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The Ouray River Trail and Ironton Park are now groomed for cross country skiing.

Upcoming Events

  • August 24th

    Historic Hotels Exhibit

  • September 4th

    Nature Detectives

  • September 4th

    Art Classes for Kids

  • September 5th

    Ouray County Fair & Rodeo

  • September 5th

    Ikebana Jaoanese Flower Arranging with Carol Brecker

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Non Profits

Ouray has a variety of non-profit organizations that enrich our daily lives.

Breathe Free Coalition • 302 2nd St, Ouray • (970) 325-4670
We provide education on the dangers of tobacco use, reducing exposure to second hand smoke and promoting cessation for the residents of Ouray County, toward creating healthy lifestyles.

Friends of Wright Opera House • , •
If you are lover of the San Juan Mountains, the historic mining communities, and especially of Ouray, CO, please help us save the historic Wright Opera House.

KURA Radio • 400 7th. Ave., Ouray • (970) 325-7289
Ouray's only community station and, better yet, it's student-run. Tune in to 98.9 FM!

Mountain Sunshine Welcome Committee • , Ouray • (970) 325-9934
Mountain Sunshine welcomes new people to Ouray County. Visits by volunteers include a bag of goodies and valuable information for newcomers. Contact Cindy McCord (970) 325 - 9934 or ctmccord@q.com.

Ouray County Historical Museum • 420 Sixth Ave., Ouray • (970) 325-4576
Housed in the Miners' Hospital, built in 1887. Outstanding exhibits of Ouray County history. Mining, ranching, railroading, special exhibits, books and gift shop.

Ouray County Performing Arts Guild • , Ouray • (970) 626-2970
Our purpose is to provide entertainment for residents and visitors in various genres of the performing arts for Ouray County's enjoyment.

Ouray Elks Lodge BPOE492 • 421 Main Street, Ouray, Colorado • (970) 325-4510
A centerpiece in the community for over 105 years. Lodge available for weddings and gatherings.

Ouray Masonic Lodge • 411 Main Street, Ouray •

Sample Product SBDC Small Business Development Center • coloradosbdc.org, • (970) 519-1925
The Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Network provides counseling support, business training to current and prospective business owners and non -profits, as well as provide information on state and federally funded programs.

Voyager Youth Program • 1075 Sherman St. Ste. 210, Ridgway • (970) 626-4279
Youth Pograms

Ouray Ice Park • CR 361, Ouray • (970) 325-4288
World's first ice-climbing park (3/4 miles of ice). 200 + routes!

Sample Product Ouray Mountain Rescue • 107 County Road 361, Ouray • (970) 318-8872
The Ouray Mountain Rescue Team was incorporated as a non-profit organization to serve the technical rescue and emergency service of Ouray County and the surrounding mountain communities of Southwestern Colorado.

Chicks with Picks • 163 County Rd 12 A, Ridgway • (970) 626-4424
Women ice climbing clinics- Beginner to advanced climbers welcome. Non intimidating atmosphere and a fun place to lean and try something new.

Chief Ouray Gun Club • 21438 Hwy 550 Ridgway, Ouray • (970) 325-4551
Celebrating 50 years of sportsmanship and safety, the club provides archery, rifle, pistol & shotgun ranges and organizes competitions & instruction.

Ouray County Arts Association • , Ouray • (970) 325-0808
Every summer since 1960, the OCAA has sponsored a juried arts show, the "Artist Alpine Holiday" in Ouray, Colorado.

Out of town

Ouray County Ranch History Museum • 206 Cty Rd 1, Colona • (970) 626-5075
Located in the ranching community of Colona, Colorado, the Ouray County Ranch History Museum preserves, exhibits, interprets, and educates the public about the area's colorful ranching heritage. Home to the museum is the historic Colona School. Built in 1915, the school is a registered historic landmark in its own right.

Ouray Trails Group • , Ouray • (970) 325-4205
A non-profit corporation of volunteers, founded in 1985, dedicated to the preservation and safe public use of Ouray County's trails. Hiking maps sold at local businesses and visitor center.

Partners of Delta Montrose & Ouray • 315 S 7th St, Montrose • (970) 249-1116
Art Partners of Delta, Montrose, and Ouray is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building one-to-one mentoring partnerships between young people and responsible caring adults.

Ridgway Railroad Museum • 150 Racecourse Rd., Ridgway • (970) 626-4373
Ridgway Railroad Museum displays the history of Ouray County's world-reknown Rio Grande Southern, Silverton and D&RG narrow-gauge railroads.

San Miguel Power Association • 720 N. Railroad, Ridgway • (970) 626-5549
San Miguel Power is dedicated to providing reliable power where and when it is needed.

Second Chance Humane Society & Thrift Store • 309 Sherman, Ridgway • (970) 626-2273
The Second Chance Humane Society is a no-kill foster program. Visit our thrift store where all proceeds go to animal care.

Weehawken Creative Arts • 478 Main St., Ouray • (970) 318-0150
Offering drop-in and ongoing workshops in visual and cultural arts at all levels for ages 2 and above.

Yankee Boy Conservation Association • , Ouray • (970) 325-4116
YBCA was started in 2003 as a non-profit organization to provide resource protection and free visitor access to Canyon Creek and the Yankee Boy Basin area.