City of Ouray - Government

09/14/2026

Mayor Underwood’s Update from the Sept. 8 City Council Meeting

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
✅ 2025 Financial Audit: The Finance Director presented the 2025 Financial Audit (available in the agenda) and it shows that the City’s funds are within requirements.

✅ Emergency Watershed Program: Council passed Resolution 17 Series 2026 to allow funds contributed to support Ouray County’s USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Program to originate from the City’s General Fund.

✅ Blue Lakes Free Proposal: Council ratified a letter of support for the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forest Blue Lakes fee proposal that will provide funding for trail and site management, restoration, increased ranger presence, and more.

✅ In-Town Shuttle: Council received up-to-date ridership numbers and discussed the cost-per-rider for the service. Analysis if continuance of the shuttle service will be discussed in preparation for the City’s 2027 Budget.

✅ Riverwalk Housing Development: Council agreed to contribute funding to Home Trust of Ouray County to complete the affordable housing development. Council will consider and approve a Resolution specifying the final amount of support.

UPCOMING:
🗓️ Sept. 14-21 | Ouray Hot Springs Closed
Ouray Hot Springs will be closed for scheduled maintenance. People using Fellin Park or the Fitness Center are encouraged to park in the RV/Overflow Parking Lot.

🗓️ Sept. 14-November | Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Work begins on a Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project along Hwy 550 near the Visitor Center and the junction with Camp Bird Road.

🗓️ Oct. 2 | 150th Anniversary Gala
Celebrate Ouray’s 150th Anniversary at a black-tie ball at the Beaumont Hotel from 7-11 PM. Tickets available through Sept. 18.

🗓️ Oct. 3 | Free Concert for Ouray’s 150th
Celebrate Ouray’s 150th with a free concert in Fellin Park featuring local Colorado musicians Big Head Todd & The Monsters and Hazel Miller & The Collective from 4-8 PM.

Thank you for staying engaged and involved in our community!

09/14/2026

Colorado rock legends are coming to Ouray on Oct. 3! 🎸

Big Head Todd and the Monsters are taking the stage at Fellin Park for a FREE outdoor concert on October 3, with the incredible kicking off the evening.

Join us from 4–8 PM for live music, mountain views, food vendors, drinks and hometown spirit as we celebrate 150 years of Ouray.

📍 Fellin Park
📅 October 3, 2026
⏰ 4–8 PM
🎟️ Free & open to everyone

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and come celebrate with us!

Learn more about the Ouray 150th anniversary celebration at visitouray.com/150.

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09/12/2026

09/12/2026

Step back in time and celebrate 150 years of Ouray. On October 2, from 7-11 PM, the historic Beaumont Hotel will set the stage for an evening filled with music, dancing, historical characters, food, champagne, and stories from Ouray’s past. Perhaps you can get some outfit inspiration from these photos of Ouray in the late 1800s!

Sept. 18 is your last chance to get your ticket! See more information about the event and our other 150th celebrations at visitouray.com/150.

Photos: The Beaumont and people in Ouray in the late 1800s. Denver Public Library Special Collections, X-12735, X-12744, X-62006, X-12655.

09/10/2026

Tomorrow, on September 11, Ouray Volunteer Fire Department invites our community to join us in remembrance. 🇺🇸

Together, we will walk approximately 2,200 steps, symbolizing the 110 stories of the World Trade Center, as we honor the lives lost and the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.

📍 Meet at the Ouray Firehouse (320 6th Ave.)
🗓 Friday, September 11
⏰ 5:30 PM
❤️ All are welcome

This year marks 25 years since 9/11. We hope you’ll join us as we walk together in honor, remembrance, and gratitude.

We will never forget.

09/09/2026

9/9/26 | OURAY, Colo. — The City of Ouray, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and prime contractor Morton Electric, will begin a pedestrian improvement project along US Highway 550 on Monday, September 14.

The project will improve pedestrian safety, accessibility, and connectivity at two locations in Ouray. One is near County Road 361 on the south end of town, and the other is near the Ouray Visitor Center on the north end of town (see map).

Work is expected to continue through the end of November. Construction activities are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. No weekend work is anticipated.

The project will include a variety of improvements designed to create safer and more accessible connections for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists, including:
▪️Asphalt Driveway: Improves the southbound entry into the pull-off area by County Road 361
▪️Road Widening: Creates a new southbound parking area by widening US 550 close to the Visitor’s Center
▪️Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFBs): Increases pedestrian visibility and alerts motorists when people are using the crosswalk
▪️ADA Curb Ramps: Improves accessibility and provides smoother connections between sidewalks and pedestrian crossings
▪️Guardrails Near County Road 361: Improves roadside safety by redirecting vehicles away from roadside hazards and helps reduce the severity of crashes
▪️New Sidewalks: Improves pedestrian safety and connectivity by providing a dedicated, accessible space for people to travel along the roadway
▪️New Striping: Improves roadway visibility and clearly define travel lanes, pedestrian crossings and other designated areas to help motorists navigate safely
▪️New Signage: Provides clearer guidance and advance warning to help motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians safely navigate the roadway

Motorists and pedestrians can expect the following impacts through the duration of the project:
▪️Sidewalk closures on both sides of US Highway 550 near the Visitor Center
▪️Closure of the pull-off area near County Road 361 for construction staging
▪️Shoulder closures at both project locations
▪️Potential lane closures with flaggers directing traffic

The City of Ouray appreciates the community's patience during construction and looks forward to these improvements making travel along US Highway 550 safer and more accessible for residents and visitors alike.

For more information about the project, please contact 970-880-2193 or email [email protected].

09/09/2026

What would make our parks better for you, your family, and our community?

Help shape the future of Ouray’s parks and recreational programs by taking our survey: tinyurl.com/ourayparksurvey

It only takes a few minutes, and you can share your thoughts on:
* Where we should focus our resources
* Events and programs you’d like to see
* Amenities you’d like added
* Maintenance and improvements that matter most to you

Your feedback will help us understand what matters most to our community and guide future Parks & Recreation priorities.

09/08/2026

Starting September 8, the Ouray Hot Springs is adjusting hours as we welcome the changing season:
Members: 10 AM–8 PM
Non-members: 11 AM–8 PM

Whether you’re looking to start your day with a soak or wind down after a day in the mountains, we’ll be here until 8 PM. Come and soak up the best of fall in Ouray!