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Maryeda Louise Johnson
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Maryeda Louise Johnson
By News Staff 
May 7, 2020
Maryeda passed away at home April u, zozo, at the age of 93. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Maryeda was born October 21,1926, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Guy and Esther (Bear) Jackson...
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Judy Fay Holton
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Judy Fay Holton
By News Staff 
April 9, 2020
Judy Fay Holton February 8, 1941 - March 27, 2020 Judy Fay Holton of Montrose died suddenly on Friday morning, March 27. She was the very picture of health and happiness right up to the end. Doctors a...
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John (Jack) B. Backlund
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John (Jack) B. Backlund
By News Staff 
March 26, 2020
John (Jack) B. Backlund, World War II veteran, died Thursday at 11:3o a.m. March 12, 2020. He was born to parents Arvid and Mary Backlund in Bismarck, N.D. There were six children in the family. Two s...
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Rodney Lee Cobb JD
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Rodney Lee Cobb JD
By News Staff 
March 11, 2020
Rodney Lee Cobb JD, age 74 of Ridgway, CO formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Wednesday February 26, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Susan (nee, Taggart) Cobb; brothers in la...
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Melissa Head
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Melissa Head
By News Staff 
March 5, 2020
Melissa Head was born Melissa Potter on December 26th, 1952, at Bates Hospital in Ouray, Colorado, to Willma and John Henry Potter of Potter’s Hereford Ranch. Melissa attended Ouray High School until ...
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Kenneth “Ken” Lee Charles
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Kenneth “Ken” Lee Charles
By News Staff 
February 27, 2020
Kenneth Lee Charles, 70, passed away after a 22-month long battle with Melanoma on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the HopeWest Care Center surrounded by family. Ken was born in Montrose, Colorado on ...
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Robert Dale Baca
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Robert Dale Baca
By News Staff 
January 29, 2020
Robert Baca left his family and friends long before he wanted. He still had places to go and lots to do, but weakened health closed this life chapter early on December 17, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospit...
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Larry Lee Soderquist
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Larry Lee Soderquist
By News Staff 
September 18, 2019
Larry Lee Soderquist was born in Ouray, CO, to Andrew “Andy” and Marjorie “Marge” (Baumgardner) Soderquist. At the age of 72, Larry passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, CO, surrounded...
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Tom Henry Hash
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Tom Henry Hash
By News Staff 
August 29, 2019
  Tom Henry Hash, former resident of Ouray, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on August 18, 2019 in the home of his daughter in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. At the bedside were his wife, Linda and da...
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Spark Ray Richardson
By News Staff 
August 29, 2019
On July 9, 2019, after battling cancer, Spark left to spend eternity with his savior, Jesus Christ. Many natives of Ouray County will remember Spark's granddad, Fred Richardson, who was a longtime res...
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Robert (Bob) Madura
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Robert (Bob) Madura
By News Staff 
August 21, 2019
Robert (Bob) Madura died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, with his loving wife at his side. Bob was born April 3, 1939, in Hammond, Indiana, to Robert and Violet Madura. He is prece...
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David Andrews Calhoon
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David Andrews Calhoon
By News Staff 
July 24, 2019
David Andrews Calhoon, 1924-2019, was born in the mining town of Victor, CO on November 16, 1924. He died peacefully on July 14, 2019. Growing up in Victor Dave enjoyed running around with his three b...
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Mary Nessmith Singer
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Mary Nessmith Singer
By News Staff 
June 24, 2019
Mary Nessmith Singer, d. May 9, 2019 Mary passed away May 9, 2019, at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Born in Miami, Florida, on April 4, 1932, she attended Miami Jackson High School and was a member of t...
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Jane Young Rainville
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Jane Young Rainville
By News Staff 
June 24, 2019
Jane Young Rainville d. April 9, 2019 Jane Young Rainville, age 75, passed away Tuesday, April 9,2019, in Charlottesville. Mathematician. Computer Education Pioneer. Traveler. Hiker. Teacher. Grandmot...
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Dr. Richard W. “Dick” Poole
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Dr. Richard W. “Dick” Poole
By News Staff 
June 24, 2019
Dr. Richard W. “Dick” Poole December 4, 1927 ~ March 14, 2019 Dr. Richard W. “Dick” Poole, age 91, died March 14, 2019.  Services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Brill Chapel of ...
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Keep calm and build on
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Keep calm and build on
By Erin McIntyre 
November 11, 2026
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Water battle likely headed for trial
By Chart Riggall 
November 11, 2026
DELTA – A Colorado water court judge appears likely to let supporters and opponents of a pipeline diversion from Cow Creek into Ridgway Reservoir duke out their claims at a trial scheduled for next ye...
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Shuttle service to shut down
Montrose-Ridgway-Ouray bus will stop at end of year due to lack of local funding
By James Hanlon 
November 11, 2026
The OurWay commuter shuttle service that runs between Ouray, Ridgway and Montrose will shut down at the end of this year due to lack of funding. After nearly three years, the pilot program’s $531,000 ...
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CDOT plans projects for 2027, future
Agency apologizes for lax weed control on highways, eyes more Billy Creek work in 2028
By James Hanlon 
November 11, 2026
The Colorado Department of Transportation has no major construction planned next year in Ouray County, but more projects are in store for the future. CDOT staff presented a roundup of current and futu...
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Ridgway will pull from reserves to cover expenses in 2027
Town to discuss more cuts Nov. 19
By James Hanlon 
November 11, 2026
The town of Ridgway will continue to draw down its general fund reserves to cover expenses in 2027, even as town leaders plan to discuss more budget cuts later this month. During a budget retreat on H...
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