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
First avalanche fatality of season reported this week near Red Mountain Pass identified as 57-year-old Ridgway man January 8, 2025
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
Man cited in Ouray newspaper theft explains motivation National attention was ‘opposite of my intention,’ Paul Choate said; publishers push back January 23, 2024
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
Ice climber dies in unusual solo accident at Ouray park 27-year-old was found unconscious by other climbers Feb. 24 March 3, 2023
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
As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado and warm weather projected this summer March 28, 2022
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
Avalanche spills onto U.S. Highway 550 near Ouray CDOT: Highway closed briefly to allow plow to clear blockage March 22, 2021
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
California man arrested for assault after fight on mountain pass in San Juan Mountains Altercation started over who had right of way August 7, 2020
Ouray Via Ferrata adds adrenaline to town’s already adventurous spirit Memorial Day opening is four years in the works May 16, 2020
Ice breaks off Red Mountain Pass, totals car Durango couple driving toward Silverton were not seriously injured January 30, 2020
Ouray Ice Festival evolves from humble roots, driven by climber community Durango’s Garcia part of event’s climb January 28, 2020
Man dies driving off Red Mountain Pass Authorities say 22-year-old driver failed to negotiate turn August 20, 2019
Local News Fatal avalanche involved students with Silverton Avalanche School backcountry skiers taking part in safety course were caught, one died January 7, 2019
Local News 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
