Ouray County commissioners told County Administrator Connie Hunt last week during her annual performance evaluation that she works too hard and is too good at what she does, and tasked her with taking a vacation.

Commissioners gave the glowing performance evaluation in the sunny courtyard outside the newly renovated courthouse, for which Hunt was instrumental in obtaining funding.

Commissioners asked Hunt to cross-train staff to take on roles without her oversight, then take a three- to four-week ...