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Solo trail runner’s death on Mount Sneffels prompts safety reminder from rescuers

Solo trail runner’s death on Mount Sneffels prompts safety reminder from rescuers

The Ouray Mountain Rescue Team located the 32-year-old runner’s body near the 14,155-foot summit, after hikers reported finding his body

Colorado man dies while hiking Mount Sneffels near Ouray

Colorado man dies while hiking Mount Sneffels near Ouray

Investigators believe the 32-year-old victim died June 10

Ouray Ice Park to open, resurrecting season after weeks of warm temperatures

Ouray Ice Park to open, resurrecting season after weeks of warm temperatures

Length of season remains at mercy of Mother Nature

January 21, 2026

Ouray’s Dexter the Stand Up Dog tells his story

Ouray’s Dexter the Stand Up Dog tells his story

Canine who walks on hind legs stars in new children’s book

November 20, 2025

Dolores wins in nail-biter against Ouray

Dolores wins in nail-biter against Ouray

Senior Trayton Traweek and sophomore Koby McClellan lead team to victory

January 19, 2025

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

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

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

Ouray police chief fired after multiple complaints

Ouray police chief fired after multiple complaints

Jeffrey Wood has been on paid administrative leave since January

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

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

U.S. Forest Service purchased several parcels containing 134 fossilized tracks

How Ouray’s ice farmers nurture a frozen crop that is beautiful and climbable

How Ouray’s ice farmers nurture a frozen crop that is beautiful and climbable

Ouray Ice Park ice farmer Jason Watkins heads out to work not on a tractor but a quad runner with…

February 12, 2024

Ouray police chief placed on leave amid sexual assault investigation involving stepson

Ouray police chief placed on leave amid sexual assault investigation involving stepson

Welcome to Ouray sign, seen here in 2022. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News The city announced the move…

January 29, 2024

Man cited in Ouray newspaper theft explains motivation

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

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

Ouray Ice Park opens Friday

Ouray Ice Park opens Friday

Warmer temperatures led to a later opening, but the future looks … brisk

December 28, 2023

Ouray Ice Park, once the gold standard for free recreation on private land, caught up in liability concerns

Ouray Ice Park, once the gold standard for free recreation on private land, caught up in liability concerns

City, private landowner and nonprofit operator of park negotiating new partnership

October 7, 2023

Ice climber dies in unusual solo accident at Ouray park

Ice climber dies in unusual solo accident at Ouray park

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

Million Dollar Highway named to list of most dangerous roads in the U.S.

Million Dollar Highway named to list of most dangerous roads in the U.S.

It is ranked No. 2 by FindMyPlate; Florida takes top spot

February 28, 2023

A Colorado mountain town’s water may become some of the priciest in Colorado

A Colorado mountain town’s water may become some of the priciest in Colorado

The state tells Ouray its ancient spring has been infiltrated and now needs $12 million in new filtration

February 2, 2023

Ouray’s All In Ice Fest elevates climbers of marginalized communities

Ouray’s All In Ice Fest elevates climbers of marginalized communities

‘It's affirming our own experiences,’ says festival’s founder

January 11, 2023

Ouray ice park opens for the season

Ouray ice park opens for the season

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

December 24, 2022

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

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

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

November 25, 2022

Climbers can chill out, Ouray Ice Park future secure

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

Parks and Wildlife warns public to be wary of moose

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

Ouray Mountain Rescue Team wins national award

Ouray Mountain Rescue Team wins national award

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

Injured climber rescued at Ouray Ice Park

Injured climber rescued at Ouray Ice Park

Woman hit in head by falling debris; technical rope rescue performed