A Montrose County man got minor injuries in a truck crash on Red Mountain Pass and was cited for careless driving.

A Montrose County man sustained minor injuries on October 9 after his truck veered off Red Mountain Pass and rolled down the mountain, leading to a citation for suspected careless driving. In Ouray, former city councilor Tamara Gulde decided against stepping back from public service, while residents express growing concern over disconnection from elected officials. The cost for backup water storage in Ridgway Reservoir rose to $21,000, and efforts continue to expand homeowner-led wildfire mitigation. The 11th Annual Ridgway Independent Film Festival opened with 101 films across four days, and county leaders are considering reinstating a policy to review hiring decisions amid financial challenges.