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The Ridgway area is full of independent, mostly locally owned shops and markets to provide your visit with necessities as well as souvenirs. Whether shopping for fun or function, you can find a variety of products at Ridgway’s eclectic collection of stores and gift shops. The range of products you can pick up here include: antiques, Know before You Buy: While cannabis is body and hair care, books, clothing and legal in Colorado, Colorado law prohibits: fashion, flowers, groceries, hardware, home the purchase, possession, use, or sharing furnishings, jewelry and art, outdoor gear, of cannabis or alcohol by or with anyone pharmaceuticals, beer and wine, tobacco and under 21. Consuming substances in public pipes, and cannabis. including in parks and vehicles is also Our historic downtown area is a great prohibited. Because transporting cannabis location for perusing pre-owned goods with out of state is illegal, buy only what you can three diverse secondhand product shops. use and dispose of leftovers properly. Check out our consignment stores with everything from home décor to jackets and jewelry, and make time to visit the Second Chance Thrift Shop where purchases of clothes, furniture, knickknacks, backpacks and more support the local humane society.

609 Clinton St. Suite 103 Ridgway, CO 81432 970.626.6058 www.facebook.com/LuckyFind

229 Sixth Ave. Ouray, CO 81427 970.729.2388 www.otoysouray.com

P.O. Box 2118 Ridgway, CO 81432 970.316.1389 www.ridgwayfarmersmarket.com n Creative businesses selling art, jewelry, gifts, and other souvenirs – see the Arts & Entertainment section on page 19 n Museum gift shops and the

Visitor Center selling history books, postcards, maps, and momentos – see the History &

Heritage section on pages 12-13 n Outfitters selling outdoor clothing, gear and accessories – see the Outdoor Adventure section on pages 29-36

Oleta Smith and Patty Lewis have been blazing the cowgirl trail together for over 40 years! These Texas cowgirls havefollowedtheirbigdreamstoa5,000sq.ft.storeinthebeautifulmountaintownofOuray,Colorado.Whether they are cussin’ or cryin’ their store is a one of a kind experience and worth the trip to the San Juan Mountains. My daughter, “You are the one I laugh with and love, the one who has grown up to be my best friend, you make me so proud every day! You make my heart smile.” My mother, “Thank you for making all my dreams come true.”

It is not every cowgirl that gets to work side by side with their mother for 41 years. Patty Lewis has been this blessed! Her mother,

Oleta Smith, (let’s just call her the General) with her infectious smile and positive attitude has led them down this retail road.

Sometimes it was a dirt road but a road nonetheless! Oleta has pushed Patty to be fearless and passionate, held her up as they stood tall together through the tough times and in 41 years there have been some! But with love, tears and a lot of laughter these two hard working cowgirls continue their journey. From a cotton patch in west Texas to a 5,000 square foot store in Ouray, Colorado this tough as nails farm girl can still out work and sell her daughter, but Patty keeps trying for that top spot. Come see these two colorful personalities in downtown Ouray, Colorado. And yes the General will be there!

YOU LIGHT UP MY WORLD EVERYDAYWe asked Patty, “BEST DAY...” “THIS MORNING AT WORK WHEN SHE SMILED AT ME” I LOVE YOU“I LOVE YOU MOTHER” ....... and then they cried! and then they cried!