Ophir - Town of

11/03/2024

New update from Ben:

All, the town is issuing a boil order for Old Ophir. Any water to be used for human consumption (drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, etc.) should be boiled. Because we are at altitude, boil for a minimum of 3 minutes per CDC instructions.
�Water tanks are still filling and pressure is building in the system. Please contiunue to use water as conservatively as possible.

Ben Foster
Town Clerk

11/03/2024

Good Morning All,

The Old Ophir water distribution system is currently still off. The issues in the water plant have been repaired but there appears to be a leak somewhere in Old Ophir. Water is currently filling the tank and we will start to pressurize the system soon. You can use water now very conservatively. Make sure all faucets are closed and check periodically. If it is blowing air when open, bleed the air until water comes out and then close again. We will keep you updated as the solution progresses.

Ben Foster
Town Clerk

10/01/2024

Please find a way to spread the word about the Founders Celebration our Town staff has been working hard to organize. It should be a fun filled day. Tell anyone you see who has ever lived up here in Ophir. All are welcome, but old residents with good stories will be greatly honored.

07/13/2021

Do you need your septic pumped? We do and we missed the last group pump deal.

12/31/2017

New Years party is cancelled at the Hehir House due to the Lack of snow - we went to Jackson Hole! See you in the New Year!

09/13/2015

This Friday is the deadline for position statements for or against the upcoming ballot questions. The votes on those questions will have profound outcomes on the Town of Ophir's ability to finance itself.

I encourage Town Staff to get out ahead of this and start working to educate the electorate on the issues. If history is any example, we know that merely including information in the GA minutes is not too effective.

If any residents have positions that they would like to share, email them to the Town Clerk BEFORE this Friday!

05/28/2015

Very cool and informative video about hydropower, starring Ophir's own Kurt Johnson! It's kind of long, so you might need to watch it from Telluride, but it's worth the effort!

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365423718/?start=0&end=0&chapterbar=false&endscreen=false&topbar=true&autoplay=false

Energy will be a key issue for the new Congress, and hydropower is one of the few areas of agreement between Democrats and Republicans. Legislative changes have made it easier to develop small-scale hydroelectric projects and both parties find it advantageous. Special correspondent Dan Boyce of Insi…

09/27/2014

To certain residents and their friends (you know who you are or know who to advise):
"It is prohibited to possess or operate a motor vehicle on National Forest System lands on the Uncompahgre National Forest other than in accordance with 36 CFR 261.13. Violators are subject to a fine of up to $5000, imprisonment for up to 6 months, or both (18 U.S.C. 3571(e)). This prohibition applies regardless of the presence or absence of signs."

Cease and desist. You've been warned.

09/19/2014

If anyone has any info about the motorcycle in Swamp Canyon today, please let Todd R know.

07/11/2014

Ophir Days will be moved to August 17th. Please come and join us on Sunday 8-17-14 at 9:30. Reminder notice will be provided closer to date, but MARK IT ON YOUR CALENDARS and tell your neighbors!!!! All are welcome and encouraged to participate in the Ophir volunteer day. You won't want to miss it!!!

07/02/2014

'Twas a few day 'fore the Fourth and all through the Town,
There was talk of fireworks going up, and cold suds going down.
From the East came to offer of a community gatherin',
With corn hole, good cheer, and the puppies a slatherin'.
So pack up some food, be it homemade of Stouffers,
And come celebrate with the residents of Ophir!
For it's the middle of summer, Independence Day is here,
So let's celebrate with our friends and good cheer!

When: Late afternoon
Where: East Ophir Park
What to bring: Something to eat,
something to drink,
something sparkly?

06/29/2014

Ophir Days -TODAY at the park 10am-12am. Let's get together and clean up our park and make it look like a million bucks! Sorry for the late notice but all are welcome to come join in a community volunteer event!