Jake Niece’s resume includes everything from firefighting to snowmaking and earning a degree in aerospace engineering.

He’s hoping his next entry on that resume will be Ouray County commissioner.

The 33-year-old Ridgway resident is the only official candidate at this time for the seat being vacated by Re-publican Don Batchelder, who is term-limited and cannot run for the position again. Niece filed his campaign finance paperwork with the Secretary of State’s Office and is the sole contender ...