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One of the Western Slope’s most established accounting firms entered a new era at the start of this year. Buckendorf, Haynes CPAs, a fixture in the Montrose community for years, is now under the sole ownership of Eric Haynes — the Haynes side of the partnership, following a carefully managed transition from longtime partner Dena […]
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Smoke over Montrose and other Colorado counties caused by large wildfires burning in Utah and Nevada prompted a state air quality advisory for western Colorado on Wednesday as the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests announced Stage 1 fire restrictions will take effect Thursday because of persistent severe fire conditions. The Colorado Department of […]
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About a year after warning that proposed federal Medicaid changes could create financial challenges for rural hospitals, a Montrose Regional Health official says his concerns have shifted from speculation to preparation as portions of the legislation move toward implementation in 2027. Chief Financial Officer Paul Perrotti said the hospital remains concerned about changes that could […]
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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 […]
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A data entry error in the City of Montrose’s 2026 budget has left a more-than-$238,000 discrepancy in funding allocated for DART economic development and beautification programs, setting up a discussion next week on how City Council should address the issue. The matter centers on a Development and Revitalization Team (DART) budget line for professional and […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Evergreen Home Loans held the grand opening of its Montrose office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week, celebrating the company’s entry into the Western Colorado mortgage market. The office, located at 1425 Hawk Parkway Unit 4 and led by longtime Montrose resident and mortgage professional Wil Harmsen, officially opened after Harmsen joined Evergreen in November. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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