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U.S. 50 Bridge Closure Update: More time slots for Lake City cutoff travel

May 1, 2024

Those whose travel is hindered by the U.S. 50 bridge closure will have more options for travel beginning Friday, May 3. Starting Friday, May 3, County Road 26 (Lake City Cutoff) will be open four times a day for local travel between Montrose and Gunnison, according to the Colorado Department of Tran...

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City to hold annual Arbor Day celebration

By City of Montrose

April 25, 2024

As the City of Montrose prepares for its annual Arbor Day celebration scheduled for April 26, city leaders are thrilled to announce that the Arbor Day Foundation has named the City of Montrose a 2023 Tree City USA for the city’s continued commitment to effective urban forest management throughout th...

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Business Expo success a reflection of Chamber of Commerce growth

By Justin Tubbs

April 18, 2024

The Greater Montrose Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Expo last week at the Montrose Pavilion, and it was the most well-attended yet. But that isn’t just a testament to the event itself, which saw hundreds connect with local businesses; it’s also a testament to the Chamber as a whole. S...

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2024 Teachers of the Year awarded at Educator Appreciation Reception

April 11, 2024

The Montrose Education Foundation, Inc. (MEF) hosted an Educator Appreciation Reception on Thursday, April 4, 2024 for all the Montrose County School District staff. At this reception the 2024 Teacher of the Year recipients & the $10,000 Impact Award were announced. The Montrose County School Dist...

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Grant funding to connect Montrose and area students with career paths, training and more

By Justin Tubbs

April 4, 2024

Four West Slope school districts, including Montrose County School District, are collaborating to enhance career pathways for their students, and this week, they announced they were awarded $600,000 in money from a $3 million grant to help them do that. The Western Slope Schools Career Collaborative...

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Fundraiser on the Nile: 2024 HopeWest gala a hit

By Justin Tubbs

March 25, 2024

One of the events of the year in Montrose, this year’s HopeWest gala was a success, according to HopeWest Montrose Program Director Kelly Thompson. Since COVID restrictions limited the number of people who could attend the event in the past, HopeWest has expanded to hosting the same gala on two sepa...

Community, Movers & Shakers

Living Legend: Betty Hayes, 99, named Woman of the Year

By Tonya Maddox

March 21, 2024

Wow, what an incredible achievement for 99-year-old Betty Hayes to receive the coveted Woman of the Year award. Betty Haves, a local Rosie the Riveter’s inspiring story truly showcases that age is just a number when it comes to making a significant impact. On March 8 at the Annual Women of Distincti...

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‘Alien Disco’ eclipse-watching party planned for April 8 downtown

By Justin Tubbs

March 21, 2024

If you live or work near downtown Montrose and don’t have plans for the April 8 solar eclipse, well... you do now. Montrose’s Development and Revitalization Team (DART) is planning a cleverly named “Get Mooned” eclipse watching event for the day at Centennial Plaza, and there will be some fun (and ...

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First-ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Brewfest coming up in March

By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times

February 22, 2024

In less than a month, Montrose will be getting down for St. Patrick’s Day, and for the first time, there will be a public event to celebrate the holiday. The Black Canyon Homebrewers Association, in coordination with Horsefly Brewery, will hold the first-ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Brewfest on...

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Meet Kimberly McGehee, owner of SheShe Boutique

By Justin Tubbs

February 22, 2024

Kimberly McGehee is the owner of SheShe Boutique. She is a Colorado native that grew up in the Denver area and moved to the Western Slope when she married her best friend, Michael, in 1990. She and Michael have four children: Keegan (28), MaKenna (26), Jenna (23) and Stephen (18). Being their mom ha...

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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...

Tacos and Beer expands with second location on Main Street

Tacos and Beer’s new Main Street location is open seven days a week at 1135 East Main Street in Montrose.

By Cassie Knust | Montrose Business Times

November 6, 2024

Tacos and Beer has been a prime hotspot in Montrose for taco enthusiasts since opening in 2020. Now, co-owners Patricia Marquez and her husband, Marti...

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