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Commissioners give nod to Montrose County Courthouse renovations

By Montrose County Press Release

January 5, 2024

Montrose County Commissioners celebrated a major milestone this week with the approval of the construction contract for the historic courthouse renovation. The amended contract with Stryker and Company established a guaranteed price of less than $14,836,132.82. "This is an exciting moment for Montro...

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Airport access gets go-ahead for new traffic light

January 5, 2024

A temporary traffic signal is coming to the intersection of US 50 and the Airport Access. Morton Electric, Inc. was awarded the contract to install a temporary traffic signal at the intersection of US 50 and Airport Access, for three years, or until a permanent signal is installed. The contracts was...

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There’s fall fun at Covered Bridge Ranch since 2000

By Justin Tubbs

September 29, 2023

For the past 23 years, Covered Bridge Ranch has brought in the autumn holiday in a special way. And this weekend, the fall fun begins again. The ranch is one of a few area pumpkin patch businesses, and the Riessen family, owners of Covered Bridge Ranch, pride themselves on activities for the whole f...

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Montrose Oktoberfest coming this weekend

By Justin Tubbs

September 29, 2023

The 18th edition of the Montrose Oktoberfest is coming this Saturday to the Montrose Rotary Amphitheater at Cerise Park, from 1 to 5 p.m. On tap will be beers from 14 or 15 different vendors, according to the Black Canyon Homebrewers Association. “We’ve got a couple bands, and there will be things f...

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Magan Brandon, Home by Magan decor

September 29, 2023

Montrose Business Times Magan Brandon is the owner of Home by Magan, which creates home decor and wall art for homes. MBT: How did you get into the business of interior decor? Magan Brandon: I started my business when I was a stay at home mom and was looking for additional income but needed to be cr...

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Tackling our local childcare shortage

By Tonya

September 29, 2023

Montrose County has a shortage of childcare options, which impacts everything from education and public safety to healthcare and economic development. But what if we could solve it together as Montrose neighbors? That’s the driving question behind the Unify Montrose project, which was created with M...

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Husband and wife operate Mosaic, a creative shop with crafts and classes

By Tonya

September 20, 2023

Mavis Bennett for the Montrose Business Times Leanna and Jordan Johnson’s store, Mosaic, might be described as a business-community center. Customers come in to buy a gift and end up decorating a hat at the hat bar. Their children will be drawn to the do-it-yourself jewelry. The shop at 21 N. Cascad...

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Two therapists team up to provide natural occupational therapy

September 13, 2023

Not everyone gets to mix their interests with their career, but that’s exactly what happened for Madison Cano and Amy Shaw about a year ago. That was around the time the two occupational therapists, employed at the local hospital, decided to branch off and independently offer nontraditional occupati...

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Kroger and Albertsons to sell off 413 stores as part of proposed merger

September 13, 2023

Kroger and Albertsons announced Friday that they entered an agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers to sell off just over 400 of their stores as well as eight distribution centers across the country as the two giant supermarket chains work to finalize a $24.6 billion merger. Kroger and Albertsons are s...

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Coors building added to city’s historic register

September 13, 2023

Press Release Montrose City Council last Tuesday voted unanimously to place the historic Coors Building, located at 134 North First Street, on the city’s Register of Historic Places. In his presentation to City Council, City Planner William Reis said the Coors Building is over 50 years old and meets...

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Addiction treatment center rebrands, does work in Montrose every Monday

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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New ‘SMART’ bus route will take Montrose commuters to and from Telluride

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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Kevin Saff offers Montrose an Un-Garnished menu

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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County unearths 100 years of history and community with time capsule

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...

FFA students push for agriculture awareness at Business and STEMposium

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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