About Ouray Times: A podcast by the Ouray County Historical Society
The Ouray County Historical Society works to ensure that the rich history of Ouray County and the San Juan Mountains is not lost to time. Through our archives, exhibits, programs, and events, we strive to educate the public about our local heritage and the people who shaped it. Whether you're a longtime resident or just passing through, we invite you to explore the fascinating history of Ouray County with us! For details, see ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org (http://ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org) or call 970-325-4576.
Bob Caldwell: Fourth Generation Local Shares Stories
Bob Caldwell, fourth generation local, whose ancestors worked the mines of the San Juans and the cattle ranches of the West End, joins Alan Todd and Gail Saunders to share stories of his family's past.
10 Oct 2026
Tom Hillhouse and Kevin Chismire talk history and the OCHS
Tom Hillhouse, former president of the Ouray County Historical Society and Kevin Chismire, current president of the Ouray County Historical Society, join Gail Saunders and Alan Todd to discuss history and the past, present and future of the Ouray County Historical Society.
12 Sept 2026
Newspapers on the Western Slope
Alan Todd and Gail Saunders, board members of the Ouray County Historical Society, sit down with Regan Tuttle, owner/publisher of the San Miguel Basin Forum, Steve Woody, former publisher of the Montrose Daily Press and David Mullings, former owner/publisher of the Ouray County Plaindealer, The Ridgway Sun and the Silverton Standard and The Miner. Join the discussion of Western Slope newspapers and the newspaper industry, past and present.
23 Aug 2026
Ouray Mountain Rescue Team: Reminiscences and Rescues
Ouray County Historical Society archivists Gail Saunders and Alan Todd are joined by Ouray Mountain Rescue Team members Karen Risch, Bill Dwelley, Sam Rushing and David Mullings.
21 Aug 2026
Glenda Moore: A reflection of history and service
Glenda Moore, out-going paper archivist for the Ouray County Historical Society, joins OCHS archivists Alan Todd and Gail Saunders, along with OCHS Executive Director Maria Jones, in reflecting on Glenda's time in Ouray and her service to the OCHS.
15 Aug 2026
Don Paulson: A Quarter Century of Service and History
Former Ouray County Museum Curator and board member of the Ouray County Historical Society, Don Paulson, joins Ouray County Historical Society archivists Gail Saunders and Alan Todd in a discussion of his quarter-century of service to the pursuit of preserving history in Ouray County.
25 Jun 2026
Ouray County Cemeteries: Ouray County Historical Society
Gail Saunders and Alan Todd, board members for the Ouray County Historical Society, are joined by special guests Alice Leeper and Coleen McElroy in a discussion about Ouray County cemeteries. Alice is a tour guide for Cedar Hill Cemetery, and Coleen is the Sexton and tour guide for Dallas Park Cemetery.
21 May 2026
Summer & Fall 2026 Events: Ouray County Historical Society
Join Alan Todd and Gail Saunders of the Ouray County Historical Society as they welcome special guests Jenny Hart and Glenda Moore in a discussion about all summer and fall 2026 OCHS events aside from Evenings of History.
7 May 2026
2026 Evenings of History: Ouray County Historical Society
The Ouray County Historical Society and Museum are hosting a series of events to celebrate Ouray's 150th birthday. The summer events, known as Evenings of History, feature a variety of topics related to the history of Ouray and the San Juans. From the founding of Ouray to the legacy of Thomas K. Walsh and the Ute Bands in Western Colorado, the events promise to be engaging and informative.
Takeaways
Ouray's 150th birthday celebration
Historical Society's summer events
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Evenings of History
05:21 Evenings of History: Gus Bogley and Ouray's Founding
10:45 Fashionable Ouray and Women's Club
31:04 The Living Legacy of Thomas K. Walsh
39:21 Growing Up in the San Juans in the Late 1800s
46:26 Trading, Raiding, and Bargaining: Ute Bands in Western Colorado
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