Mountain Echo of Ouray County

Ouray County Government

Bringing you updates, stories and important topics from the people working for Ouray County Government.

Episodes

  1. May 1

    Sheriff's Office and Fire Restrictions

    Sheriff Perry and Undersheriff Stroup stop by to chat about fire restrictions, red flag days and fire weather watch days. Listen in and learn what all happens behind the scenes when fire restrictions are discussed and implemented. Also, learn about what stage 1 and stage 2 fire restrictions mean. We all have an important role in protecting our beautiful outdoors and our neighborhoods, lets all do our part to be fire aware.

    27 min

  2. Mar 25

    Ouray County EMS - Community Needs Assessment

    Tune in and listen to Cat Lichtenbelt and Kim Mitchell with Ouray County Emergency Medical Services and learn about the "Pulse on the Community" a community needs assessment which will help to identify medical needs in our community and hopefully bring a paramedicine program to Ouray County.

    21 min

  3. Mar 25

    County Manager - Antonio Mendez March 2026 Update

    In this episode, County Manager Mendez provides a quick update on the status of the Ouray County Fairgrounds and 4H Event Center, as well as a portion of the road in Yankee Boy Basin which has seen an increase in road damage due to traffic going off-trail.

    5 min

  4. Mar 3

    Sheriff's Office and Policing the City of Ouray

    Join us for this episode of Mountain Echo, where Sheriff Perry and Undersheriff Stroup stop by to chat about policing the City of Ouray, and all that it requires of their team.  Recorded March 2, 2026

    18 min

  5. Feb 4

    County Manager - Antonio Mendez

    Welcome County Manager, Antonio Mendez! Antonio stops by for a visit and discusses his new role, vision for the future, goals for the coming months, previous experience, as well as his "favorite bite" local food journey. Listen in and find out how you can take part in a 1 on 1 meal with Antonio at a local eating establishment!

    21 min

  6. 11/06/2025

    Veteran Service Officer

    Ouray County Veterans Service Office, Mikael Madsen The Ouray County Veterans Service Office assists Ouray County residents who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as their family members and survivors in securing benefits they may be entitled to. Eligibility depends on individual circumstances and discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions. Eligibility for some benefits depends on residency, military component, type of discharge and Veteran disability status. The Ouray County Veterans Service Office serves as the liaison between the Veterans Administration and the veteran. Our Certified Veterans Service Officer will serve as your advocate to assist you with the preparation, presentation and possible appeal of your VA benefits. We help you access a variety of services including obtaining discharge papers, filing claims, information and access to benefits like pension, healthcare, education, home loans, survivor death benefits, burial and much more. This office will provide personalized local service to our veterans and other claimants, and to assist you in cutting through the maze of red tape frequently involved in direct dealings with government agencies. There is no fee for our services.

    1h 9m
  7. Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    10/31/2025

    Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and in this episode we chat with our Ouray County Victim Advocate about her services and resources available to those experiencing domestic abuse, or intimate partner violence. Please visit https://ouraycountyco.gov/447/Ouray-County-Victim-Services for information on our Ouray County Victim Services Program. Crimes can happen at anytime and any day so our services are available 24/7 and 7 days a week to provide the needed support to victims of crime. Victim Advocates help victims navigate the complicated judicial system, applying for resources, and ensuring their rights as a victim are being met.

    13 min

  8. 08/07/2024

    2024 Ouray County Fair

    Get ready for the Ouray County Fair! The Fair, which is titled "A Place for Family, Friends and Fun" this year, is August 8-10. Erin Stadelman, manager of the Ouray County Fairgrounds, and Treasurer for the Ouray County Fair Board, provides all the details about the Fair, the 4H kids and their animals, and how to enter the Open Class Divisions, which include arts, crafts, homebrewing, wine making, leather work, and more! Listen in and find out all about the fun you and your family can have at the Ouray County Fair.

    29 min

  9. 06/12/2024

    Ouray County Elections

    In this episode of Mountain Echo of Ouray County, we get a visit from our fabulous Ouray County Clerk and Recorder, Cristy Lynn, and her Chief Deputy Jonathan Arebalos who bring us a lot of great information about our county elections team and what it takes to coordinate and manage an election in Ouray County. Learn more about procedures that are followed, what you can expect if you vote in person, what happens if there's something wrong with your ballot, how to track your ballots, and so much more! Give it a listen and share with your friends and family.

    37 min

  10. 05/25/2024

    Wildfire Mitigation

    Welcome to our new podcast Mountain Echo of Ouray County! We hope you enjoy it and tune in often to listen to news, stories and updates from Ouray County Government.  In this episode, we chat with Commissioner Jake Niece about Wildfire Mitigation and what the County and our local partners are doing about it.  Be sure to share with your friends and family.

    23 min
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