumes The Ouray Hot Springs Pool is seeking a full time (40hrs/ and applications for year is seeking a full time, year- week), seasonal employee round full time bartenders round, employee for our for our Pool Maintenance and line cooks. Wage DOE. Pool Maintenance Operator Operator I position. Prima- Possible housing stipend for I position. Primary duties CHIPETA SOLAR SPRINGS ry duties include general fa- the right candidates. Please include general facility RESORT IN RIDGWAY cility maintenance, grounds drop off resumes or stop by maintenance, grounds IS HIRING! keeping, and pool filtration and fill out an application at keeping, and pool filtration Join our hospitality team! duties. Detailed duties and 607 Main Street in Ouray. duties. Pay is $20.75/hr. requirements are listed in We have openings in the Benefits package included. following positions: the job description on our SEASONAL PARKS Detailed duties and require- website at www.cityofouray. MAINTENANCE OPERATOR -Spa Front Desk ments are listed in the job -Housekeeping Supervisor com. Weekends required. Lee Ann Parden The City of Ouray is seeking description on our website Pay is $20.75/hr. & Sharon Wild seasonal, Parks Mainte- -Housekeeping Attendants at www.cityofouray.com. -Maintenance Technicians Apply directly at www. nance Operators. One full Weekends required. ourayhotspringspool.com time (40hrs/week) and one -Part-time servers Apply directly at www. 970-325-6651 -Breakfast Barista or see www.cityofouray. part time. Work schedule ourayhotspringspool.com com for job description and wildwestrealtyllc.com is from May to end of Sept. -Prep cook or see www.cityofouray. -Dishwasher application forms. You may Duties are listed with job com for job description and - 2 TRUE GRITS Please apply within or send submit by email to hr@city description on our website application forms. You may ofouray.com or fax to 970- working TOGETHER OURAY HOT SPRINGS POOL resumes to marissa@ @ www.cityofouray.com . submit by email to hr@city- 325-7212. Application form for your SEASONAL CUSTOMER chipeta.com. Pay is 20.43/hr. See cityo- ofouray.com or fax to 970- must accompany resumes real estate needs SERVICE ASSOCIATE fouray.com for application 325-7212. Application form CEMETERY CARETAKER and be received by 4 pm on The Ouray Hot Springs Pool form and job description. must accompany resumes May 10, 2021. is seeking an energetic Application form must Caretaker for historic Cedar and be received by 4 pm on Hill Cemetery, between The City of Ouray is an customer service-oriented accompany resumes and May 7th, 2021. - Ouray & Ridgway. Flexible Equal Opportunity Employ individual for part time, be received by 4pm, May The City of Ouray is an Equal er. seasonal (May-Oct) Cus- 3, 2021. Please submit by hours, part time seasonal, Opportunity Employer. tomer Service Associate. email to hr@cityofouray. $16.00 -$18.00 an hour SEEKING HIGH VOLUME Knowledge of the area and com or fax to 970-325-7212. based on qualifications SEEKING LEAD LINE COOKS BARTENDERS, BAR BACKS, previous experience with The City of Ouray is an Equal and experience. Position AND COOKS FOODRUNNERS/BUSSERS cashiering is desirable. Day, Opportunity Employer. requires landscaping, with The Imogene Hotel and AND COOKS FOR RENT evening and weekend shifts mowing, weedeating, tree Rooftop is on the hunt trimming, equipment main- The Imogene Hotel and required. Pay is $16.93/hr. LOCAL RANCH SEEKS for some motivated, hard rooftop bar is seeking sea- See www.cityofouray.com SEASONAL HELP tenance (with possible trav- working, team oriented and COMMERCIAL el to Montrose for repairs), sonal help for our rooftop for application form and Local ranch seeking season- experienced cooks who can bar and restaurant. Good OFFICE SPACE detailed job duties. Please al help in various areas of operating and maintaining handle volume. If the expe- Professional offices, 2nd pump/sprinkler irrigation money to be made!!!! Email submit by email to hr@city- agriculture and landscape rience is there and the right [email protected]. floor, RE/MAX building, ofouray.com, or fax to 970- maintenance. Compensa- system and any other duties fit is found, we are offering elevator, fiber optics. 970- 325-7212. Application form tion DOE, please inquire necessary to maintain the $20-$25/hr plus tips!! If 209-4760. must accompany resumes at 970-626-5485 for more beautiful grounds of the this is something you could SERVICES and be received by 4 pm on information. cemetery. Coordinate with be interested in please MAIN STREET Sexton, excavator and funer- May 3, 2021. get in touch ASAP!! Email MARIA'S HOUSE AND COMMERCIAL SPACE al home on burial arrange- The City of Ouray is an Equal IRRIGATION HELP NEEDED [email protected]. OFFICE CLEANING SERVICE $1,200/month negotiable. Opportunity Employer. Summer help wanted. Need ments. Assist with setup, Call 970-325-4645. traffic and parking during Offers all types of cleaning a dependable person to services — after-construc- irrigate. Great hourly rate. services. Contact Hannah MEETINGS REAL ESTATE Hollenbeck at 970-318-1404 tion, houses, condos, hotels, FOR SALE Must have experience. Call short-term rentals, etc. Ref- 970-209-2424. for the job description. Send BREAST CANCER SUPPORT letter of interest & qualifica- erences. Insured. Call Maria CEDAR HILL CEMETERY GROUP at 970-901-3585. BOX CANON CUSTOMER tions to CHC, PO Box 1123, Every Wednesday, noon- For information about buri- SERVICE ASSOCIATE Ouray, Colorado 81427 or to 1p.m., 645 S. 5th St., Mon- als, plot sales, etc. please The City of Ouray is seek- Hannahhollenbeck@gmail. trose. Email info@bosom- call Susie Mayfield, sexton, ing an energetic customer com. buddiesswc.org for details. Find customers fast 970-318-2114. service-oriented individual HOUSEKEEPERS with Plaindealer SOLAR RANCH HOME for part-time, seasonal Cus- AL-ANON/ALATEEN tomer Service Associate at Box Canyon Lodge and Hot Meets Monday at United classifieds. Starting as 3 bed, 2 bath home with Box Canon Park. Knowledge Springs is seeking full- and Church of the San Juans, low as $15 for 1 week. attached garage. $675,000. Tate Rogers of the area and previous part-time housekeepers log cabin, 295 N. Lena St., Call 325-2838. Call 303-809-8448 for more for the summer season. info. Broker • Owner experience with cashiering Ridgway. 5:30 p.m., info: is desirable. Some weekend $15-16/hour. Please apply 318-6966. 970-729-2366 and evening shifts required. in person at 45 Third Ave. WANTED Pay rate: $16.93/hr. in Ouray. Ask about end-of- Give Tate a call or stop by season bonus. See www.cityofouray.com SUMMER PASTURE our Ridgway office at for City application form and Don’t let the stairs 640 Sherman St. Visit LABORERS For 20 head of cow/calf job description. Applica- limit your mobility. pairs. Call 970-250-5550 to ridgwayhomesforsale.com tion form must accompany Laborers needed ASAP for Telluride area. Contact Ran- If you fi nd yourself worrying about using your stairs due to a discuss. for more! resumes and be received previous fall, balance issues, or lower body joint pain, then the at City Hall by 4:00 p.m. on dy Cunningham Construc- AmeriGlide Rave 2 stair lift is the solution for you. May 3, 2021. You may email tion at 970-318-1171. 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Published: Ouray County Plaindealer: April 15, 22, 29, 2021 EFFECTIVE DATE May 29, 2021 Power your home, save money and –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CERTIFICATION BY OURAY COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER: be prepared for utility power outages Legal Notice No. 1184 I, Michelle Nauer, Clerk and Recorder of Ouray County and Clerk to the Board with the PWRcell, a solar + battery of County Commissioners, do hereby attest and certify that this Ordinance storage system. NOTICE TO CREDITORS was introduced and read on April 6, 2021 and ordered published at such regu- lar meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. Estate of VERNON G. HUGHES, aka VERNON HUGHES, aka VERNON GLENN The Ordinance was published in full in the Ouray County Plaindealer on April HUGHES, Deceased, Case Number 21PR30005 8, 2021 along with a notice of public hearing. REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! Adopted and approved at a public hearing of the Board of County Commis- All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to sioners on April 27, 2021 after the second and final reading of the Ordinance. ACT NOW present them to the personal representative or to the District Court in and Published after adoption in the Ouray County Plaindealer on the 29th day of for Ouray County, Colorado, on or before August 15, 2021, or the claims may April, 2021. TO RECEIVE be forever barred. A $300 SPECIAL /s/______OFFER!* David E. Rakow Michelle Nauer, Clerk and County Recorder PO Box 302, Fate, TX 75132By: Hannah Hollenbeck, Deputy Clerk of the Board (844) 938-0804 Primary Phone: 972-978-6797 Personal Representative Published: Ouray County Plaindealer: April 29, 2021 $0 DOWN FINANCING OPTIONS!** –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– *Off er value when purchased at retail. **Financing available through authorized Published: Ouray County Plaindealer: April 15, 22, 29, 2021 Legal Notice No. 48325 Generac partners. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Solar panels sold separately. Legal Notice No. 1186 NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that the Ouray County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing beginning at 5:00 pm on May 18th at the Ouray County Land Estate of Terry William Hamman, aka Terry W. Hamman, aka Terry Hamman, Use Office, located at 111 Mall Road, Ridgway CO and via Zoom. (Zoom info Deceased, Case Number: 21PR30006 published with the hearing agenda in the Plaindealer 14-days prior to the hearing date.) Prepare for All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to power outages present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Ouray The purpose of the hearing is to consider a request by Donald and Alicia County, Colorado, on or before September 1, 2021, or the claims may be Sheppard for a Plat Amendment of Fisher Canyon South, Filing #2, Lots 12 with a Generac forever barred. and 13. The purpose of the proposed plat amendment is to combine the two subject lots into a single lot. This application is made under the provisions of home standby Cathey Hamman Section 6.12 of the Ouray County Land use Code. generator 12115 Mahogany Drive Reno, Nevada 89511 Application materials may be may be reviewed during regular business hours Personal Representative (Mon –Thurs, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm) at the Land Use Office, 111 Mall Road, REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! Ridgway, Colorado. Comments may be submitted prior to the hearing and 8669772602 Published: Ouray County Plaindealer: April 29, May 6, May 13, 2021 should be received no later than May 11th. Comments may be mailed to: –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Land Use Office, P.O. Box 28, Ridgway, CO 81432 or emailed to: mcastrodale@ Legal Notice No. 48323 ouraycountyco.gov. Alternatively, written and/or oral testimony may be taken from the public during the hearing. Action may be taken on this appli- FREE ORDINANCE 2021-01 cation following the hearing. 7-Year Extended Warranty* AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OURAY Published: Ouray County Plaindealer: April 29, 2021 A $695 Value! COUNTY, AMENDING REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE USE OF OFF-HIGHWAY –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Off er valid February 15 - June 6, 2021

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Legal Notice No. 48324 ROCKY MTN AGGREGATE & CON SALT SAND 21,044.19 SAN MIGUEL POWER UTILITIES 2,311.00 Ouray County Expenditure Report SANI SERVE SERVICES 690.00 February 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021 SEH SERVICES 11,011.29 Pursuant to C.R.S. §30-25-111(1) each county shall publish a report of each claim, except salary warrants, and expen- SNAP ON TOOLS TOOLS 385.50 diture by it allowed and paid and taxes rebated, disclosing the name of and the amount paid to each individual or TOTAL GREEN JANITORIAL OIL/CLEANERS/LUBE 3,363.52 firm, a description of the services or material furnished to the county, and, as to other items, the nature of the claim TOWN OF RIDGWAY UTILITIES 104.00 and disclosing the fund charged with each expenditure. UNCC RTL 108.24 VERIZON WIRELESS CELLULAR 1,143.68 FUND: 020 GENERAL FUND WAGNER EQUIPMENT PARTS 994.34 191 DAHL OF MONTROSE MATERIALS 149.14 WINZER HEX NUTS 82.22 ACCA DUES 300.00 SUBTOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 118,357.12 ALPENGLOW PUBLISHERS LLC LEGALS 3,704.53 ALPINE BANK TRAINING/SUPPLIES 8,695.66 FUND: 050 SOCIAL SERVICES ARTHUR J GALLAGHER LIQUOR LIABILITY INS 2,132.10 CITIZENS STATE BANK FEDERAL WITHHOLDING 12,511.22 BH BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITIES 2,529.31 COLONIAL INSURANCE COLONIAL NON TAXED 248.16 BR PRINTERS TAX NOTICES 1,359.81 COUNTY HEALTH POOL DENTAL 5,072.34 BRYAN SAMPSON CELLULAR 35.00 GREAT-WEST RETIREMENT FEB/RET 4,573.80 CENTURYLINK CLERKS/ELECTIONS 1,602.68 GREAT/WEST CCOERA LOAN PLAN 2,301.82 CITIZENS STATE BANK FEDERAL WITHHOLDING 109,810.76 SUBTOTAL SOCIAL SERVICES FUND 24,707.34 CLEARNETWORX, LLC SERVICES 836.30 CLUB 20 MEMBERSHIP 300.00 FUND: 645 BROADBAND FUND COLO. COUNTY CLERKS DUES 2021 937.29 DEEPLY DIGITAL, LLC BORING/CONSTRUCTION 117,718.00 COLO. DEPT. OF LABOR 4TH QTR 305.04 SUBTOTAL BROADBAD FUND 117,718.00 COLO. DIV.OF FIRE PREVENT 2021 IGA EFF 3,431.47 COLONIAL INSURANCE COLONIA NON TAXED 1,494.30 FUND: 710 CLERK/RECORDER TECH COLUMN, PBC 19CW3098/MONTROSE 401.70 DELL MARKETING OPTIPLEX 3080 MICRO BTX/CLERK 5,851.77 COPY CATS MAPS 1,204.16 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR UPGRADES 4,513.08 COUNTY HEALTH POOL DENTAL 68,106.23 SUBTOTAL CLERK'S TECH FUND 10,364.85 COUNTY SHERIFFS OF COLO. JP/REGISTRATION 350.00 CSU EXTENSION 1ST QTR 1,187.75 FUND: 720 CLERK/RECORDER OPERATING DERRICK LINNELL CELLULAR 35.00 CITY OF OURAY SALES TAX 154.67 EAST NIAGARA CAR WASH MAINTENANCE 132.10 COLO. DEPT. HUMAN SERVICE MARRIAGE LICENSES 200.00 ECOLAB RENTAL 197.77 COUNTY TREASURER TECH SURCHARGE 539.00 FASTTRACK COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 794.88 DEPT. OF HEALTH MARRIAGE LICENSES 30.00 FREDRICKZINK & ASSOCIATES FLEX MEDICAL 801.76 MONADNOCK MINERAL SERVICE SURVEY PLAT 10.00 GALLS INC. VERTX PHANTOM 689.99 OURAY COUNTY JANUARY FUEL 984.10 GARY CHISM CELLULAR 70.00 OURAY TREASURER MMM TREAS 323,630.72 GLENN BOYD MILEAGE 344.73 TOWN OF RIDGWAY UTILITIES 603.89 GREAT-WEST RETIREMENT FEB/RET 53,893.53 SUBTOTAL CLERK'S OPERATING FUND 326,152.38 GREAT/WEST CCOERA LOAN PLAN 7,627.30 HOME DEPOT MATERIALS 423.21 FUND: 800 EMS FUND INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR UPGRADES 522.70 ALPINE BANK TRAINING/SUPPLIES 1,415.24 KRAFT PAINTING SERVICES 82.61 ANDREW YEOWELL SERVICES 3,500.00 LAW OFFICE STEVEN D. ZANS CASE 32021CV30001 7,500.00 BUSINESS OPTIONS SERVICES 676.68 LEO RASMUSSON CELLULAR 35.00 CENTURYLINK CLERKS/ELECTIONS 244.29 LORI FICCO CELLULAR 58.99 CITIZENS STATE BANK FEDERAL WITHHOLDING 17,876.36 LUIS PEREZ CELLULAR 35.00 CLEARNETWORX, LLC SERVICES 783.10 MATTHEW BENDER & CO 2020 SPECIAL SUPP/ 27.66 COLONIAL INSURANCE COLONIAL NON TAXED 108.20 MGT OF AMERICA CLASS/COMP 3,670.00 COLORADO FIRECAMP MARCH FIRE CAMP 950.00 MICHELLE KUHLMAN READY TO GO STAND ALONE 19.99 COPY CATS MAPS 37.00 MONTROSE COUNTY SHERIFF JANUARY HOUSING 9,131.00 COUNTY HEALTH POOL DENTAL 6,502.50 MONTROSE WATER FACTORY SERVICES 136.00 FASTTRACK COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 142.98 MONTY ENGLISH CELLULAR 35.00 GREAT-WEST RETIREMENT FEB/RET 4,836.96 MR. LOCK SERVICES 162.50 HARTMAN BROTHERS SUPPLIES 267.85 OPENGOV INC SERVICES 3,500.00 HENRY SCHEIN SUPPLIES 352.50 OURAY COUNTY JANUARY FUEL 3,902.37 LIFE-ASSIST SUPPLIES 732.75 OURAY COUNTY EMS FIRST AID CLASS 35.49 MICHAEL ANDREWS PARTS 34.01 OURAY HARDWARE & MERCANTI SUPPLIES 135.83 MIKE ANDREWS SUPPLIES 26.94 OURAY POLICE DEPT. EQUIP/ 1,055.00 MONTROSE FORD NISSAN SERVICES 248.35 PDS, INC SERVICES 820.42 MONTROSE SIGNS VEHICLE LETTERING 400.00 PITNEY BOWES SERVICES 329.96 MR. LOCK SERVICES 4.50 PROTHMAN SERVICES 2,972.50 OURAY COUNTY JANUARY FUEL 1,399.79 PURCHASE POWER POSTAGE 4,006.27 RIDGWAY FIRE PROTECTION 1ST QTR RENT 7,350.00 QUILL SUPPLIES 105.79 ROAD & BRIDGE MAINT/SERVICE 749.40 RIDGWAY HARDWARE HARDWARE/CHAIN LINK 132.32 RPM AUTOMOTIVE ALIGNMENT 798.22 SALT LAKE WHOLESALE SPORT EQUIPMENT 1,460.80 SHOP N LUBE AIR FILTER 136.18 SAN MIGUEL POWER UTILITIES 14,772.18 TIMBER RIDGE STATION SERVICES 69.55 SCHOONOVER SERVICES INC. SERVICES 897.40 WESTCO 1ST QTR 3,549.62 SCOTT'S PRINTING SUPPLIES/ENVELOPES 768.15 SUBTOTAL EMS FUND 53,192.97 SECOND CHANCE HUMANE SERVICES 320.00 SERVPRO WATER RESTORATION 855.46 FUND: 890 PUBLIC HEALTH FUND SNIPP'S HEAT & AIR SERVICES 237.32 ALPINE BANK TRAINING/SUPPLIES 2,301.84 STATE OF COLORADO 02/REG 397.04 AMY ERIKSEN MILEAGE 161.94 THE MASTER'S TOUCH LLC POSTAGE 1,600.00 BUSINESS OPTIONS SERVICES 12.85 TIM ZIRBEL CELLULAR 70.00 CENTURYLINK CLERKS/ELECTIONS 272.22 TIMBER RIDGE STATION SERVICES 175.00 CITIZENS STATE BANK FEDERAL WITHHOLDING 19,860.63 TOWN OF RIDGWAY UTILITIES 382.00 CLEARNETWORX, LLC SERVICES 807.10 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES MAINTENANCE INCODE 176.46 COLO. DEPT. PUBLIC HEALTH RETAIL LICENSE FOOD FEES 344.00 USDA FOREST SERVICE ALPINE MGMT 6,600.00 COLONIAL INSURANCE C COLONIA NON TAXED 79.80 VERIZON WIRELESS CELLULAR 1,234.35 COUNTY HEALTH POOL DENTAL 6,228.40 VINER LAW SERVICES 17,768.00 FERRELLGAS UTILITIES 1,071.27 VISTA OUTDOOR SALES P45HST2 63.26 FREDRICKZINK & ASSOCIATES FLEX MEDICAL 434.18 WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES 358.49 FRESH FOOD HUB FAMILY WELLNESS 508.55 WESTCO 1ST QTR 12,714.82 GREAT-WEST RETIREMENT FEB/RET 11,084.73 WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTOR SUPPLIES 1,251.51 IDARADO MINING COMPANY MARCH RENT 1,122.00 WRIGHT WATER ENGINEERS SERVICES NOV/20 10,315.50 MCKESSON MEDICAL SURGICA SUPPLIES 413.91 XEROX CORP. SERVICES 668.44 QUILL SUPPLIES 167.94 XEROX FINANCIAL SERVICE SERVICES 1,391.91 REBEKAH STEWART MILEAGE 225.72 SUBTOTAL GENERAL FUND 386,770.99 RIDGWAY NATURAL FOODS FAMILY WELLNESS 98.98 SAN MIGUEL POWER UTILITIES 328.00 FUND: 040 ROAD & BRIDGE SANOFI PASTEUR VACCINES 347.36 AFFORDABLE AUTO GLASS GLASS 477.00 SPROUT DESIGN STUDIO FAMILY WELLNESS 51.75 ALPINE BANK TRAINING/SUPPLIES 188.30 STEP BY STEP FAMILY WELLNESS 262.50 ALSCO SERVICES 1,247.48 TANNER KINGERY THERMOMETER 80.94 BH BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITIES 1,586.24 VOYAGER YOUTH PROGRAM FEBRUARY 17,225.32 CENTURYLINK CLERKS/ELECTIONS 244.91 WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES 182.95 CHRISTY WILLIAMS SUPPLIES 90.04 XEROX CORP. SERVICES 349.07 CITIZENS STATE BANK FEDERAL WITHHOLDING 22,862.45 SUBTOTAL PUBLIC HEALTH FUND 64,023.95 CLEARNETWORX, LLC SERVICES 383.50 COLONIAL INSURANCE COLONIAL NON TAXES 389.54 FUND: 900 MTC FUND COMMERCIAL TIRE TIRES 2,285.79 COLORADO JUDICIAL DEPT. TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY 168.00 COUNTY HEALTH POOL DENTAL 20,144.56 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR VICTIMS ASSISTANCE FUND 224.00 DELTA RIGGING & TOOLS WIRE ROPE/CLIP 77.15 OURAY COUNTY SHERIFF CHP/MTC 8.00 DMEA UTILITIES 102.24 SUBTOTAL MTC FUND 400.00 FASTENAL SUPPLIES PARTS 842.20 FASTTRACK COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 223.54 FUND: 950 FUEL PUMPS FUND FLEET PRIDE PARTS 842.20 MASTER PETROLEUM FEBRUARY FUEL 28,202.85 FLOWER MOTOR COMPANY AXLE 120.15 SUBTOTAL FUEL FUND 28,202.85 GREAT-WEST RETIREMENT FEB/RET 9,034.44 GREAT/WEST CCOERA LOAN PLAN 717.16 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS ______HARTMAN BROTHERS SUPPLIES 177.72 1,129,890.45 INDEPENDENT PUMP SERVICES 636.38 ______INLAND TRUCK PARTS UBOLTS 80.68 MHC KENWORTH BRACKETS 229.46 Published: Ouray County Plaindealer: April 29, 2021 MONTROSE WATER FACTORY SERVICES 41.00 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NAPA AUTO PARTS PARTS 1,833.63 NEWMAN TRAFFIC SIGNS SPECIAL TRAFFIC 621.27 OURAY COUNTY JANUARY FUEL 7,717.87 OURAY HARDWARE & MERCANTI SUPPLIES 152.56 PERSONNEL SAFETY SUPPLIES 108.60 PROTHMAN SERVICES 966.51 QUILL SUPPLIES 47.22 R AND M AUTO PARTS BRAKE FLUID 213.51 RIDGWAY HARDWARE HARDWARE/CHAIN LINK 204.31 ROBERT RUMMEL DOT 2021 90.00

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providers to be “aware of the potential for these adverse at scheduling 10 doses per day from the office, he said; VACCINE events,” and to be prepared to treat them properly, the Commissioner Ben Tisdel also suggested using large CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE statement said. spaces at the schools, once they’re no longer in session, The Ouray County Public Health Agency has about if a larger space is needed. asked for Friday or Saturday appointments. So far, the 300 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on hand, Registration for vaccines is still available online Public Health Agency has primarily been vaccinating which were shipped before the mandatory pause. through Ouray County’s website. people Tuesday through Thursday, but they’re discuss- The county held a one-day Pfizer vaccine clinic for 17 Liz Teitz is a journalist with Report for America, a ing scheduling Friday or weekend sessions, Kingery students from Ouray and Ridgway last week, because nonprofit program focused on supporting journalism in said. “We’re tossing all these ideas around right now that vaccine is the only one approved for 16- and 17-year- underserved areas. Email [email protected] to make about ways to make it easy and convenient for every- olds. They’ll get their second doses in three weeks, a tax-deductible donation to support her work. one,” he said. but the county isn’t likely to schedule any other Pfizer They are also starting to offer the Johnson & Johnson clinics because of the logistical challenges, Kingery Where else can you get a vaccine? vaccines again after a short pause, which could be more said. Ouray County is only receiving Moderna and J&J appealing to people wanting only one shot, instead of vaccines, due to the ultracold storage requirements for Here are a few options in our region if you’re looking for two. Pfizer vials, so the teen clinic required requesting doses alternatives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and from Delta Hospital and sending someone there to pick A list and map of all Colorado vaccine providers, including U.S. Food and Drug Administration have advised pro- them up and make sure they were stored properly. links to register, is available at covid19.colorado.gov/vac- viders they can resume using the one-shot Johnston & “It’s really quite difficult logistically, having 3 vaccines cine/where-you-can-get-vaccinated Johnson vaccine, after halting it to review six reported on hand, especially the Pfizer,” Kingery said, in response • City Market, Safeway, Walgreens and Walmart: Register cases of severe blood clots, out of more than 6 million to a question from Commissioner Lynn Padgett this for appointments online through store websites. • Montrose County Public Health: Details online at www. doses administered. week about scheduling a clinic for others looking for montrosecountyjic.com/vaccination/ or by phone at 970- Their review determined “the available data show that that vaccine. “Honestly, it was quite difficult and a lot of the vaccine’s known and potential benefits outweigh its 252-4545, option 1 work and a lot of headaches,” he said, making it unlikely • Delta County: 970-874-2168 known and potential risks in individuals 18 years of age he’ll do it again, aside from the required second doses and older,” the agencies said in a statement Friday. • Delta Health (hospital): 970-874-2410 for the teenagers who already received their first shots. • Pediatric Associates of Montrose and Delta: Pfizer avail- While the clots are “exceptionally rare,” they require Pfizer vaccines are available from some providers in able, 970-249-2421 different treatment than other types of blood clots, and nearby counties, including Montrose, San Miguel and • Grand Junction Convention Center: Vaccines available the agencies have released new guidance to medical Delta counties. by appointment or walk-in, Wednesday through Saturday, 9 Ouray County will continue offering vaccinations at a.m. to 7 p.m. Schedule appointments online at scheduling. the 4-H Center for the next few weeks, but Kingery said mesacountyhealth.com/public/index.php, or call 970-248- they plan to move back to the Public Health office in 6900 Ouray by Memorial Day, allowing events to be sched- • San Miguel County: Clinics at Telluride Intermediate uled at the 4-H Center going forward. School gym, register for appointments online at https:// Once the mass clinic is broken down, they may look covid-19-sanmiguelco.hub.arcgis.com. Pfizer for ages 16-17, April 30; Moderna May 1 and May 5; Johnson & Johnson May 1 • Vaccine Mobile Clinics: State vaccine buses, which can distribute up to 500 shots per day, will stop in Grand Junction on May 5, Palisade on May 7 and Fruita on May 8. Sign up for appointments at https://www.mobilevax.us/ western-slope.

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The Fox Theater is Japanese Anime currently only open Demon Slayer the Movie: Wednesday-Sunday. Mugen Train 7:25 p.m. Fri - English dubbed, no subtitles Information is subject 4:25 p.m. Sat - English dubbed, no subtitles to change. 7:25 p.m. Sat - Japanese with English subtitles 4:25 p.m. Sun - Japanese with English subtitles 7:25 p.m. Sun - English dubbed, no subtitles THE WEATHER Compiled By Carolina Brown AREA WEEKEND WEATHER LAST WEEK FORECAST SAT. SUN. PRECIP. OURAY RIDGWAY HI0 LO0 HI0 LO0 SAT. SUN. OURAY 0 0 790 0 0% 20% HI0 LO0 HI0 LO0 Grand Junction 58 48 88 Date High Low PCP Snow S.O.G. Lake City 660 410 590 350 10% 10% 660 450 730 510 4/20 47 25 .16 T T Fri. Apr. 30 Gunnison 740 400 680 350 0% 20% sunny sunny 4/21 56 24 0 0 T Sunrise: 6:14 a.m. Durango 780 460 730 410 0% 0% 4/22 52 33 0 0 0 Sunset: 8:02 p.m. Telluride 650 430 590 360 0% 10% 4/23 47 32 .36 1 1 0 0 0 0 Sat. May 1 680 460 760 510 Dolores 79 46 74 39 0% 0% 4/24 63 31 .02 T T 0 400 590 350 0% 30% Sunrise: 6:12 a.m. partly sunny Crested Butte 66 4/25 63 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sunset: 8:03 p.m. cloudy Denver 83 54 70 48 10% 50% 4/26 60 44 0 0 0 Colorado Springs 810 540 710 460 0% 40% 0 0 0 0 Sun. May 2 62 39 70 42 Moab, UT 900 610 810 500 0% 10% RIDGWAY partly mostly Date High Low PCP Snow S.O.G. Sunrise: 6:11 a.m. cloudy sunny 4/20 62 22 0 0 0 Sunset: 8:03 p.m. WATER FLOWS & SNOWPACK 4/21 52 23 0 0 0 Mon. May 3 0 0 0 0 Uncompahgre Red Mtn. Pass 54 42 58 37 11,200 ft. 18.3” 4/22 65 31 0 0 0 Sunrise: 6:10 a.m. Near Ridgway 73.3 cloudy partly Below Reservoir 69.3 Schofield Pass 4/23 58 32 .02 0 Sunset: 08:04 p.m. cloudy 10,700 ft. 22.5" Gunnison Upper Taylor 4/24 53 21 T 0 0 Below Gunnison Tunnel 702 Tues. May 4 0 0 0 0 10,640 ft. 7.7” 4/25 68 22 0 0 0 57 44 61 39 Near Delta 739 McClure Pass 4/26 74 30 0 0 0 Sunrise: 6:09 a.m. sunny sunny San Miguel 9,500 ft. 3.5” Sunset: 8:05 p.m. Near Placerville 107 Lizard Head Pass Ouray report from NWS weather observer Karen Risch. Ridgway Brooks Bridge Nucla 60.1 10,200 ft. 5.2" report from weather observer Jennifer Cram. Ridgway data is for Wed. May 5 610 480 660 430 Cimarron Molas Lake 24 hr. period ending at 7 a.m. on the date observed. 10,500 ft. 8.4” Sunrise: 6:08 a.m. partly partly Near Cimarron 23.0 Dallas Creek Wolf Creek Summit AVALANCHE LUNAR PHASES Sunset: 8:06 p.m. cloudy cloudy 11,200 ft. 26.8" Near Ridgway .19 Lone Cone DANGER Lake Fork Date Type Pct Thurs. May 6 640 490 690 440 9,600 ft. .1” Near Gateview 88.2 Upper San Juan Apr. 30 Waxing Gibbous 84% Sunrise: 6:07 a.m. cloudy partly Animas River 10,200 ft. 22.2" Sunset: 8:07 p.m. LOW May 6 Waning Gibbous 24% cloudy Near Durango 372 Idarado In cfs. 9,800 ft. 6.5”

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Karen Risch gardens, records weather for NOAA and weather from latitude N38º 1’ 34”, longitude W107º 40’ RISCH CoCoRahs, writes and hikes in Ouray. Her Wunder- 21”, Elevation 7,736’. A purpleair.com air quality monitor CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 ground weather station ID is KCOOURAY3, transmitting RISCH operates at the same location. the historic average of 23.05 inches. Unfortunately, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s forecast for May through July is daunting, with above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation. Even worse, Ouray and the rest of Colorado share Hello Spring... this dismal forecast with virtually all of the American Southwest. Becky Bollinger, Colorado’s assistant state We are here to gr w with you! climatologist and Colorado State University drought specialist, says that the snowpack season for the Colo- rado River Basin, now in spring melt, “fell well short of expectations.” (Colorado River Basin’s snowpack season earns low grades: Bad news for water in the West,” The Washington Post, April 16, 2021.) The major conse- quences will be increased wildfire risk, reduced water supply, and reduced crop and livestock yields. Bollinger’s report card also includes a C grade for the snowpack this year, which peaked and began melting 10 • New Seeds • Flowering Fruit Trees days early on April 2. “Since the beginning of April, the • Seed Start Supplies • House Plants majority of stations in the upper Colorado River basin • Veggie Starts • New Arrivals Daily have seen melt rates between 2 and 6 inches. When the snowpack peaks and melts early it often portends a low- er water supply during the dry season.” Snowpack values for the entire Colorado River Basin are also well below normal, with many locations peak- ing in the bottom 25th percentile. The Colorado River basin’s soils score much worse; Bollinger gives them an F. This “problem child” entered Spring Hours: the winter snowpack accumulation season extremely dry after a “no-show” summer-fall monsoon season. TTues-Satues-Sat | 10am-6pm “But without the monsoon moisture,” she writes, “the ROOTED IN 1982 & GROWING EVER SINCE. basin went into the snowy part of the season with dry HighwHighway 550 121 Liddell Dr. soil, essentially saddling the water supply with a debt a • Tree pruning • Aerial lift & crane Ridgway, Co y 550 that is far from being repaid.” • Tree removal services Stream data is also troubling, earning a D grade from • Board certified Bollinger. The U.S Geological Survey shows that “the • Plant care programs master arborists Sherman St percent of the upper part of the basin observing near • Forest management on staff normal flow conditions has actually increased from 21 percent to 42 percent.” Not all is as rosy as it seems, though. Bollinger says this increase “is only an artifact of the early snow melt and will not be sustained.” On April 1, the Colorado River Basin Forecast Center AGENDA predicted that “all of the Colorado River Basin will ex- perience below-average water supply.” The Southwest’s BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS reservoirs (think Lakes Mead and Powell) also receive REGULAR MEETING a D grade. “Unfortunately,” concludes Bollinger, “we’ll put 2021 down as another year to further deplete this system.” May 4, 2021 Systems Development Application and Pre-Grant Meanwhile, we can only watch as much of the glisten- Form for purchase of a Lucas CPR Device: This meeting is being held virtually, via Zoom, due to the 3. Request for approval and authorization of Chair’s ing white mantle on our northern side of the San Juans COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to Resolution 2020-007. signature on Letter of Assignment from DOWL Engi- melts and much of it is absorbed by thirsty alpine soil. neering to Buckhorn Engineering Inc., (BEI) concern The red, warm river that runs through Ouray hasn’t Video and audio: https://zoom.us/j/92039160307 ing Ouray County Engineering Services: Meeting ID: 920 3916 0307 4. Request for approval and authorization of Chair’s risen yet, though the visible snowpack decreases daily signature on Pre-Grant Form for Regional Climate April gets you out of your head and out working in the Phone Only: 1-346-248-7799 Action Plan Update, Phase 2 (Community Outreach garden. — Marty Rubin Meeting ID: 920 3916 0307 and Engagement) by EcoAction Partners on behalf of the Sneffels Energy Board: A. 8:30 The Board of County Commissioners will convene as 5. Request for adoption of Resolution 2021-013 re- the Board of Health concerning the following: garding Disbursement of National Forest Payments 1. Public Health Director Update: and Motor Vehicle Funds pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-29- 2. Discussion and possible action concerning extens- 101 (4): ion of Ouray County Public Health Order No. 11: 6. Request for approval and authorization of Chair’s signature on Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) B. 9:00 AM Call to the Public: between Ouray County and Ridgway State Park The “Call to the Public” agenda item is a time when the public may Concerning Noxious Weed Management and Con- bring forth items of interest or concern. No formal action may be taken trol Services and on its Fiscal Impact Form: on these items during this time due to the open meeting law provision; 7. Consideration of Letter of Support concerning however, they may be placed on a future posted agenda if action is cooperation between Region 9 and Region 10 to required. work on economic recovery agenda: 8. Discussion / possible action concerning an Eco- C. 9:30 Road and Bridge nomicReports: Study Grant (OEDT): 1. Road and Bridge F. 10:15 Report: The Board of County Commissioners will move into 2. Request for appointmentExecutive Sessionof pursuant Tyto C.R.S § 24-6-402(4)(b)Barger foras a con- Ouray County Road Supervisor ferencepursuant with the Countyto Attorney C.R.S.for the purpose§ of receiving43-2- 111: legal advice on specific legal questions regarding the Ouray 3. Miller Mesa Road County andAssociation Montrose County boundary(MMRA) line placement:Requests: a. Request for approval and authorization of Chair’s signatureG. 11:00 Ouray Countyon HistoricalAgreement Society: concerning road maintenance 1. Discussion and possiblerepair action regardingwork recom on CR 5 from mended improvementsthe intersectionfor the Ironton Houses:of CR-5 and CR-5A: b. Request H.for 11:45 Martiapproval Whitmore, Coloradoto Riverinstall Water ConservaKiosk- near the cattletion District Representative:guard on CR-5/CR-5A: 4. Request for approval/authorization 1. River District Meetingto Update: proces payment to Lifetime Adventures, LLC for ski trail grooming (1-30-21 to I. 3-25-21)12:00 Commissioner/Administrativeout of Reports:the Ouray Parks Fund: 5. Request for approvalLunch: and authorization of Chair’s signature on Road Project Agreement between Ouray County and theJ. 1:30 TheUnited Board of CountyStates Commissioners Department will convene of Agriculture, Forest Service, into an Grandexecutive sessionMesa, pursuant to Uncompah-C.R.S. § 24-6-402(2)(f); gre and Gunnison Nationalfor discussion of aForest, personnel matter Ouray not involving: Ranger any specif- District for Engineer icPass employees who(County have requestedRoad discussion of18) the matterRoad in Repair and on the open session;Fiscal any memberImpact of this bodyForm: or any elected official; 6. Request for approvalthe appointmentand of any personauthorization to fill an office ofof this body Chair’sor signature on Position of anReplacement elected official; or Forms personnel policies for that do Roadnot require and Bridge Operators theand discussion ofa mattersMechanic: personal to particular employees:

D. 10:00 Request for adoption of Proclamation 2021-003 Note: Action may be taken on any or all of these items. All times are approxi- declaring May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month: mate. If any given item is finished earlier than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to the next item. The only exceptions to this are public hearings, E. 10:05 General Business: which will not begin prior to their advertised time. Agendas and amended agen- 1. Request for approval of warrants: das will be posted on the Ouray County Website www.ouraycountyco.gov no later 2. Request for approval and authorization of Chair’s than 24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas may also be signature on Western Regional Emergency Medical posted at the Ouray County Courthouse, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO 81427. and Trauma Advisory Council (WRETAC) Regional

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intimate when they can come in and my heart is,” she said. ing and would be willing to help main- PANTRY choose what they want, (there’s) more Her answer to people who may feel em- tain it. CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE opportunity to have a conversation.” barrassed coming into the Food Pantry: The pantry will maintain its current Every week since the start of the pan- “You know what, some day you may hours of every Thursday from 12:30-3:30 “We are open every week, but not every demic, volunteers have used a new pro- come in and you're sitting in my desk and p.m. family comes every week,” she said. tocol, taking tables outdoors and filling I’m sitting in yours.” The lot at the new location is big Though it is hard to say if the amount them with food purchased through the Sometimes patrons will come in and enough for a future expansion, if that’s served has gone down over the last sever- Food Pantry of the Rockies, which pro- say, “‘This is my last time here because needed. al months, Angehrn said the numbers are vides a steady volume of essential items. I am starting a job on Monday.’ And we still above pre-pandemic levels. Donated food is placed in bags in a won’t see them for months, maybe years, The service Under normal circumstances, prior to miscellaneous fashion by a volunteer and and then we will see them back. It’s just Recipients must show proof of Ouray the pandemic, clients would come to the handed out, rather than allowing clients good to be here for when the need arises County residency on the first visit. front desk, sign in and fill out a shop - to shop for what they want. because you never know. We‘ve had so On the first Thursday of the month, the ping list. While that order was filled by Angehrn, a retired registered nurse who many people who had really good jobs pantry distributes food from the feder- a volunteer, the client could also shop is originally from California, has always and now they have no job.” al government programs, TEFAP (The the shelves of donated items. Angehrn is been interested in nutrition. She’s been But just having a job in Ouray County Emergency Food Assistance Program) hopeful to get back to this system upon working for the food pantry for 11 years. does not prevent people from needing and CSFP (Commodity Supplemental moving to the new location. The pantry started in Ouray in 2008, the food pantry, Angehrn said, as the Food Program). Links to eligibility re- “Number one, it’s just a lot easier, and moved to Ridgway in 2010 and formally pantry helps many people who simply quirements for those programs are on the secondly, the interaction between the registered as a 501(c)(3) in 2013. cannot make ends meet even though food pantry’s website. volunteers and the clients is just more “Food pantries have always been where they work full time. The pantry tries to provide meat every “We do have people with regular jobs, week, usually purchased through the making minimum wage or maybe slightly Food Pantry of the Rockies or Shared above, and if you’ve got a family in Ouray Ministries in Montrose. They occasional- OBITUARY County that doesn’t cut it. We’ve got ly purchase it from local ranchers when people with more than one job,” Angehrn available at processing cost. said. In the summer fresh produce and Jeff Norman fruits are available from various sources, January 4, 1958-March 29, 2021 The move including the federal government source “You can see we are really crowded Feeding America. I remember when probably far past the here,” Angehrn said, motioning across my dad taught me time when he should’ve the cramped space at the current loca- Donations how to ski, when I was stopped due to his tion on Sherman Street, where she sat The preferable way to donate to the maybe four years old. declining health. Well surrounded by packed shelves and piles pantry is by mailing a check, as the My mother was a ski into the fall and winter, of boxes. pantry does not lose any money through instructor, and so she he showed up every The closing date on the purchase is transaction fees, but they also offer the tried to teach me using morning, a joint in his scheduled for May 3 and the plan is to be convenience of donating online through the “correct” methods, mouth. Eventually, he completely out of the building by May 7, a card. This also allows the pantry man- using “pizza, french started showing up the end of the lease at the old building agers to purchase needed items in bulk, fries,” etc. I always on a walker, but kept next to the Shell gas station. Volunteers at a lower cost and make the donation ended up crying, and showing up nonethe- are lined up to help with the move, stretch further. my poor mom had to less. though they will be reaching out to the Drop-off boxes for food items are carry me down the hill That was one consis- Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department to located at the Ridgway Post Office and while I threw a tan- tent thing in his fight help move the two freezers and a refrig- Ridgway’s Alpine Bank location. Dona- trum. My dad, howev- with cancer over the erator. tions can also be dropped off at the food er, simply stuck me in past year: his per- “We’ve got a lot of volunteers but we’re pantry when it is open and Angehrn is a harness and held the sistence. He refused to all getting old,” she said, laughing. happy to arrange to meet someone with other end of the rope. He would try to take his diagnosis lying down - quite The new location is beautifully land- a large amount to donate. She can be steer me while I pointed straight down literally. Given the state of his cancer, scaped and the pantry board is on the reached at infor@ouraycountyfoodpan- the slope. It’s been a little over 12 years and his worsening condition, he made lookout for volunteers who like garden- try.org. since then and I still love skiing. it a lot further than he should’ve, Of course, some of my passion for perhaps by sheer force of will. He also bers of tourists, COVID-19 variants, and skiing must be attributed to genetics. refused to lie down until the very end, MASK the potential for a future spike in cases, Known to the majority of the Telluride knowing that he may never get up CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 continuing the masking mandate is even and Ridgway communities as “Normy,” again. Part of this stubbornness can more important. We have to continue my father was incredibly athletic. be attributed to his childhood. When safely return to in person learning. what we know helps prevent infections, Hailing from Long Beach, CA, he my father was 14 or 15, he mysterious- With the arrival of increasing num- hospitalizations and deaths, to avoid was a natural surfer. With that came ly became paralyzed from the waist individual and collective skateboarding. Both of these stuck down. The doctors told him he’d suffering and economic with him for his whole life, and he never walk again. Around a year later, hardship. The mask man- could still do a handstand on a moving he made a full recovery. One time, OBITUARY date is a wise and effective skateboard at the age of 62. Next was somebody theorized that because he’d choice. It is a minor dis- mountain biking. He took it up before been surfing near poison ivy, the plant comfort compared to the it was anything like today. He moved somehow got into his bloodstream and Thomas David Griffiths alternative. to Durango, CO and rode profession- swelled his joints. This also explained Sept. 12, 1943-Jan. 15, 2021 The mask mandate ally for Schwinn during the time that his newfound immunity to poison ivy. communicates the impor- mountain biking became popular, rac- Yet another example of him conquer- Thomas David Griffiths, 77, tance of these measures ing with a lot of the big names, never ing the unconquerable. of Johnstown died on Janu- to tourists in an unam- taking himself or any of it very serious- He helped to build and shape this ary 15, 2021, at the Hillcrest biguous way. Removing ly. For him, it was always for the love of community in more ways than one. Assisted Living Center in the mandate, and relying the sport, even though he enjoyed the Carving out the beginnings of what are Loveland. He was born in an on voluntary compliance, competition. now known as the RAT trails, build- Army hospital on September sends wrong and confusing When he moved to Durango, he did ing one of the first houses in River 12, 1943, in Washington D.C. signals that masking is not things here and there, and eventu- Park, the list goes on. Whether you to important, not effective ally earned a ski pass by working for knew Normy from his work at Second Thomas Melvin and Barbara or that the virus is under the mountain. Normy would tell you Chance or saw him on his unicycle Rose Griffiths. Thomas lived control. that he “invented” snowboarding. Of with his morning coffee in hand, in Denver and has been living We have come a long way course, this isn’t exactly true. However, multiple dog leashes in the other, or in Johnstown since 2010. in the struggle and need he did help to popularize it. But he from the massive statue of liberty on Thomas attended the Evans School for the Deaf to make sure we see this eventually switched to skiing. As with his front lawn holding her political & Blind, Morey Middle School and graduated from through to the successful most things he did, he picked it up signs, his memory will live on in the East High. He was a Boy Scout and later became an conclusion. Let the safety pretty fast and became one of the best. community. Eagle Scout. After high school he went to mechan- and well-being of Ouray Eventually, he ended up in Telluride, On Saturday, May 1 there will be ical drawing school. Thomas was a draftsman for County residents guide our where he became a pillar of the com- a memorial ride on the RAT moun- the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. decisions and trust science munity, and helped shape it into what tain bike trails leaving from Ridgway Forest Service. From 1959-1960, he lived in Stock- to help direct our actions it used to be: authentic (or real, as the Wrench at 10 am. Join us or just come holm, Sweden. After his work with the to keep us all healthy and locals like to say). to see the riders off. A celebration of U.S. Bureau of Land Management and Forest prosperous. Norman was an excellent baker, in the life of Jeff Norman will take place Service, he attended the Rochester Institute of Thank you, addition to pretty much everything at 380 North Cora in Ridgway follow- Technology. else. He owned the Stone House ing the ride or around 1:00. All are He is survived by his brother, Arthur Griffiths, Dr. Andrew Yeowell bakery in Durango for a few years, welcome as Jeff touched many lives of Johnstown; nephews Travis Griffiths and Everett Dr. Avery Mackenzie along with putting in countless hours throughout the San Juans and beyond. Griffiths; niece Anna Villarreal; as well as many Dr. Alexis Garza at Baked in Telluride over a period of a There are some great videos of Jeff cousins. Dr. Douglas Borgo few decades. More recently, he as- on YouTube commemorating his life Cremation has been completed. No services to Dr. Katy Majors-Foley sisted in baking operations at Crumb that can be found upon searching Jeff be held. Please go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com Dr. Katie Hughes in Ridgway for a few months, and Norman. for online condolences. Dr. Kerstin May

APRIL 29-MAY 5, 2021 OURAY COUNTY PLAINDEALER — OURAYNEWS.COM 23 PREPARING FOR PLANTING Ridgway Secondary School stu- dents volunteered on April 23 at the Ridgway Community Garden, readying garden beds for planting.

Left: Maizy Gordon and Anna Mah- lin pour a wheelbarrow full of soil into a garden bed.

Right: Students Dylan Hunter, Tanner Hawkins, Canyon Ishikawa, Jackson Magahee, Garrison Unfug and Justin Beserra dig into a garden plot and get it ready for planting.

Photos courtesy Kaitlyn Winkelmann

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received scholarships ranging from $1,000 emailed to [email protected]. the lot close to the construction site would Scholarship deadline May 1 to $2,000, while middle and high school minimize impact from transporting mate- Students who want to develop their students have received up to $500 to help rials through town. Stryker is required to skills or pursue a college degree in the them pursue enrichment activities in the Space to Create construction provide traffic control when moving equip- performing arts have a chance to receive performing arts. staging site approved ment at the site, must not allow vehicles to some financial help from the Ouray County Students can also apply for the Susan The Ridgway Planning Commission idle between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., and must Performing Arts Guild. But the deadline to Hillhouse Performing Arts Scholarship, a voted 5 to 1 on Tuesday night to approve a meet with community members bi-weekly apply for that help is May 1. $1,000 scholarship opportunity for enrolled temporary use permit allowing Stryker and to make sure concerns are addressed. There are two categories of OCPAG Youth and full-time college students who are Company, Inc. to stage and store construc- Use of the staging site is expected to Scholarship available - one for graduating pursuing a performance arts degree or an tion equipment on a vacant lot diagonally start in May, Stryker Project Manager Mark - high school seniors and those already en arts-related teaching degree and intend to across Clinton and Laura streets for the Clutts said, and once construction begins rolled in an accredited institution of higher stay active in the arts after graduation. Space to Create project. The construction on the Space to Create building, work will learning and another for middle and high Those eligible are Ouray County middle company will rent the lot from its owners, be done from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday school students. and high school students and former Ouray who are Realtors in Telluride. through Thursday, in an effort to avoid Scholarship amounts vary from year to County students enrolled in an associate, Despite opposition from a few neighbors disruption in the neighborhood on Fridays - year and depend on the number of appli bachelor’s or graduate degree program. about disruption and noise, the commis- and weekends. cations received. In the past, seniors have To apply, visit ocpag.org. Questions can be sion decided allowing the staging site on

COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Update

Ouray County Public Health 970-325-4670 Ouray County Mask Vaccine Phase 2 Current as of 4/23/21 Protocols in effect. Total doses administered: 3,351 Please wear a mask when *General Public First dose: 1,508 entering, waiting to enter, FULLY vaccinated: 1,843 and when within an indoor Total tests administered public space. 7,502 Sign-up for a vaccine: www.ouraycountyco.gov Colorado Vaccine Hotline 1-877- CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926)

24 OURAY COUNTY PLAINDEALER — OURAYNEWS.COM APRIL 29-MAY 5, 2021 A GOOD DAY TO CELEBRATE EARTH

Erin McIntyre — Ouray County Plaindealer Left: Ridgway Town Councilor Russ Meyer opens up the back of the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle dubbed the “lightning bug” after its conversion to an all-electric, battery-powered vehicle. Ridgway and Ouray secondary students received a conversion kit for the car with the help of San Miguel Power Association, which presented the keys to the car to Ridgway School District Superintendent Susan Lacy on Earth Day, April 22. SMPA sponsored the conversion more than a decade ago and the student Envirocycle Club, started last year, recently com- pleted it with the help of technology teacher Jonathan Silvester. The school also celebrated the installation of two electric vehicle charging stations, installed by SMPA with the help of a Charge Ahead Colorado grant, which students applied for and received. SMPA members can opt into a Totally Green energy program which allows customers to use electricity from 100% renewable sources, through a voluntary 1 cent per kilowatt hour bill adjustment. Ouray County and the Town of Ridgway have both committed to using totally green energy.

Right: Ridgway Elementary School students admire the “lightning bug” electric VW beetle as San Miguel Power Association Key Account Executive Terry Schuyler drives it to the Earth Day celebration at the secondary school.