The City of Ouray is a Home Rule Municipality and seat of Ouray County, Colorado. Ouray is known as the Switzerland of America due to its setting at the narrow head of a valley, enclosed on three and a half sides by steep mountains. Initially a gold and silver mining town, its current economy is based on tourism.
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The city's official web site features an overview of the local government, city council, and administrative offices, including contact data, a calendar of events, job openings, announcements, and city maps.
http://www.ci.ouray.co.us/
Ouray Chamber Resort Association
OCRA is a membership organization representing the interests of the many resorts and other guest lodging facilities in Ouray, Colorado, providing the local community and visitors with services and information. A history of the city is featured, along with a guide to arts and culture in the area, a calendar of events, dining facilities, shopping venues, recreational opportunities, lodging facilities, and other area businesses.
http://www.ouraycolorado.com/
The public school district is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade unit located in two buildings. Its site includes a staff directory, school calendar, and introduction to the school board, a lunch menu, and private areas for students and parents.
http://ouray.k12.co.us/
Features a webcam shot of Ouray, Colorado taken from the Blowout, at about 10,000-feet elevation, and refreshed every minute during daylight hours.
http://www.ouraycam.com/
