Movers & Shakers, News
Montrose Police Department Sergeant Nicholas Gehm, left, shakes the hand of Police Chief Blaine Hall following Gehm’s promotion Tuesday.
Business, News
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recognized 45 hospitals for their efforts to promote breastfeeding and offer healthier food and beverage options through the Colorado Healthy Hospital Compact and Colorado Baby-Friendly Hospital Collaborative. These initiatives are par...
Business, News
Camping is an American pastime as celebrated as baseball and going to the movies. Montrose, as those who have spent any time here know, is a launching-off point for any of the camping one might seek. There are mountains and evergreens to the south. Desert land is accessible to the public to the imme...
Business, News
Montrose’s slogan is “Stay here–Play everywhere.” With more than 25 electric vehicle charging stations in and around town, the city hopes to tempt travelers to use Montrose as a base to have fun in town, as well as explore neighboring attractions. Charging stations are located at North 1st Street. ...
Business, News
Tortoise and the Hare Common to Exotic Pets is local, family- and veteran-owned exotic reptile and small animal supplier. The business specializes in everything exotic pets need to be happy, healthy parts of a family. The business focuses on having a family-friendly environment where big kids and l...
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Water sports enthusiasts, competitors, and Montrose community are invited to enjoy the Eighth Annual FUNC Fest (Fun on the UNCompahgre River Festival) at the Montrose Water Sports Park in Riverbottom Park on Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13. FUNC Fest is one of the City of Montrose’s premier su...
Business, News
Vacation rentals are a hot-button topic for Montrose. While they are helpful for tourism and more profitable for homeowners, they could be taking potential long-term rentals off the market for permanent and potentially permanent residents. While the number of vacation rentals has stayed steady or de...
Business, News
DART on Point FUNC Fest, which is a fun and funky contraction of Fun on the Uncompahgre, is offering sponsorships of its events on Aug. 12 and 13 at Riverbottom Park. You or your businesses can be featured in a variety of ways with an investment from $250 to $5,000 with exposure ranging from a listi...
Business, News
When Humberto Del Castillo took over the operations of Carniceria Sonora from his uncle in 2014, he didn’t have much help. He, his wife Karla, and one employee operated the store—the meat market, the grocery store shelves and the checkout counter. On days he had to run to Grand Junction to pick up p...
Business, News
Small companies are the engines that run Montrose. And there are hundreds here from sole proprietorships to LLCs. Business owners Gabrielle and Kevin Clay believe in small business, building community, and using their skillsets to further the success of other businesses nationwide as well as here on...
Community, News
December 19, 2024
Montrose County Commissioners approved a $24 million contract with Stryker & Company to construct a new county building at the December 18, 2024 board...
Community, News
December 19, 2024
Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds came alive with holiday spirit this past weekend as the annual Mrs. Claus for a Cause event brought...
Business, Food & Beverage...
December 19, 2024
In a closely watched decision, the Montrose City Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday evening to deny a liquor license for the south City Market at 16400 S. T...
Business, News
December 12, 2024
Cimarron Wealth Management Inc., based in Montrose, has been named one of the Best Financial Advisory Firms in America for 2024 by USA TODAY. The firm...
Business, News
December 11, 2024
A federal judge has halted the proposed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, which would have had an impact on at least one local groce...