Montrose school board places superintendent on paid leave following contentious meeting

The Montrose County School District Board of Education voted 4-3 Tuesday night to place Superintendent Carrie Stephenson on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an ongoing third-party investigation involving employee complaints connected to Olathe Elementary School and the departure of its principal, Jennifer Hesse, who was put on paid leave and later resigned. Board […]

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City Council provides All Points Transit with emergency funding from hotel tax fund following state budget cuts

The Montrose City Council has approved a $55,000 allocation to All Points Transit using revenue generated from the city’s voter-approved hotel and lodging tax increase, providing emergency support for a rural transit system facing state funding cuts. The funding is intended to help offset reductions in state funding, Medicaid reimbursement rates and support from Region […]

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County Commissioner Sean Pond bows out of U.S. Senate race as third-party candidate after failed GOP bid

Montrose County Commissioner Sean Pond has withdrawn from the race for Colorado’s U.S. Senate seat, ending a campaign that saw the newcomer move from local government into a statewide race in less than two years. Pond announced his decision Friday in a lengthy Facebook post reflecting on his time in politics, his appointment to the […]

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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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City declines Pride proclamation and talks potential ‘non-sanctuary city’ at latest Montrose council meeting

A debate over a Pride Month proclamation, questions about council procedure and growing concerns over immigration-related rhetoric highlighted divisions on the new version of the Montrose City Council during its May 19 meeting. All of the discussion unfolded during the public comment portion of the meeting, where residents, former elected officials and council members themselves […]

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Montrose County hires new emergency manager who has Florida hurricane experience

Montrose County has hired a new emergency manager with experience overseeing hurricane response and disaster recovery efforts in Florida. Kristy Mathews was recently hired as the county’s emergency manager, according to a county news release. Mathews brings more than a decade of experience in emergency management, disaster response, recovery coordination and public preparedness initiatives. Most […]

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Trailhead Clinics hires new business development manager

News Release Trailhead Clinics has hired Luke Nehring as its new business development manager, according to a Wednesday announcement from the company. Nehring brings more than 20 years of business leadership experience working with both large corporations and small businesses. Trailhead officials said his background as a former small-business owner gives him experience in operations, […]

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Montrose Regional Health’s Katie Klossner Recognized on Becker’s 2026 List of Chief Marketing Officers to Know

News Release Katie Klossner, director of marketing and public relations at Montrose Regional Health (MRH), has been named to Becker’s Healthcare 2026 list of “96 Chief Marketing Officers to Know,” which recognizes leaders shaping how health care organizations communicate and engage with patients. Becker’s Healthcare editors compile the annual list through a combination of editorial […]

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