Rowan Huffman finished up his last day of third grade at home on the morning of May 22, made a homemade sign out of cardboard from the packaging of his parent's new dining set and headed to Ridgway Farmers' Market from his Loghill Mesa home with his parents, Maurice and Sheila Huffman.
Ridgway resident Cat Lichtenbelt sews custom fabric masks for people in her mobile sewing studio — a travel trailer she set up next to the Ridgway Fire House during Farmer’s Market on Friday.
Joshua Kinne, left, plays the guitar while his 9-year-old son, Samuel, plays the hand drums during an impromptu parade in Ridgway’s River Park subdivision on May 21. The neighborhood jam, organized by Joshua Kinne, lasted more than an hour.
The Ouray County Plaindealer earned the top award for newspapers in its class from the Colorado Press Association for its work in 2019, along with recognition for general excellence, editorial excellence and public service. While the association’s convention was canceled due to coronavirus concerns, the awards were presented to newspapers virtually.
The long-anticipated Ouray Via Ferrata is scheduled to open to the public on Memorial Day weekend, adding another human-powered activity to Ouray’s long list of outdoor recreation pursuits and pote
On May i, when state officials announced that personal service businesses in Colorado could reopen their doors, the news was met with mixed feelings, even from those in the business. For Kendra Manley, owner of Salon Monti in Ouray, it was an “emotional roller coaster” filled with some anxiety and an abundance of caution.
Bird songs are a part of the music existence.”
The new coronavirus has dealt significant financial blows to most Ouray County businesses, keeping tourists, the lifeblood of the local economy, at bay and forcing shops and restaurants to severely
Ridgway favorite Panny’s Pizza has new owners, but the menu and management will stay the same, ensuring happy customers continue to enjoy pizza, soup and ice cream.
Local businesses have had to get creative to maintain their income streams in this time of restrictions on travel and public gatherings.