Just weeks before voters will decide whether to fund maintenance for Ouray County’s aging roads, the leader of its Road and Bridge Department is leaving his position.

Road and Bridge Superintendent Steven Calkins’ last day is this week. According to a statement released by the county, he’s leaving his position to move to be closer to family. Calkins said he’s moving to Phoenix.

Ouray County Administrator Connie Hunt said she hopes to fill the position as soon as possible, as she’s also...