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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.

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 Justin Tubbs134

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 […]

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

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 Justin Tubbs170

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 […]

Delta Egyptian Theater launches $70,000 campaign to replace failed projector

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Justin Tubbs175

The Delta Egyptian Theater has launched an emergency fundraising campaign to raise $70,000 for a new digital cinema projector after the theater’s system suffered a catastrophic failure and could no longer be repaired. The nonprofit theater announced the “Save the Screen — Project the Future” campaign this week, with a goal of raising the money […]

Montrose Regional Health caregiver publishes book on emotional toll of healthcare work

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Justin Tubbs149

Montrose Business Times After nearly three decades working in cardiovascular care, a Montrose Regional Health caregiver is using a newly published book to shine a light on the emotional challenges often faced by healthcare workers behind the scenes. George Dewiliby, who works in the hospital’s catheterization laboratory, recently published “The Light I Had to Fight […]

Ute Indian Museum installs permanent tribal seal display representing three Ute tribes

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Justin Tubbs206

News Release The Ute Indian Museum has installed permanent metal replicas of the seals representing the three Ute tribes, replacing flags that were frequently damaged by the strong winds common in the Uncompahgre Valley. The new display, located on the north side of the museum, features the seals of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, the […]

Montrose school board places superintendent on paid leave following contentious meeting

June 3, 2026June 4, 2026 Justin Tubbs257

The Montrose County School District Board of Education voted 4-3 Tuesday night to place Superintendent Carrie Stephenson on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an ongoing third-party investigation involving employee complaints connected to Olathe Elementary School and the departure of its principal, Jennifer Hesse, who was put on paid leave and later resigned. Board […]

Downtown gas leak leads to cut power to 679 customers, prompts evacuations

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 Justin Tubbs483

A gas leak caused by demolition work at the former Hartman Bros. building prompted evacuations and power outages affecting several blocks of downtown Montrose on Wednesday afternoon. According to information from the scene, a demolition crew working at the former Hartman Bros. building on South First Street struck a gas line, resulting in a leak […]

City Council provides All Points Transit with emergency funding from hotel tax fund following state budget cuts

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 Justin Tubbs151

The Montrose City Council has approved a $55,000 allocation to All Points Transit using revenue generated from the city’s voter-approved hotel and lodging tax increase, providing emergency support for a rural transit system facing state funding cuts. The funding is intended to help offset reductions in state funding, Medicaid reimbursement rates and support from Region […]

Montrose Pride returns for third year this June

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 Justin Tubbs158

Montrose Pride will return to Cerise Park next month for its third annual celebration, bringing live music, drag performances, vendors and community events to Montrose, according to a release from the organization. The free, all-ages event is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Montrose Rotary Amphitheater at Cerise Park, […]

County Commissioner Sean Pond bows out of U.S. Senate race as third-party candidate after failed GOP bid

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 Justin Tubbs189

Montrose County Commissioner Sean Pond has withdrawn from the race for Colorado’s U.S. Senate seat, ending a campaign that saw the newcomer move from local government into a statewide race in less than two years. Pond announced his decision Friday in a lengthy Facebook post reflecting on his time in politics, his appointment to the […]

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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.

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

Delta Egyptian Theater launches $70,000 campaign to replace failed projector

Montrose Regional Health caregiver publishes book on emotional toll of healthcare work

Ute Indian Museum installs permanent tribal seal display representing three Ute tribes

Montrose school board places superintendent on paid leave following contentious meeting

Downtown gas leak leads to cut power to 679 customers, prompts evacuations

City Council provides All Points Transit with emergency funding from hotel tax fund following state budget cuts

Montrose Pride returns for third year this June

County Commissioner Sean Pond bows out of U.S. Senate race as third-party candidate after failed GOP bid

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