Nathan McCullough has been hired to replace Ouray County Emergency Medical Services Chief Kim Mitchell, who plans to leave the position at the end of this year. McCullough officially started the job Aug. 13.

McCullough is working parttime alongside Mitchell as they prepare the department’s 2025 budget. His contract is for $90,000 annually, which is being prorated until he is brought on full time.

McCullough spent 23 years at the Montrose Fire Department, where he was a paid staffer for 17 years ...