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The mission of OCHS is dedicated to preserve, exhibit and interpret Ouray artifacts and history.

09/06/2026

On the set of “Ouray Times,” a podcast produced by the Ouray County Historical Society, are (l-r) OCHS Photo Archivist Gail Saunders, OCHS Executive Director Maria Jones and OCHS Paper Archivist Glenda Moore.
The “set” is simply the back room of the OCHS Archives on Main Street in Ouray. Housed in the archives are (approximately) 16,000 books and various publications, 8,000 photos, hundreds of maps and bibliographies.

Find “Ouray Times” on the Podcast tab of our website, or by searching “Ouray Times” in your favorite podcast software.

Ouray County Historical Society
420 6th Avenue
Ouray • Colorado
970-325-4576
Ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org

08/25/2026

Listen to the latest podcast of “Ouray Times” on our website, as we have a discussion with Ouray Mountain Rescue Team members about the organization’s past and present operations. Were joined by Karen Risch, Bill Dwelley, Sam Rushing and David Mullings, with a combined experience of over 100 years on OMRT.

Find all of our podcasts on Apple, iHeartRadio or Spotify by searching for Ouray Times.

Or go to our website, under Podcasts.

https://www.ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org/podcasts

Ouray County Historical Society
420 6th Avenue
Ouray • Colorado
970-325-4576
[email protected]

08/17/2026

Our latest podcast - an interview with former Ouray County Historical Society board member and museum curator, Don Paulson - of “Ouray Times” is available on your favorite platform.
It’ll be on our website soon.

Enjoy! And share with others.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/don-paulson-a-quarter-century-of-service-and-history/id1896378921?i=1000783395067

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6iFYa574SUUWVaZi7p0ikC?si=d1118584f37d4392

iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ouray-times-a-podcast-by-t-332837487/episode/don-paulson-a-quarter-century-of-service-and-history-341205623

Ouray County Historical Society
420 6th Avenue
Ouray • Colorado
970-325-4576
Ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org

07/22/2026

Ouray County Historical Society President Kevin Chismire presented an Evening of History at the Wright Opera House on July 21.
The topic was “William Henry Jackson: Photographer of the 19th Century American West.”

Ouray County Historical Society
Ouray County Museum
420 6th Avenue
Ouray • Colorado
970-325-4576

07/21/2026

Board members of the Ouray County Historical Society welcomed back former board member and Ouray County Museum Curator Don Paulson, and his wife, Beth (left).
Also shown (l-to-r) Alan and Angela Todd, Maria Jones, Gail Saunders, and Kevin and Joan Chismire.
The dinner was June 28, and Don joined current board members June 30 in giving short presentations for Evenings of History at the Wright Opera House.

07/01/2026

Although someone wrote “1926” on the front of this Ouray Fourth of July program, it’s clearly from 1927 because it celebrates the opening of the hot springs pool.
Mayor Frank Rice welcomes all to the city, noting that all a visitor has to do is ask and he or she shall receive.

Happy Fourth of July!!

Ouray County Historical Society
ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org

Ouray County Museum
420 Main Street
Ouray • Colorado
970-325-4576

06/30/2026

TO ALL OUR PATRONS OF THE EVENINGS OF HISTORY

The Gold Mountain wildfire has caused a lot of confusion with regard to events previously scheduled in Ouray.
This memo confirms that the Evenings of History at the Wright Opera House in Ouray is ON for tonight, June 30th at 7 PM.

We have heard from Ouray City Councilor, Jenny Hart, who has been in contact with Ouray County EMS, and has told us that EMS does not have any hesitation with us going forth with the event at the Wright Opera House tonight.

Access to Ouray via Highway 550 from the north may be diverted to County Road 17, but the City is accessible and open for business.

We hope to see you all there!

Ouray County Historical Society
Board of Directors & Staff

06/27/2026

Let’s talk history - cemetery history, that is. Join Gail Saunders and Alan Todd as they welcome Alice Leeper and Coleen McElroy in a discussion about Cedar Hill and Dallas Park cemeteries, and other smaller cemeteries in Ouray County on the Ouray County Historical Society’s podcast, “Ouray Times.”
Find us on Spotify, Apple and iHeart Radio, or on our web site.

Ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org

Ouray County Museum
Ouray County Historical Society Research Center

420 6th Avenue
Ouray • Colorado
970-325-4576

Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ouray-times-a-podcast-by-the-ouray-county/id1896378921

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JvD3NjT8PNcu5fE3QgDXc?si=kAdAzsieRyGEXKsMfnSpqA

iHeart Radio
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ouray-times-a-podcast-by-t-332837487/episode/ouray-county-cemeteries-ouray-county-historical-society-337494925

05/23/2026

Welcome to our Summer 2026 season!

We have begun to dip our toes into the world of podcasting. It’s exciting and new for us, and we hope you’ll give us a listen and send us your feedback. We plan to interview local residents with significant historical backgrounds and stories to tell.
There are several ways to find our podcasts, including through our website, and via three popular podcast apps.

Find us on our website, ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org, at this link:

https://www.ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org/podcasts

Or find all our podcasts on Spotify, Apple or iHeart Radio. Just search “Ouray Times” and like us, or add us to your favorites in the app of your choice. Or follow the links below:

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/3kXUQvDo0bj4PNVoxqlUIp

Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ouray-times-a-podcast-by-the-ouray-county/id1896378921

iHeart Media
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ouray-times-a-podcast-by-t-332837487

We look forward to seeing you in person and engaging with you through our social media platforms. Thank you for your continued support!

Warmest regards for a happy summer season,

OCHS Board of Directors & Staff

05/10/2026

Our “Evenings of History” summer schedule is all set. Listen to our first podcast, “Ouray Times,” as Ouray County Historical Society archivists Gail Saunders and Alan Todd discuss this year’s eight-week lineup. The popular series has been running for over 40 years.

For more details, see the schedule on our website:

Ouray County Historical Society
420 6th Ave.
Ouray • Colorado
970-325-4576
Ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/3kXUQvDo0bj4PNVoxqlUIp

Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ouray-times-a-podcast-by-the-ouray-county/id1896378921

iHeart Media
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ouray-times-a-podcast-by-t-332837487

Address

420 6th Avenue
Ouray, CO
81427

Telephone

+19703254576

Website

http://www.ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org/

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