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What’s causing the smoky skies over Montrose? Large fires in Utah and Nevada; Stage 1 fire restrictions in place

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

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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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Kids can design ‘I Voted’ sticker candidates for future Montrose County elections

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News Release Montrose County Montrose County is inviting students to help celebrate civic engagement through an “I Voted” sticker design contest for the 2026 election season. The contest is open to students in two divisions: grades 3–6 and grades 7–12, including public, private, and homeschooled students living in Montrose County. One winning design will be […]

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