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Darryl Wayne Luther
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Darryl Wayne Luther
By News Staff 
September 21, 2022
Aug. 11, 1962-Sept. 17, 2022 Darryl Wayne Luther was born to Eugene and Linda Luther on August 11, 1962. He grew up in Silverton, Colorado where after high school he married and had two sons. He had m...
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Patricia Mary Caldwell
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Patricia Mary Caldwell
By News Staff 
September 15, 2022
Patricia “Pat” Mary Caldwell was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 20, 1931. She passed away peacefully on September 9, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was a light in both her friend's and family...
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John Wilbur Delles Jr.
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John Wilbur Delles Jr.
By News Staff 
September 8, 2022
June 4, 1948-August 26, 2022 John Delles, also known around town as “California John,” mistaken as “Dallas,” or affectionately self-labeled “Dull-ass,” passed away quickly this fall after living in Ou...
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Michael Bazin
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Michael Bazin
By News Staff 
August 24, 2022
Michael Bazin passed away surrounded by family on August 6, 2022 at the age of 75. Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He could fix anything, was a savvy businessman, and cared...
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Joyce “Joy” Wolf
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Joyce “Joy” Wolf
By News Staff 
August 11, 2022
1927-2022 Joyce Wolf, who with her husband, Erving, amassed one of the most comprehensive private collections of American art, passed away August 7th, in New York City, surrounded by her family. She w...
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Doris Clark
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Doris Clark
By News Staff 
August 11, 2022
July 26, 1928-August 5, 2022 The heart of our family closed her eyes for the final time on the morning of August 5, 2022. Doris (Dorie) Laverne Wood was born to Jess and Ann Wood in Ouray Colorado on ...
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Doug Macfarlane
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Doug Macfarlane
By News Staff 
August 4, 2022
Doug Macfarlane went to be with Jesus on July 22, 2022 at the age of 63 while surrounded by his family in his lovingly designed home. He is finally able to rest after several years fighting with stren...
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Betsy Backo-Pyeatte
By News Staff 
July 7, 2022
Betsy Backo-Pyeatte unexpectedly gave up her earthly tethers on Friday, June 24 while sharing the splendor of SW Colorado with family. Betsy “Boopy” was a force to be reckoned with; an artist, master ...
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Sue Ann Schlosser
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Sue Ann Schlosser
By News Staff 
July 7, 2022
Sue Ann (McMahan) Schlosser passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on June 24th, 2022. Sue was born to John and Helen McMahan on November 3rd, 1937 in the Ouray Hospital (now the Ouray C...
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Nancy Schroeder Liggett
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Nancy Schroeder Liggett
By News Staff 
June 30, 2022
Nancy Schroeder Liggett, 79, passed away on June 10, 2022, in Louisville, Colo. Nancy Anne Schroeder was the oldest child of Walter and Leora (Coleman) Schroeder. She was born May 16, 1943, in Fremont...
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Robert Ellis Luttrell
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Robert Ellis Luttrell
By News Staff 
June 23, 2022
Robert (Bob) Ellis Luttrell born November 27, 1927, in Urbana, Illinois to Lloyd Luttrell and Rachel Weaver, peacefully passed away at his home in Palm Harbor, Florida, on June 3rd, leaving behind his...
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Kenneth Guy McKenzie
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Kenneth Guy McKenzie
By News Staff 
June 9, 2022
Kenneth Guy McKenzie, born July 24, 1927, passed away at his home in Ouray, Colorado, on January 12, 2022 at the age of 94 years. Ken was proceeded in death by his wife Claire Davis McKenzie, his fath...
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Sally Swartz
By News Staff 
June 9, 2022
Sara Helen Swartz (Sally) passed away on May 23rd after a spirited, joyful, and purposeful life. Sally is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Don, sons Andy and Keith, daughters-in-law Janna a...
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Vernon Floyd Hudson
Obituaries
Vernon Floyd Hudson
By News Staff 
June 2, 2022
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at the Ranch in Ridgway. Please join us with your memories and stories. Please plan to be our guests at the lunch served after...
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Bill Halasz
Obituaries
Bill Halasz
By News Staff 
June 2, 2022
William Richard Halasz, born March 29, 1925, in Chicago, passed away at home in Dallas on May 14. Bill spent all of his 97 years cultivating a spirit of independence, borne from necessity during the G...
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Raima Ann Chalmers
Obituaries
Raima Ann Chalmers
By News Staff 
May 26, 2022
Well-known Tucson artist, dancer, architectural designer, historical restorer, and mother passes away at 83. Raima Ann Chalmers (Wiper) passed away in late April 2022 in Tucson, AZ. Raima is survived ...
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Charlotte Kay Bradburn
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Charlotte Kay Bradburn
By News Staff 
May 12, 2022
Charlotte Kay Bradburn was a caring wife, Mother, Grandmother, and friend. She left this world on May 5th at the young age of 63. The battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia is finally over. She was born...
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John Alton Malone Jr.
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John Alton Malone Jr.
By News Staff 
May 5, 2022
John Alton Malone Jr. was born to John and Ava Malone on August 2, 1940 and raised on a working ranch in Tarkington, Texas. He was the youngest of three children. After graduating from Tarkington High...
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Obituaries
Everett Hess
By News Staff 
April 27, 2022
Many knew him as Everett, but to us, he was dad. On April 13, 2022, sadly, we all said goodbye to him. Although we say goodbye to his person, his legacy is one not soon forgotten. Everett Lynn Hess Jr...
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John Lesnefsky Jr.
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John Lesnefsky Jr.
By News Staff 
April 27, 2022
John Lesnefsky, Jr., a long time resident of Ouray and Montrose, Colorado, passed away on April 11, 2022 at St. Anthony’s North Hospital in Westminster, Colorado at the age of 79. He is survived by hi...
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After hiatus, a rally for high school baseball in Ridgway
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After hiatus, a rally for high school baseball in Ridgway
Sporting nearly 30-year-old jerseys, pilot junior varsity team takes field, aims for long-term viability through fundraising
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 15, 2026
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect when Ridgway School District last had a baseball team, given updated information provided by Ouray County Baseball after the story was published. ...
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Zero-waste policy draws public fire
Council tables proposal for compostable, recyclable materials over concerns from business owners, community groups
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 15, 2026
Ridgway town councilors tabled a draft “zero-waste” policy for events on town property after public backlash about how the rules would impact business owners and community groups. The proposal discuss...
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Administrator sought info backing chief decision
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Administrator sought info backing chief decision
Records: Officers concerned about training
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
April 15, 2026
Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer sought input from neighboring law enforcement agencies about how they conduct background checks — after she decided not to hire Daric Harvey as the permanent ...
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Track and field returns to Grand Junction
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Track and field returns to Grand Junction
April 15, 2026
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County renews water lease for fourth year
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
April 15, 2026
Ouray County commissioners signed off on an agreement Tuesday to lease and help pay for backup water to support the county’s irrigators for a fourth year. The lease secures a 2021 no-call agreement be...
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