Members of the public will have the opportunity to voice their opinions about a proposal to change the date of the Ouray County Fair this year.

A meeting has been scheduled by the newly reorganized Ouray County Fair Board at the 4-H Event Center on Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. to discuss the contentious topic. Participants can also voice their opinions virtually, as the meeting will have access via Zoom.

Moving the Ouray County Fair earlier in the summer from the traditional date of Labor Day weekend has bee...