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…

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…

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…

What’s Next for Kinikin Road & The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival

Today... Montrose County approved about $60,000 in geotechnical drilling and water-flow analysis to determine how, whether, and at what cost the damaged, closed section of Kinikin Road can be safely repaired. And later... The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival runs July 10th through 19th, with seve…

Billy Goat’s Summer Expansion & Georgia O’Keeffe in Montrose

Today... Billy Goat hop farm is expanding its summer agritourism with new glamping units and the return of "Fridays on the Farm", featuring live music, food vendors, and regional craft beers made with Billy Goat hops. And later... "The Montrose Center for Arts" is hosting a premier Western Slope s…

Bear Conflicts Rise & Montrose Health Director Departs

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 …

Charter Review Push Moves Forward & Jake Shimabukuro Returns to Telluride

Today... Montrose City Council appears likely to create a citizens committee to review possible charter changes, despite Mayor Michael Badagliacco’s opposition and his push to put amendments directly on the November ballot. And later... Jake Shimabukuro is making a long trip from Hawaii to return …

The DART Funding Fix & The Campaign Behind Colorado’s Wolf Plates

Today... Montrose city leaders appear ready to restore more than $270,000 in Dart funding after a budget typo accidentally reduced the allocation to just over $4,000. And later... A wolf-themed truck is traveling Colorado to promote the "Born to Be Wild" license plate program, which raises money t…

Mayor Reverses Course on Charter Review & Kayla Trail Shooting Under Investigation

Today... Montrose Mayor Michael Badagliacco reversed his support for a citizen charter review commission, saying city council should prepare charter amendments for the November ballot itself, including a disputed proposal to put the police chief under council oversight. And later... A fatal shooti…

Chef Uma’s Next Chapter & A Week Packed with Montrose Events

Today... Chef Uma Stout, formerly behind the Baan Thai food truck, has opened Chef Uma’s Kitchen in Montrose to share authentic, regional Thai dishes and give customers a better sense of the chef behind the food. And later... Montrose has a busy week ahead, with classic cars, art, theater, music, …