Remembering Stu Fraser

junio 24, 2022

Older man with a mustache wearing a cap and a light blue shirt stands outdoors. He smiles with a mountainous landscape in the background, showing snow-capped peaks and trees.

Por Julia Caulfield

Stu Fraser

Stu Fraser was an integral member of the Telluride community. He served on Town Council and later as Telluride mayor. He was an advocate for protecting the Valley Floor as open space. He was a mediator, bringing at times, opposing sides together. Stu Fraser passed away on June 20th following health complications. He was 78 years old. KOTO’s Julia Caulfield shares this tribute.

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