Ruby, Colorado
Ruby: situated high in the Elk Mountains of Gunnison County at an elevation of 10,030 feet, this former late 19th-century silver mining camp is now a ghost town noted for extreme winter conditions and difficult access.
About
Ruby is a city located in the county of Gunnison in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Quick Facts about Ruby
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Gunnison County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8661,-107.0956 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 11:21:37 (9th November 2026) |
| Weather | 26℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Ruby is located at 38°51'58"N 107°5'44"W (38.8661000, -107.0956000).
Ruby map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West northwest wind around 0 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ruby, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128391 | Western Colorado University | Gunnison (CO) | 81231 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ruby, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUN | Gunnison-Downtown, CO | 905 North Main Street | BUS |
| GNW | Gunnison-Western State Univ, CO | 400 North Colorado Street \r\n | BUS |
| GSC | Glenwood Springs | 413 7th Street | RAIL |
| BUV | Buena Vista, CO | 27318 County Road 314 | BUS |
| PSG | Poncha Springs, CO | 6250 US Highway 285 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Ruby.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Crested Bu Post Office | Crested Butte (CO) | 81224 |
Other cities in Gunnison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gunnison County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gunnison | 6,840 | County seat of Gunnison County, Colorado, United States |
| Crested Butte | 1,682 | Home Rule Municipality in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States |