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In 1969, history was made when astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first two humans to set foot on the Moon. In the case of the former, he was the one who uttered the now legendary words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” During the years following the … Continued
Did you miss out on this year’s Ouray Jeep Raffle? In case you haven’t heard, the raffle managed to rake in a substantial amount of money from its ticket sales, over $90,500 in fact. The majority of the sales were, perhaps not surprisingly, generated from online purchases. The rest of the raffle sales came courtesy … Continued
Have you decided on any Halloween plans yet? Maybe you’ve devised an incredible costume idea for this year but you still have yet to determine where to spend All Hallows’ Eve and showcase your creative costume. If that is indeed the case, why not visit the Sherbino Theater over in neighboring Ridgway tomorrow night, October … Continued
Going well into its past before it became the Ouray, Colorado well know and love today, Ouray was bustling with miners seeking the riches of gold. As the mining fever eventually began to die down, many of the mines and accompanying mining towns became derelict but remained mostly intact as the decades went by. Today, … Continued
With places like Mouse’s Chocolates offering some magnificent handmade Belgian truffles plus the other delicious bites available that so many locals and tourists have raved about, there is no shortage of spots to indulge in Ouray County. Perhaps that’s why it may surprise you to learn that Ouray County has been deemed one of the … Continued
Are you the type of person that likes to express their creative muscles through mediums of art? If so, you’ll want to pay close attention. Artist and mosaicist Carol Newman will be teaching a contemporary mosaic art class this Saturday over at 610 Arts Collective in neighboring Ridgway. For those unfamiliar with mosaic, it involves … Continued
The day is almost here, ladies and gentlemen! Soon Ouray will erupt in celebration with the arrival of this year’s popular Oktoberfest event. This longtime tradition continues to be a community-driven fundraiser going towards a great cause while offering a fun atmosphere for people of all ages. Food items with a German twist, beer for … Continued
When you’re searching for the best hot springs in Colorado, where do you turn to? Do you use Google to search for something like “best hot springs in Colorado”? Maybe you prefer to use an app like TripAdvisor to narrow down your choices. Then again, you can always check out the Kiowa County Press website, … Continued
For those of you without plans for the weekend looking for something to do, the Wright Opera House right here in Ouray welcomes you to check out some performance art this Sunday, September 30th courtesy of the Zikr Dance ensemble. The company will be performing its “Runes” show which concentrates on an ancient European alphabet … Continued
In Ouray or around Ouray, the weekends are always full of events and this weekend will continue the trend. This Saturday, the Ouray County Sneffels Fiber Art Festival is making its sixth appearance, showcasing an extensive selection of handmade wearable clothes and art all meticulously made by talented individuals promoting their art. Visitors are more … Continued