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From trailers to tiny homes, Olathe manufacturer builds a different kind of future
When Damon DesChamp moved his manufacturing business from Denver to Olathe in 2019, he brought more than machinery, equipment and inventory across the mountains. He brought employees willing to uproot their lives to follow the company. There was just one problem: Finding somewhere to live. DesChamp, his wife, Natalie, and several employees ended up living […]
Health
Looming Medicaid cuts will increase burden for Colorado patients, advocates say
Lindsey Toomer, Colorado Newsline Oliver Giminaro became fully dependent on caregivers after a spinal cord injury in 1992. His parents acted as those caregivers when he was still living at home in Delta. Before the injury, he loved playing football, camping, hiking, skiing and mountain biking, he said. Now, if he didn’t have access to […]
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 […]
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 […]
