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Ouray, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Ouray! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- What Crystal Reservoirās transfer could mean for Ourayās future water security
- Thinking about braving the Million Dollar Highway into Ouray?
- Driving between Montrose and Ouray? Hereās why wildlife risk is spiking
Also on today's calendar: Dustin Burley at Gold Belt Bar and Grill and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
- Sunday: An afternoon shower in spots, temps: high: 73, low: 43.
- Monday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 71 and low of 44 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Crystal Reservoir transfer bill clears Senate, but clock's ticking (ouraynews.com subscription) ā Federal legislation to transfer Crystal Reservoir to the city of Ouray has cleared the U.S. Senate, but the House has limited time left this year to finish the deal, which could significantly affect the cityās water future. Local officials are also wrestling with a $1.5 million county budget cut, a proposed disaster-relief sales tax, legal steps over the troubled wastewater plant, and public safety issues from a restaurant bear breakāin to Log Hillās planned emergency sirens. 
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ā¢ 9/26/2026 Some Drives Not to Miss (blogspot.com) ā One of the drives highlighted is the Million Dollar Highway between Ouray and Silverton, praised as a stunning but manageable route even in a 32-foot motorhome if you pick good weather and take it slow. The writer recommends staying at nearby Ridgway State Park and emphasizes the dramatic peaks, sheer dropāoffs, and scenery that make this stretch a bucketālist experience for visitors headed to Ouray. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ With autumn in full swing, Colorado officials warn of increased wildlife near busy highways (vaildaily.com) ā State officials are warning drivers to watch for wildlife on highārisk corridors like U.S. 550 between Montrose and Ouray, where fall migrations and mating season sharply increase crash risks. With deer, elk and even bears frequently struck on Western Slope highways, troopers urge you to slow down, scan roadsides carefully, and avoid swerving if an animal suddenly appears in your lane. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Ouray
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Upcoming Events in
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Dustin Burley at Gold Belt Bar and Grill ā
Gold Belt Bar and Grill, Ouray
5:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
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Ballot Issue Briefing (hosted by ROCC and LWV-UV) ā
Ouray County, CO Calendar Ouray, CO 81427
5:30 pm -
Ouray City Council Meeting ā
Ouray County, CO Calendar, 320 6th Ave, Ouray
6:00 pm -
Board of County Commissioners Special Work Session ā
Ouray County, CO Calendar, 541 4th Street, Ouray
9:00 am -
Ouray County MAC Group Meeting ā
Ouray County, CO Calendar, 22739 Highway 550, Ridgway
2:00 pm -
Vaccine Clinic
Ouray School District R-1 , CO, USA
10:00 am -
Dustin Burley at Gold Belt Bar and Grill ā
Gold Belt Bar and Grill, Ouray
5:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Wednesday October 14
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š Events Nearby
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HS Volleyball vs Ouray/Center Tri (Varsity only) (A)
Ridgway R Ouray, CO, USA
10:00 am -
RHS Soccer - Bayfield (A)
Ridgway R Ridgway, CO 81432
12:00 pm -
Ridgway 1k 2026 ā
Ridgway CO
12:15 pm -
San Juan Oktoberfest ā
Ridgway CO
2:00 pm -
HS Volleyball vs Olathe (A)
Ridgway R Olathe, CO 81425, USA
4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is a minor accident on US-550 reported at...
There is a minor accident on US-550 reported at 3:33 PM. "AAA Vehicle on Site" (Nextdoor )
- Alpine Bank posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative - Ridgway in Ridgway. Apply here.
- Town of Mountain Village Colorado posted a job opening for Assistant Director Childcare in Telluride. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ouray here.
š Nearby News
Ridgway
- City eyes legal action on sewer plant (ouraynews.com)
- More squeeze, less juice: How proposed disaster relief sales tax compares with other communities (ouraynews.com)
Telluride
- What to do in Colorado this week: TED Talks in Breckenridge, Original Thinkers in Telluride and free music in Denver (coloradosun.com)
- Inside Oprah Winfrey's $150 Million Portfolio of Homes in California, Colorado, and Hawaii (instyle.com)
- U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame inductees include a Utah legend (ksl.com)
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