Community, News
Opportunity to meet three final county manager candidates on Tuesday
By News Release | Montrose County 
September 9, 2024
Following a comprehensive nationwide search, the Montrose County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the three finalists for the County Manager position: Frank Rodriguez, Mark Tyner, and Matt Smith. A public meet and greet will be held on Tuesday, September 10th at 6:00 pm at the Montrose ...
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Ask A Local Business: Melissa Rice, owner of Best Paw Forward
Business, News
Ask A Local Business: Melissa Rice, owner of Best Paw Forward
By Montrose Business Times 
September 6, 2024
Melissa Rice opened the Best Paw Forward grooming business in Montrose a year ago, and added an “outdoor adventure boarding” service in June of this year. Surrounded by BLM land, Best Paw Forward is located at 67746 Wildcat Trail, just off Horsefly Road. Rice has over 20 years experience in the anim...
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Horsefly owners plan Sept. 9 opening for new Colorado Outdoors eatery
Business, Food & Beverage
Horsefly owners plan Sept. 9 opening for new Colorado Outdoors eatery
By Tonya 
August 29, 2024
Toasty All Day Eatery is the latest venture for Montrose restauranteurs Phil and Melanie Freismuth, and they have planned a Sept. 9 opening date for the new business at the Colorado Outdoors development. Right next door to Tratorria, at 1341 Mayfly Drive in the Flex Buildings strip, Toasty will spec...
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Les Schwab Tires could be first to develop on S. Townsend plot
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Les Schwab Tires could be first to develop on S. Townsend plot
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
August 19, 2024
A Les Schwab tire shop would be the first to be developed an undeveloped parcel of land if Montrose City Council approves to provide water and sewer connections to the area. The 5.14-acre  parcel of land at 1910 S. Townsend Ave. includes three “pads” or sections available for development. Les Schwab...
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New real estate rules mean buyers and agents should be cautious
Business, News
New real estate rules mean buyers and agents should be cautious
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
August 15, 2024
Real estate agents across Colorado are concerned that new rules going into effect this week could drastically change the way the industry operates. One local agent, Michelle Klippert, who owns The Real Estate Store, is concerned the new rules could result in a tougher working relationship between ag...
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Small Business Awards names local garden center to ‘Hall of Fame’
Business, Community
Small Business Awards names local garden center to ‘Hall of Fame’
By Montrose Business Times 
August 8, 2024
This year's Small Business Awards were headlined by Sheree Wanner's Camelot Gardens, which entered the Small Business Awards Hall of Fame at the Montrose Pavilion. A total of 16 other businesses were recognized and awarded. Winners were: Black Dog Equipment Camp Robber Clearnetworx Culver's Fabula F...
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Zoomiez beverage hut offers dog-themed energy boosts
Business, Food & Beverage
Zoomiez beverage hut offers dog-themed energy boosts
By Justin Tubbs 
August 8, 2024
After opening in April, a local beverage stand has helped its customers get their caffeine fix. The idea for the Zoomiez Beverage Hut came about when Jamie Hawkins and her mom, Tawnya, visited other nearby towns. “There’s a beverage trailer that we frequent up north that is super popular, and every ...
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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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