Today... Drought and a late spring freeze have left Colorado bears unusually hungry and active near homes and campsites, so officials are urging people to secure trash, food, feeders, grills, pets, and livestock to prevent dangerous human-bear conflicts.

And later... Mirza Ahmed, hired in 2025 as Montrose County’s public health director, is no longer working for the county as of Thursday.

Today... Drought and a late spring freeze have left Colorado bears unusually hungry and active near homes and campsites, so officials are urging people to secure trash, food, feeders, grills, pets, and livestock to prevent dangerous human-bear conflicts.
And later... Mirza Ahmed, hired in 2025 as Montrose County&rsquo;s public health director, is no longer working for the county as of Thursday.

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. 

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Montrose Fresh

Bear Conflicts Rise & Montrose Health Director Departs

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 initiatives.

And later: Three men are facing first-degree murder charges in the November 2025 shooting death of Christopher Hubbell in Montrose County.

Today:&nbsp;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 initiatives.
And later:&nbsp;Three men are facing first-degree murder charges in the November 2025 shooting death of Christopher Hubbell in Montrose County.

Commissioner Hansen Announces Retirement & Murder Charges Filed in 2025 Shooting

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 rodeo action.

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 rodeo action.

Saving Montrose SnoBalls & Celebrating 140 Years of the County Fair

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.

Today... A solemn procession crossed Colorado&rsquo;s Western Slope on Monday, honoring a Canadian helicopter pilot who died while fighting the Gold Mountain Fire.
And later... Montrose&rsquo;s "Development and Revitalization Team" has had its funding restored after a major budget typo.

Bear Conflicts Rise & Montrose Health Director Departs

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