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State grants help fund programs for Montrose Center for Arts and Magic Circle
Two Montrose arts organizations will receive state grant funding this year, with the money helping pay for everything from theater productions to art supplies for local students. Magic Circle Players and the Montrose Center for the Arts are among 187 organizations across Colorado selected to receive 2026 Colorado Creates grants through Colorado Creative Industries, a […]
Health
Walk to End Alzheimer’s brings organization close to its annual fundraising goal
The Montrose-Olathe-Delta Walk to End Alzheimer’s brought about 155 people together over the weekend at Confluence Park in Delta and has raised more than $37,000, putting the local event within a few thousand dollars of its fundraising goal. Lisa Smith, development manager for the Alzheimer’s Association of Western Colorado, said fundraising will continue through the […]
Montrose County reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
Montrose Business Times Montrose County has reported its first West Nile virus-related death of the year as the number of confirmed cases in the county has climbed above last year’s total. Montrose County Public Health announced Sept. 9 that an 83-year-old Montrose County woman had died in connection with the virus. Her death was reported […]
Gold Mountain Fire reaches 89% containment as crews continue repair work
Montrose Business Times The Gold Mountain Fire reached 89% containment Wednesday as firefighters continued repairing suppression lines and extinguishing isolated pockets of heat, marking another significant milestone in the nearly six-week firefight. The wildfire remains at 39,507 acres about 2 miles northeast of Ouray. Containment has increased from 59% a week ago to 89%, while […]
agriculture
Montrose County Agriculture at a Crossroads: Drought, succession, and the fight to keep farming viable
Ask anyone who has built a business in Montrose County and they will tell you the same thing: agriculture is not background scenery. It is the economic engine that helped build this region and continues to drive it. From the moment the Gunnison Tunnel opened in 1909 and transformed the Uncompahgre Valley into one of […]
Homestead Natural Meats relocating Montrose location to downtown
Homestead Natural Meats is relocating its retail store to downtown Montrose. The company announced its last day at its current location, 1032 6450 Road, was Feb. 26. Customers were encouraged to stop in before the move to stock up on their usual items. Homestead will reopen March 9 at 647 E. Main St., in the […]
Colorado wildlife officials say no wolf release planned
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said Wednesday that they have “no plans” relocate additional gray wolves into the state this winter, confirming a major setback for the agency’s voter-mandated reintroduction program following federal interference on behalf of livestock industry groups. CPW “continues to explore options for translocations in winter 2026/2027,” it said in a press […]
