Opinion

By Tonya

April 25, 2024

One year in, and I'm thrilled to say that this adventure has been everything I hoped for and more! As I mentioned when I first announced this new chapter, the business climate in Montrose is ripe for growth, and I'm ecstatic to be able to offer a business-to-business publication that captures the pr...

Opinion

There are great things going on in Montrose

By Justin Tubbs

May 24, 2023

There’s some pretty awesome stuff going on in Montrose. Before I write more, I need a disclaimer here. I’m a pretty big fan of Storm King Distilling. You could probably tell if you read the cover story. It’s a great local business that’s getting the recognition it deserves. David Fishering is an imm...

Opinion

Bet on yourself

By Tonya

May 24, 2023

People say that everything has a cost. If that is true, what does a dream cost? As I looked through the last four issues of the Montrose Business Times, I have run across articles and Q&A’s touting the efforts of local business owners. These business owners started somewhere. Although some may have ...

Opinion

Big Pivots

Tri-State’s credit slips as clean energy co-op gets AA-

By Allen Best

May 17, 2023

S&P Global Ratings has lowered its long-term rating for Tri-State Generation and Transmission to BBB from the previous BBB+ for two debts, one having to do with the financing for the construction of its coal-fired power unit in Arizona, at Springerville, and for the pollution control work done more ...

News, Opinion

County population growth comes as no shock

By Justin Tubbs

May 17, 2023

Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times For those who have lived here long enough, it comes as no surprise that our little part of Colorado is growing. Between 2020 and 2022, Montrose County saw an increase of 994 residents, or a growth of 2.6%. Impressive numbers, considering there was an increase in ...

Opinion

A growing economic engine for the Western Slope

By Sue Hansen Montrose County Commissioner

May 3, 2023

Airports are connectivity centers. They connect people to places, support economic growth, and facilitate trade and commerce. They are the lifeblood of many cities, counties, and regions across the nation and the Montrose Regional Airport is no different. Last year, the airport earned the title of t...

Opinion

Working (and taking pride) in our community

May 3, 2023

Most people know that small businesses create jobs, stimulate economic growth and foster innovation. They also provide essential services and supplies to their local communities. By spending money at locally owned and operated businesses, individuals help to strengthen the local economy by keeping d...

Opinion

Montrose Business Times launches with first edition, will be a community-minded business newspaper

By Montrose Business Times

April 26, 2023

Here it is. It’s the inaugural issue — the one we hope you’ve been waiting for. The Montrose Business Times wanted to get started right away, so when we announced this publication at the beginning of the month, we got to work. The contents of these pages are what we put together. With just about thr...

Business, News

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...

Business, News

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...

News

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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