Dear Editor:

We owe a debt of gratitude to Ouray County’s public health officials who’ve worked tirelessly for over a year now, ensuring that our schools remain open, that our businesses are able to survive and thrive under extremely difficult conditions, and that our community stays safe and healthy in the midst of a global pandemic. That these members of our community were punished for working too hard, for spending too many hours responding to the pandemic, is beyond absurd. I hope all of ...