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Jane V. Eaton Meiklejohn
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Jane V. Eaton Meiklejohn
By News Staff 
October 13, 2022
September 3, 1930-October 4, 2022 Jane V. Eaton Meiklejohn was born on September 3, 1930 in New York City, the only daughter of John “Jack” Stafford Eaton, a two-time Oscar winning short-subject film ...
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Charles E. Wilson
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Charles E. Wilson
By News Staff 
October 13, 2022
November 5, 1931-October 8, 2022 Charles E. Wilson, MD was born on Guy Fawkes Day, which delighted his English grandmother, in Canon City, Colorado on November 5, 1931 to Charles V. and A. May (McIlva...
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Diane Marie Larkin
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Diane Marie Larkin
By News Staff 
September 28, 2022
Born April 22, 1936 in Grand Junction, Colorado. Diane Marie (Hunter) Larkin was preceded in death by her husband, James Larkin, and parents, Jess and Esther Hunter. Sister to three siblings: brothers...
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Elita Mallers Murphy
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Elita Mallers Murphy
By News Staff 
September 28, 2022
The world lost an incredibly special lady, as Elita Mallers Murphy passed away on September 8th, 2022. It was a beautiful Colorado day. Elita was born April 26, 1930, to John B. Mallers and Elita Eliz...
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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
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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
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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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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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