Ouray County may tap into its reserves for about $840,000 to cover expenses in 2023, including increased health and liability insurance expenses and new positions. The budget for next year has not been finalized yet, but commissioners are expected to adopt a final version in mid-December.

County Administrator Connie Hunt said the original draft budget she presented to commissioners in September would have taken nearly $450,000 from the fund balance, and changes proposed after the original worksho...