As we close out 2024, we remember former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away this week. Among his many accomplishments, Carter had a lifelong love for the outdoors, something he shared during a fishing trip on the Gunnison River back in 2003.

As we close out 2024, we remember former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away this week. Among his many accomplishments, Carter had a lifelong love for the outdoors, something he shared during a fishing trip on the Gunnison River back in 2003.

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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A look back at President Jimmy Carter's fishing trip on the Gunnison River

Today, we’re exploring the inspiring story of Alyssa Troncoso, a hairstylist turned entrepreneur who’s reshaping the beauty industry with her two businesses: "Reign: A Beauty Collective" and "Slice Strands".

Today, we&rsquo;re exploring the inspiring story of Alyssa Troncoso, a hairstylist turned entrepreneur who&rsquo;s reshaping the beauty industry with her two businesses: "Reign: A Beauty Collective" and "Slice Strands".

A local hairstylist turned entrepreneur who’s reshaping the beauty industry

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Joe Ryan founded San Juan Huts in the 1980s, pioneering a hut-to-hut adventure system in the U.S. for skiing, mountain biking, and hiking, despite early challenges like building huts in real time during clients' trips. A turning point came in 2014 when an accident led his daughter Kelly to take over, modernizing the business while maintaining its adventurous spirit. Today, the thriving company offers a unique outdoor experience with well-established huts and diverse routes, reflecting decades of resilience and innovation.

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Joe Ryan founded San Juan Huts in the 1980s, pioneering a hut-to-hut adventure system in the U.S. for skiing, mountain biking, and hiking, despite early challenges like building huts in real time during clients' trips. A turning point came in 2014 when an accident led his daughter Kelly to take over, modernizing the business while maintaining its adventurous spirit. Today, the thriving company offers a unique outdoor experience with well-established huts and diverse routes, reflecting decades of resilience and innovation.

The family behind one of the first hut systems in the U.S.

The Montrose County Jail underwent an $8 million, multi-phase overhaul, including a complete remodel of the booking and holding areas to improve functionality and safety. The project spanned seven years of planning and one year of construction, replacing cramped and outdated facilities with modernized spaces, such as a secure booking desk enclosed in glass and repositioned away from holding cells. The final phase of renovations, addressing the video courtroom, kitchen upgrades, and HVAC systems, is slated for completion by March.

The Montrose County Jail underwent an $8 million, multi-phase overhaul, including a complete remodel of the booking and holding areas to improve functionality and safety. The project spanned seven years of planning and one year of construction, replacing cramped and outdated facilities with modernized spaces, such as a secure booking desk enclosed in glass and repositioned away from holding cells. The final phase of renovations, addressing the video courtroom, kitchen upgrades, and HVAC systems, is slated for completion by March.

A look back at President Jimmy Carter's fishing trip on the Gunnison River

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