Ouray

Local News

Ouray ice park opens for the season

driver of Ouray’s winter economy ekes out an opening in time for Christmas

December 24, 2022

Regional News

Silver dream goes bust: Ouray mine faces lawsuits for $10M in unpaid bills

big plans to revive famed Revenue Mine, owners shut down and are in receivership

November 25, 2022

Regional News

Ouray County commissioner governs remotely

Padgett participates in meetings from 2,000 miles away while pursuing a master’s degree

November 21, 2022

Local News

Climbers can chill out, Ouray Ice Park future secure

A new water source will help during drought times and provide new routes for scaling

November 2, 2022

Local News

Parks and Wildlife warns public to be wary of moose

Mothers will aggressively defend their calves; woman is chased south of Ouray in Ironton Park

July 2, 2022

Local News

Ouray Mountain Rescue Team wins national award

Dramatic rescue of an injured climber on Mount Sneffels in July won the most votes

May 6, 2022

Local News

Injured climber rescued at Ouray Ice Park

hit in head by falling debris; technical rope rescue performed

March 2, 2022

Local News

Snow misses lower elevations but slams mountains

‘Southwest flow’ and banding limited accumulations

February 24, 2022

Local News

Ouray search and rescue responds to two backcountry accidents

Technical rope rescues required for injured ice climber and fall victim

February 17, 2022

Regional News

In Ouray, a world-famous festival draws thousands to climb chandeliers of ice

year’s event drew about 2,000 attendees

January 26, 2022

Local News

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

Local News

Man rescued from Mount Sneffels after injury from fall

Helicopter extraction took place at 13,700 feet

August 3, 2021

Local News

Man dies after fall from Mount Sneffels near Ouray

Another climber has fatal fall in Sangre de Cristos

July 7, 2021

Local News

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic eager for 50th anniversary in 2022

A year delayed but years in the making

May 29, 2021

Local News

Tumbling rock destroys bridge to Ouray Ice Park, pipeline to power plant

Rockfall destruction challenges green-power provider

March 18, 2021

Local News

Small Colorado mountain counties plan mass testing

Gunnison, Ouray and San Miguel plan testing events – with and without symptoms

December 25, 2020

Local News

Following GPS route, 30-foot box truck becomes stuck on Engineer Pass

Vehicle obstructing high-country travel as of Monday

October 19, 2020

Local News

Red Mountain Pass fully reopens after Monday morning crash

hauling concrete tipped over on U.S. Highway 550

September 14, 2020

Professional Sports

Hardrock 100 canceled for second time in as many years

Avalanche debris in 2019, COVID-19 in 2020 wipe out world-famous ultra-marathon

May 23, 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

Spike in avalanches reported in San Juan Mountains

skiers buried, no injuries reported

March 23, 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

Local News

Seattle woman killed in Ouray County avalanche

of ice causes slide

January 19, 2020