Montrose Fresh
Montrose Fresh
Explore the people, news and events that keep the Uncompahgre Valley moving forward. The Montrose Press's podcast, Montrose Fresh, brings you insights into the home of the Black Canyon National Park three days a week. https://www.montrosepress.com/Social links:
West End Healthcare Debate & Pride Proclamation Pushback
Today... Montrose County commissioners recently heard strong support for improving West End healthcare access, but residents were divided over whether a proposed health service district and future critical access hospital are feasible. And later... Montrose City Council’s refusal to read a Pride M…
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Commissioners weigh health district plan & Menoken church thanks its neighbors
Today... Montrose County commissioners heard broad support for better West End healthcare, but deep disagreement over whether a proposed tax-funded health service district and future critical access hospital is realistic, affordable, or the best solution. And later... After vandals broke windows …
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Pride Weekend Arrives in Montrose & Superintendent Denies Misconduct Claims
Today... Montrose Pride Festival returns this weekend with its biggest celebration yet, adding new events, performances, family-friendly programming, an adult after party, and expanded year-round support for the local LGBTQ community. And later... At a June 2nd special meeting, Montrose County Sup…
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Superintendent Calls Allegations Unfounded & Police Search for Shooting Spree Motive
Today... Montrose County Superintendent Doctor Carrie Stephenson says allegations, raised by the school board President, are unfounded and politically motivated as the board considers placing her on paid suspension. And later... Police in Montrose are still searching for a motive after a shooting …
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Library Reduces Hours Ahead of Mill Levy Vote & New Measles Case in Delta County
Today... The Montrose Regional Library will close on Saturdays starting August 1st to save money as it prepares for possible budget cuts if voters reject a renewed mill levy measure. And later... Colorado health officials have confirmed a measles case in a Delta County child under five.
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TEI Rock Drills Changes Hands & Wilder Comes to Montrose
Today... Entegra Attachments has purchased Montrose-based TEI Rock Drills, but company leaders say local operations, leadership, employees, and Sue Frank’s presidency will remain in place during a smooth transition. And later... Wilder, the Generation Wild mascot from Great Outdoors Colorado, will…
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Drought Pressure Builds & Dirt Bikes in the Gunnison Gorge
Today... West Slope water leaders warned that unprecedentedly low snowpack and drought in 2026 are forcing irrigators, Montrose officials, and residents to conserve, share limited supplies, and prepare for painful cutbacks. And later... Enduro Ranch is using the adobes of the Gunnison Gorge Nation…
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Montrose Native Releases New Album & Police Department Welcomes New Recruit
Today... Nashville-based Montrose native Erik Stucky is returning home to release his self-produced third album, Bag of Bones, with a Bluecorn show that celebrates his roots, growth and evolving folk-Americana sound. And later... Officer Riley Thompson, a recent academy graduate, has been sworn in…
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Veterans Memorial Breaks Ground & A Free Way to Experience Mountainfilm
Today... Montrose broke ground on its long-awaited Veterans Memorial Plaza, a community-backed tribute that will honor service members, veterans, and former sheriff Rick Dunlap with a permanent place for reflection and remembrance. And later... Mountain Film offers free Memorial Day weekend events…
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Driver Finds Trapped Dirt Biker & Montrose Replaces Aging Plant Equipment’
Today... A Waste Management driver noticed something strange on a hillside after his route — and moments later, his quick decision may have saved a young dirt biker’s life. And later... Work is continuing on a major upgrade to the Montrose Wastewater Treatment Plant, nearly two months after crews …
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