Ridgway Virtual Bulletin Board

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2015 O URAY C OUNTY Summer Guide • 3
In our 23rd Year.
Published by 550 Publishing, Inc.
Publisher of locally owned,
historic newspaper of record.
Ouray County Plaindealer
PO Box 607
Ouray, CO 81427
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Riding the RAT
Jeeping it in Ouray
May & June Events Calendars
Historic Walking Tour
A Peak Adventure
Area Maps
Falling for Colors
July Events Calendar
A Fishing Adventure
Dining, Lodging, Businesses
August-October Events Calendars
Business Directory
Cover photo:
“Wetterhorn Moonflowers”
by Jack Brauer
[email protected]
OurayNews.com
Publishers
Beecher Threatt & Alan Todd
Graphic Artist
Alan Todd
Advertising
Peggy Kiniston & Jeanette Cannady
Editorial
Sheridan Block,
Bill Tiedje
& Beecher Threatt
Jack is a mountain photographer based in Ouray, in the
heart of the mighty San Juan Mountains. He makes most
of his photographs in remote wilderness areas, often
backpacking for miles and hiking in the dark to pursue
fleeting light from high vistas.
Jack has traveled extensively to mountain ranges
around the world, but the more he travels, the more he
grows to love his home in the San Juans. The rolling
tundra, fields of wildflowers, emerald lakes, rugged colorful
peaks, exciting monsoon thunderstorms and vast wilderness
areas are all characteristics that put the San Juans among
Jack’s favorite mountains in the world.
Jack Brauer’s fine art prints can be viewed at the Skol
Gallery at 812 Main St., Ouray, and his entire collection
can be browsed in his online galleries at
www.MountainPhotography.com.
4 • 2015 O URAY C OUNTY Summer Guide
Riding the RAT
Ridgway’s new mountain bike trails
By Bill Tiedje
The Ridgway Area Trails group
is thrilled to provide the newest
multi-use mountain bike trails in
Colorado — an interwoven system of winding climbs and rolling
descents a few miles north of
Ridgway.
Lately, the RAT just keeps getting bigger. Fourteen miles of new
trail will be built this summer.
These new trails will be added
to the main stacked loop system
that crisscrosses a large swath of
piñon juniper forest owned by the
Bureau of Land Management and
Ridgway State Park.
Views from the top of the RAT rank
among the best in Ouray County.
Looking north, you can see the deep
blue waters of Ridgway Reservoir. The
Cimarron Range lies to the east. South,
the town of Ridgway and the Sneffels
Range are visible, and Log Hill Mesa
and the Uncompahgre Plateau rise in
the West.
In an interview, RAT Pack Member
Bill Lindler said, "You have a lot of
(trail sections) where it just makes you
smile."
This system is known for its swooping turns and fast paced descents.
The main climb follows County
Road 10B uphill. Once you reach the
power station, take the trail on the left
(the westernmost trail) to the top.
A new entrance at the northern
extent of the trail system, across US
550 from the Dutch Charlie entrance
to Ridgway State Park, is also being
built this summer.
There is a smaller trail system
directly north of Ridgway in Dennis
Weaver Memorial Park. This trail
starts near the Uncompahgre River
and climbs the sagebrush hills to
encircle RiverSage Subdivision.
The RAT system is the product of
cooperation between local riders and
federal, state and local land managers.
Trail work this summer has been
made possible by a $200,000 nonmotorized trail grant from Colorado
Parks and Wildlife with additional
support from the BLM.
In 2013, the BLM released an official
Travel Management Plan for the area,
opening the gates for trail work to
begin after years of federal environmental review.
Ridgway State Park, managed by
CPW, is also undergoing an $80,000
project to build several more miles of
trail in the park.
During a season kickoff meeting on
May 1, RAT Pack Member Stephen
Clouds give way
to blue skies over the Sneffels Range and Ridgway, looking south from the
Ridgway Area Trails complex on Bureau of Land Management lands to the
northeast of Ridgway.
Photo by Bill Tiedje
Barnes said, "One of the key components of what we are trying to do right
now is work actively with the land
management agencies."
Barnes urged riders to respect other
users on the multi-use system, including
hikers and equestrians. Lindler added
riders should respect under-construction
signs.
Volunteers hauled rocks, swung pick
axes and dug trails to establish the first
trails in the system.
This summer, the majority of trails
will be built by a professional trail crew,
accelerating the building process.
"These are trails built by bikers for bikers, in some sense,"
Lindler said.
Trails in the RAT system
range from beginner to
advanced intermediate difficulty.
Barnes explained, "As trails
start to open, we're going to post
them on the website."
Trail maps, conditions reports
and volunteer information are
available at
www.ridgwaytrails.com or on the
group's Facebook page.
Parking is available for the RAT loops
at the trailhead on County Road 10 and in Ridgway at
the entrance to the Uncompahgre RiverWay Trail (on
Railroad Street). Take the paved bike path through
Dennis Weaver Memorial Park and continue north
toward Ridgway State Park, crossing US 550 at CR 10.
The trails are on the north side of CR 10.
Map courtesy Ridgway Area Trails
Dates and times of events are correct as of press time but are subject to change. For updates and
additional events, check the calendar in the Ouray County
Plaindealer, published every
Thursday and available throughout the county.
AREA
Interests
Ouray County Historical Museum,
420 6th Ave., Ouray. Open
Monday through Saturday from
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and
Sunday from noon to 4:30 p.m.
Annual Quilt Show Aug. 18-Sept.
29. Special exhibit, “How the San
Juan Peaks Got Their Names”
through Nov. 21.
Ouray Hot Springs Pool summer
hours, May 25-Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to
10 p.m. daily. After Labor Day,
noon to 9 p.m. weekdays and 11
a.m. to 9 p.m. weekends. June 13
opens 4 p.m. Pool closed for
maintenance June 8, Aug. 10,
Oct. 13-18. Info: 325-7073.
Box Canon Falls hours 8 a.m. to 8
p.m. Memorial Day through Labor
Day. After Labor Day, 8 a.m. until
dusk. Black Swifts typically arrive
at the Box Canon Falls during the
first week of June. For more information, call 970-325-7080.
Ridgway Area Chamber of
Commerce Visitors Center, 150
Racecourse Rd., Ridgway. Open
daily June-September, 9 a.m.-5
p.m. Open daily in May and
October, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
L I K E History?
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Attend a Ouray County Historical Society event
or a Ridgway State Park talk. See calendar for
details.
May 29 - “Tools and Weapons of Old”
June 16 - “A Look Into the OCHS Photo Archives:
Mines, Mills and Miners”
June 20 - “Ute History, Culture and Legacy”
Ouray County Ranch History
Museum open through midSeptember Saturdays, noon to 4
p.m. and Sundays, 1-5 p.m. 3181190. Located in the Colona
Schoolhouse, 206 County Road
1, Colona. www.ocrhm.org
Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles
St. Open Monday, Tuesday and
Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.;
Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.;
Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday
and Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Storytime: Mondays and Fridays,
10:30-11 a.m. 970-626-5252.
Crafttime: Wednesdays, 11 a.m.noon and 2:30-3:30 p.m. Locally
gathered seeds available all summer. Student art show through
July 11.
Ouray Public Library, 320 6th Ave.
Open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5
p.m. and Saturdays, May 23-Aug.
June 23 - "The Irrepressible L. L. Nunn:
Pioneering from Hydropower to
Educational Reform"
June 26 - “The History of the Water Gap”
June 27-28 - Centennial Ranch Open House
June 30 - "Solo in the Southwest Wilderness:
Going Out and Coming Back"
July 3 - “How the Mountains Around Ouray Got
Their Names”
July 7 - "Mineral Collecting in Ouray County"
July 14 - "Frontier Medicine: The Trials and
29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Books, audio
books, e-books and DVDs.
Computer access and WiFi. 970325-4616.
Ouray Chamber Resort Association
Visitors Center, 1230 Main St.,
Ouray. Open until Sept. 7:
Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.6 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Open Sept. 8 through Oct. 3:
Monday through Saturday, 10
a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-4
p.m. Open Oct. 4 through Dec.
31: Monday through Saturday, 10
a.m.-4 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-3
p.m.
Ridgway Railroad Museum, junction
US 550 and CO 62, Ridgway.
Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 1-Oct.
1. Monthly work sessions every
Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon, May
through October. Projects suitable
for all ability levels.
Tribulations of Doc Rowan"
July 21 - "Judge Story: from Reprobate Judge to
Lieutenant Governor — Road to
Redemption"
July 24 - “Rio Grande Railroad”
July 25 - “Miners Recreation”
July 28 - "The History of the Ridgway Dam"
Aug. 4 - "The Ridgway Railroad Museum, Past
Present and Future"
Aug. 7 - “Women in Colorado History”
Sept. 20 - “Harvey Girls”
Jeeping it in Ouray
Tips for backcountry road trips
B y S h e r i da n B l o c k
Loose rocks, steep drops and vertigo-inducing heights. If you haven’t
explored Ouray’s numerous Jeep trails,
you really haven’t explored Ouray.
After all, it’s not called the “Jeeping
Capital of the World” for nothing.
The web of rugged trails connects
the city to other mountain towns
including Telluride, Silverton and
Lake City. For many Jeeping enthusiasts, driving over these sometimes
technical trails is another way to connect with the beautiful San Juan
mountains. Taking these roads less
traveled offers some of the best views
in the world.
“They take you to a different place,”
said Brandy Ross, owner of local Jeep
tour and rental company Switzerland
of America.
The best thing about Jeeping is that
anyone can do it. And there’s no better place to learn the ropes than in
Ouray, where trails rank from easy to
extreme.
For those with little to no off-road
experience in such rugged terrain,
most Jeep rental operators and experienced drivers in town recommend a
test drive at Yankee Boy Basin. Yankee
Boy is about a nine mile trip complete
with incredible rock formations and
waterfalls, as well as active and historic mining camps. The trail is considered a moderate route, with the
lower portion being pretty easy. The
upper portion (beyond the outhouse)
is a little more rocky, narrow and
steep, but not too difficult for beginners.
Bruce and Tamara Gulde, owners of
Mountain Fever Gifts and Jeepers for
over 10 years, said that the best time
to travel Yankee Boy is when the wildflowers are in full bloom. However, the
caveat with this trail is that it is also
the busiest in peak seasons, which can
make navigating through traffic a bit
more difficult, said Michael Lane with
Alpine Scenic Tours. He recommends
a drive when the trail isn’t too busy.
Another easy excursion is
Corkscrew Gulch over Hurricane Pass.
The approximately seven mile drive
cuts through old mining country. Most
of the road is wide and graded, with
one particular second of narrow
switchbacks that might be a challenge
for newbies. And because of the clay
soil along the trail, the terrain can
become very difficult when wet.
More confident Jeepers can take
their experience to another level,
exploring Imogene Pass, which Ross
claims is “predictably the most popular
loop.” Imogene Pass is rocky, steep and
narrow and requires technical navigating and certain vehicle specifications.
Vehicles are advised to have low gears,
high clearance and skid plates as well
as appropriate tires. The trail leads
Jeeping C O N T . P 21
M AY
Events
25 • Compassion 5K Run or Walk.
Fellin Park, Ouray. Registration:
$25 at 7:30 a.m. or email
[email protected] for an
electronic form. Run at 9 a.m.
27-30 • Ridgway Spiritfest at various
venues. Lectures, prayer, movie,
panel discussions. $25, registration by May 20 at www.ridgwayspiritfest.com. Info: 970-3254598.
29 • “Tools and Weapons of Old”
by local mountain man John
Coffman. Ridgway State Park
Visitors Center. 7:30-8:30 p.m.
30 • Nature Detectives: “Spider
Web Wonders.” Kids ages 4 thru
10 join naturalists for a morning
of activities. Ridgway State Park
Visitor Center, 9:30-11 a.m. 970626-5822.
30 • “Music of the Mountains.”
Presented by Black Canyon
Barbershop Chorus. Ridgway
State Park Visitor Center. 7:308:30 p.m. 970-626-5822.
30 • Trace Bundy in concert, presented by Ouray County
Performing Arts Guild. Wright
Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Adults
$20, students $10. 472 Main St.,
Ouray. www.ocpag.org
JUNE
Events
1-5 • Railroad Preservation Work
Week, Ridgway Railroad
Museum. Help restore historic
railcars. Info: 970-626-4239 or
www.ridgwayrailroadmuseum.org
2 • Ridgway MoonWalk at Old
School House and Cold Water
Gallery. 6-9 p.m.
3 • Bingo at the Elks Lodge, 421
Main St., Ouray. 7 p.m. Open to
the public.
4 • Ridgway Public Library Children’s
Summer Reading Program. Every
Hero Has a Story: Rowdy and Dr.
Dally. Ages 5-9. 10:30 a.m.-noon.
300 Charles St. Sign up: 970-6265252.
4 • Nepal Relief Fundraiser.
Speakers, Kelvin Kent and Casey
Welch. 6:30 p.m. United Church
of the San Juans, corner Lena
and Charles streets, Ridgway.
4 • Quiet Company in concert, presented by Mountain Air Music
Series, Fellin Park, Ouray. 6-9
p.m. Opening act: The Blue
Aces. Opening act plays
O’Brien’s Pub 9-11 p.m.
5 • “Busy Beavers” presented by
CPW Manager Kelly Crane.
Ridgway State Park Visitor
Center, 7:30-8:30 p.m. 970-6265822.
5 • Live music. Til Willis. Trail Town
Distillery, 240 Palomino Trail,
Ridgway. 9 p.m.
6 • Ouray Elks Golf Tournament
fundraiser, 4-person scramble at
Divide Ranch and Club, Ridgway.
Open to the public. Info: 970325-4510.
6 • Nature Detectives: “Hunger
Games: Archery 101 for Kids.”
Kids ages 7 thru 14 learn basic
archery techniques. Ridgway
State Park Visitor Center, 9:30-11
a.m. 970-626-5822.
6 • Ridgway 4H Gymkhana Series.
Ouray County Fairgrounds arena.
Registration 11 a.m. Races at
noon.
6 • Cowboy Up for Christ, 11:00
a.m.-2 p.m. with musical guests
Gold City and Red Roots along
with speaker Pastor Jimmie
Church. Free lunch catered by
True Grit Cafe. Info: 970-6263140 and www.praisehimministries.org.
6 • “Catching the Big One” presented by Aquatic Fisheries
Specialist Bill Brueggeman.
Ridgway State Park Visitor Center.
7:30-8:30 p.m.
6 • Live music. Stosch Dembitsky.
Trail Town Distillery, 240
Palomino Trail, Ridgway. 9 p.m.
8 • Ouray Hot Springs Pool closed
for maintenance. Call 970-3257073 for information.
9 • Lego Club for ages 7-12,
Ridgway Public Library, 300
Charles St. 4-5 p.m.
the public.
11 • Ridgway Public Library
Children’s Summer Reading
Program. Every Hero Has a Story:
Ouray EMS. Ages 5-9. 10:30
a.m.-noon. 300 Charles St. Sign
up: 970-626-5252.
11 • Lap Read with Miss Chris, free.
Parents and children ages 0-4.
Ouray Public Library, 320 6th
Ave. 11 a.m.
11 • The Ragbirds in concert, presented by Mountain Air Music
p.m. Opening act: Kinsey Sadler.
Opening act plays O’Brien’s Pub
9-11 p.m.
12 • Tweens and Teens, free. 6th to
12th graders. Ouray Public
Library, 320 6th Ave. 3:40 p.m.
12 • “Bluebirds Over Ridgway,” presented by bluebird expert Terry
Ryan. Visitor Center, Ridgway
State Park, 7:30-8:30 p.m. 970626-5822.
12 • Live music. Chuck Grossman.
until 4 p.m. for swim meet.
13 • Nature Detectives: “Show Me
the Energy.” Kids ages 4 thru 10
join naturalists for a morning of
activities exploring energy.
Ridgway State Park Visitor Center,
9:30-11 a.m. 970-626-5822.
13 • Ouray County Rodeo
Association’s Royalty Gymkhana
Series. Fairgrounds arena.
noon.
13 • “Starry, Starry Night” with the
Black Canyon Astronomical
Society. 8:30 p.m. Talk followed
by night viewing. Bring blankets,
bug spray, chairs. Ridgway State
Park Visitor Center. 970-626-5822.
13 • Live music. Wilson Karaoke.
Trail Town Distillery, 240 Palomino
Trail, Ridgway. 9 p.m.
14 • Family BBQ in Hartwell Park
sponsored by Ridgway
Community Church, 685 W.
Sherman St. Noon-ish. Info: 970626-5692.
14 • Second Sunday Cinema presents an acclaimed independent
film on the second Sunday of
each month at noon at the Fox
Theater in Montrose (27 S.
Cascade). Tickets are $7 and can
be purchased at the door.
www.secondsundaycinema.org.
14 • Ouray Elks Lodge Flag Day
Ceremony, 421 Main St., Ouray. 6
p.m. www.ourayelks.org
16 • Evening of History: “A Look Into
the OCHS Photo Archives: Mines,
Mills and Miners,” by Gail
Saunders, OCHS photo archivist
and local historian. Presented by
Ouray County Historical Society.
7:30 p.m., Ouray Community
Center. Admission $5, free for
OCHS museum members.
the public.
Ridgway Marshal. Ages 5-9. 10:30
a.m.-noon. 300 Charles St. Sign
up: 970-626-5252.
18 • Zolopht in concert, presented
by Mountain Air Music Series,
Fellin Park, Ouray. 6-9 p.m.
Opening act: Jack and Jill.
Opening act plays O’Brien’s Pub
9-11 p.m.
18 • Ridgway Ouray Community
Council presents talk “Mining
Today in the San Juans.” Wright
Opera House, Ouray. 6:45 p.m.
$5.
19-20 • Woman’s Club of Ouray
County Annual Rummage Sale,
Ouray Community Center. Friday,
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2
p.m.
19 • Fly Fishing with Jeff at Pa-CoChu-Puk bridge, Ridgway State
Park. Gear provided. 6-7 p.m.
19 • “Hiking Trails of Ouray
County,” presented by author
and adventurer Kelvin Kent.
Center. 7:30-8:30 p.m. 970-6265822.
19 • Live music. Bruce Hayes. Trail
Town Distillery, 240 Palomino
20 • Huck Finn Day at Pa-Co-ChuPuk. Fishing for all kids. Kids 16+
will need a fishing license. Gear
provided. Ridgway State Park,
8:30-10:30 a.m. 970-626-5822.
20 • “Ute History, Culture and
Legacy” presented by Roland
McCook, great-great-grandson of
Chief Ouray. Meet at the
Overlook. Ridgway State Park.
7:30-8:30 p.m. 970-626-5822.
20 • Live music. Will Whalen. Trail
21 • Father’s Day. Free admission to
Ouray County Historical Museum
for all fathers. 420 6th Ave.,
Ouray.
23 • Free cholesterol and glucose
screening by Tri-County Health
Network. Ouray Public Library,
320 6th Ave. 10:30 a.m. Call 970325-4616 for appointment.
23 • Evening of History: "The
Irrepressible L. L. Nunn:
Pioneering from Hydropower to
Educational Reform," by L.
Jackson Newell, Emeritus
Professor of History, University of
Utah. Presented by Ouray
County Historical Society. 7:30
p.m., Ouray Community Center.
Admission $5, free for OCHS
museum members.
24 • Free Mac OS X Overview with
Mac Doctor John Clark. 5-7 p.m.
Charles St. To sign up, call 970417-8434 or email
[email protected]
24 • Live music. Greg Everheart at
KOA Campground, 3.5 miles
north of Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30
p.m.
the public.
Mountain Rescue. Ages 5-9.
10:30 a.m.-noon. 300 Charles St.
Sign up: 970-626-5252.
25 • The Black Lillies in concert, presented by Mountain Air Music
p.m. Opening act: Sweetwater
String Band. Opening act plays
O’Brien’s Pub 9-11 p.m.
26 • Live music. Hot Damn at KOA
Campground, 3.5 miles north of
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
26 • Chamber Music Concert: Trio
Solisti, at the Wright Opera
House, Ouray. 7:30 p.m.
Presented by Ouray County
Performing Arts Guild.
www.ocpag.org
26 • “The History of the Water
Gap,” presented by historians
and long-time Ridgway residents
Jack and Barb Rairden. Ridgway
26 • Live music. Andrew Wynn. Trail
27-28 • Compassion Weekend.
People from across the county
take a day (or a weekend) and go
into the community to help folks
with whatever they need done—
painting, yard work, repairs,
plumbing, etc. For more information call Sabrina Butler at 512217-2189 or email [email protected]
27-28 • Centennial Ranch Open
House. 35000 US 550, north of
Ridgway. Special event by Ouray
County Historical Museum. 11
a.m.-4 p.m. each day. $20 per
person, ages 19 and under free.
Info: 970-325-4576.
27 • Western Mining Artifact
Collectors Antique Show. Ouray
Community Center. Info: Steve
Rush, 970-249-2309 or [email protected]
27 • Annual Ridgway River Festival,
sponsored by Uncompahgre
Watershed Partnership, at Rollans
Park in Ridgway, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Activities include whitewater
rodeo, downriver race, Junk of
the Unc race, fun at the Kid’s
Eddy, regional watershed infor-
mation, live music, local food
vendors and a beverage tent.
www.ridgwayriverfestival.org
27 • Nature Detectives: “Carla
Crystal.” Children ages 4-10 join
naturalists for a morning of geology activities. Ridgway State Park
noon.
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
27 • “Local Geology,” presented by
local geologist John Mitchell.
7:30-8:30 p.m. 970-626-5822.
27 • Live music. Coral Skye. Trail
28 • Live music. Rose’s Pawn Shop at
the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton
St., Ridgway. 7 p.m. $10.
28 • “The Villain Wore a Dirty Shirt
or … Always Wash Your Long
Johns ‘Cause it Makes a Lotta
Cents” by Tim Kelly. Melodrama
Theater fundraiser for Women in
Support of Education. Wright
Opera House, 472 Main St., 7:00
p.m. Tickets at the door or at
www.thewrightoperahouse.org.
30 • Evening of History: "Solo in the
Southwest Wilderness: Going Out
and Coming Back," by Andrew
Gulliford, Professor of History,
Fort Lewis College. Presented by
L I K E Running?
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Here are dates of some local races.
See calendar for details.
May 25 - Compassion 5K Run or Walk
July 4 - Ourayce 10K
July 10-12 - Hardrock 100 Endurance
Run
July 31-Aug. 2 - Ouray 100 Mile
Endurance Run
Aug. 8 - Mt. Sneffels Education
Foundation 1/2 Marathon,
Marathon and Kids’ Fun Run
Sept. 12 - Imogene Pass Run
Sept. 26 - Ouray Mountain Trail Run
HISTORIC
OURAY
WALKING
restored it.
Tour 4
Ouray
County
Historical
Museum • (St. Joseph's Miners
Hospital) • 420 6th Ave. • 18861887 •• The Miners Hospital opened
its doors on Aug. 27, 1887, under the
auspices of the Sisters of Mercy, and
closed in 1964. The old Italianate
structure was built with dressed
native stone and bracketed roof overhangs. It has three floors and 34
rooms, 27 now devoted to local history. Ouray County Historical Society
purchased the property for a museum
in 1976.
Ouray County Courthouse •
541 Fourth Street • 1888 & 1976
•• The Courthouse was built by
Frank Carney, of locally manufactured brick with cut stone trim. It
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embodies an unusual blend of architectural styles, primarily Queen Anne
and Romanesque. The long wide
central hall is used to exhibit many
historic photographs. The second
floor district courtroom has natural
light through large arched windows
and contains many original furnishings. In 1976, an extension on the
southeast side was added. The courtroom scenes in the movie "True Grit"
were filmed here.
Ashley House • 505 Fourth
Street • 1888 •• This elaborate
Queen Anne Victorian home,
built by Dr. W. W. and Emma Ashley,
has retained most of its original architectural flavor with a prominent bay
window, several stained glass windows, multiple cross gables, patterned shingles and spindled porch
rails. In 1960, Willis and Elizabeth
Cohu bought the house and lovingly
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WALKING TOUR
Reynolds/Kullerstrand
House • 510 Fifth Avenue •
1898 & 2002 •• This elaborate
Queen Anne Victorian home was
built by Gustav Kullerstrand, an
expert architect, builder and cabinet
maker, and W. A. Reynolds, a partnership that built some of Ouray's
finest structures. Reynolds was the
first occupant of this unusual home,
which features a turret, a lightning rod
cap, stained-glass windows, spindles,
from local stone crafted by Cornish
masons and at least one upper floor,
but the plan was never completed.
The present sanctuary is located in
what was intended to be the basement. Original carved woodwork and
beautifully created, stained-glass windows contribute to the look and feel of
a Victorian Gothic English country
church. In 1978, a connecting stone
parish hall was built just west of the
original church..
First Presbyterian Church •
336 Fourth Avenue • 1890 &
1997 •• Rev. George Darley
founded the Presbyterian Church in
Ouray in 1877, but it was not until
1890 that the original sanctuary of
this second church was erected. A fire
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curlicues and carved woodwork on
Newel posts, and fireplace ornamentation.
Hurlburt House • 445 Fourth
Street • 1886 •• The original
owner of this house may have
been H. Y. Corson or James
Gillespie, father-in-law of George
Hurlburt. Cora Hurlburt bought the
house in 1894. The Hurlburt family's
name is synonymous with this lovely
Queen Anne Victorian structure even
though others have owned it. The
house has a north-facing bay window
with a stained-glass upper sash. The
glass in the front door is etched with
an “H” and the parquet wood floors,
high ceilings, Victorian wallpaper and
period furnishings are outstanding
features. A Victorian era wrought iron
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severely damaged the building in
1943. One can still see evidence of it
in some of the ceiling beams even
after the restoration. In 1948, an eastern addition was built. In 1975, the
original stained-glass windows were
restored. A large addition and other
remodeling was accomplished in
1997. Many of the original furnishings
adorn the interior. The church bell,
acquired from the demolition of
Ouray's 1883 school house, rings out
every Sunday.
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been moved to other Colorado towns.
Therefore, St. John's is now the oldest. It was originally intended for the
church to have a basement made
came from the Ouray brick yard which
was located where the Hot Springs
Pool is today. Brick for the front of the
building was a hot-fired brick shipped
to Ouray. There are many significant
appointments in this building: dark
wood trim, a stamped tin ceiling in the
second-floor lodge room and leaded
stained-glass in transom windows on
both floors. There is a bowling alley
and an antique bar on the main floor.
The bar originally came from one of
the saloons in the town of Red
Mountain, south of Ouray.
St. Elmo Hotel • 426 Main
Street • 1897-1898 ••
Catherine "Kittie" Heit built,
owned and operated this Queen Anne
hotel. She also was the owner of the
Bon Ton Restaurant, a Western
Vernacular frame building that was
located on the site adjacent to the
hotel. The Bon Ton was in existence
in 1886. Kittie bought it in 1890. It was
torn down in 1924. The present day
Bon Ton opened in 1977 and is locat-
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Tanner House • 300 Fourth
Street • 1901 •• Six families
have owned this spacious Dutch
Colonial home built for banker Frank P.
Tanner and his family by G. E.
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fence encircles the property and a
remodeled carriage house sits at the
back of the lot.
St. John's Episcopal Church •
334 Fifth Avenue • 1878-1880
&1978 •• This was the third
church built during the city's early
days. The two earlier churches have
Lodge on the Western Slope. It was
designed by grocer E. H. Powell. The
architectural
design
combines
French,
Queen
Anne
and
Romanesque features. Brick for the
exterior, except the front facade,
Kullerstrand. There are only two
homes in Ouray that reflect this
type of early American architecture. Designed by architect E.
E. Holman of Philadelphia, the
house has cherry and oak millwork from Pennsylvania, prismatic Italian glass windows,
curved bay windows, a stainedglass window over a stairway
and a stamped metal wreath
design in the front porch.
Elks Lodge #492 • 421
Main Street • 1904 ••
Ouray
Elks
Lodge,
organized in 1898 by Dr. W. W.
Rowan, was the first Elks
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ed in the hotel's lower level. The hotel
lobby and most of its rooms are furnished today much as they were in
the early days. A wide staircase with a
skylight leads to the second floor.
This building is one of several in
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Ouray that is thought to be haunted.
Owners Dan and Sandy Lingenfelter
restored the original front balcony
feature in 2002.
Wrights Hall/Wright Opera
House • 472 Main Street •
1888 •• Edward and Letitia
Wright built this impressive Greek
Revival and Romanesque beauty the
same year the Ouray County
Courthouse was erected. The opera
house commanded the attention of
the community and visitors alike, just
as it does today. The Wrights chose
to adorn the front of the building with
a Mesker Brothers cast-iron facade.
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While Edward made his fortune at the
Wheel of Fortune Mine, Letitia was
imposing her strict standard upon the
town of Ouray, her husband and her
daughter, Irene. It is thought perhaps
Letitia wanted to improve the cultural
environment in Ouray for Irene and
thus Wright's Hall was constructed.
Today a massive reconstruction project is taking place thanks to Friends
of the Wright Opera House.
Hayden Block Building •
222 Fifth Avenue • 1901 ••
The Hayden Building was
built by Murphey and Co. at the
request of Carl Sigfrid and Lyman
Henry. Sigfrid and Henry chose this
two-story design keeping in mind the
first floor was to be their law offices
and the second floor was to be
income producing. It is thought the
building was named after the moun-
Beaumont Hotel • 505
Main Street • 1886 - 1887 ••
The Ouray Real Estate and
Building Association built this grand
hotel. Construction began in 1886
and was completed at a cost of
$75,000. The Grand Opening gala
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took place July 25, 1887. In its early
days the lavishly furnished hotel with
its elegant dining room was perhaps
the finest hotel in western Colorado.
The architectural style is a mix of
Queen Anne and French with a
Mesker Brothers cast iron facade and
a slate Mansard roof. Today, the
Beaumont is on the National Register
of Historic Places.
Hess/Stanislawski
Block
Building • 541 & 545 Main Street
& 303 Sixth Avenue • 1893 ••
Today the Ouray Hotel, with 15 rooms for
rent and several retail shops, occupies the
building originally known as the Hess Block
Building. The first building was a two-story
wooden structure built by Theodore Hess
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location, where banking business continues today. The original tin ceiling was
restored and the teller windows have been
there since the bank opened.
Jeffers Building • 633 Main •
1890 •• Here, prior to 1890, there
was a one-story dry-goods store.
In 1890 Albert Jeffers and Henry Witterding
erected a two-story building. Jeffers bought
his partner out, he and his wife moved into
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the second-floor space and they continued
to run a very successful dry-goods business on the first floor. Soon the whole building became a dry goods and millinery shop.
As time passed, this example of Victorian
architecture became the Ouray Cafe and
then a very popular restaurant, the Jones
Cafe. You can still see the ad painted in the
brick on the north side of the building.
Western Hotel • 210 Seventh
Avenue • 1891-1892 •• In 1891
the Victorian/Italianate "Monte
Alta" with its Western Vernacular accents
was built by two men, Johnstone and
Mayol, who renamed it the Western Hotel
as it neared completion. The hotel is three
stories tall and has a south-facing porch on
the front of the building. Being located near
the Denver and Rio Grande train depot,
Prevost Building • 600 Main
Street • 1899 •• Frank Prevost
erected the two story brick structure that now houses Citizens State Bank.
In 1899, business in this Queen
Anne/Romanesque beauty consisted of the
Office Saloon, the Office Cafe and, on the
second floor, various professional offices.
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tain, which it faces to the south.
Renters on the second floor in the
early years were the Camp Bird
Extension Co. and Dr. L. C. Stadler.
Perhaps the most attractive feature of
the Hayden Building is the arched
keystone lintels of cut stone over the
doors and windows. In 1978, the
building was sold, after having
changed ownership several times
since 1959, one year after 90-yearold Sigfrid died. Today, it has been
refurbished and houses a residence
upstairs and Elevate Day Spa on the
main floor.
The same walkway on the south side of the
building once led to the entrance of the
1899 Office Cafe. Citizens State Bank purchased the building in 1918 and moved the
bank out of the Beaumont and into this
Faussone & Pricco Building •
736 Main Street • 1906 ••
Dominick Faussone and Joseph
Pricco opened the Cascade Grocery as
soon as this Italianate architecture building
was complete. In 1919, Henry Zanella
bought the grocery and ran it for another 51
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in 1880. Soon it housed a billiard hall; wine,
liquor and cigar store; and city offices. In
1884, an addition at the rear of the building
housed the Ouray County Court. That
building burned in 1892. The next year
Hess built the brick structure you see
today. The brick came from the Ouray brick
yard that was located where the Hot
Springs Pool is now located. This building
features
both
Queen Anne
and
Romanesque structural design.
WALKING TOUR
to William Story, who made many changes.
The Bank Saloon, where there was much
gambling and playing of piano music,
replaced the livery. A dry-goods store
moved into first-floor space as did the Bank
Cafe. The Wilson Hotel and a restaurant
rented the upstairs. On June 18, 1918, the
Ouray Post Office moved in. By 1920, two
local young men opened a drug store
where the Post Office was located, named
the business the Post Office Drug Store
and ran it until 1963. Until 1929, they also
showed silent movies at the Isis Theatre
which was on the north side of the building.
It was in 1915 that the Arps brothers moved
Arps Hardware into the Story building,
where it remained until 1934.
business immediately boomed; however,
the Silver Crisis of 1893 signaled the
downturn of prosperity. Today, the hotel is
owned and operated by Gregg and
Rosemarie Pieper. There are 14 rooms, a
frontier-style Vernacular bar, dining rooms
and, in the summer, a large outdoor dining deck is open.
King/Story Building • 700
Main Street • 1892 •• Prior to
the building of this large Queen
Anne and Romanesque brick structure,
the northwest corner of 7th Avenue and
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Main Street was occupied by a two-story
frame livery barn and a wagon and blacksmith shop, the proprietor being Louis
King. Fire demolished the building in the
1890s. King erected the present building
in 1892. Tenants had a saloon, cafe, grocery and offices, and King operated a
large livery and barn. He sold the building
years, closing in 1970. The Down Under
Bakery was there in 1978 and the following
year the Cascade Bakery took occupancy.
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HISTORIC
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WALKING TOUR
Columbus House • 740 Main
Street • 1898 •• A Queen Anne
architectural-style building was
constructed by M. Pasqual and Co. at a cost
of $8,000 in 1898. The next year a hotel and
saloon opened. In 1916, Colorado voted to
go dry, so the saloon became a soft drink
parlor, and in 1920 the Columbus Pool Hall
opened on the first floor. A basement restaurant opened in 1926, there was a secondhand store on the first floor and the
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Columbus Hotel was upstairs. In 1949, business in the building consisted of a barber
shop, a restaurant and an amusement club.
Story House • 342 Seventh
Avenue • 1895 •• Built by
Charles Warren for William
Story, a lawyer and Ouray judge, this fine
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bay and leaded-glass windows, a gabled
roofline, four tiled fireplaces with a common chimney, decorative ornamentation,
porches and a wrought iron ornamental
fence — all characteristics of that style
and era. After Judge Story sold his home,
it became a boardinghouse. Later it was a
mortuary and remained so for 42 years. In
1976 it was purchased for a private home.
Herran House •146 N. Cora • Built in
1891, it was briefly a boarding house
run by the Sherbino family and later
the home of The Ridgway Sun newspaper.
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RIDGWAY
WALKING
Creamery • 300 block Highway 62 •
• The
old Ridgway Creamery and site of
• Hartford’s
Honey Extractions has
• remained in private
hands since its conLouis King House • 325 •
struction in 1905.
Seventh Avenue • 1888 or 1889 •
•• Louis King was a wagon and •
carriage maker, owned livery barns and •
blacksmith shops and built the King/Story •
building at the comer of Main and Seventh.
•
King is also credited with building this
•
Queen Anne style home for his residence.
•
Originally, the siding was elaborately cut
shingles. The interior is full of alcoves, •
•
•
•
• Ridgway Train Depot •321 W.
• The Denver Rio Grande
• Sherman
Railroad depot, once the hub of activ• ity in Ridgway.
The last freight train ran into
•
•
•
inglenooks, bay windows, handsomely
•
turned woodwork and parquet wood floors.
•
This home is an informal, asymmetrical,
•
cozy place typical of Queen Anne style.
•
Ouray
City
Hall/Walsh •
Library/Fire Department • 320 •
Sixth Avenue • 1899 - 1988 •• • town in 1976, at the building’s original site
Soon after a state jail inspector claimed • — a few dozen yards to the west.
Ouray's little jail on the alley west of Main •
Ridgway Firehouse •185 N. Lena •
Street was the worst in Colorado, Francis •
Originally the high school building, the
Carney was hired to erect a building for city •
firehouse had a bell tower added for
offices, a new jail and a fire department. •
Not long after the new building was in use, •
Thomas Walsh, owner of Camp Bird Mine,
•
offered to add a second story to be used for
•
a library, gymnasium and a free public hall.
The gym never materialized. The exterior •
of City Hall was designed in the style of •
Philadelphia's Independence Hall. In •
January 1950, fire destroyed much of this •
•
• the filming of “True Grit.”
•
•
•
Hartwell
Park
•
•
Hartwell
•
• Park, corner of
• Railroad and
beautiful building. A utilitarian two-story Highway 62 •
City Hall was rebuilt by volunteer workers • 100 year-old
in three years with the hope of restoring the • cottonwoods
impressive Philadelphia facade as soon as • dot the town’s
possible. In 1983, a new Emergency • park, dedicatServices and Community Center was • ed by founding
added on the east side and in 1988, the • father
D.C.
facade and bell tower were restored. Today • Hartwell.
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the original bell rests on a brick foundation • triple hanging
in front of the city offices as it suffered two • in “True Grit”
cracks when it crashed to the ground dur- • takes
place
ing the 1950 fire. Ouray's City Hall is on the here, and there
•
National Register of Historic Places.
• was an unsuc• cessful attempt
in 1968 to
For more information on the history •
the
• rename
of Ouray County, visit the
grounds after
•
Ouray County Museum located at
• John Wayne.
420 6th Avenue, Ouray.
•
970-325-4576
•
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Fort Smith Building • 109 N. Lena •
Once home to the F.B. Hockley hardware store. Hollywood intervened and
added the Fort Smith Saloon sign for the
movie “True Grit.”
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Sherbino Theatre • 604 W. Clinton •
The drug store was on the corner, and
the community gathering site — the
theater — was attached to the west. Built in
1915, the Sherbino opened with a silent
movie and regional dance. Since then it’s
been a center for music and the arts, with a
stint as the post office from 1952-1976.
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Old Bank Building •521 Clinton •
Built in 1890, the former home of the
Ridgway Library was at times home
to the bank, drug store, post office, Drs.
Slick and Kemp and the Ridgway
Telephone Company.
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A peak adventure
By Sheridan Block
Marijuana may be legal in Colorado, but there’s no high
that compares to standing 14,150 feet above sea level. Just
west of the city of Ouray lies the picturesque Sneffels Range;
its silhouette features jagged tips that stretch for miles in the
San Juan Mountains. The most prominent peak of the range
is Mt. Sneffels, Colorado’s 27th highest “14er” and the highest point in Ouray County.
After a year and a half of talking about it, and one failed
attempt, I finally made it to the summit.
My second journey up the mountain began at an ungodly
hour on Saturday morning. Too eager and anxious, I barely
slept the night before and didn’t bother eating breakfast the
morning of (something I do not recommend for this activity). To top off the already unpleasant morning, I found my
water reservoir leaking, leaving me with no water before our
trek even began. Despite all that, I met with a small group
of friends that would join me in my conquest. I was not
going to let these minor annoyances deprive me of an
adventure.
I’m not sure what time we officially began the trail. We
arrived at our starting point at 7:30 a.m., which was probably another two miles of ascent before reaching the trailhead. According to the trail post, it’s only 1.2 miles from
the trailhead to the summit, but don’t let the short distance
fool you. It’s 1.2 miles of steep, rocky terrain.
Among the 14ers in Colorado, Sneffels is considered to be
of moderate difficulty. However, being a native sea-level
flatlander, my incessant huffing and puffing to the top might
say otherwise.
We traversed over
loose,
sharp
rocks,
boulders,
cracks and
crevices all
A flatlander’s ascent
the way to
to the top of Mt. Sneffels
the top. At
Sneffels ‘selfie’ by Sheridan Block
our pace, it
was probably
a three and a half hour trip to the summit. During the last
third of the hike is when the altitude and my empty stomach
tried to stop me. I had to rest on one of the larger rocks for
a short bit before overcoming the nauseous feeling.
There were some points during the climb when I looked
at the obstacles ahead and thought, “There’s no way I can
get over that,” but it’s amazing what you can do when you
let go of your inhibitions. Climbing a mountain like Sneffels
is definitely a case of mind over matter.
The tired legs, aching feet and scraped hands were worth
it once I reached the top. Maybe it was the altitude, but I
swear I could feel God as I stood at the peak. With the
clouds at an arms-length above and an awe-inducing panorama of the land, it’s hard to deny the majesty and creativity
of the creator. Even if you’re not religious, there’s something
Sneffels C O N T . P 25
GETTING
AROUND
Maps of Ouray,
Ridgway
& Ouray County
Ridgway
MILEAGE
Ouray
Montrose
35
Silverton
23
Telluride
47
Durango
72
Grand Junction
100
Denver (via Hwy. 50) 308
Denver (via G.J.,I-70) 348
Colorado Springs
267
Albuquerque
300
Phoenix
533
Ridgway
25
33
37
82
90
298
338
257
310
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Falling for colors
Where to watch the leaves change
By Sheridan Block
As the historic mining days have
calmed in Ouray County, a new
kind of gold continues to attract
thousands of people to the San
Juans each year.
Come late September, the fall
season is ushered in by the bright
yellows and deep reds of the changing leaves that paint the mountain
sides. No matter where you are in
the county, the vibrant leaves are
sure to follow, but there are a few
must see spots that will truly take
your breath away.
A trip over Owl Creek Pass just
north of Ridgway offers spectacular
views of colorful leaves situated
beautifully against the Cimarron
Range. Along the road there are a
number of trailheads where you can
pull over and immerse yourself in
the deep autumn shades.
In Ouray, Yankee Boy Basin fills
with gold and red tones among the
lush green forest. When the basin
lights up with fall hues, it makes
for a perfect day to drive the Jeep
into the mountains, take a hike
and enjoy the scenes of nature.
If you're headed south, driving
over Red Mountain Pass at the
peak of the fall colors is truly a
rewarding experience. Pull over to
the side of the road near Ironton
Park and take a walk around nearby trails while filling your camera's
memory card with the bright golden colors along the mountains.
Fall in Ouray County is a must
see. Photos taken by others are
beautiful, but don't compare them
to seeing the views in person. It's
difficult to determine when the
best time to see the colors is (it all
depends on Mother Nature and the
temperature changes), but generally the last weeks of September and
early October are your best bet.
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course at the foot of Colorado's recreationrich San Juan Range. Factor in a high-mesa
forest of pinon, juniper and ponderosa pine
and phenomenal views of four Rocky Mountain
peaks in Southern Colorado near Telluride.
Enjoy the club offerings and amenities for a
complete and luxurious community experience.
The result is Divide Ranch & Club, located four
miles from Ridgway, less than thirty miles from
Montrose and its regional airport, and a short
drive from Telluride, Ouray and Black Canyon
National Park. For here, where the mountains
meet the mesa, it’s life at its best.
3.5 Acres ♦ Gentle Slope
Pleasant Valley Location
Treed ♦ Gentle Sloped
MLS# 702682 ♦ $225,000
Lot 439
$35,000
MLS# 695621
Lot 121
$47,500
MLS# 673660
Lot 324
$49,000
MLS# 692818
Lot 217
$69,500
MLS# 668183
Lot 246
$69,500
MLS# 668190
Multi Family Lots:
Lot 108
$45,000
MLS# 705126
Lot V610
$59,900
MLS# 699564
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Commercial Properties
Build Your Business Here
.20 Level Acres ♦ Convenient Location
Commercial lot in Ridgway River Park
Light industrial or manufacturing facility
Paid Town of Ridgway water & sewer taps
MLS# 701298 ♦ $99,000
Incredible Investment
Opportunity
11,771 Sq. Ft. ♦ 16 Total Units
♦ .40 Acres ♦ Off-street Paved Parking
♦ High Exposure Extensively
Remodeled ♦ Solid Tenants
MLS# 704813 ♦ $1,300,000
High Visibility – Unlimited
Possibilities
Street Frontage Location
♦ Level Site ♦ Mountain Views
Option to Build Two Story ♦ Live / Work
Great Investment Opportunity!
MLS# 703982 ♦ $149,000
Unique Opportunity
2,368 Sq. Ft. ♦ .38 Acres ♦ Built in 2012
Modern yet timeless ♦ Nontoxic building
Currently a Montessori School ♦ Special
Use Permit ♦ Endless potential arts,
studio, daycare or residential ♦ 5 Town of
Ridgway Lots potential for lot split
MLS# 701975 ♦ $525,000
Gold Belt Location
Overlooks Ridgway Town Park
♦ Multi Use Building ♦ Office Space with
Kitchenette ♦ Mature Landscaping
Lock off Condo with Separate Entrance
& Deck Phone system
♦ Great Location ♦ Very Charming
MLS# 688601 ♦ $279,000
Black Bear Manor
Trip Advisor rated Top 10% of all Business’s World
Wide. ♦ 10 Room B & B turn key business ♦ Suites
all with private entrances ♦ Commercial Appliances
♦ Great Parking ♦ Views ♦ Great operation books
♦ ADA compliant ♦ Steps from restaurants,
shoppes & Ouray’s Natural Hot Springs Pool
MLS# 701342 ♦ $1,100,000
Opportunity Abounds
Great Parking Great Display Windows
♦ ADA Access ♦ Wraparound porch
♦ Keep 1 or Separate into 2 Units
♦ High Traffic Location
♦ Potential for Rental Income!
MLS# 703990 ♦ $595,000
Turn Key Restaurant
4,000 Sq. Ft. ♦ 2 Bedrooms For Operators/Owner
Living Quarters ♦ 5 bathrooms ♦ 2 garages
Unfinished basement. Large decks ♦ Beautiful
Mountain View ♦ Outside Seating ♦ Court Yard
Great Location ♦ All restaurant equipment
& furniture is included.
MLS# 705831 ♦ $750,000
Ranches
Screened By Nature
Developers here it is! 242 Acres of
amazing Alpine Country, keep all as one
or pick your neighbor. Offering water
rights, abundant wildlife, trees
galore. Creek runs full length of property.
MLS# 653131 ♦ $1,215,000
Double K High Mesa Ranch
480 acre ranch treed with meadows.
Canyon w/ spring, pond, & seasonal
creek. 4,826 sq. ft. log home, detached
garage. Fabulous views of the
surrounding mountains. Historical hunters
cabin. Great retreat or vacation home.
MLS# 684901 ♦ $2,050,000
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Forever Sky Ranch
Developer’s Delight!
Backyard Country
Gorgeous home on 178+ secluded acres!! 3 Bd
♦ 3 Ba ♦ 3,745 Sq. Ft. 360 degree views of the
beautiful mountains. Detached 2400 sq. ft. steel,
passive solar design workshop/garage with an
apartment. House is plumbed for geothermal/solar
& wired for solar photovoltic panels.
MLS# 704690 ♦ $1,375,000
Located in Town of Ridgway northeast
corridor. Spectacular 33 acres boast
one of the best views of the San Juan
Mountain Range. Zoned “Residential”
Potential for 1/4 building sites or larger.
Your choice.
MLS# 702932 ♦ $1,500,000
177 acres borders the south side of Town.
55 acres irrigated with water rights and
lush grassy green meadows. Abundant
wildlife. Views of Cimarron Mtns.
and Town. Keep as one or divide into 35
acre parcels.
MLS# 703080 ♦ $1,982,400
Ranch Of A Lifetime
End Of The Road Mountain Ranch
Telluride Renegade Ranch
Unique opportunity to own your dream ranch
in Ouray Valley. This 236.16 acres has 113
irrigated (ditch water rights) lush valley pasture
field and mountain land on west side. This
beautiful ranch has views up the valley corridors
with mountains views in the back drop.
MLS# 703101 ♦ $2,750,000
Scenic wildlife preserve, 1,000 acres Top
of Cimarron Ridge. Home to one of the
largest elk herds and abundant wildlife.
Multiple spring, 2 ponds, 2 Log Cabins.
Panoramic views. Borders BLM.Treed
with timbers and mountain setting.
MLS# 700901 ♦ $5,400,000
602 acre preserve is on the crest of the
mountains. This is the last rustic wooded horse
country to get maintained roads and utilities
within 20 minutes to the Town of Telluride. Enjoy
its own wildlife. Already divided into 17 (35
Acre) parcels for private or shared use.
MLS# 703576 ♦ $11,900,000
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Jeeping
FROM P7
from Ouray and ends in
Telluride. Drivers who
want to continue onto
Orphir Pass to Silverton or
loop back to Ouray can do
so on a slightly easier trail
but should note there are
some sections that might
be intimidating for inexperienced Jeepers.
The wildest Jeeping
experiences around for
those who have exceptional skills with off-road driving include Black Bear Pass
and Poughkeepsie Gulch.
Black Bear Pass leads
from Red Mountain Pass to
Telluride and is often considered one of the “scariest” trails in the area. The
highly technical stretch is
a mile-long descent of dangerous switchbacks above
Bridal Veil Falls. Ross
explained that the path has
“rock steps” that require a
certain finesse, flexibility
and clearance on vehicles.
Bruce Gulde noted that it’s
nearly impossible, even for
the most experienced
Jeeper, to make the descent
without having to back up
and readjust on the tight
switchbacks.
“It’s not a Sunday
drive,” he said.
Poughkeepsie Gulch is
another extremely difficult
nearby route, particularly
when climbing uphill.
Certain vehicle components are recommended,
such as lockers and winches, in order to crawl over
the rocky road. “You really
need to have your rig all
done up,” said Lane.
No matter what your
experience level, there’s a
route around Ouray suitable for any Jeep driver.
Even those who may not
be interested in personally
driving over the rough terrains deep in the mountains might find an enjoyable experience signing up
for one of the many Jeep
tours the city has to offer.
• Plan ahead. One of the most important things is to check out the
weather forecast before you hit the trails. Some areas are dangerous
during a storm, and Colorado West guide Jeff Lindberg said that if
you’re out and it looks like a storm is coming, pull over and let it pass.
“Don’t try to drive in the mountains in the rain, ever,” he said.
• Pack up. Bring plenty of water and bring along food, an emergency kit,
warm clothes or blankets (including rain gear) and spare tires. The last
thing you want is to experience a flat on a trail (a common problem for
Jeeping) and be stuck on the mountain. Sunscreen is also important
and it’s a good thing to have at high elevations.
• Use common sense. Rules of the road dictate that uphill drivers have
the right of way. Michael Lane explained this is because vehicle brakes
are not as efficient when driving backward as they are forward and
uphill vehicles generally have more momentum. However, it’s important
to note that if the uphill driver has a better space to pull off, they
should be courteous and allow the downhill driver to pass.
• Know your vehicle and your limitations. It’s recommended that vehicles
have good tires, low gears and high clearance. Brandy Ross said a
good “rule of thumb” is to have an eight to nine inch clearance (standard on most Jeeps), but 11 inches is “almost perfect” for trails. She
also said that four to six ply side walls on tires are highly recommended, especially when trails have a lot of loose and sharp rocks.
• Stay on trails. Be courteous of the environment and stay on trails, said
Tamara Gulde. Lane also mentioned to not park on wildflowers when
pulling over for pictures. Likewise, do not pick wildflowers — it’s illegal.
And remember, whatever you pack in, be sure to pack out.
JULY
Events
1 • Live music. David Nunn at KOA
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
the public.
Hero Has a Story: Kelly Crane,
Parks and Wildlife. Ages 5-9.
Sign up: 970-626-5252.
2 • Ridgway Public Library Teens N
Tweens Summer Reading
Program: Unmask. Scavenger
Hunt and Ice Cream. Ages 10-14.
2-4 p.m. 300 Charles St. 970-6265252.
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
2 • Ridgway Summer Concert Series:
Sol Driven Train. Opening act
Blair Crimmins and the Hookers.
Ridgway Town Park, 6 p.m. Free.
3 • Live music. Mark Berenson. Trail
Trail, Ridgway. 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
3 • “How the Mountains Around
Ouray Got Their Names.”
Museum Curator Don Paulson at
the Visitor Center, Ridgway State
Park, 7:30-8:30 p.m. 970-6265822.
3 • Ouray Volunteer Fire Department
Dance, Ouray Community Center.
8:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
3 • Live music. Benn Powell with
Kevin Marquis. Trail Town
Ridgway. 9 p.m.
4 • Ouray Mountain Rescue Team
annual breakfast at the Ouray
Community Center. 6:30-9:30
a.m.
4 • Ourayce 10K, Ouray. Fundraiser
for KURA radio. Start in front of
City Hall. Registration at
raceit.com or starting at 7 a.m.
Race at 8 a.m. Entry fee $8.
4 • Guided Nature Hike, 9:30-11
a.m. Ridgway State Park Vistor
Center. 970-626-5822.
4 • Independence Day Celebration in
Ouray. Parade, 10 a.m. Family
games in Fellin Park. Fireworks at
dusk. Water fights on Main Street.
4 • Brownies and lemonade at the
Ouray County Historical Museum
immediately after parade. 420 6th
Ave., Ouray.
4 • BBQ and open house after the
parade. Karaoke 6:30 p.m. Public
welcome. Elks Lodge, 421 Main
St., Ouray.
Town Distillery, 240 Palomino Trail,
Ridgway. 4:30-7:30 p.m.
4 • Fictionist performs in Fellin Park,
sponsored by Ouray Mountain Air
Music Series. 6 p.m. Laser show at
dark.
4 • Film Series: “SUV Trails Over the
San Juans.” 7:30 p.m. Ridgway
State Park Vistor Center. 970-6265822.
4 • Jeep Glow Parade into Ouray.
Line up at Switzerland of America
overlook at 8 p.m.
4 • Live music. Benn Powell. Trail
Ridgway. 9 p.m.
4 • Live music, O’Brien’s Pub, Ouray.
10 p.m.-1 a.m.
5 • Annual Worship in the Park,
Ridgway Town Park (Hartwell).
Worship service, food and entertainment. Free. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hosted by local area churches.
5 • Kickoff for SonSpark Labs
Vacation Bible School at Ouray
Christian Fellowship, 336 4th Ave.,
Ouray. 3 p.m. For information,
970-325-4253.
6-10 • SonSpark Labs Vacation Bible
School at Ouray Christian
Fellowship, 336 4th Ave., Ouray.
8:45- noon. Programs for ages 34; K-5th grade and 6th-8th
grades. For information, 970-3254253.
6 • “The Villain Wore a Dirty Shirt or
… Always Wash Your Long Johns
‘Cause it Makes a Lotta Cents” by
Tim Kelly. Melodrama Theater
fundraiser for Women in Support
of Education. Wright Opera
House, 472 Main St., 7:00 p.m.
Tickets at the door or at
7 • Evening of History: "Mineral
Collecting in Ouray County," by
Robert Stoufer, proprietor of
Buckskin Booksellers in Ouray.
Historical Society. 7:30 p.m.,
Ouray Community Center.
museum members.
8 • Guided tour of Ouray Museum
led by Curator Don Paulson, 9:00
a.m., $10 per person ($5 for
OCHS members). To preregister
call 970-325-4576.
8 • Ouray Public Library Summer
Reading Program. For 1st–5th
graders. 2:00 p.m. Free, all welcome. Call 970-325-4616 or email
[email protected] to sign up.
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
the public.
Hero Has a Story: Wildland
Firefighters. Ages 5-9. 10:30 a.m.noon. 300 Charles St. Sign up:
970-626-5252.
Program: Unmask. Noble Poetry
Playshop with Rosemerry. Ages
10-14. 2-4 p.m. 300 Charles St.
970-626-5252.
9 • Ridgway Summer Concert Series:
Humming House. Opening act
Intuit. Ridgway Town Park, 6 p.m.
Free.
10-12 • Hardrock 100 endurance run
through Silverton, Telluride,
Ouray and Sherman.
www.hardrock100.com
10 • Ouray Public Library Book Sale,
Ouray Community Center. 320
6th Ave., 4:30-7:00 p.m. 970-3254616.
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
10 • Library at the Wright. “Big Hero
6” PG. 6:30 p.m. 472 Main St.,
Ouray.
10 • “Bear Aware.” Presented by
CPW Manager Kelly Crane.
7:30-8:30 p.m. 970-626-5822.
10 • Live music. Til Willis. Trail Town
Ridgway. 9 p.m.
11 • Corkscrew Railroad Bed and
Turntable Hike (guided, $10 cost).
Led by Don Paulson. Call 970325-4576 to preregister.
11 • Ouray Public Library Book Sale,
6th Ave., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 970-3254616.
a.m. 970-626-5822.
noon.
11 • Ridgway Photography Club
show. Ridgway Public Library, 300
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
11 • “Remarkable Raptors,” presented by Jeff Evert. Ridgway State
Park Visitor Center. 7:30-8:30 p.m.
970-626-5822.
11 • Live music. Wilson Karaoke. Trail
Ridgway. 9 p.m.
10 p.m.-1 a.m.
film on the second Sunday of each
month at noon at the Fox Theater
in Montrose (27 S. Cascade).
Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door. www.secondsundaycinema.org.
13 • “The Villain Wore a Dirty Shirt or
… Always Wash Your Long Johns
‘Cause it Makes a Lotta Cents” by
Tim Kelly. Melodrama Theater
fundraiser for Women in Support
of Education. Wright Opera
House, 472 Main St., 7:00 p.m.
Tickets at the door or at
14 • Evening of History: "Frontier
Medicine: The Trials and
Tribulations of Doc Rowan," by
Jim Kornberg, Ridgway Physician.
Ouray Community Center.
museum members.
15-19 • Annual FJ Summit. National
gathering of Toyota 4x4 enthusiasts. See fjsummit.org for details.
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
the public.
Ridgway Fire Dept. Ages 5-9.
Sign up: 970-626-5252.
Tweens Summer Reading Program:
Unmask. Comic Book Crafts. Ages
10-14. 2-4 p.m. 300 Charles St.
970-626-5252.
16 • Ridgway Summer Concert
Series: The Congress. Opening act
The Blackberry Bushes. Ridgway
Town Park, 6 p.m. Free.
12th graders. Ouray Public Library,
320 6th Ave. 3:40 p.m.
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
17 • Library at the Wright. “Captain
America” PG-13. 6:30 p.m. 472
Main St., Ouray.
17 • “Wildlife Photography,” presented by Wil Harmsen. Ridgway
18 • Guided Cedar Hill Cemetery
Walking Tour, $10. Led by Glenda
Moore. 9 a.m.-noon. Preregister
at 970-325-4576.
18 • Huck Finn Fishing and Lake
Appreciation Day. Ridgway State
Park. Begins with Huck Finn fishing 8:30-10:30 a.m., Pa-Co-ChuPuk. Lake Appreciation Day at
swim beach, 10:00 a.m.-3 p.m.,
watershed games, food, boat
tours, fun booths. Star Party by
Black Canyon Astronomical
Society, 8:30 p.m. at Visitor
Center. 970-626-5822.
noon.
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
18 • Live music, O’Brien’s Pub,
Ouray. 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
21 • Evening of History: "Judge
Story: from Reprobate Judge to
Lieutenant Governor — Road to
Redemption," by Carolyne Kelly
and Tom Hillhouse, former practicing attorneys. Presented by
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
the public.
Program: Unmask. Super Wild
Animals. Ages 10-14. 2-4 p.m. 300
Charles St. 970-626-5252.
23 • BBQ in Fellin Park sponsored by
Ouray Christian Fellowship.
Community meal and praise. All
welcome. 5 p.m. For information,
970-325-4253.
Series: Roxy Roca. Opening act
Mipso. Ridgway Town Park, 6 p.m.
Free.
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
24 • Library at the Wright. “The
Incredibles” PG. 6:30 p.m. 472
Main St., Ouray.
24 • “Rio Grande Railroad,” presented by Ridgway Railroad Museum.
Learn how Ridgway got its name.
7:30-8:30 p.m. 970-626-5822.
24 • Live music. Tommy Ray Moody.
25 • Nature Detectives: “Plant and
Bird Watching.” Children ages 410 join naturalists for a morning of
activities. Ridgway State Park
25 • Guided Walk of Historic Main
Street, Ouray. Led by Irene
Mattivi. $10 per person, 3:00 p.m.
Call 970-325-4576 to preregister.
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
25 • “Miners Recreation.” Presented
by historian and author Gail
Saunders. Ridgway State Park
Visitor Center. 7:30-8:30 p.m. 970626-5822.
25 • Live music. Ulterior Motive. Trail
Ridgway. 9 p.m.
26 • Family BBQ in Hartwell Park
sponsored by Ridgway
Community Church, 685 W.
Sherman St. Noon-ish. Info: 970626-5692.
History of the Ridgway Dam," by
Ion Spor, Superintendent, TCW
Hydro and Ridgway Dam.
Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton
St., Ridgway. Admission $5, free
for OCHS museum members.
graders. 2:00 p.m. Free, all welcome. Call 970-325-4616 or
email [email protected] to sign
up.
Charles St. To sign up, call 970-
417-8434 or email
[email protected]
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
the public.
Tweens Summer Reading Program:
Unmask. Extravagant Improv
Theater. Ages 10-14. 2-4 p.m. 300
Charles St. 970-626-5252.
Series: The Steep Canyon Rangers.
Opening act Front Country.
Ridgway Town Park, 6 p.m. Free.
31 • 55th Annual Artists’ Alpine
Holiday Fine Arts Show at the
Ouray Community Center. 10 a.m.7 p.m. 970-626-5513. www.ourayarts.org
31 • Live music. Gotta Be at KOA
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
31 • Fly fishing with RIGS. 6-7 p.m.,
Ridgway State Park. Meet at PaCo-Chu-Puk bridge.
31 • Library at the Wright. “The
Avengers” PG-13. 6:30 p.m. 472
Main St., Ouray.
31 • Live music. Bill and Associates.
31-Aug. 2 • Ouray 100 Mile
Endurance Run. Start 4 a.m., Fellin
Park, Ouray. Registration information and qualifying standards at
www.ouray100.com.
A fishing adventure
Whether it’s your first time out fishing or your 10,000th
roll cast, having the right equipment and knowing what to
expect will help you catch more fish more quickly — leaving
time to take in Ouray County's legendary scenery.
Fishing opportunities in the area abound and your best
bet for finding fishing locations and details is to stop at a
visitor center or visit the local fly shop, RIGS Adventure
Co., in Ridgway. You'll find visitor centers at Ridgway State
Park (Dutch Charlie entrance), in Ouray (near the hot
springs) or in Ridgway (by the fairgrounds).
Ridgway Reservoir
Built in 1987 and filled three years later, Ridgway
Reservoir offers both shoreline and boat fishing access, in
addition to providing water storage and hydropower for the
region.
RSP Seasonal Ranger Bill Brueggeman said the reservoir
is a great destination for boaters and families with kids.
Fishermen can expect to catch lots of rainbow trout and
occasionally big brown trout, perch and smallmouth bass. In
the fall, kokanee salmon also run up the Uncompahgre
River from the reservoir's inlet.
Simple family fishing
Shore fishing at Ridgway Reservoir is all about keeping it
simple.
Brueggeman said most shore fishing is done with traditional spinning tackle. Common baits include worms,
salmon eggs and Powerbait.
At the Ridgway Conoco station, Manager Kelly Kuboske
laughed, "We sell a lot of worms."
The convenience store also has kids' fishing rods and limited fishing tackle.
"Between the swim
beach and the boat
ramp is really good
fishing for families,"
Brueggeman said.
Kids under 16 don't
need a license, he said,
and parents can help
Matt McCannel, head guide
without a license as long
at RIGS Adventure Co. of
as they are not fishing
Ridgway, landed this 15.2-pound
for their kids.
Ridgway State Park
behemoth at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk.
has fishing rods that can
Courtesy photo
be checked out for day
use and offers fishing
seminars throughout the summer.
Brueggeman said more experienced fishermen use lures
such as Panther Martin or Mepps' spinners or Kastmaster
spoons.
Getting deep with boat fishing
Fishing from a boat can increase your access to different
parts of the reservoir and allow you to access more depths,
which hold different fish throughout the year.
Brueggeman explained fish move to lower depths as the
water warms throughout the summer.
Albert Adams, owner of Ridgway Outdoor Experience,
recalled teaching his daughter to fish in a tandem kayak.
While her first casts resembled the crack of a whip, she
eventually got the hang of it.
Adams said you can use any type of lure when kayak fishing.
"I couldn't say there is a particular lure that is hot or
not," he said. "The biggest thing is getting down deep
enough."
This year, the park is encouraging fishermen to take home
the smallmouth bass they catch from the reservoir. All bag
and possession limits on bass in the reservoir have been lifted.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are worried about
the bass making their way downstream and eating endangered native fish species in the Colorado River.
Brueggeman said the park is encouraging a partnership
with the public to manage smallmouth bass and keep the
reservoir a viable fishing destination.
Pa-Co-Chu-Puk
Below Ridgway Dam, the Pa-Co-Chu-Puk tailwaters offer
easy access to a first-rate trout stream, but catching a trophy
trout here requires skill, patience and an understanding of
the changing conditions on the river.
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Tim Patterson, owner of RIGS Adventure Co., said, "If
you want to find the bigger fish, you have to be very tactful."
He explained that the fly shop watches several "moving
targets" that affect fishing conditions, including: how much
water is in the river; the time of year; and, ongoing insect
hatches.
Because this section of river experiences year-round high
fishing pressure and it often has very clear water, realistic fly
patterns and stealthy movements make a big difference,
Patterson said.
He said four to six weight fly rods are ideal.
"Longer rods are best for technical nymphing," Patterson
added. Nymphing, a subsurface, weighted fly fishing technique, is common on tailwater fisheries in the region.
Patterson said insect hatches at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk include
several species of caddis flies, mayflies, terrestrials (including
grasshoppers) and midges.
The RIGS fish report has up-to-date information on river
conditions and can be accessed online at www.fishrigs.com.
The fly shop itself is also a good resource with knowledgeable guides, and a full line of fishing gear for serious fly fisherman, spincast enthusiasts or family outings.
Small mountain lakes and streams
Finding a quiet spot on a pristine mountain lake or meandering stream is many anglers’ dream. If you want to be
alone, you'll probably have to hike farther than the rest.
Adams said, "What I like is a pack rod with fly and a bubble. On a lot of those little creeks, vegetation keeps you from
back casting a lot."
A bubble or strike indicator makes it easy to see where
your fly is.
Patterson said a two to four weight fly rod or ultralight
spinning rod is best for fishing in the high country.
He also recommended wearing proper footwear to allow
for frequent stream crossings.
Anyone fishing in the high country should be prepared for
highly variable weather conditions and rugged terrain.
Monsoonal rains in summer months can cause flash flooding.
Patterson said due to less fishing pressure and a shorter
fishing season, fish in streams and lakes in the high country
are often less finicky.
"It can be easier, but the terrain is more challenging," he
said.
A fishing ethic
Keep in mind that what you do on your next fishing trip is
multiplied by the actions of all the people who fish that particular lake or stream.
Littering can damage natural habitats and leave an
unsightly mark for the next person to stumble upon your
fishing spot.
Additionally, bag and possession limits are put in place by
CPW to ensure fish populations can survive and thrive in
future generations. No one likes returning to a favorite fish-
Fishing C O N T . P 30
Sneffels
spiritual about standing at
the very top of the mountain.
I took my time soaking
it all in; I knew the descent would be much more difficult
than the ascent. Of course, I was right. But while I may have
been moving at a snail’s pace, I’m glad I didn’t need a rescue
team to bring me down.
The feeling of accomplishment was so satisfying, but nothing tastes as delicious as a burger after a long hike and nothing feels as good as a soak in the hot springs after a morning
climb.
I would say that the summit of Mt. Sneffels is easily my
favorite spot in Ouray County. If I could, I would be up there
every day. If you’re ever in the area:
• start early and take your time. If you’re looking to fully
enjoy the experience or aren’t used to hiking at high altitudes, slow and steady is the best method.
• go with others. I know plenty of people who can make
the trip on their own, but I think it’s easier and more enjoyable to have someone else helping you to the top. It’s also
much safer if you’re not familiar with the area or terrain.
During our trip, we watched a helicopter airlift someone
from just below the peak. According to the rescue team, a
hiker had fallen 90 meters and dislocated his hip, broken a
femur and mangled his foot. Fortunately, he had a friend who
called for help.
• bring a rain jacket (it gets windy and afternoon showers
are typical for the area), pack snacks and plenty of water
(nuts and sugars are great pick-me-ups and staying hydrated
is the most important thing you can do) and wear sunblock
(my burnt lips and face can attest to this).
If you’re looking for more information about Mt. Sneffels
check out Ouraytrails.org or SummitPost.org.
F R O M P 13
The Bon Ton
426 Main Street • Ouray
(970) 325-4951
Hours: Daily 5:30 p.m.-close / Sunday Brunch
Buen Tiempo
(970) 325-4544
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5:30-close
Sat.-Sun. 11:30-close
Cavallo’s Restaurant
(970) 325-2042 • CavallosRestaurant.com
Cuisine
Catering
Reservations
Full Bar
Italian
No
Yes
Yes
Breakfast,
lunch & dinner
D,
Sun. Brunch
Upscale casual family dining with an Italian flair. Featuring steaks, fresh seafood
and pasta as well as a great wine list and martini bar. Sunday Champagne
Brunch.
Mexican
No
No
Yes
L, D
The best Mexican food this side of Santa Fe. Try one of our 10 different margaritas. Serving chile rubbed prime rib, blue corn spinach enchiladas, carne advoda, fajitas, fish tacos and much, much more. Check out our unusual ceiling!
American,
Creole
Yes
Yes
Yes
B, L, D
New Orleans jazz, Creole cuisine and just the right amount of southern hospitality. That is what
Breakfast & Lunch 7am-2pm, 7 days a week.
we have to offer at Cavallo's Restaurant. Please join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner for what
Dinner Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 5:30 til close. promises to be an authentic Louisiana dining experience right here in the Rocky Mountains.
Creekside Cafe - KOA
BBQ
Yes
Yes
Beer & Wine
B, D
3.5 miles North of Ouray - Mile Marker 98
Open to the public. Mid-June - Mid-August for breakfast daily & BBQ Wed., Fri. & Sat.
(970) 325-4736
Breakfast 7:30-10:30am;
BBQ Wed., Fri. & Sat. Nights 5p.m. - 9p.m.
Goldbelt Bar & Grill
800 Main St. • Ouray
(970) 325-7323
Open Daily 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
The Outlaw Restaurant
(970) 325-4366
Hours: 4:30 - Close
www.outlawrestaurant.com
Saloon Restaurant
& Monte Alta Ballroom
206 & 210 7th Avenue • Ouray
(970) 325-4645 • (888) 624-8403
www.historicwesternhotel.com
Rib City
1521 Oxbow Dr. • Montrose (970) 249-7427
Open 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., M-Sat,
11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday
OURAY HOT
SPRINGS POOL
WHAT: A gigantic
o u t d oo r h o t t u b .
For more info:
970-325-7073.
WHER E: At the
north
end
of
Ouray, next to
Highway 550.
Featuring Dave’s real Texas mesquite smoked BBQ. Live entertainment Wednesday,
Friday & Saturday nights. Full breakfast menu served through Labor Day.
American
Yes
No
Yes
L, D
Featuring homemade pizza, burgers, wraps, pulled pork and reubens, glutenfree pizzas and daily specials. Come sit on the biggest patio in Ouray and enjoy
a frozen margarita with the best view of Ouray from our patio. Call for Pick -Up.
Steaks
& seafood
Yes
Highly
Recommended
Yes
D
Home of the Duke’s Hat. The oldest operating restaurant in Ouray. Live entertainment. Serving the highest quality steaks, seafood, chicken, pasta and
prime rib. Live piano music nightly!
Variety
Yes
Yes
Yes
B, L, D
reservation only
By reservation only, for private parties, meetings, birthdays, reunions, weddings.
Rent the entire hotel for your exclusive party. Award winning cuisine & desserts.
2009, 2010 Wine & Chocolate Festivals 2011, 2012, 2013 ‘Taste of Ouray, L.A. Times
Cuisine
Catering
Reservations
Full Bar
Breakfast,
lunch & dinner
BBQ
Yes
No
No
L, D
Everything from Hot Dogs to Whole Hogs from our Chargrills. From the Smokehouse,
Great Sandwiches, Rib City Combos, Salads, Appetizers, Dessert, Drinks, Beer &
Wine. All you need to bring is an appetite, we will take care of the rest! Delicious food
that is good for every occasion. Give a Gift Card to someone you love today!
FOURTH
JULY
OF
WHAT: A daylong celebration
of
America’s
independence
in
Ouray.
WHERE: Ouray
WHEN: All day
on July 4
BABY BATHTUBS
WHAT: Favorite kids’
hiking destination near
Ouray.
WHERE:
Follow
Highway 550 out of
town
toward
Red
Mountain Pass and turn
off at the Amphitheater
Campground
road
after about 1/4 mile.
Adobe Inn
251 Liddell Dr. • Ridgway
(970) 626-5939
Hours: 5 p.m. bar, 5:30-9:00 p.m.
Rooms Available
Cimarron Café
153 Hwy 550 • Ridgway
(970) 626-4426
7 a.m. - 9 p.m. 7 days a week
www.thecimarroncafe.com
Oriental Chinese Restaurant
565 Sherman Street #3 • Ridgway
(970) 626-4486 • (970) 626-4436
Open Daily; Lunch M-F 11-3; Sat-Sun 12-3
Dinner 3-9 p.m. every day
Cuisine
Catering
Reservations
Full Bar
Breakfast,
lunch & dinner
Mexican
No
No
Yes
D
Locals’ favorite! Chosen as “One of Colorado’s Finest Small-Town Restaurants.”
Outstanding Mexican fare, prepared with care & selective ingredients for uncommonly
good common dishes. “Our chips and salsa are to die for.” Bar & Patio open 5:00 p.m.
American
(970) 325-7285 • Open Daily 9:00 a.m.
www.mouseschocolates.com
DeVinny Jewelers
321 Main Street. • Montrose CO
970-249-3231 DevinnyJewelers.com
[email protected] • Since 1906
Ultra Hobbies
1238 E. Main St. • Montrose
(970) 249-1004
ultrahobbies.net
RIGS Adventure CO
565 Sherman St. • Ridgway
(970) 626-4460
fishrigs.com
Colorado Boy
602 Clinton • Ridgway
(970) 626-5333
Closed Mondays
www.ColoradoBoy.com
Pub & Brewery
(next to the Sherbino Theater)
Yes
Yes
B, L, D
Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Tuesday’s are $7 Burger Night 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Outdoor patio, Big Screen TV’s, daily bar specials, Live Music. Open 7 days per
week, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Asian
Yes
No
No
L, D
Authentic Oriental & Thai cuisine. Lunch Specials daily. Family Dinner Combinations.
Delicious Thai Chef’s Specials & Chinese House Specialties. Organic Chicken selections, Duck & Fish entrees. Voted 2012 “Best of Ouray County.”
Specialty
Mouse’s Chocolates
No
Coffees/
Chocoates
Wi-fi
Shipping
Retail
Yes
Yes
Yes
Outdoor
Seating
No
We make it all right here-handmade chocolates, caramel, toffees, breads and
chai tea. We even roast our own coffee & espresso beans! Have a cup with a
signature Scrap Cookie. Serving yummy ice cream, too!
Building on George DeVinny’s century-long tradition of fine quality jewelry & personal service, DeVinny Jewelers in the 21st century continues to strive to provide
top quality jewelry products and service to our customers of Western Colorado.
Our 3000 square foot showroom is filled with gifts for any occasion Fine Jewelry,
Gifts & Collectibles, Custom Design & Repair. Stop by or call us!
On the water, in the air, over rocks or racing across the ground with cars, trucks,
crawlers, planes, quads, helis, electric or nitro.
Ultra Hobbies is your local Hobby Shop for everything Radio Controlled in the
Montrose area. Today R/C Vehicles provide year round fun for the whole family.
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
RIGS Adventure CO features one of the finest Fly Shops and Guide Services in
the Southwest Colorado region. We offer a variety of trips to get the whole family
outside and having fun. From Walk-Wade, Float Fishing, Whitewater River Rafting
Trips (Rafting & Kayaking), Stand Up Paddle Boarding, River Tubing, Rentals and
River Expeditions, we strive to provide safe and fun outdoor activities.
Serving
Food
TV
Games
Music
Dance
Floor
Micro
Brews
Artisan
Pizza
No
No
No
No
Colorado Boy Pub & Brewery is an award-winning brewery in historic Ridgway.
We offer artisan pizzas and salads, wines, as well as our own beers. Enjoy a pint
in house or a jug to go.
Elevate Day Spa
Located right off Main Street, in the heart of Ouray.
Come pamper yourself with a facial or massage. Enjoy a complimentary
consultation to choose your perfect spa service, beauty or wellness product.
Open year round!
222 5th Avenue • Ouray
(970) 325-7233
www.elevatedayspa.com
Salon Envy
We are a full service salon offering various hair and nail services,
makeup, waxing and ear piercing. We can also accommodate your
wedding. Please stop in or visit us at www.envyouray.com
(970) 325-7324
www.envyouray.com
2015 Telluride Blues
& Brews Festival
September 18-20, 2015
Tickets & Info at TellurideBlues.com
Honey Acre Farms
S. Townsend Ave at Woodgate Rd.
Montrose • 970-497-6941
Mon.-Sat. 8:30-5:00 • Sun. 10:00-3:00
One of the most scenic music festivals in the country takes place in Telluride, CO, a world-famous resort
town in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Athree-day celebration of music and microbrews, held in Telluride
Town Park, an outdoor music venue with breathtaking mountains for a backdrop. By day, experience live
blues, rock, gospel and soul performances, the best microbrews in Colorado, a wide variety of food and craft
vendors, children’s activities, and more. The 2015 Festival Lineup includes ZZ Top, Gregg Allman, Taj
Mahal Trio, John Hiatt, Otis Taylor, Tab Benoit and Many More.
A unique roadside fresh fruit and vegetable stand. Buy Marai sweet corn by the box
or we can custom pack your cooler. Peaches available by the lb or 10 lb flat or 18
lb box. Local Honey, Homemade jams, all fresh produce that's in season like vine
ripe Tomatoes, Apricots, Plums, Pears and also Green River Watermelons and
Cantaloupe. Open 7 days a week through the summer months.
Montrose Memorial Hospital As the leading healthcare facility in the San Juan Valley, MMH offers patients personalized and
800 South Third Street
Montrose, CO 81401 • 970-249-2211
www.montrosehospital.com
H E L P F U L Numbers
••••••••••••••••••••••••
professional healthcare, backed by the latest technology and practices. Along with our physicians, MMH provides services in 23 specialties and subspecialties, including joint replacement,
complete cancer care, cardiology, rehabilitation and others.
Friends and Family Caring for Friends and Family
Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce
970-626-5181
Ouray Chamber Resort Association
970-325-4868
Ouay County Museum
970-325-4576
Ouray County Ranch History Museum
970-318-1190
Town of Ridgway
970-626-5308
City of Ouray
970-325-7060
Ridgway Lodge & Suites
Intersection of Hwy 550 & Hwy 62
(970) 626-5444 • (800) 368-5444
www.RidgwayLodgeAndSuites.com
1804 North Main Street • Ouray
(970) 325-4061 • 800-432-4170
www.ourayriversideinn.com
Laundry
Peak
Off
Peak
52
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
$104$114
$82$92
# Units
Kitchen
30
Yes
Pool/
Hot Tub
Hot
Tub
Wi-Fi
Laundry
Peak
Off
Peak
Yes
Yes
$64$212
$44$144
No
No
Yes
Yes
$75$130
$50$85
Located right on Main Street. Park and walk to dinner, shops, Box Canyon Falls.
Multi bed units, microwaves and refrigerators in some rooms. Premier location in
Ouray Cool "Route 66 vibe.” Pet Friendly.
Ouray Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Alpine Hideaway
Wi-Fi
17
(970) 325-4589
www.antlers.com
(970) 325-7000 • (888) 447-3255
www.beaumonthotel.com
Pool/
Hot Tub
On the Uncompahgre River Walk, close to hot springs and trails. AAA rated. A variety of
rooms, kitchen suites & cabins (some pet friendly); rustic log furnishings, A/C, refrigerators/
microwaves, WIFI, satellite TV, hot tub, laundry. Onsite Jeep rentals. Discounts passes.
Antlers Motel
Beaumont Hotel & Spa
Kitchen
Quite Possibly The Best Two-Diamond Property In Colorado. Heated Indoor
Pool, Spa, Sauna, Exercise Room, Sundeck, Guest Laundry. Complimentary
Continental Breakfast, Wi-Fi, Microwave And Refrigerator In Every Room.
Ouray Riverside Inn & Cabins
(970) 325-7280
www.ourayvacationrentals.net
# Units
50
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
$140$450
$185$500
Looking to stay in town, or prefer a more secluded location? We have the largest
selection of vacation rentals in Ouray County. Known for our premier service, let
us help to make your visit the very best that it can be!
12
No
Hot
Tub
Yes
No
$184$294
$124$224
#1 Hotel in the West. World’s Top 500 Places to Stay. The only luxury hotel in Ouray. Elegant,
authentic decor, exquisite antiques, modern amenities, outstanding service. Built in 1886.
Award-winning restoration. Luxurious day spa & elegant restaurant with outdoor dining.
4
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
$165
$95+
Rentals: Ouray County Properties
(970) 729-2268 • (512) 626-3674
An 1888 historic homestead converted into 1 BR / 1 BA units. Enjoy convenient
Main Street location in the heart of the San Juans. Wi-fi/Dish/Cable/Heat/
[email protected] • www.ouraycountyproperties.com Furnished. Rent one unit or all. Call for specials and long term rates.
Ouray Chalet Inn
(970) 325-4331 • (800) 924-2538
www.ouraychaletinn.com
Simba Suites
732 Main, Ouray, CO, 81427
(970) 318-6546 Alt: (970) 325-4119
Mailing: PO Box 500, Ouray, CO, 81427
Hot Springs Inn
(970) 325-7277 • (800) 706-7790
www.hotspringsinn.com
Ouray Comfort Inn
191 Fifth Avenue, Ouray
(970) 325-7203 • (800) 438-5713
www.ouraycomfortinn.com
32
No
Hot
Tub
Yes
Yes
$92$120
$56$90
Central downtown location. Within walking distance to shops, dining, hot springs
& ice park. Rooms are non-smoking and include refrigerators, microwaves, coffee
& tea makers, and are air conditioned.
2
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
$225
$125
Two new 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2nd Floor units. Downtown Ouray. 1400 sq.
ft. suites. Perfect for families who would like to vacation together but want their
own private space. Great views off private decks. No smoking, no pets.
42
No
Hot
Tub
Yes
Yes
$139$210
$73$137
Trip Advisor Award Winner. All rooms have a private balcony on the river, two
king size beds, air conditioning, fridge & microwave. Free continental breakfast
& Wi-Fi. On site guest laundromat. No smoking or pets please.
33
No
Hot
Tub
Yes
Yes
$79$169
$65$99
Quiet location near center of town, one block from Main St. Every room is air
conditioned and has a mountain view. Full hot breakfast. Pet rooms available.
Fishing
F R O M P 25
ing hole only to find the fish are gone.
It is your responsibility as a fisherman to know fishing
rules and regulations. You can pick up the 2015 Colorado
Fishing brochure at the state park and RIGS Adventure Co.,
or go online to www.cpw.state.co.us.
Here you'll find bag and possession limits, license information and tips on how and where to fish in Colorado.
There are no rules in Colorado about exaggerating the
size or number of fish you caught. But as American author
Mark Twain said, "Do not tell fish stories where the people
know you; but particularly, don't tell them where they know
the fish."
# Units
Kitchen
Pool/
Hot Tub
Wi-Fi
Laundry
Peak
Off
Peak
Matterhorn Inn & Suites
25
No
Hot
Yes
No
$85$65201 6th Avenue • Ouray • (970) 325-4938
Tub
$150
$100
[email protected]
Enjoy all the conveniences of being in the center of town without the noise of being
www.matterhorninnouray.com
right on Main St. Walking distance to shops, dining, waterfalls, Hot Springs Pool
and the community center. Free internet.
Newly remodeled.
Timber Ridge Lodge
(970) 325-4856
www.TimberRidgeOuray.com
Wiesbaden Hot Springs
Spa & Lodgings
625 5th Street • Ouray
(970) 325-4347
wiesbadenhotsprings.com
Colorado RV Ranch
4088 N. Townsend Ave
Montrose, CO 81401 • 970-240-8503
www.ColoradoRVRanch.com
English Brothers Polaris
67809 E. Hwy 50
Montrose, CO 81401 • 970-249-0101
www.englishbrotherspolaris.com
Switzerland of America, Inc.
226 Seventh Ave. Ouray
(970) 325-4484 • (866) 990-5337
https://soajeep.com
San Juan Scenic Jeep
Tours
20
Yes
No
Yes
No
$89$149
$49$99
CLEAN, COMFORTABLE & AFFORDABLE!
Mini-fridges, Microwaves, Wi-Fi & 32" Flat Screens in Every Room.
Beautiful Picnic Area with Gas Grills & Fire Pit. Conveniently Located on Main Street
Near the Riverwalk and Just a Half Mile from Downtown Ouray.
21
5 units
Yes
Yes
No
$132$349
$97$314
ALL PURE & NATURAL HOT SPRINGS VAPOR CAVE & OUTDOOR POOL with your
Lodging. Guest rates on Spa Services and Private Lorelei. Pure non-recirculated
Continuously Flowing Natural Hot Springs in all soaking facilities. Winter Rates Nov.-May.
Colorado RV Ranch is here to expand your horizons with an exceptional selection
of top quality brands from Luxury 5th Wheels & Toy Haulers to Travel Trailers big
and small. We offer sales, parts and service to meet your camping, towing and
accessory needs. Tuesday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
Saturday- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 4088 N. Townsend Ave., Montrose, CO 81401
English Brothers has been your family Polaris Dealer in Montrose, Colorado for over 22
years. When you become an English Brothers customer, you’re family. We pride ourselves with
being able to answer the phone in person and shake your hand the old fashioned way, the way
we have done business since the beginning! ATV’s, Side by Sides, and snowmobiles. We have
all of your outdoor vehicle needs covered!
Ouray's hometown tradition for guided 4x4 mountain tours and Jeep rentals. Add a rafting trip,
horseback ride, or hot air balloon flight too! Featured in Off-Road Adventure Magazine, Arizona
Highways and Top Gear USA. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.
What's Your Adventure?
Ouray’s Original & Only guided 4x4 Tours for 40 years (1946 - 1986)...National
Geographic (twice), CBS, CW McCall’s "Blackbear Road" ..."We Drive...U Look"
+ "U Drive" Jeep Rentals..."Whitewater"(c) with the guides of the World’s Oldest
Jeep Tour Company - Snowcat Skiing, rafting, snowmobiling, fly fishing, ziplines,
206 & 210 7th Avenue • Ouray
photography, Large Groups...(Inside Historic Western Hotel)..."let us take you
(970) 325-0089 • www.sanjuanjeeptours.com higher!"
Diamond G Repair
G
65790 Racine Rd. • Montrose
(970) 249-6856
Monday-Friday 8-5 p.m.
Mohr's Automotive
1141 N Townsend Ave. • Montrose
970-240-0575
mohrsautomotive.com
Ouray Alchemist & Pharmacy
Museum
(970) 325-4003 or (970) 325-4172
Brakes
Alignment
Welding
Air
Conditioning
Diesel
Repair
All
All
Specialty
All
Light Duty
Complete automotive repair and service. 4 wheel drive - light industrial - and all
makes serviced. In business since 1985. www.diamondgrepair.com
When it comes to auto & truck repair, Mohr's Automotive is the best in the business." • Engine & Transmission • Suspension & Steering • Tires & Brakes • A/C &
Heating • Electrical • DOT safety inspections • Towing & Recovery • Computer
Diagnostics
Step back in time with a museum tour and sarsparilla soda! Much of the collection
has been acquired over the last 40 years from local sources including the historic
mining towns of the San Juan mountains. Owner and collector Curtis Haggar
personally brings history to life through fascinating true stories as he conducts the
tour. In addition, our large gift store features art, antiques, jewelry and rugs.
In the original Ouray Miner’s Hospital built in 1887. More than 40 exhibits and 30
Ouray County Historical
rooms including: World class mineral and gem collection; Simulated underground
Mining era hospital suite and operating room; Ranch history room; Vintage
Museum ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org mine;
quilts; Military/Veteran’s room; Native American room; Narrow gauge railroad histo-
420 6th Avenue, Ouray • (970) 325-4576
Hours: M-Sat 10am-4:30pm; Sun 12-4:30pm
4J+1+1
RV Park & Campgrounds
790 Oak St. • Ouray
(970) 325-4418
Kings Riverbend RV Park
and Cabins in Montrose
65120 Old Chipeta Trail • Montrose
970.249.8235 • 877.249.8235
Orvis Hot Springs
ry. Ouray’s connection to the famous Hope Diamond – learn the story! Don’t forget to ask about our special events, historic tours and “Evenings of History” Series.
Camp
sites
Cabins
Showers
Pool
Campfires
Laundry
55
1
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Sum.
Rates
$24
-$36
Located in town along the Uncompahgre River; cross the footbridge to soak in
the Ouray Hot Springs pool. Full hook ups, Wifi. Your hosts: the Clark Family
since 1956. Reservations not required.
60
8
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
$28-$35
Elevation 5250, Big Rigs welcome, wide roads, pull-thru, shady river sites.
Full service 20, 30, 50 amp all sites. Hwy 550 to Chipeta Rd (Look for the tepees
at Ute Museum & Visitor Ctr.) Go West at Chipeta Rd, 2 blocks to Old Chipeta
Tr. (Follow Blue Camper Signs.)
10
--
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
$37/
person
1585 County Road 3 • South of Ridgway
(970) 626-5324
www.orvishotsprings.com
Enjoy use of our community kitchen, complimentary hot beverages, free Wi-Fi
and 24 hours access to the springs. Soak all night!
Ridgway State Park
RV: 255
Tent: 25
3 miles north of Ridgway
800-678-2267 • 970-626-5822
www.parks.state.co.us/parks/ridgway
Yurt: 3
Yes
Swim
beach
Yes
Yes
RV:
$29-$33
Camping, hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, wildlife watching and more. A playground for everyone to continue family traditions or to start new ones. Rated as
Colorado’s best state park for families. Walk-in tent sites $25.
AUGUST
Events
1-2 • 55th Annual Artists’ Alpine
a.m.-6 p.m. 970-626-5513.
www.ourayarts.org
a.m. 970-626-5822.
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
1 • “Champion Basin of the Red
Mountain Mining District.”
Presented by local geologist Ken
Sloan. Ridgway State Park Visitor
Center. 7:30-8:30 p.m. 970-6265822.
10 p.m.-1 a.m.
3-8 • 55th Annual Artists’ Alpine
a.m.-5 p.m. 970-626-5513.
www.ourayarts.org
Ridgway Railroad Museum, Past
Present and Future," by Don
Paulson, OCHS Curator and
Emeritus Professor of Chemistry,
Cal State Los Angeles. Presented
by Ouray County Historical
Society. 7:30 p.m., Sherbino
Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway.
museum members.
5 • Guided Geology Tour of the San
Juans led by Robert Stoufer and
Larry Meckel. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call 970-325-4576 for details.
graders. 2:00 p.m. Free, all welcome. Call 970-325-4616 or
email [email protected] to sign
up.
5 • Live music. Greg Everheart at
p.m.
the public.
Program: Unmask. Daring Super
Human Training Camp. Ages 1014. 2-4 p.m. 300 Charles St. 970626-5252.
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
7 • “Women in Colorado History,”
presented by historian and
author Gail Saunders. Ridgway
7 • Live music. Astral Knots. Trail
8-9 • Ridgway Rendezvous Arts and
Crafts Festival, Ridgway Town
Park. 970-318-0150. www.weehawkenarts.org
8-9 • Friends of the Ridgway Public
Library Used Book Sale. 300
Charles St. 10 a.m-3 p.m. each
day.
8 • Mt. Sneffels Education
Foundation 1/2 Marathon and
Marathon. Half marathon starts
7:30 a.m. in Ouray in Fellin Park.
Marathon starts 6:30 a.m. in
Ridgway at soccer fields. Kids’
one mile fun run starts 10:30 a.m.
at Ridgway soccer fields. Info and
registration at mtsneffelsmarathon.com
noon.
8 • Open House, Ouray County
Fairgrounds and Arena. In
Ridgway at intersection US 550
and CO 62.
8 • Nature Detectives: “Who, What,
WEATHER.” Children ages 4-10
join naturalists for a morning of
activities exploring the weather.
9:30-11 a.m. 970-626-5822.
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
8 • Star Gazing with the Black
Canyon Astronomical Society.
8:30 p.m. Lecture followed by
night viewing. Bring blankets, bug
spray, chairs. Ridgway State Park
Visitor Center.
8 • Live music. Wilson Karaoke. Trail
10 p.m.-1 a.m.
9-15 • 6th Annual Ouray Canyon
Festival and 14th Annual
International Canyoning
Rendezvous. Canyon trips, interactive clinics, gear vendors,
movies and presentations. Some
night events open to the public.
Register at www.ouraycanyoneeringfestival.org
9 • Second Sunday Cinema presents
an acclaimed independent film on
the second Sunday of each month
at noon at the Fox Theater in
Montrose (27 S. Cascade). Tickets
are $7 and can be purchased at
the door. www.secondsundaycinema.org.
for maintenance. Call 970-3257073 for latest information.
12 • Guided tour of Ouray Museum
led by Curator Don Paulson, 9:00
a.m., $10 per person ($5 for
OCHS members). To preregister
call 970-325-4576.
12th graders. Ouray Public
Library, 320 6th Ave. 3:40 p.m.
12 • Live music. Amy Coffman at
p.m.
the public.
14 • BowWow Film Festival, Wright
Opera House, Ouray. Benefiting
Second Chance Animal Shelter.
6:30 p.m. Tickets at Second
Chance Thrift Shop, www.bowwowfilmfest.com or at the door.
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
14 • Live music. Shattered Singles.
15-17 • "Pa-Co-Chu-Puk" campout
and Sunday worship service at
Ridgway State Park. Worship
Service, Potluck/Picnic. Hosted
by Ridgway Community Church.
Info: 970-626-5692 or www.ridgwaychurch.com
15 • Corkscrew Railroad Bed and
Turntable Hike (guided, $10 cost).
Led by Don Paulson. Call 970325-4576 to preregister.
15 • Huck Finn Day at Pa-Co-ChuPuk. Fishing for all kids. Kids 16+
will need a fishing license. Gear
provided. Ridgway State Park, at
Pa-Co-Chu-Puk. 8:30-10:30 a.m.
970-626-5822.
Association’s Ridgway 4H
Gymkhana Series. Fairgrounds
arena. Registration 11 a.m. Races
at noon.
15 • Mountain Air Music Festival
(formerly Grillin’ and Chillin’ Brew
and Music Festival), Fellin Park,
Ouray, 1:00-7:00 p.m. Live music
by The Gold Magnolias, good
food, beer tasting, wine and spirits. Bounce house for kids. Adults
$5, 17 and under free.
www.ouraycolorado.com
Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
15 • Film Series: “Mountain Lions.”
7:30 p.m. Ridgway State Park
Vistor Center. 970-626-5822.
18 • Opening of Annual Quilt Show
at Ouray County Historical
Museum, 420 6th Ave., Ouray.
Runs through Sept. 29.
the public.
20 • “Ridgway Growing Consciously:
Post-construction Vision, part of
Downtown Institute presented by
Downtown Colorado, Inc. Chipeta
Lodge. 3:30-5 p.m.
Council presents talk “Ralph
Tingey — A Life in the
Wilderness. Sherbino Theater,
Ridgway. 6:45 p.m. $5.
20 • “God of Carnage” by Yasmina
Reza produced by Kansas City
Actors Theater. 7:30 p.m. Wright
Opera House, Ouray. Tickets at
21 • BowWow Film Festival,
Sherbino Theater, Ridgway.
Benefiting Second Chance Animal
Shelter. 6:30 p.m. Tickets at
Second Chance Thrift Shop,
www.bowwowfilmfest.com or at
the door.
21 • Program TBA. Ridgway State
Park Visitor Center. 7:30-8:30 p.m.
970-626-5822.
21 • Live music. TBA. Trail Town
Ridgway. 9 p.m.
22 • Guided Cedar Hill Cemetery
Walking Tour, $10. Led by Glenda
Moore. 9 a.m.-noon. Preregister at
970-325-4576.
22 • Women’s Retreat led by Sam
Kaufman of A Servant’s Heart
Ministry. 9 a.m.-noon. United
Church of the San Juans, corner
Lena and Charles streets,
Ridgway.
22 • Nature Detectives: “Oh Deer.”
Children ages 4-10 join naturalists
for a morning of activities while
learning about ungulates.
9:30-11 a.m. 970-626-5822.
22 • Concert by Sam Kaufman of A
Servant’s Heart Ministry. 7 p.m.
United Church of the San Juans,
corner Lena and Charles streets,
Ridgway.
22 • Film Series: “Life of Elk.” 7:30
p.m. Ridgway State Park Vistor
Center. 970-626-5822.
Ridgway. 9 p.m.
23 • Worship service led by Sam
Kaufman of A Servant’s Heart
Ministry. 10 a.m. United Church
of the San Juans, corner Lena
and Charles streets, Ridgway.
[email protected]
the public.
28 • Fly fishing with RIGS. 6-7 p.m.,
Ridgway State Park. Meet at PaCo-Chu-Puk bridge.
28 • San Juan Chamber MusicFest,
4-H Center in Ridgway, 7:30 p.m.
Classical Café. Presented by
Ouray County Performing Arts
Guild, www.ocpag.org
Ridgway. 9 p.m.
29-30 • Ouray Highgraders Holiday,
a celebration of Ouray's mining
heritage, including miner skills
contests and mule races. Miner’s
Park, next to Ouray Hot Springs
Pool. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For information call 970-901-9924.
29 • Nature Detectives: “Bye-Bye
Birdie.” Children ages 4-10 join
naturalists for a morning of activities and learn about bird migration. Ridgway State Park Visitor
Center, 9:30-11 a.m. 970-6265822.
29 • Guided Walk of Historic Main
Street, Ouray. Led by Irene
Mattivi. $10 per person, 3:00
p.m. Call 970-325-4576 to preregister.
29 • “Refuge in the Park.” Learn
about birds who take refuge in
the park on their way south.
Center. 7-8 p.m. 970-626-5822.
29 • Live music. Be There. Trail
Festival Concert. Wright Opera
House in Ouray, 7:30 p.m.
Performing Arts Guild,
www.ocpag.org
SEPTEMBER
Events
dinner salon concert in a lovely
local home, 5 p.m. Presented by
Guild. www.ocpag.org
3-5 • 28th Jeep Jamboree at Ouray
Community Center (and on the
high country 4-wheel drive roads).
Go to
www.jeepjamboreeusa.com/forms
/ and click on ‘Ouray’ for extensive, detailed information and
rules.
3 • Ouray County 4H Fair at the
Fairgrounds.
Fairgrounds.
4 • “Campfire Stories.” Join us for
an evening of storytelling by the
campfire. Meet by the tepee.
Bring blankets, chairs and “stories.” Ridgway State Park. 7:308:30 p.m. 970-626-5822.
Ridgway. 9 p.m.
5 • Axel Project Bicycle Classic,
Ridgway to Telluride. 8:30 a.m.
Register at
www.axelprojectride.com.
5 • Fortuna Tierra Golf Tournament.
Scramble, includes lunch. Begins
8:30 a.m. Benefits scholarships for
Ridgway students. Applications at
Divide Ranch and Club or call
Sharon Kreutzen, 970-626-5868.
Fairgrounds. Livestock sale at 2 p.m.
archery techniques. Ridgway State
Park Visitor Center, 9:30-11 a.m.
970-626-5822.
5 • Ouray County Rodeo Association
Ranch Rodeo, Ouray County
Fairgrounds. 4 p.m.
5 • “Music for Fall.” Black Canyon
Barbershop Chorus. Ridgway
State Park Visitor Center. 7-8 p.m.
970-626-5822.
5 • Firehouse Dance 7 p.m. Ridgway
Firehouse.
CPRA Roughstock Rodeo, Ouray
County Fairgrounds and 4-H
Event Center, Ridgway, 1 p.m.
Gates open at noon. Roping Club
Jackpot at 3 p.m.
7 • Ouray County Rodeo Parade, 10
a.m. Line up at Ridgway
Elementary School at 9 a.m.
7 • Labor Day Picnic, Ridgway Town
Park. 10:30 a.m.
CPRA Roughstock Rodeo, Ouray
County Fairgrounds and 4-H
Event Center, Ridgway, 1 p.m.
Gates open at noon.
10 • Lap Read with Miss Chris, free.
Parents and children ages 0-4.
Ouray Public Library, 320 6th Ave.
11 a.m.
10 • Miss June’s Kids Story and
Craft, free. Ouray Public Library,
320 6th Ave. 3:40 p.m.
11-12 • Sherbino Theater 100th
Birthday celebration. For details
see weekly calendar in Ouray
County Plaindealer.
11 • Live music. Trail Town Distillery,
240 Palomino Trail, Ridgway. 9
p.m.
12 • Imogene Pass Run, Ouray to
Telluride. Rugged 17-mile course
requires intensive training.
Registration opens June 1 and
sells out within hours. www.imogenerun.com
12 • Kari Wage Annual Golf
Scramble at Divide Ranch and
Club benefiting Ridgway Area
Chamber of Commerce.
www.ridgwaycolorado.com
noon.
12 • Fall Festival, presented by
Ridgway Area Trails group. Live
music, micro brews. Town Park. 38 p.m.
12 • Day Family art show. Ridgway
Public Library, 300 Charles St. 4-7
p.m.
Ridgway. 9 p.m.
17-20 • Ouray County Railroad
Days, Ridgway Railroad Museum.
Guided railroad hikes and car
tours, lectures, open house, rides
in RGS Motor 1. Info: 970-6264239 or www.ridgwayrailroadmuseum.org
18 • An Awakening to God Prayer
and Tent Meeting. Ridgway
Christian Center. 7 p.m. Register
by calling 970-626-4376 or going
to www.praisehimministries.org.
Ridgway. 9 p.m.
Christian Center. 11 a.m. and 7
p.m. Register by calling 970-6264376 or going to www.praisehimministries.org.
Ridgway. 9 p.m.
Christian Center. 4 p.m. Register
by calling 970-626-4376 or going
to www.praisehimministries.org.
20 • Ouray County Historical
Museum presents Vignettes of
History 2015: “Harvey Girls.” 4-8
p.m. $75 per person. Call 970325-4576 to RSVP dinner and
performance at Western Hotel.
Seating limited.
25 • Ridgway MoonWalk. Woven:
Threads of Community. 6-9 p.m.
Opening reception at Resource
Art, 540 Sherman St.
25 • Zikr Dance Ensemble.
“Invocation: combining ancient
Celtic legends and Christian mysticism in contemporary ballet theater. Wright Opera House in
Ouray, 7:30 p.m. Presented by
Guild, www.ocpag.org
Ridgway. 9 p.m.
26-27 • Weehawken’s Annual
Sneffels Fiber Festival, presented
by Weehawken Creative Arts. 4H
Event Center, Ridgway.
26 • Ouray Mountain Trail Run. 12mile endurance trail race to support youth programs. Start at
Fellin Park. Details at www.ouraytrailrun.org
Ridgway. 9 p.m.
27 • Pet Blessing Service presented
by United Church of the San
Juans. 1 p.m. Ouray County 4-H
Center.
[email protected]
OCTOBER
Events
Ridgway. 9 p.m.
3 • Oktoberfest and 51st Annual
Jeep Raffle Drawing. Annual
autumn celebration. Food, fun,
music, games, and drawings
sponsored by OCRA and OCHS.
Ouray Community Center, 5-9
p.m
Ridgway. 9 p.m.
4-8 • Alpine Road Rally to benefit
Wright Opera House. www.ourally.co
8 • Preschool Puppet Show. Ouray
Public Library, 320 6th Ave. 1
p.m.
240 Palomino Trail, Ridgway. 9 p.m.
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Calvary Community Church
Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour Ouray Mountain Vacations
Pastor: Dr. John Gowins
Join us for "The Journey" - Worship and
Teaching
Sundays - 7:00 p.m.
680 2nd Street - Ouray
970-325-4049
Experience Ouray’s mining History in action
riding the original “mantrip” train once used
at the famous Campbird gold mine. See live
mining demonstrations using authentic San
Juan mining equipment restored to operation at the Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour in
nearby Silverton.
See our ad on page 5
Ouray Christian Fellowhip
Pastor Gordon MacPhail
Winter Sunday Services:
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - Bible Study
10:00 a.m. - Coffee Fellowship
10:30 a.m. - Worship Service
Summer Sunday Services:
Worship - 9:30 a.m.
Coffee Fellowship - 10:30 a.m.
For upcoming Children, Youth and Adult
events and studies, please call us.
P.O. Box 130, Ouray, CO 81427
336 4th Avenue • Ouray
970-325-4253
High Country Leathers
& Lifestyles
Haberdasher of superbly crafted attire, distinctive vestements and toggery of the latest infatuation. Hats, caps, belts, Brighton, Life is Good,
Biker Gear, Woolrich, T-shirts, silly sunglasses
& hats, moccasins, Smart Wool & Fossil accesSt. Daniel’s Catholic Church sories.
Pastor: Reverend Nathanael Foshage
970-325-4239
Sunday Mass at 9:00 a.m. Daily Mass as follows: Wed. & Fri., 7:30 a.m.; Tue. & Thur.,
5:00 p.m.; Sat. 7:00 p.m. June-Sept.
Mountain Fever Shirts
614 5th Street • Ouray
& Gifts
970-325-4373
Tee-Shirts and gifts for the entire family!
St. John’s Episcopal Church Caps, sweatshirts, etched crystal, artwork,
coffee, pottery, collectibles, calendars, stick359 5th Avenue, 970-325-4655
ers & more. Open Year Round.
Sunday Worship, 10:30 A.M.
Sunday School, Childcare and
970-325-4408
Fellowship 9:30 A.M.
MountainFeverShirts.com
Wednesday Prayer 10 A.M.
Lutheran Liturgy 1st Sunday of each
month, 10:30 A.M.
R & B Horse Traders
[email protected]
Art & prints, antiques, Russian crafts, furniture,
[email protected]
books & paper. Area’s most comprehensive
P O Box 563, Ouray, CO 81427
collection of framed and antique prints, unique
fine silver jewelry, vintage jewelry & more.
Church of Christ
Owners Dick and Brenda Engdahl
Minister: Larry Heath.
Sunday worship 10:00 a.m.
970-325-9883
116 S. Mary & Hwy 62
Ridgway
970-626-5526
Ouray County Museum
Features mining, ranching and railroading..
Artifacts dating back to Ouray's earliest
days which began in 1875. Large displays
of minerals and Indian artifacts. Featuring a
Research Center containing much written
information, thousands of photographs and
a large library titled "The W. Ross Moore
Mining History Library of the American
West".
420 6th Avenue, Ouray • 970-325-4576
ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org
Divide Ranch & Club
Luxurious clubhouse facilities. Amazing
menu options offered by The Clubhouse
Tavern. The perfect venue for Weddings,
Corporate Meetings, Celebrations, and
Special Events. Planner on site.
Breathtaking views. Daily Twilight Golf
Specials $49 starting at 2pm. Call (970)
626-5284 for event information or to book a
tee time.
Ridgway, Colorado • 970-626-5284
www.eqresorts.com/divide
RE/MAX Cimarron Realty
We handle some of the most beautiful and
breathtaking real estate in our 3 county
regional markets we serve – Ridgway,
Ouray, Telluride, & Montrose. We have the
experience, we know the territory. We offer
a full-time sales force with 12 brokers to
serve you. Let us show you a whole new
perspective on living. We can be your “one
stop information center.” Located on the
corner of Hwy 550 & Hwy 62 at the stoplight!
112 Village Square W.
Ridgway, CO 81432
970-626-5400 • (800) 530-8791
www.cimarronrealty.com
Ponderosa Real Estate
Longest established Real Estate Office in
Ridgway - 23 years.
Servicing all aspects of real estate.
Visit our website to search ALL area
MLS Listings.
640 Sherman St., #B,
Ridgway, CO 81432
www.PonderosaRE.com
[email protected]
Kari Wage, Broker/Owner
970-729-0300
866-GO-VIEWS
See our ad on pages 17-20
Lindsey & Co.
Real Estate, Inc.
The United Church of the
San Juans in Ridgway
Rev. Leslie Wood, Pastor. Affiliated with
the Evangelical Lutheran Church of
America, United Church of Christ, United
Methodist Church & the Presbyterian
Church, USA. Worship & Children’s
Sunday School, Sundays, 10:00 a.m.
On the corner of Lena & Charles St.
Ridgway
970-626-5803
www.ucsjridgway.org
Welcome home to Ouray Mountain
Vacations. Located in the historic town of
Ouray, Colorado. Let us pair you with the
perfect vacation rental for relaxation and
comfort, or adventure and excitement.
Locally owned & operated.
Rentals & Property Management
970-596-7784
~Book Securely Online Anytime~
www.myourayvacation.com
Ouray County Plaindealer
San Juan Shopper
• #1 Online news source for Ouray County
• Newspaper of record for Ouray County
since 1877. Only paid, subscriber-based
newspaper in the San Juans.
Offices in Ouray and Ridgway
300 8th Ave. • Ouray • 970-325-2838
133 N. Lena St., Ridgway, 970-325-4412
[email protected]
ouraynews.com • sanjuanshopper.com
Ouray County Home and Land Sales and
Rentals. We Specialize in Personal Service
by Experienced Professionals. In the same
location since 1971. Integrity is at the forefront of our mission statement.
970-325-4663
www.ourayrealproperty.com
www.rentalsinouray.com
Spencer and Klein Real
Estate
We have been serving Montrose and the
surrounding area for many years, with the
addition of a Ridgway office last year. Our
agents are excited to work with new clients.
Several agents are Western Slope natives,
and all are well versed with residential, agricultural, and commercial listings. The
Spencer and Klein team understands the
importance of good customer service. Give
us a call and let us help you with your new
beginnings. Agents are as follows: Joni Klein
970-258-0056,Mehdi Sepahi 970-249-1359,
Ruthie Rich 970-209-5887, Michael
Canavan, 970-209-1648, and Cindy
Reardon 970-200-4464
Montrose Office 200 S. Townsend Ave.
Ridgway Office 257 Sherman St.
Events C O N T .
13-18 • Ouray Hot Springs Pool
closed for maintenance. Call 970325-7073 for latest information.
15 • 4th Anniversary Complimentary
Pig Roast and Party. Trail Town
Ridgway. 5:30 p.m.-midnight.
Council talk on “The Colorado
River and Drought — Who Gets
the Water?” 6:45 p.m., Ridgway
Community Center. $5.
16-17 • Ouray County Winter Sports
Swap, Ouray County 4-H Center,
Ridgway. Benefits George Gardner
Scholarship Fund. Friday 5 p.m.-9
p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
24 • Ridgway MoonWalk: Wearable
Art Show. Time and location TBA.
Check weekly Ouray County
Plaindealer.
[email protected]
31 • Halloween, Main Street, Ouray.
31 • Elks Haunted House. 421 Main
St., Ouray.
31 • Harvest Festival, Ridgway
Community Church. 6:00-9:00
p.m. 970-626-5692. www.ridgwaychurch.com
31 • Halloween Costume Party.
Beaumont Hotel, 505 Main St.,
Ouray. 8 p.m.-midnight.
31 • Halloween Party and Fundraiser,
Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St.,
Ridgway, 8 p.m.-midnight.
Prizes, live music. Trail Town
Ridgway. 9 p.m.-midnight.
O’Brien’s Pub, 726 Main St.,
-The Historic-
Western Hotel
& Saloon
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