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Posted on: March 30, 2023

Press Release: CR361 Mitigation - Backcountry Alert

March 30, 2023

Contact: Jennifer Peterson, Public Information Officer

Phone: 970-325-7320 x134

Email: jpeterson@ouraycountyco.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Caution to all recreational and over-the-snow users: uncontrollable snow conditions exist on County Road 3...

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Posted on: March 29, 2023

County Road 361 Alert

ALERT: Avalanche mitigation on County Road 361 (aka Camp Bird Road), beyond Angel Creek Campground was last done on February, 17 2023, by Ouray Silver Mines for mine operations. Please note that “UNCONTROLLED BACKCOUNTRY SNOW CONDITIONS&rdqu...

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Posted on: February 9, 2023

Hwy 550 Road Construction

About the Project

The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin work to improve an 8.5 mile section of US 550 south of Montrose. The project begins at Otter Road on the south edge of Montrose (Mile Point 126) and continues south to the Ouray-Montros...

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Posted on: December 12, 2022

Sign-up for Ouray County Alerts!

Ouray County Alerts is used to communicate critical public safety topics including evacuations, wildfire, flooding, and other emergency notifications. All residents, visitors, and family members living in Ouray County are encouraged to sign up for alerts ...

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Posted on: November 3, 2022

LEAP Benefits Enrollment OPEN

Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Enrollment Now Open
Ouray County Social Services is now accepting Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) applications November through April 30, 2023. (LEAP) is a federally funded program that helps...
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Posted on: September 22, 2022

2023 EMS Scholarship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ouray County Emergency Medical Services Offer Scholarships for Ouray County Seniors

Ouray County, Colo. – Ouray County Emergency Medical Services (OCEMS) is pleased to announce its scholarship program to support Ouray Count...

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