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In 2004, Catherine Frates was working as a babysitter. She had recently left dance instruction behind and was content with the way things were going. That was until, one day, she pulled into a space for rent and looked through the window. “I could see my grandmother’s studio, which was weird,” Frate...
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By Justin Tubbs 
May 16, 2024
Editor's Note: Photos at end of article. The grand opening for Shelter Distilling is almost here, and a short tour of the new building at the Colorado Outdoors revealed a gigantic distilling and brewing facility (10,000 square feet), workers hustling to get ready and contractors putting the finishi...
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By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
May 9, 2024
The owners of Steamies Burger Bar in Telluride are planning to open a new restaurant in Montrose this summer. The restaurant, named Urban Hip-E Fresh Kitchen, is a combination of healthy, fresh eating options. Owners James and Stanya Gorraiz spoke at Montrose City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesda...
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By Justin Tubbs 
May 8, 2024
Ouray-based Citizens State Bank last month opened its newest branch in Montrose. This addition marks Citizen State Bank’s expansion efforts, as the Montrose branch is the third new branch added in the past 3 ½ years, according to Chief Lending Officer Jessica Frigetto. Citizens State Bank has four l...
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By Tonya 
May 2, 2024
Montrose is now home to a Fairfield by Marriott, the efforts of Lamont Companies. The hotel opened in April. The project obtained building and site permits in 2021, and was constructed using 54 completed modular building units, stacked and organized by heavy machinery. The project is said to provide...
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By Gunnison Clamp for the MBT 
April 25, 2024
The local Colorado Mesa University University campus is aiming to set students up for success as they look to get experience and transition into the workforce. The university has set up a Business Closet program designed to help students get off to a running start in their career by supplying them w...
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By Justin Tubbs 
April 24, 2024
When state officials closed the Middle Bridge over U.S. 50 last week, it left many reeling. The bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir was discovered to have defects — specifically cracking in the steel — during a safety inspection. The closure immediately meant detours of six hours to the north or seven h...
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By Justin Tubbs 
April 23, 2024
Kroger and Albertsons have increased the number of stores they plan to divest to grocery company C&S Wholesale Grocers as part of a new package the companies put together in efforts to get regulatory approval for their planned merger. In the latest divestiture package, the company plans to sell off ...
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By Tonya 
April 18, 2024
Local enterprise Geyser Systems has seen substantial growth in demand in the last year, as they continue to build on their water-saving camp showers. Company owner Jonathan Ballesteros talked about new ideas and developments at the company, including a new deal the company has made with large retail...
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By Gunnison Clamp for the MBT 
April 18, 2024
When one thinks of Montrose’s construction industry, longstanding company Sandoval Construction is one of the first to come to mind. Years of hard work and good service has built trust between the contractor and their clients. Selvin Sandoval, the founder of the company, started the company in 2002....
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By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
November 21, 2024
A mobile addiction treatment center that does work in Montrose and has a permanent addiction treatment center in Grand Junction, has rebranded. Before...
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By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
November 20, 2024
Commuters to and from Telluride will likely soon have a new way to get to work. The San Miguel Authority for Regional Transportation, or SMART, has in...
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After two decades managing kitchens across the country, chef and Ridgway resident Kevin Saff is introducing his own mobile kitchen, Ungarnished Kitchen and Catering Limited.
By Cassie Knust | MBT 
November 12, 2024
Kevin Saff was only 15 when he worked his first kitchen job washing dishes at a local bar and grill in Bradenton, Florida. While the now-chef and Ridg...
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By Cassie Knust | MBT 
November 12, 2024
Montrose County unveiled a time capsule capturing a century of local history from the historic county courthouse last Thursday. The capsule was origin...
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By Cassie Knust | MBT 
November 13, 2024
Montrose High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter advocated for agricultural awareness and career pathways at last week’s 7th Annual MEDC...
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