Author: Justin Tubbs

What’s causing the smoky skies over Montrose? Large fires in Utah and Nevada; Stage 1 fire restrictions in place

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Smoke over Montrose and other Colorado counties caused by large wildfires burning in Utah and Nevada prompted a state air quality advisory for western Colorado on Wednesday as the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests announced Stage 1 fire restrictions will take effect Thursday because of persistent severe fire conditions. The Colorado Department of […]

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Concrete poured, landscaping underway at Montrose Veterans Memorial site

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Montrose Business Times Concrete work is underway at the future Montrose Veterans Memorial, marking another milestone in the yearslong effort to create a permanent tribute to local veterans. According to a news release from the Montrose Veterans Memorial Coalition, crews from Alliance Ready Mix and Double A Landscaping poured concrete at the memorial site, 1800 […]

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Montrose Regional Health preps for Jan. 1 Medicaid Cuts that were part of Congressional budget

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About a year after warning that proposed federal Medicaid changes could create financial challenges for rural hospitals, a Montrose Regional Health official says his concerns have shifted from speculation to preparation as portions of the legislation move toward implementation in 2027. Chief Financial Officer Paul Perrotti said the hospital remains concerned about changes that could […]

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After community members support DART at work session, budget error likely to go before Council at next meeting. Some projects on hold.

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Despite support from business owners, community members and some council members at Monday’s work session, the Montrose City Council on Tuesday took no action to correct a budget discrepancy that has left more than $238,000 in funding for Development and Revitalization Team programs in limbo. The issue stems from a data-entry error in the city’s […]

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Budget error prompts review of DART funding, public discussion at June 15 work session

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A data entry error in the City of Montrose’s 2026 budget has left a more-than-$238,000 discrepancy in funding allocated for DART economic development and beautification programs, setting up a discussion next week on how City Council should address the issue. The matter centers on a Development and Revitalization Team (DART) budget line for professional and […]

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Fourth of July in Montrose includes parade, Farmers Market activities, a concert and, of course, fireworks

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Montrose Business Times The City of Montrose is planning a full day of Independence Day festivities on July 4, including a downtown parade, farmers market activities, a free concert and a fireworks display, according to a city news release. This year’s celebration carries the theme “Our Heritage” and coincides with the 250th anniversary of the […]

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TEI Rock Drills welcomes people from all over the world for annual Hollow Bar Installation School

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TEI Rock Drills hosted its annual Hollow Bar Installation School June 2-4 at the company’s Montrose facilities, 210 Apollo Road, welcoming contractors, engineers and technicians from across the United States and abroad for hands-on training in hollow bar installation techniques, grouting principles, micropile and soil nail design, and equipment operation.  Hollow bar manufacturer suppliers also […]

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Evergreen Home Loans held a grand opening last week at its new office on Hawk Parkway

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Evergreen Home Loans held the grand opening of its Montrose office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week, celebrating the company’s entry into the Western Colorado mortgage market. The office, located at 1425 Hawk Parkway Unit 4 and led by longtime Montrose resident and mortgage professional Wil Harmsen, officially opened after Harmsen joined Evergreen in November. […]

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