Editor’s note: This is the second story in an occasional series of articles about affordable housing issues in Ouray County. The first story ran in the June 20-26 edition.

When Scott Pankow hires a new teacher, he puts on his real estate hat.

“I play ‘Realtor’ every time we get someone new,” the Ouray School District superintendent said. “I’m trying to hire the best people and the next part of my job is to secure housing.”

Luckily, his most recent hire for the fall found a place to ...