Ouray County has delayed a decision on whether to proceed with plowing high-country roads, after considering a request to postpone clearing snow from routes popular with off-road enthusiasts.

Commissioners discussed a request Tuesday from members of the Unified Command to defer plowing high-alpine roads due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The request was based on concerns about responding to emergency situations on remote backcountry routes and stretching first responders’ res...