Today’s episode tracks two unfolding stories: the Montrose community’s swift fundraising drive to support 22‑year‑old Luis Romero’s rehabilitation after an April 27 crash left him paralyzed, and CDOT’s overnight lane restrictions as crews apply final protective paint to the US‑50 Middle Bridge at Blue Mesa Reservoir.

Today&rsquo;s episode tracks two unfolding stories: the Montrose community&rsquo;s swift fundraising drive to support 22‑year‑old Luis Romero&rsquo;s rehabilitation after an April 27 crash left him paralyzed, and CDOT&rsquo;s overnight lane restrictions as crews apply final protective paint to the US‑50 Middle Bridge at Blue Mesa Reservoir.

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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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

Support Pours In for Paralyzed Driver & Nighttime Work Rolls Out on US‑50 Bridge

Today... Western Colorado irrigators are facing a record-bad water season, with sharply reduced deliveries, canceled pump contracts, and likely impacts on farms, crops, and food prices due to extremely low snowpack and poor runoff forecasts.

And later... Montrose Rec District will keep Flex Rec open through at least the end of 2026, despite monthly losses, to avoid disrupting members before its new nearby facility is ready.

Today... Western Colorado irrigators are facing a record-bad water season, with sharply reduced deliveries, canceled pump contracts, and likely impacts on farms, crops, and food prices due to extremely low snowpack and poor runoff forecasts.
And later... Montrose Rec District will keep Flex Rec open through at least the end of 2026, despite monthly losses, to avoid disrupting members before its new nearby facility is ready.

Low Snowpack Brings Harsh Water Cuts & Flex Rec Will Stay Open for Now

Today... MsSo, a new fusion noodle bar on Montrose’s Main Street from Typhoon Hospitality, blends authentic Asian flavors with playful, modern twists as part of the group’s broader expansion in town.

And later… The Montrose Lions Club honored Joseph Graff, Lainey Williams, and Kade Halderman as its outstanding students for March.

Today... MsSo, a new fusion noodle bar on Montrose&rsquo;s Main Street from Typhoon Hospitality, blends authentic Asian flavors with playful, modern twists as part of the group&rsquo;s broader expansion in town.
And later&hellip; The Montrose Lions Club honored Joseph Graff, Lainey Williams, and Kade Halderman as its outstanding students for March.

MsSo Opens on Main Street & Montrose Lions Club Honors March Students

Today... A Montrose city council candidate’s wife questioned the city’s ballot security ahead of the election, while officials and the candidate said her email was meant to clarify election safeguards rather than allege wrongdoing.

And later... A Montrose couple recently launched Babysitter Briefing, an app that helps parents and caregivers track a child’s daily routine without constant texting.

Today... A Montrose city council candidate&rsquo;s wife questioned the city&rsquo;s ballot security ahead of the election, while officials and the candidate said her email was meant to clarify election safeguards rather than allege wrongdoing.
And later... A Montrose couple recently launched Babysitter Briefing, an app that helps parents and caregivers track a child&rsquo;s daily routine without constant texting.

Support Pours In for Paralyzed Driver & Nighttime Work Rolls Out on US‑50 Bridge

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