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Donna Jeanne Wade
Donna Jeanne Wade
Obituaries
By News Staff, on October 20, 2022
Donna Jeanne Wade

Jan. 21, 1949-Oct. 9, 2022

The lord has called our beloved Mother, Sister and Nana to Heaven and she will be greatly missed. We can rest knowing, that she will no longer be in pain, but in peace inside the golden gates. Happy again, as she meets the ones she loved and lost so many years ago.

Born to Raymond & Catherine Wade in Green Bay, Wisconsin she was a Cheesehead throughout her life. She had green and gold in her veins. She also loved NASCAR and always rooted for the guys named Earnhardt.

She worked her entire life and made sure none of us did without, whether it was food on our tables or anything else we needed, big or small. She was selfless in so many ways. Always, putting her family’s needs before her own.

Preceded in death by her father, mother and sister Amy. She is survived by sisters Mary, Margo, Beverly, brother Gary, daughter Becky, Sons Chris and Jason. Grand Children Stephanie, Kaiden, Shirika, Daytona, Mikayla, Loki, Serena and Great Grand Children Evangeliene, Aleana and Ellouise. Also, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who she deeply loved.

She was the glue that held us together and we mourn our loss, we also thank God for all the happiness she brought into our lives.

Rest in peace Mama, I love you! No service is being held at this time.

‘Big box’ tightens on Gold Mountain Fire
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By Chart Riggall 
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Surveying a sprawling map of the northern San Juans last week, Mike Smith was deep in a geometry of fire. Fingers tracing fire lines and ridges, Smith – the current incident commander over Gold Mounta...
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County eyes recovery funds
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County eyes recovery funds
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
July 22, 2026
Federal program could offer nearly $3 million — if cash-poor leaders can find matching dollars Ouray County could receive nearly $3 million in federal funding to protect homes, roads and other infrast...
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Spring targeted for tree-thinning effort
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Spring targeted for tree-thinning effort
Without additional funding, original scope for Ouray-area project may reduced
By Chart Riggall 
July 22, 2026
A joint wildfire mitigation effort to remove dead or diseased trees from the city of Ouray’s perimeter is expected to move forward next spring, though with a potentially more limited scope. Officials ...
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City reorganizes planning department
Administrator ditches director post, divides duties among consultant, staff
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
July 22, 2026
Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer is overhauling the city’s community development department, dividing responsibilities among a third-party consultant and two city employees rather than consol...
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Ridgway to market itself as destination, not crossroads
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
July 22, 2026
A consultant has recommended that Ridgway reimagine its marketing campaign to bring outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs and regional explorers to town. The idea is to shift tourists’ perception away fr...
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Ouray County Fair still scheduled for Aug. 13-15
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Ouray County Fair still scheduled for Aug. 13-15
July 22, 2026
The 109th annual Ouray County Fair is scheduled to proceed as planned, even if the fairgrounds remain the headquarters for the Gold Mountain Fire operations. The fair is scheduled from Aug. 13-15 at t...
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