Ouray County.
county in Colorado, United States
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Ralph Lauren purchased land in Ouray County, Colorado.Some support1 report
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Ridgway is a town located within Ouray County.Some support2 reports
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Ouray, located in Ouray County, is the county seat and is situated within the state of Colorado.Some support1 report
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Governor Jared Polis issued a disaster emergency declaration for Ouray County, prompting the Department of Public Safety to direct response and recovery efforts.Well supported11 reports2 developments inside
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Ridgway is seeking higher fund distribution from county tax, which requires the county to obtain approval from the city of Ouray.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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A highway corridor in Ouray County is closed following debris washed down Cutler Creek.Some support1 report
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Flash flood advisory issued for Ouray County regarding potential risks from drainage and landslides.Some support4 reports
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A fire is advancing toward the Lake Lenore area, which is within Ouray County jurisdiction.Some support1 report
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An incident occurred on June 18, 2026, related to shared usage of Imogene Pass between San Miguel and Ouray Counties.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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A vehicle rolled off a switchback on Imogene Pass after driving through Ouray County on June 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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A driver traveled from Ouray County into San Miguel County on June 13, 2026.Some support1 report
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Around Ouray County this week
News at the entities that move Ouray County most-
National Weather Service Shared contextNWS issued damaging wind advisories and Hawaiian Electric issued a Public Safety Power Shutoff Watch for Maui County.Moves Ouray County
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Colorado Department of Transportation OperationalCDOT is managing traffic flow and addressing traffic issues in Teller County near Cripple Creek.Moves Ouray County
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Custer County OperationalRich Smith has been identified as the Sheriff of Custer County.Moves Ouray County
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Garfield County OperationalSotheby's sold a fossil that was recently discovered in Garfield County.Moves Ouray County
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Colorado Shared contextLocal conditions in Colorado include Red Mountain Pass running toward the Uncompahgre River and Traction Law applying on I-70 near Morrison.Moves Ouray County
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Phoenix Shared contextA speaker affiliated with University of Florida Health was mentioned on November 11, 2026.Moves Ouray County
Connections
The 15 strongest of 35, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Ouray Structural
Ouray functions as the county seat and operates under the formal jurisdiction of Ouray County.
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Colorado Department of Transportation Operational
CDOT and Ouray County coordinate on managing and closing mountain pass routes in response to severe weather events.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service issues official advisories regarding weather hazards relevant to Ouray County.
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Cutler Creek Structural
Ouray County holds jurisdictional responsibility for the area containing Cutler Creek, which is a key factor in regional flash flood risk.
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Ridgway Structural
Ridgway is a town within Ouray County and relies on the county's tax base for fund distribution.
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Custer County Operational
The two neighboring counties compete and share risks related to their common infrastructure and ecosystem.
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Garfield County Operational
The two counties share operational protocols regarding fire risk management, specifically Stage 1 fire restrictions.
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Colorado River Water Conservation District Structural
A county representative formally serves on the water conservation district.
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Department of Public Safety Structural
The Department of Public Safety provides functional response and recovery services relevant to Ouray County's jurisdiction.
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San Miguel County Shared context
Neighboring counties share a border and context, leading to shared infrastructure risks and incidents related to shared geographic features.
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Cutler Creek Shared context
The creek flows through the county, and its hydrological events impact the county's infrastructure and residents.
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Phoenix Shared context
The relationship is defined by a transient event where the entity associated with Phoenix drove through Ouray County prior to an incident.
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Colorado Shared context
Ouray County is a geographical subdivision located within the state of Colorado.
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Ralph Lauren Shared context
Ralph Lauren purchased land within the geographical context of Ouray County, Colorado.
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Gunnison County Shared context
Both counties share a geographic zone affected by a fire threat, leading to a voluntary evacuation order.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
3 eventsJuly 2026
3 events- Flash flooding and severe weather conditions were reported in Ouray and San Miguel Counties, leading to infrastructure failures.
- A highway corridor in Ouray County is closed following debris washed down Cutler Creek.
- Flash flood advisory issued for Ouray County regarding potential risks from drainage and landslides.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
5 events- Governor Jared Polis issued a disaster emergency declaration for Ouray County, prompting the Department of Public Safety to direct response and recovery efforts.
- A fire is advancing toward the Lake Lenore area, which is within Ouray County jurisdiction.
- An incident occurred on June 18, 2026, related to shared usage of Imogene Pass between San Miguel and Ouray Counties.
- A vehicle rolled off a switchback on Imogene Pass after driving through Ouray County on June 19, 2026.
- A driver traveled from Ouray County into San Miguel County on June 13, 2026.