Dear Editor,

As the population of Ouray County is expanding and growing, the need for a modern medical facility is more important than ever Keeping health care local to our community means not having to take an entire day off from work or school to have a sports physical, blood pressure check or a refill on medications.

Having an up to date building with an X-ray machine to diagnose broken bones, or lung issues, is priceless when time is not on your side to fix the break or get on antibiotics quic...