Lillian McMurrin, standing outside the home of her late mother, is frustrated sheâs had to continue to pay $136.49 in monthly utility bills even after Beulah Scottâs death in April. Ouray city officials say theyâre just following city code. Plaindealer photo by Mike Wiggins
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Gone, but utility bills not forgotten
CITY OF OURAY
Lillian McMurrin worked hard to make sure her mother was as comfortable as possible in retirement, helping her purchase a mobile home on the banks of the Uncompahgre River to secure her escape from constantly rising rents and ensure she was within walking distance of pretty much everything.
She had no idea her responsibility for Beulah Scott would continue after her mother’s death in April.
But that’s the situation McMurrin finds herself in, stuck with paying Scott’s...
