Phylis Fagrelius has learned an important lesson, living in Ouray for the past 37 years.

“The more you give, the more you get back,” she said.

It’s something she has experienced through teaching, mentoring and volunteering. Now, even in her retirement, she’s looking for more ways to keep working with others to make a difference.

The retired teacher is one of three candidates running for two open seats on the Ouray school board this fall. If she’s elected to the board, it means transitioni...