Distiller, originally from Montrose, earns award for brand of gin
Business, Food & Beverage
Distiller, originally from Montrose, earns award for brand of gin
By Gunnison Clamp for the MBT 
June 6, 2024
Montrose High School graduate Wes Panther has accomplished a lot since he left high school, and has now earned an award for his brand of gin, Ancestors Distilling, which is based in Denver. Ancestors earned the distinction of a Double Gold Medal winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition,...
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Western Skyways moving to Delta after being in Montrose since 1995
Business, News
Western Skyways moving to Delta after being in Montrose since 1995
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
May 30, 2024
Western Skyways will relocate from Montrose to Delta, according to the One Delta County Economic Alliance. The decision to relocate was “driven by a strategic plan to reduce overhead expenses and leverage the labor pool in surrounding areas such as the Surface Creek valley, the North Fork valley and...
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A Time to Dance celebrates 20 years as a studio
Business, Entertainment
A Time to Dance celebrates 20 years as a studio
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
May 23, 2024
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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Telluride’s Steamies Burger Bar owners have plans to open new Montrose restaurant
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Telluride’s Steamies Burger Bar owners have plans to open new Montrose restaurant
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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Citizens State Bank, based in Ouray, opens new branch in Montrose
Business, News
Citizens State Bank, based in Ouray, opens new branch in Montrose
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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New Fairfield hotel now open at Colorado Outdoors
Business, News
New Fairfield hotel now open at Colorado Outdoors
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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CMU Montrose offers students a ‘Business Closet’ for job interviews, business events and other professional settings
Business, News
CMU Montrose offers students a ‘Business Closet’ for job interviews, business events and other professional settings
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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Commision
By Marcus Mitchell 
April 3, 2025
Just five weeks after voting unanimously to appoint Dr. Mirza Ahmed as Montrose County’s public health director, Commissioners Scott Mijares and Sean ...

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