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 has received about 35,000 pounds of food at a time when demand is rising sharply.

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 has received about 35,000 pounds of food at a time when demand is rising sharply.

Superintendent Separation Moves Forward & Food Bank Receives 35,000-Pound Donation

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 stress, prompting hundreds of miles of fishing closures and emergency conservation efforts.

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 stress, prompting hundreds of miles of fishing closures and emergency conservation efforts.

Buckingham Palace Honors a Montrose Veteran & Heat Threatens Colorado Fisheries

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 Cedaredge homes featuring local food, wine and cider, live music, and art to benefit the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center.

Today:&nbsp;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 Cedaredge homes featuring local food, wine and cider, live music, and art to benefit the Grand Mesa Arts &amp; Events Center.

A New Field House Takes Shape & Tour de Cedars Opens Its Doors

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 to protect storage in Blue Mesa Reservoir while maintaining flows for endangered fish habitat.

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 to protect storage in Blue Mesa Reservoir while maintaining flows for endangered fish habitat.

Montrose Health Earns an A & Crystal Dam Releases Reduced

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 animals’ poor health.

And later: A Montrose man accused of sexually exploiting children and discussing plans to facilitate abuse remains jailed on a $1 million cash-only bond as prosecutors cite serious public-safety concerns.

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&mdash;not neglect&mdash;caused the animals&rsquo; poor health.
And later: A Montrose man accused of sexually exploiting children and discussing plans to facilitate abuse remains jailed on a $1 million cash-only bond as prosecutors cite serious public-safety concerns.

Jury Convicts Montrose Rancher & Child Exploitation Suspect Remains Jailed

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 full day of music, food, dancing, and community celebration.

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 full day of music, food, dancing, and community celebration.

Stephenson Stays on Paid Leave & Monte de Rosas Returns to Montrose

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 across southwestern Colorado.

Today... Amazon&rsquo;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 across southwestern Colorado.

Amazon Brings Faster Delivery to Montrose & El Pomar Supports 37 Nonprofits

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 is moving closer to tighter rules for electric bikes after the City Council unanimously approved an updated ordinance on first reading.

 

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&rsquo;s religion.
And later... Montrose is moving closer to tighter rules for electric bikes after the City Council unanimously approved an updated ordinance on first reading.
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Pond Meme Draws Antisemitism Accusations & Montrose Moves to Tighten E-Bike Rules

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-day tour.

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&rsquo;s Ride, a five-day tour.

Reduced Charges in Fatal Crash & 300 Cyclists Hit the Road

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 One-Forty-Five, and Colorado 82, prompting renewed calls for drivers and riders to use extra caution.

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...&nbsp;Three motorcyclists died in separate crashes on US Five-Fifty, Colorado One-Forty-Five, and Colorado 82, prompting renewed calls for drivers and riders to use extra caution.

Montrose Clinic Changes Hands & Three Motorcyclists Killed in Separate Crashes

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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.&nbsp;
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Montrose Fresh

Want to know the latest on the Montrose County School District mascot change? Managing Editor Justin Tubbs interviews Staff Writer Anna Lynn Winfrey about her continued coverage of the situation, including what to expect after MCSD was labeled non-compliant by the Colorado Commission on Indian Affairs. 
This episode was produced by Josue Perez, Justin Tubbs and Anna Lynn Winfrey, and edited by Sean Flannelly. 

Want to know the latest on the Montrose County School District mascot change? Managing Editor Justin Tubbs interviews Staff Writer Anna Lynn Winfrey about her continued coverage of the situation, including what to expect after MCSD was labeled non-compliant by the Colorado Commission on Indian Affairs.&nbsp; This episode was produced by Josue Perez, Justin Tubbs and Anna Lynn Winfrey, and edited by&nbsp;Sean&nbsp;Flannelly.&nbsp;

5 Minutes in the Newsroom: Mascot Updates

What do you know about Dark Skies in the Western Slope? Listen as Managing Editor Justin Tubbs interviews Black Canyon Astronomical Society President Bryan Cashion, Director of Dark Skies Paonia Aaron Watson and Chief of Interpretation at Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Curecanti NRA Lori Rome. Have any questions? Head to nabur.montrosepress.com and log in to comment.

What do you know about Dark Skies in the Western Slope? Listen as Managing Editor Justin Tubbs interviews Black Canyon Astronomical Society President Bryan Cashion, Director of Dark Skies Paonia Aaron Watson and Chief of Interpretation at Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Curecanti NRA Lori Rome. Have any questions? Head to&nbsp;<a href="http://nabur.montrosepress.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nabur.montrosepress.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647124799525000&amp;usg=AOvVaw27N39a8DVcW2if5i4b8S_c">nabur.montrosepress.com</a>&nbsp;and log in to comment.

Mo-Town Knows: Dark Skies in the Western Slope

In our third and final episode of our Montrose housing series, Managing Editor Justin Tubbs sits down with HUB developer Matt Miles, City of Montrose Senior Planner Amy Sharp and Colorado demographer Shannon Bingham. The trio have some big expectations for the city's growth over the next decade, but will it pan out that way? Tune in to hear their reasoning, and how housing plays a central role in that future. 
To ask a question or comment, head to our local social media site, NABUR, at nabur.montrosepress.com, and create an account.


Mo-Town Knows was created by Justin Tubbs and Josue Perez, edited by Sean Flannelly and Sean Fitzpatrick, with additional support from Anna Lynn Winfrey and Cassie Knust. 

In our third and final episode of our Montrose housing series, Managing Editor Justin Tubbs sits down with HUB developer Matt Miles, City of Montrose Senior Planner Amy Sharp and Colorado demographer Shannon Bingham. The trio have some big expectations for the city's growth over the next decade, but will it pan out that way? Tune in to hear their reasoning, and how housing plays a central role in that future.&nbsp; To ask a question or comment, head to our local social media site, NABUR, at&nbsp;<a href="http://nabur.montrosepress.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nabur.montrosepress.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1639461581996000&amp;usg=AOvVaw33RcKHwGyJ5NubHM2ZWTxf">nabur.montrosepress.com</a>, and create an account.
 Mo-Town Knows was created by Justin Tubbs and Josue Perez, edited by&nbsp;Sean&nbsp;Flannelly and&nbsp;Sean&nbsp;Fitzpatrick, with additional support from Anna Lynn Winfrey and Cassie Knust.&nbsp;

Mo-Town Knows: Housing in Montrose Part 3: How will the city handle growth?

Do you have questions about housing in Montrose? Have you experienced housing insecurity? Reporter Anna Lynn Winfrey sits down with Montrose city manager and Western Slope housing experts to take a broad look at the housing crisis's causes, effects and potential remedies. 

If any comments or questions come up while listening, head to nabur.montrosepress.com to post them, and we'll be sure to get back to you.


Mo-Town Knows was created by Justin Tubbs and Josue Perez, edited by Sean Flannelly and Sean Fitzpatrick, with additional production support from Anna Lynn Winfrey and Cassie Knust. 

Do you have questions about housing in Montrose? Have you experienced housing insecurity? Reporter Anna Lynn Winfrey sits down with Montrose city manager and Western Slope housing experts to take a broad look at the housing crisis's&nbsp;causes, effects and potential remedies.&nbsp;
If any comments or questions come up while listening, head to&nbsp;<a href="http://nabur.montrosepress.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nabur.montrosepress.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1636841167780000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3APhMDOG4sqNQlJ_JHNCB4">nabur.montrosepress.com</a>&nbsp;to post them, and we'll be sure to get back to you.
 Mo-Town Knows was created by Justin Tubbs and Josue Perez, edited by Sean Flannelly and Sean Fitzpatrick, with additional production support from Anna Lynn Winfrey and Cassie Knust.&nbsp;

Mo-Town Knows: Housing In Montrose Part 2: Housing Insecurity

Over the next month, we're going to be discussing and analyzing the housing market and housing concerns in Montrose and the Western Slope. 
It's a lot to fit in one episode though, so we're breaking up the topic into three distinct parts. This first part is a basic breakdown of the current Montrose real estate market through the eyes of local realtor Jeff Keehfuss, hosted by reporter Josue Perez. 

The second part will focus explicitly on housing insecurity and the broader housing crisis. This is a topic that has been covered extensively in Colorado, but it's usually focused on the Front Range rather than the Western Slope, and very rarely with an eye directly toward Montrose.The third part will discuss Montrose's housing future and the developers with their hat in the ring.

We hope you follow along as we have these discussions, and that you won't hesitate to ask any questions or share your opinion. We want these conversations to be guided by community input -- Do you have any questions about the housing market, or concerns about affordable housing and development? Share on our local social media site, NABUR, at nabur.montrosepress.com.

Mo-Town Knows was created by Justin Tubbs and Josue Perez, and edited by Sean Flannelly and Sean Fitzpatrick. Additional support from Staff Writers Anna Lynn Winfrey and Cassie Knust. 

Over the next month, we're going to be discussing and analyzing the housing market and housing concerns in Montrose and the Western Slope.&nbsp; It's a lot to fit in one episode though, so we're breaking up the topic into three distinct parts. This first part is a&nbsp;basic breakdown of the current Montrose real estate market through the eyes of local realtor Jeff Keehfuss, hosted by reporter Josue Perez.&nbsp; The second part will focus explicitly on housing insecurity and the broader housing crisis. This is a topic that has been covered extensively in Colorado, but it's usually focused on the Front Range rather than the Western Slope, and very rarely with an eye directly toward Montrose.The third part will discuss Montrose's housing future and the developers with their hat in the ring. We hope you follow along as we have these discussions, and that you won't hesitate to ask any questions or share your opinion. We want these conversations to be guided by community input -- Do you have any questions about the housing market, or concerns about affordable housing and development? Share on our local social media site, NABUR, at&nbsp;<a href="http://nabur.montrosepress.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nabur.montrosepress.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1635707860815000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHkgjfpUp2WtV_3ZZDLZRG3tN9d3w">nabur.montrosepress.com</a>. Mo-Town Knows was created by Justin Tubbs and Josue Perez, and edited by&nbsp;Sean&nbsp;Flannelly and&nbsp;Sean&nbsp;Fitzpatrick. Additional support from Staff Writers Anna Lynn Winfrey and Cassie Knust.&nbsp;

Mo-Town Knows: Housing in Montrose Part 1

Montrose County School District is making some big changes soon -- updating their early childhood center, addressing long-running maintenance concerns and maybe even building a new high school. Staff Writer Anna Lynn Winfrey interviewed James Pavlich, executive director of operations at MCSD, as well as director of property services Philip Bailey and director of the early childhood center Penny Harris. The three discussed the school's new master plan along with the needs of the broader scholastic community.

Mo-Town Knows was created by Justin Tubbs and Josue Perez, edited by Sean Fitzpatrick and Sean Flannelly, and overseen by Dennis Anderson. 

Montrose County School District is making some big changes soon -- updating their early childhood center, addressing long-running maintenance concerns and maybe even building a new high school.&nbsp;Staff Writer Anna Lynn Winfrey interviewed James Pavlich, executive director of operations at MCSD, as well as director of property services Philip Bailey and director of the early childhood center Penny Harris. The three discussed the school's new master plan along with the needs of the broader scholastic community.
Mo-Town Knows was created by Justin Tubbs and Josue Perez, edited by&nbsp;Sean&nbsp;Fitzpatrick and&nbsp;Sean&nbsp;Flannelly, and overseen by Dennis Anderson.&nbsp;

Mo-Town Knows: The Next Ten Years of MCSD

Reporter Cassie Knust sits down with the Hispanic Affairs Project, the Olathe Language Connection and a Tortilla Flats resident to discuss what Montrose residents should be thinking about during Hispanic Heritage Month. Bobbi Fresquez and Ricardo Perez emphasize that many local Hispanic residents have been here for decades, if not longer, while Karen Perez and bebe byrd focus on the problems facing immigrant and undocumented locals.

Mo-Town Knows is produced by Justin Tubbs, Josue Perez, Sean Flannelly, Sean Fitzpatrick and Dennis Anderson.

Special thanks to Delta-Montrose Electric Association for their sponsorship.

Reporter Cassie Knust sits down with the Hispanic Affairs Project, the Olathe Language Connection and a Tortilla Flats resident to discuss what Montrose residents should be thinking about during Hispanic Heritage Month. Bobbi Fresquez and Ricardo Perez emphasize that many local Hispanic residents have been here for decades, if not longer, while Karen Perez and bebe byrd&nbsp;focus on the problems facing immigrant and undocumented locals.
Mo-Town Knows is produced by Justin Tubbs, Josue Perez, Sean Flannelly, Sean Fitzpatrick and Dennis Anderson. Special thanks to Delta-Montrose Electric Association for their sponsorship.

Mo-Town Knows: Montrose’s Hispanic Community

Managing Editor Justin Tubbs sat down with local authorities and experts on mental health to talk about suicide prevention awareness month, and how Montrose is watching out for residents that are struggling. Montrose Police Chief Blaine Hall joins to talk about the department’s co-responder program and officer training. Montrose School District threat assessment coordinator joins to discuss the school’s new Safe2Tell program and new district therapist program. And finally, Center for Mental Health clinical director Laura Byard joins to talk about online training programs and the center’s crisis walk-in center. 

 

Mo-Town Knows was created by Justin Tubbs and Josue Perez, edited and produced by Sean Fitzpatrick and Sean Flannelly and overseen by Dennis Anderson.

Managing Editor Justin Tubbs sat down with local authorities and experts on mental health to talk about suicide prevention awareness month, and how Montrose is watching out for residents that are struggling. Montrose Police Chief Blaine Hall joins to talk about the department&rsquo;s co-responder program and officer training. Montrose School District threat assessment coordinator joins to discuss the school&rsquo;s new Safe2Tell program and new district therapist program. And finally, Center for Mental Health clinical director Laura Byard joins to talk about online training programs and the center&rsquo;s crisis walk-in center.&nbsp;
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Mo-Town Knows was created by Justin Tubbs and Josue Perez, edited and produced by Sean Fitzpatrick and Sean Flannelly and overseen by Dennis Anderson.

Mo-Town Knows: Preventing Suicide Locally

Montrose High School football players Austin Griffin and Ethan Hartman sat in with Montrose Press Staff Writer Josue Perez to talk about the upcoming season, their past triumphs (and defeats) and their love for the Montrose community. 

 

Episode produced by Sean Fitzpatrick, Justin Tubbs, Sean Flannelly and Josue Perez.

Montrose High School football players Austin Griffin and Ethan Hartman sat in with Montrose Press Staff Writer Josue Perez to talk about the upcoming season, their past triumphs (and defeats) and their love for the Montrose community.&nbsp;
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Episode produced by Sean Fitzpatrick, Justin Tubbs, Sean Flannelly and Josue Perez.

Mo-Town Knows: A Football Family

Mo-town Knows is a local conversation series brought to you by the Montrose Daily Press and our in-house community forum, NABUR. Video episodes are streamed live on our website and on NABUR. 

Have any questions about an episode? Head to NABUR and ask, and we'll be sure to answer. 

Created by Justin Tubbs and Josue Perez, and produced by Sean Flannelly and Sean Fitzpatrick. 

For more visit us at montrosepress.com

Mo-town Knows is a local conversation series brought to you by the Montrose Daily Press and our in-house community forum, NABUR. Video episodes are streamed live on our website and on NABUR.&nbsp;
Have any questions about an episode? Head to NABUR and ask, and we'll be sure to answer.&nbsp;
Created by Justin Tubbs and Josue Perez, and produced by Sean Flannelly and Sean Fitzpatrick.&nbsp;
For more visit us at <a href="montrosepress.com">montrosepress.com</a>

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