CASA of the Seventh Judicial District and Unify Montrose among biggest recipients for El Pomar Foundation grants in 2026

Montrose Business Times The El Pomar Foundation has awarded $195,000 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations and public entities across the San Juan region, according to a news release. The funding was approved during the foundation’s March trustees meeting and will support a mix of operating expenses and specific projects in Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, […]

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Gunnison makes Trout Unlimited’s inaugural list of nationwide ‘Conservation Towns’ by investing in natural resources

Montrose Business Times Gunnison has been recognized as one of five standout rural communities in the country for its work tying conservation to economic sustainability, according to a new national list released by Trout Unlimited. The organization’s inaugural “Conservation Towns” list highlights rural communities that have adapted to shifting economic realities by investing in natural […]

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State awards $100,000 grant to support preservation of Gunnison’s Hartman Castle

Montrose Business Times  The Colorado Office of Just Transition has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Hartman Castle Preservation Corporation to help the nonprofit acquire and preserve the historic Hartman Castle property, according to a news release from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The funding, administered in partnership with the Colorado Office of […]

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Change is constant, but burnout doesn’t have to be. Advice for avoiding staff turnover and unwanted transitions

By Kimberly States  The Organizational Edge If you’ve felt exhausted lately — not just tired, but the kind of fatigue that doesn’t go away — there’s a good chance change is at the root of it. Not any single change, but the relentless accumulation of them. New federal priorities. Shifting funding landscapes. Staff turnover. Board […]

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Newly elected council member Michael Badagliacco appointed to Montrose mayor seat, Ulibarri to serve as pro tem

Montrose Business Times  The Montrose City Council appointed newly elected councilor Michael “MJB” Badagliacco as mayor for the 2026–2027 term during a largely routine meeting Tuesday night that also included the swearing-in of newly elected officials. Badagliacco, who was elected earlier this month to represent District I, was nominated for mayor by council member Ed […]

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Rathbone Hotel recognized at Colorado Downtown Excellence Awards for ‘Best Project Small Community’

News Release | City of Montrose The once vacant and fire-damaged Rathbone Hotel and Parlor Bar building, located in the heart of downtown Montrose, has been transformed into an award-winning destination, earning top honors at the Colorado Downtown Excellence Awards. The boutique hotel was recognized with the “Best Project Small Community” award during the April […]

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