Ouray's Jurassic pathway ...

Dinosaur tracks represent notable find

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Ouray's Jurassic pathway ... Sometimes the geography of the Western Slope, the mountains and hills and many-shaped rocks look like ancient, sleeping creatures that may come to life and roam the region again — the landscape lends itself to such prehistoric visuals. In the hills above Ouray — on Gold Hill and West Gold Hill — there are trackways, paths of impressions, stamped into the ground and left exposed by glacial activity. These impressions were left by a sauropod dinosaur and represent an example of several notable paleontological finds. Rick Trujillo, a retired a geologist in Ouray, is more known for launching the Imogene Pass Run. But well before he got into mountain running, when he was about 10 years old, Trujillo found these dino-tracks while hiking with some friends. You can read about this dinosaur pathway and its paleontological notables in the Montrose Daily Press's recent article, "Stepping back in time." Have a Good One, Jeremy Morrison, managing editor QUICK LINKS Listen to our podcast Montrose Fresh, it's available everywhere podcasts are found including Apple, Pandora, Spotify and Amazon Music Remember those we've lost in our obituaries section View the letter to the editor. If you would like to submit a letter please email: editor@montrosepress.com Get today's weather forecast Check out our classifieds and explore the MDP e-editions Already a subscriber, but need to activate your digital account? Click here to create an account or call our office at 970-249-3444 and we'll get you all set up.After 35 years, Daily Bread owners say 'Thank you' – and goodbye

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