DMEA withdraws from $72M federal solar award, citing rising risk and rate pressure

After once calling it a “monumental win,” Delta-Montrose Electric Association has withdrawn from a $72 million federal clean energy award that would have helped fund a 20-megawatt solar and battery storage project in western Colorado. The cooperative announced this week it is stepping away from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Powering Affordable Clean Energy Program, […]

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Local escape room offers frights and fun for people of all ages 

Imagine you’re deep in the woods. A killer is on the loose. You stumble into a remote cabin — and the door locks behind you. The only way out is to solve a series of hidden clues before time runs out. That’s the premise behind The Cabin Escape Room, one of Montrose’s newest entertainment experiences, […]

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Business Expo gives Chamber members, other businesses chance for exposure and networking

The Greater Montrose Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Business Expo on Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Montrose Pavilion, bringing together dozens of local businesses, entrepreneurs and community members for an evening of networking, promotion and connection. The event, which Chamber President Luke Bray said drew roughly 80 businesses last year, is designed to […]

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Upcoming Business Expo is chance to become Chamber member, get exposure

The Greater Montrose Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Business Expo on Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Montrose Pavilion, bringing together dozens of local businesses, entrepreneurs and community members for an evening of networking, promotion and connection. The event, which Chamber President Luke Bray said drew roughly 80 businesses last year, is designed to […]

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Colorado wildlife officials say no wolf release planned

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said Wednesday that they have “no plans” relocate additional gray wolves into the state this winter, confirming a major setback for the agency’s voter-mandated reintroduction program following federal interference on behalf of livestock industry groups. CPW “continues to explore options for translocations in winter 2026/2027,” it said in a press […]

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