Montrose Independence Day fireworks show postponed amid wildfire conditions; sale of fireworks prohibited in City of Montrose

Montrose Police Department announced on Facebook Sunday, amid concern for wildfire conditions in the area, the Fourth of July fireworks show at Riverbottom Park would be postponed to a later date. Telluride last week canceled its own fireworks display. The Town of Ouray on Sunday also announced the cancelation of its fireworks show. See the […]

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Telluride annual July 4 fireworks celebration canceled amid fire concerns

News Release | Telluride Fire Protection District The annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration in Telluride Town Park has been canceled due to extreme fire danger in the area, the Telluride Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) and the Telluride Fire Protection District (TFPD) announced. The decision was made following a thorough analysis conducted during weekly meetings […]

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Montrose to Moab Rimrocker Trail earns Jeep’s Badge of Honor

The Rimrocker Trail has been added to the Jeep Badge of Honor program’s new Digital Trails tier, giving off-road enthusiasts another nationally recognized route to explore across western Colorado and eastern Utah, according to a Montrose County news release. The approximately 160-mile trail stretches between Montrose and Moab, traveling through canyon country, mountain terrain, high […]

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Gunnison makes Trout Unlimited’s inaugural list of nationwide ‘Conservation Towns’ by investing in natural resources

Montrose Business Times Gunnison has been recognized as one of five standout rural communities in the country for its work tying conservation to economic sustainability, according to a new national list released by Trout Unlimited. The organization’s inaugural “Conservation Towns” list highlights rural communities that have adapted to shifting economic realities by investing in natural […]

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