When the first coronavirus cases were identified in Colorado, Ouray and Ridgway schools closed for what was expected to be a short break for deep cleaning.

But students left for Spring Break and never returned to in-person learning for the rest of the year.  The class of 2020 had modified graduation ceremonies, dances were canceled. The Ouray Boys Basketball team made it to state championships, to discover they had a limited audience due to virus concerns. The tournament was canceled in mid-Marc...