The city of Ouray will spend $25,000 on additional entertainment for the Fourth of July, in case the traditional nighttime fireworks display is curtailed or canceled due to high fire danger.

City councilors on April 20 directed staff to proceed with allocating that money toward a laser light show, a concert or some other event.

Tourism and Destination Marketing Director Kailey Rhoten said the money will be used as a deposit or to book entertainment for the evening of July 4. The money will come fr...