Bird Songs are a part of the music of existence --Enos A. Mills— On June 25 I was birding at the Billy Creek State Wildlife Area just north of Ridgway...
July 7, 2021
[tecnavia_gallery slug='birds-of-ouray-county-world-bird-migratory-day-yields-flock-of-sightings-gallery' view='carousel']By Sue Hirshman Three local ...
June 16, 2021
Red-tailed Hawks are Highly variable in Plumage coloration --Anonymous— It seems like when I go birding, I never know what I will see. Sometimes it’s ...
May 6, 2021
Great Horned Owls reign Supreme,the ultimate avian predator, even to other Owls. – Rob Palmer A friend told me she was hearing an owl early in the eve...
April 14, 2021
The biology of the Merganser Is utterly amazing. --Anonymous— When I moved to Colorado from the Midwest, I was eager to see some new birds for my Colo...
April 1, 2021
Watching a hawk is refreshing and needful to the Human Spirit. — “World of Birds” The Northern Harrier is a magnificent hawk, so different from other ...
February 24, 2021
To have a wild bird Come to your hand Is the power of trust and love. — Anonymous We all know 2020 changed and challenged our lifestyles. Getting outd...
January 7, 2021
Nature awaits many surprises For thee — Enos Mills A surprise came to me Friday, Nov. 6, when my friend Chris Lance of Ridgway notified me that she ha...
December 3, 2020
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Birds are the barometer Of the environment -Many scientists- Every year it seems the bird population of songbirds and other species goes down in numbe...
October 22, 2020
[tecnavia_gallery slug='the-big-week-of-bird-migration-in-ouray-county-gallery' view='carousel']The migration of birds is a natural phenomenon. Usuall...
September 3, 2020
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June 10, 2026
An economist and finance strategist has been hired as Ouray County's chief financial officer. Ouray County announced this week it has hired Jason Schrock for the position and he will start in July. Ou...
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June 10, 2026
Ouray County Public Health will now provide free reproductive health services for patients under 25 years old, under new agreements approved by county commissioners Tuesday. The yearlong program calle...
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June 10, 2026
Ouray County voters should begin receiving ballots in the mail this week in advance of the June 30 primary election. Most of the competition for the primary election is at the state and federal level....
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Lawsuit accusing city of broken promises, defamation followed internal complaints against staff, councilor
June 10, 2026
The Ouray Police Department’s sole sworn officer has filed a lawsuit against the city, accusing city officials of broken promises, unprofessional behavior and defamation. The lawsuit follows a series ...
