If you have been impacted by the Gold Mountain Fire and need assistance, the following resource is available to connect individuals and families with support services.

>Gold Mountain Fire - Assistance Request <<

If you are experiencing an immediate emergency, please contact emergency services directly.

Community organizations throughout our region are coordinating financial assistance and recovery efforts for those affected by the Gold Mountain Fire.
Consider supporting one of these trusted relief funds.

Regional Relief Funds

• Ouray County Community Foundation & Western Colorado Community Foundation
• The Telluride Foundation - Ouray County Fire Fund

These organizations are working collaboratively to support wildfire relief and recovery efforts across our region.

The strength of our region has always been found in neighbors helping neighbors.
Volunteers play a critical role in supporting response and recovery efforts. If you would like to contribute your time, skills, or resources, current volunteer opportunities can be found below.

>> Gold Mountain Fire - Volunteer/Donate

Many organizations throughout our region continue to provide vital services during this response effort and will remain important partners during recovery. These organizations help ensure individuals, families, and animals receive needed support during times of crisis.

Emergency Response Organizations:

Ouray Volunteer Fire Department
Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department
Ouray County EMS
Ouray Mountain Rescue

Community Support Organizations

Second Chance Humane Society
Ouray County Food Pantry

Disclaimer: The above/enclosed links are provided as a community resource in response to local wildfire events. Citizens State Bank does not endorse, sponsor, or guarantee any of the listed organizations and is not responsible for the content or administration of external websites. Customers should review each organization independently before making any donation. Citizens State Bank of Ouray is not responsible for any transactions, donations, or interactions made through third-party sites. Donations made through third-party websites are not deposits and are not insured by the FDIC.

Resource Updates: We review this page regularly and will update information as additional resources and support opportunities become available. If you are aware of a trusted resource that should be included, please contact Citizens State Bank so we can help keep this page as useful and current as possible.

On behalf of all of us at Citizens State Bank, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the firefighters, emergency personnel, volunteers, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community members who continue to support those affected by the Gold Mountain Fire.

Your dedication, resilience, and willingness to serve others reflect the very best of our region. In challenging times, we see neighbors helping neighbors, communities coming together, and countless acts of generosity that remind us what it means to truly support one another.

As we move through response, recovery, and rebuilding, we remain inspired by the people who continue to Rise Above—not for recognition, but because that's what our communities do when others need them most.