Veteran Service Officer
Mountain Echo of Ouray County
Ouray County Veterans Service Office, Mikael Madsen The 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...
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mountain Echo of Ouray County
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 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.
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2024 Ouray County Fair
Mountain Echo of Ouray County
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.
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Ouray County Elections
Mountain Echo of Ouray County
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.
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Wildfire Mitigation
Mountain Echo of Ouray County
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.
info_outlineOctober 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.