OURAY:
Colorado U.S. senators introduced a bill that would give Crystal Lake, located in Ironton, to the city of Ouray. The body of water was drained in 2024 by the US Forest Service, citing safety concerns about the dam's high hazard status.
The reservoir not only serves as a tourist attraction but also provides a key water source for the Ouray economy, such as the hot springs, and is important for…