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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January 16, 2026
The trials for two men accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in Ouray County in 2023 have been postponed. Gabriel Trujillo and Ashton Whittington were set to go to trial starting Feb. 9, b...
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Residents seek retention of independent agency after departure of interim chief
January 14, 2026
Ouray residents sent a clear message this week: They want to maintain an independent police department instead of permanently relying on the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement. Faced wi...
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January 14, 2026
MTN Lodge in Ridgway is moving forward with plans to convert the hotel to workforce housing for four years starting in February, though the town has yet to cement an agreement with the owners about pa...
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Stipulations require Gold Mountain to account for bighorn sheep
January 14, 2026
Gold Mountain Ranch will be allowed to operate a guest ranch in Ouray County, and county commissioners hope the special-use permit they approved in December will allay community concerns about wildlif...
