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Photographers Angela Moyer and Lars Leber featured at Photograph Invitational in Ridgway

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Photographers Angela Moyer and Lars Leber featured at Photograph Invitational in Ridgway

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Every July, the 610 Arts Collective proudly presents its Photography Invitational — a celebration of the art of photography and the remarkable talents of regional photographers. This annual exhibition invites selected photographers to share their unique perspectives, technical skills, and…Read Article

MUSINGS FROM OURAY: Letters Home from early Pioneers

MUSINGS FROM OURAY: Letters Home from early Pioneers

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The gold rush to the far reaches of Kansas Territory (Colorado) in 1859 brought tens of thousands of hopeful fortune seekers west from the States. Health and wealth were the expected prizes of making the long, sometimes dangerous, journey. On…Read Article

Treasures Worth Protecting: Public Lands and Endangered Species Summer Art Show in Ridgway features two Local Artists

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Treasures Worth Protecting: Public Lands and Endangered Species Summer Art Show in Ridgway features two Local Artists

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The Ridgway Public Library has announced its summer “Art at the Library” show featuring local artists Stephanie Rody and H.C. Pemberton. The show opens on Saturday, July 12 with a reception from 4 - 7 p.m. and runs until Friday,…Read Article

Families of Colorado Jeep tour crash victims claim the company employed the driver 'despite known problems'

2025 Jeep Gladiator | StellantisThe September 2022 car accident happened along the narrow and rugged Camp Bird Road near Ouray, Colorado. That morning, 72-year-old Don Fehd was behind the wheel of a Jeep Gladiator, driving two tourists, Diana Robles (28) and her aunt, Ofelia Perez (60), back from a scenic trip to Yankee Boy Basin. Tragically, the trio would not return from the tour. The Jeep veered off the side of the cliff and plummeted roughl…Ouray · Ouray Read Article

Colorado Mountain Town Kids Engage In Water Fight With Fire Hoses

Most towns celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks or a parade, but this Colorado mountain town celebrates with high-pressured water fights right on Main Street. Ouray’s Fourth of July tradition pits teams of two against each other in a brutal battle using high-powered fire hoses. According to The Watch, the competition features multiple divisions including a women’s division, coed teams, junior division, and the senior men’s division. Compe…Parade · Ouray Read Article

Jackson Hole Skier Hits Epic Spring Road Gap In Colorado

Professional big mountain skier and Jackson Hole local Owen Leeper spent a good chunk of time hitting backcountry lines in Colorado this spring, hunting down sweet pond skims and killer couloirs on the mountains above Ouray. However his best run from the trip is almost certainly this sweet gap high above an off-roading trail. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Owen Leeper (@o_leeps) He leaped over a Ford Bronco parked on the road below…Ouray · Ouray Read Article

MUSINGS FROM OURAY: Letters Home from early Pioneers

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The gold rush to the far reaches of Kansas Territory (Colorado) in 1859 brought tens of thousands of hopeful fortune seekers west from the States. Health and wealth were the expected prizes of making the long, sometimes dangerous, journey. On…Ouray · Ouray Read Article

MUSING FROM OURAY: Letters Home from early Pioneers

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The gold rush to the far reaches of Kansas Territory (Colorado) in 1859 brought tens of thousands of hopeful fortune seekers west from the States. Health and wealth were the expected prizes of making the long, sometimes dangerous, journey. On…Ouray · Ouray Read Article

Popular Colorado Hiking Area Is Now Closed For Restoration Efforts

The Blue Lakes area trailhead, accessed from County Road 7 approximately 12 miles southwest of Ridgway, Colorado, has been temporarily closed by the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests, with the closure expected to remain through August 2025. Blue Lakes Trail The closure was put in place for trailhead construction and restoration efforts and will be lifted as soon as it’s safe to access the area. The efforts mark the st…Ridgway, Colorado · Ridgway Read Article

Colorado's Blue Lakes trailhead closes, marking 'first phase' of broader plan

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A scenic destination in southwest Colorado has closed for the summer, marking the start of more changes to come. This month marked the start of a previous U.S. Forest Service order closing the trailhead for Blue Lakes -- the launchpoint for the chain of turquoise waters high in the San Juan Mountains. The closure is expected to last through August or "as soon as it is safe to access the area," according to the Forest Service notice detailing rec…Ridgway, Colorado · Ridgway See the Story

New shuttle services at the Ridgway RiverFest in 2025

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The annual Ridgway RiverFest is known for its river races including the Junk of the Unc homemade watercraft competition. Besides the talented Ouray Mountain Rescue Team kayakers, who accompany the racers and show off their skills before the race, people…Ridgway, Colorado · Ridgway Read Article

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