Ouray County public health officials are preparing to conduct a third COVID-19 mass testing event, and this time they say they’ll be better prepared for what’s expected to be another heavy turnout.

The drive-through testing event will run from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the Ouray County 4-H Events Center in Ridgway. Testing is free, and appointments and doctor orders are not needed.

“I’m expecting a good turnout,” Ouray County Public Health Director Tanner Kingery said. “H...