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:
Superintendent Separation Moves Forward & Food Bank Receives 35,000-Pound Donation
Today: The Montrose County School District board unanimously voted to offer Superintendent Doctor Carrie Stephenson a voluntary resignation and separation agreement after months of tension left their working relationship beyond repair. And later: Sharing Ministries Food Bank in western Colorado ha…
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Buckingham Palace Honors a Montrose Veteran & Heat Threatens Colorado Fisheries
Today: Montrose resident and British Army veteran Kelvin Kent received royal recognition at Buckingham Palace, honoring a remarkable life of military service, Himalayan adventure, and community leadership. And later: Extreme heat, drought and wildfire debris are putting Colorado fish under growing…
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A New Field House Takes Shape & Tour de Cedars Opens Its Doors
Today: The Montrose Recreation District is seeking community input on plans for a roughly $3 million new field house, with open houses and surveys helping determine its sports surfaces, fitness areas and other amenities. And later: Tour de Cedars returns on Sunday, September 6th, with four Cedared…
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Montrose Health Earns an A & Crystal Dam Releases Reduced
Today: Montrose Regional Health earned an overall A grade on the "2026 Lown Hospitals Index", receiving top marks for social responsibility, value, outcomes, patient satisfaction, and ranking first in Colorado for pay equity. And later: Crystal Dam releases are being reduced as water managers work…
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Jury Convicts Montrose Rancher & Child Exploitation Suspect Remains Jailed
Today: A Montrose County jury convicted rancher Justin Dahl on 20 of 26 animal cruelty and neglect charges after prosecutors argued that pigs, horses, calves and dogs on his property were kept in severely neglected conditions, while Dahl maintained that a devastating illness—not neglect—caused the …
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Stephenson Stays on Paid Leave & Monte de Rosas Returns to Montrose
Today: Montrose County School District Superintendent, Doctor Carrie Stephenson, remains on paid administrative leave as an investigation continues, leaving the district divided over her leadership as the new semester begins. And later: The "Monte de Rosas Fiesta" is returning to Montrose with a f…
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Amazon Brings Faster Delivery to Montrose & El Pomar Supports 37 Nonprofits
Today... Amazon’s new $25 million last-mile delivery station in Montrose is creating local jobs, supporting businesses, and cutting many Amazon delivery times from seven to ten days down to just two or three. And later...El Pomar Foundation has awarded 335 thousand dollars to 37 organizations acro…
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Pond Meme Draws Antisemitism Accusations & Montrose Moves to Tighten E-Bike Rules
Today... Montrose County Commissioner, Sean Pond, is facing accusations of antisemitism after posting an AI-generated image of Jewish gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser with devil horns. Pond insists the meme was political satire and says he was unaware of Weiser’s religion. And later... Montrose…
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Reduced Charges in Fatal Crash & 300 Cyclists Hit the Road
Today... Isaac Snell pleaded guilty to reduced careless-driving charges in the 2024 US 550 crash that killed Trinity Hasse and Candace Smith. He now faces 10 to 365 days in jail. And later... About 300 cyclists are riding through south-central Colorado next week as part of Colorado’s Ride, a five-…
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Montrose Clinic Changes Hands & Three Motorcyclists Killed in Separate Crashes
Today... PrimeHealth+ has sold its stabilized Montrose safety-net clinic to River Valley Family Health Center, which will continue operating the site and providing comprehensive care to the surrounding community. And later... Three motorcyclists died in separate crashes on US Five-Fifty, Colorado …
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