It is always a treat especially when a beautiful bird makes his appearance. This is what happened on July 17 at Box Canyon Park. I always think of my ...
August 12, 2020
Birds are the great bond Between Nature And Humanity - Enos Mills When I lived in Indiana, Common Nighthawks were quite common. This is not true today...
July 15, 2020
A hummingbird is a glittering garment Of the rainbow” —John James Audubon In late April or early May, one of my favorite species of birds arrives: hum...
June 4, 2020
Bird songs are a part of the music existence.” — Enos A. Mills Most people think the large group of sparrows are just in a class called L.B.B. (little...
May 7, 2020
By Sue Hirshman One of the most wonderful sights In winter are the Raptors –Enos Mills On a cold, windy day, Feb. 8, my friend and I went birding. We ...
March 5, 2020
BIRDS OF OURAY COUNTY The late 1800’s marked the “age of the extermination” in which birds were being shot and killed for sport, but bison herds were ...
January 8, 2020
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Chief seeks to rely less on higher-paid paramedics
February 11, 2026
Ouray County Emergency Medical Services wants to implement a new staffing structure this spring to save costs and prepare for a combined fire and emergency services authority. During a Jan. 28 work se...
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Industry slump marked by reduction in wholesale flower prices leaves just one grow facility in county, shaves local government tax revenue
February 11, 2026
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Michael Cox is the former general manager for Dalwhinnie Group, the landlord for Dalwhinnie Farms. The cannabis industry’s downturn has rea...
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Human Services seeks to avoid burdening families with creation of regional hubs
February 11, 2026
Ouray County officials are working to figure out what it will mean for clients needing food and other assistance when the Colorado Department of Human Services consolidates resources by creating multi...
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City could cut costs or seek more money from state
February 11, 2026
Ouray city officials are weighing next steps after a trio of bids to build a pair of pedestrian crosswalks and other improvements at either end of town exceeded the project budget. Public Works Direct...
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February 11, 2026
The fourth annual Ouray Winter Wine Festival just happens to fall on Valentine's Day this year. And that means not only will there be wine — there will be flowers, chocolate and more goodies to help s...
