Dear Editor:

As mayoral candidate Ethan Funk noted at the Woman’s Club candidate forum on Oct. 14, the best way for Ouray to market itself is by providing a great experience to our guests. Ouray currently spends far too much money on drawing visitors to Ouray and not enough on providing resources to them once they are here.

Clean streets, safe sidewalks, public restrooms, and a robust and accessible Visitors’ Center that provides information are all part of marketing. Opening up the curren...