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Nancy K. Smith
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Nancy K. Smith
February 7, 2024
Nancy K. Smith, age 95, has passed away peacefully at home in California surrounded by her family. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she graduated from Wayne State University and then began a 36year career i...
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Michael Shaughnessey
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Michael Shaughnessey
January 31, 2024
Feb. 7, 1967-Jan. 3, 2024 Mike “Little Mike,” well known across the board in the horse industry as well as the theatrical industry, passed away due to heart complications on January 3, 2024 in the hom...
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Tamora Hunt Thomas
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Tamora Hunt Thomas
January 17, 2024
December 13, 1950-January 14, 2024 Tamora Hunt Thomas, 73, passed away peacefully on January 14th, 2024, at her home in Ridgway, Colorado, surrounded by her husband Terry and her children, Tracy, LeeA...
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Stephen Bruce Westfall
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Stephen Bruce Westfall
January 17, 2024
Stephen Bruce Westfall, 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 1, 2024. Stephen was a retired Aerospace Engineer from Lockheed Martin, a loving husband, father and grandfather...
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Kurt Jacobsen
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Kurt Jacobsen
January 17, 2024
May 5, 1961-January 6, 2024 Make sure you do at least one fun thing and take care of the ones you love every day! That was the mantra Kurt Jacobsen lived his life by. Kurt passed away on January 6, 20...
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Betty Lou DeVeny
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Betty Lou DeVeny
January 3, 2024
April 9, 1928-Dec. 24, 2023 Betty Lou DeVeny, age 95, passed away on December 24, 2023. Betty was born on April 9, 1928, to Carl and Virginia Wolfe in Columbia, Missouri. She attended school in Califo...
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Wanda Gail Watkins
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Wanda Gail Watkins
January 3, 2024
Dec. 29, 1940-Dec. 20, 2023 Wanda Gail Watkins of Ridgway passed away at her home. She was 82. Wanda was born to Leonard and Edythe Cook in Ouray, Colorado. Wanda was raised in Ridgway, attending scho...
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Ronald Floyd Williams Sr.
December 13, 2023
May 5, 1941-December 5, 2023 Ronald Floyd Williams Sr., born on May 5, 1941, passed away peacefully Dec. 5 in Montrose, CO, in his home with his family. Ronald was a gregarious and loving husband, fat...
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Thomas Lawson Kelly Jr.
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Thomas Lawson Kelly Jr.
December 6, 2023
January 28, 1946-November 29, 2023 Thomas Lawson Kelly Jr. died at his home in Ouray, Colorado on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. He was born January 28, 1946 to Thomas L. and Gertrude Elizabeth Mattes ...
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Rubye Oleta Smith
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Rubye Oleta Smith
December 6, 2023
December 18, 1929-November 28, 2023 On November 28, 2023, Rubye Oleta Smith, a loving companion, mother and sister, passed away peacefully at 93 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. Ole...
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Daniel Joel De Freval
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Daniel Joel De Freval
December 6, 2023
August 8, 1938-December 1, 2023 Daniel Joel De Freval was born Aug. 8, 1938 in Le Havre, France. He lived with his family in occupied France throughout the war, and moved to Rouen, France, for his dua...
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Laurel Sweetman
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Laurel Sweetman
November 22, 2023
June 25, 1947-Nov. 16, 2023 Laurel Jane (Velliquette) Sweetman, 76, of Alton, Ill. died on Nov. 16, 2023 of brain cancer. She was born June 25, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Richard E. Velliqu...
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Sara Tetting
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Sara Tetting
November 15, 2023
Aug. 28, 1942-Oct. 27, 2023 Sara A. Tetting was born August 28, 1942, and raised on a farm in Stanwood, Iowa. Her parents, M. Wayne Rowser and Tony Rowser, were singers; in fact her father, with his “...
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Vernon D. Lankenau
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Vernon D. Lankenau
November 8, 2023
June 11, 2023-October 24, 2023 Vernon D. Lankenau of Northlake, Texas and Ouray, Colorado died October 24, 2023; he was 93. A Celebration of Life was held at Dalton and Son Funeral Home in Lewisville,...
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Kevin McNeill
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Kevin McNeill
October 25, 2023
Oct. 1, 1952-Oct. 19, 2023 It is with profound sadness that the family of Kevin Mc-Neill announces his passing. He took his last breaths surrounded by the love of his family on October 19th at Anschut...
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Betty L. Kretschman
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Betty L. Kretschman
October 18, 2023
Nov. 16, 1935-Oct. 11, 2023 Betty L. Kretschman, 87, of Grand Junction passed away Oct. 11, 2023, at the HopeWest Care Center. Betty enjoyed a life of strong, long-lasting friendships and deep devotio...
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Jerry W. Roberts
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Jerry W. Roberts
October 4, 2023
Legendary Avalanche Forecaster of Ridgway September 5, 1948-September 22, 2023 At the end of a full, rich life of mountains, poetry, dogs, humor, and deep friendships, Jerry Roberts, 75, shouldered hi...
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Nancy Bradburn
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Nancy Bradburn
October 4, 2023
March 16, 1935-September 26, 2023 Nancy Bradburn, 88, of Montrose, went to her heavenly home on September 26. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time she passed. Nancy was born on March 16, 1...
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Carolyn Vestal Kelly
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Carolyn Vestal Kelly
October 4, 2023
August 8, 1945-September 26, 2023 Carolyn Vestal Kelly died peacefully at her home in Ouray, Colorado on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was born August 8, 1945, to Tilman and Rachel Vestal in Shreve...
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Darun Ariyadech
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Darun Ariyadech
October 4, 2023
Sept. 17, 1956-Sept. 30, 2023 A Ridgway resident for 11 years, Darun Ariyadech passed away on September 30 at age 67. He was born September 17, 1956, to the late Jarean and Somchid Ariyadech, a milita...
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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
Loss of federal funds prompts requests for help with wildfire mitigation, water and more
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
August 29, 2025
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper encouraged Ouray County nonprofits and public officials to persevere, find ways to do more with less money and look for opportunities to change systems during moments of tu...
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Closures on Red Mountain expected for next few weeks
Five-hour closures scheduled Tuesday-Thursday for power line upgrades
By Erin 
August 29, 2025
Motorists traveling over Red Mountain Pass should expect lengthy weekday delays starting next week, as San Miguel Power Association continues to rebuild its power line on the pass. A roughly three-mil...
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Bears start packing on pounds
Wildlife officials urge residents to avoid attracting bruins as they seek food before hibernating
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
Bears have entered the time of year where they seek food for at least 20 hours a day, trying to pack on the pounds before the first snow flies. The compulsive eating, called hyperphagia, helps prepare...
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Fatal crash on pass involved marijuana
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The driver of the vehicle that went off Red Mountain Pass on Aug. 5 had a significant amount of marijuana in his system, according to toxicology results from his autopsy. Tests showed 42-year-old Loui...
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City proceeds with plans to remodel city hall, police station
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The city of Ouray is moving ahead with plans to remodel a portion of the Ouray Community Center and a building across the street that will house the police department. City councilors earlier this mon...
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