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:
Commissioner Hansen Announces Retirement & Murder Charges Filed in 2025 Shooting
Today: Sue Hansen is stepping down from the Montrose County Board of Commissioners four months before her term ends, saying an early transition will give likely successor Caryn Gibson time to learn the role while she leaves behind a legacy of community-focused leadership and major county initiative…
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Saving Montrose SnoBalls & Celebrating 140 Years of the County Fair
Today... A Montrose teenager and his family restored a historic snow ball trolley to preserve a beloved summer tradition for future generations. And later... The Montrose County Fair and Rodeo is back for its 140th year, bringing more than a week of family events, agricultural traditions, and rode…
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Western Slope Honors Fallen Pilot & Montrose Corrects DART Funding
Today... A solemn procession crossed Colorado’s Western Slope on Monday, honoring a Canadian helicopter pilot who died while fighting the Gold Mountain Fire. And later... Montrose’s "Development and Revitalization Team" has had its funding restored after a major budget typo.
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Million-Dollar Bond in Fatal Shooting & Colorado Outdoors Hotel Expansion
Today... Donald Rodarte Junior faces second-degree murder and multiple related charges in the June 11th shooting death of Jesse Pagan, and is being held on a one million dollar bond pending a July 23rd preliminary hearing. And later... Three new hotels are planned for the Colorado Outdoors complex…
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Charter Commission Rejected & Fall Into Winter Passes Go on Sale
Today... The Montrose City Council voted 3 to 2 to reject a citizen charter commission and review potential ballot amendments itself, after Councilor Ed Ulibarri reversed his support, citing bullying from commission advocates. And later... Discounted season passes are now on sale for the "Fall Int…
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Six-Month Data Center Pause & A New Adaptive Pickleball Tournament
Today... Montrose County commissioners unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on new data center applications in unincorporated areas while they study potential impacts on infrastructure, resources, zoning, and community character. And later... The Montrose Recreation District is hosting a tw…
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A Patriotic Ceremony in Montrose & The Ongoing Sunset Mesa Civil Cases
Today... Montrose County marked America’s 250th anniversary with a brief courthouse ceremony that mixed patriotic reflection, recognition of local firefighters, and one attendee’s political protest. And later... Years after the Sunset Mesa case, remaining civil lawsuits are stalled because plainti…
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Montrose Plans Heritage Fourth & Two Dead in Crash on US 550
Today... Montrose has canceled its Fourth of July fireworks because of wildfire danger, but will still celebrate with a heritage-themed parade, farmers’ market activities, food trucks, family events, dog shows, cornhole, and live music. And later... Two people are dead, and a 1-year-old girl is se…
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Wildfires Delay Fireworks & Sweet Corn Faces a Tough Season
Today... Recent wildfires in southwest Colorado prompted Montrose County to postpone its fire summit and the City of Montrose to delay its July 4th fireworks show to August 1st, while other Independence Day events remain scheduled. And later... Sweet corn will still be available this summer, but d…
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MRD Expands Adaptive Biking & Animal Cruelty Trial Nears
Today... Montrose Recreation District’s "Adaptive Biking Program" is expanding after a successful first year, adding more adaptive bikes, monthly rides, and a new Special Olympics cycling team for athletes with intellectual disabilities. And later... Justin Dahl’s 97-count animal cruelty case is s…
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