Ouray County Ranch History Museum

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Ouray County Ranch History Museum The Ranch Museum’s 2022 season (from May 27th to October 16th) is closed for the season, BUT….. Please call if you wish to schedule a private tour.

Housed in the historic 1891 Ridgway depot, OC RANCH HISTORY MUSEUM's 11 rooms:
ranching, rodeo, family history, railroad, local movies, Ridgway town & land, Ouray County & surrounding area history, amazing donated artifacts (bldgs), Reservoir, Research The museum's mission is to preserve and share Ouray County ranching history and heritage, including stories of the area's early settlers from mid- to late 1800s and 1900s. Through education, historical exhibits, and ranch-oriented events and programs, OCRHM strives to increase awareness and appreciation of Ouray County's past and present rural lifestyles and cultural heritage while helping to facilitate open land conservation. Visit the website to learn more. http://www.ocrhm.org

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10/06/2026

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A father used to say to his children when they were young: —When you all reach the age of 12 I will tell you the secret of life. One day when the oldest turned 12, he anxiously asked his father what was the secret of life. The father replied that he was going to tell him, but that he should not reveal it to his brothers.
—The secret of life is this: The cow does not give milk. "What are you saying?" Asked the boy incredulously. —As you hear it, son: The cow does not give milk, you have to milk it. You have to get up at 4 in the morning, go to the field, walk through the corral full of manure, tie the tail, hobble the legs of the cow, sit on the stool, place the bucket and do the work yourself.
That is the secret of life, the cow does not give milk. You milk her or you don't get milk. There is this generation that thinks that cows GIVE milk. That things are automatic and free: their mentality is that if "I wish, I ask..... I obtain."
"They have been accustomed to get whatever they want the easy way...But no, life is not a matter of wishing, asking and obtaining. The things that one receives are the effort of what one does. Happiness is the result of effort. Lack of effort creates frustration."

So, share with your children from a young age the secret of life, so they don't grow up with the mentality that the government, their parents, or their cute little faces is going to give them everything they need in life.

Remember 👇👇
"Cows don't give milk; you have to work for it."
~Author Unknown

Blessings and graces to the family, especially Dick, for this loss. Condolences from the ranch museum.
09/22/2026

Blessings and graces to the family, especially Dick, for this loss. Condolences from the ranch museum.

View Barbara Ellen Weber's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

09/11/2026

View Peggy Baumgardner "Peg"'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

09/07/2026
A well-deserved honor.
09/07/2026

A well-deserved honor.

08/26/2026
08/13/2026

Address

321 Sherman Street , PO Box 190
Ridgway, CO
81432

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(970) 316-1085

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