Ouray County

Local News

Driver who plunged off Red Mountain Pass had nearly 40 times legal limit of THC

occurred Aug. 5 on north side of summit

September 12, 2025

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First avalanche fatality of season reported this week near Red Mountain Pass

identified as 57-year-old Ridgway man

January 8, 2025

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World’s longest track of dinosaur footprints near Ouray is now open to public

go on a tour with the grown-up boy who discovered them

August 7, 2024

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Man cited in Ouray newspaper theft explains motivation

National attention was ‘opposite of my intention,’ Paul Choate said; publishers push back

January 23, 2024

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Hundreds of Ouray newspaper editions covering alleged rape at police chief’s home stolen from racks

‘They messed with the wrong newspaper publishers,’ say owners

January 19, 2024

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Ice climber dies in unusual solo accident at Ouray park

27-year-old was found unconscious by other climbers Feb. 24

March 3, 2023

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Three die in Jeep rollover near Ouray

occurred Monday on Camp Bird Road

September 14, 2022

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Water managers see runoff as positive sign

Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year

April 28, 2022

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As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado

and warm weather projected this summer

March 28, 2022

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Ouray Ice Park set to open in late December with full slate of events

Climbing area seeks to bounce back after rockfall destroyed a bridge, water infrastructure in March

November 16, 2021

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Avalanche spills onto U.S. Highway 550 near Ouray

CDOT: Highway closed briefly to allow plow to clear blockage

March 22, 2021

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Cries for help led to driver’s rescue on Red Mountain

Authorities say Grand Junction man was yelling for hours before being discovered

February 26, 2021

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California man arrested for assault after fight on mountain pass in San Juan Mountains

Altercation started over which driver had the right of way

August 7, 2020

Outdoors

Ouray Via Ferrata adds adrenaline to town’s already adventurous spirit

Memorial Day opening was four years in the works

May 16, 2020

Local News

Ice breaks off Red Mountain Pass, crushes and totals car

Durango couple driving toward Silverton were not seriously injured

January 30, 2020

Outdoors

Ouray Ice Festival evolves from humble roots, driven by climber community

Durango’s Garcia part of event’s climb

January 26, 2020

Gallery

25th Ouray Ice Festival

climbers from around the world descended on the small mountain town of Ouray for the 25th Ouray Ice Festival.

January 25, 2020

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Man dies driving off Red Mountain Pass

Authorities say 22-year-old driver failed to negotiate turn

August 19, 2019

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Fatal avalanche involved students with Silverton Avalanche School

backcountry skiers taking part in safety course were caught, one died

January 7, 2019

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Florida man killed on Red Mountain Pass

Patrol to retrieve vehicle Friday

November 19, 2015

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Western Colorado river runs orange

has similar color to Animas after Gold King Mine spill

October 17, 2015

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Boy Scouts rescued from ice near Ouray

The hikers from Arizona were stuck in deep snow and icy conditions at 12,300 feet, said Marti Whitmore, spokeswoman for…

June 10, 2015

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Ouray silver mine improves safety after two deaths

Durangoan killed in 2013 accident

May 22, 2015

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Feds tag Ouray County mine with 97 violations

Durangoan died there in Nov. 17 accident

December 20, 2013