A Time to Dance celebrates 20 years as a studio
Business, Entertainment
A Time to Dance celebrates 20 years as a studio
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
May 23, 2024
In 2004, Catherine Frates was working as a babysitter. She had recently left dance instruction behind and was content with the way things were going. That was until, one day, she pulled into a space for rent and looked through the window. “I could see my grandmother’s studio, which was weird,” Frate...
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Telluride’s Steamies Burger Bar owners have plans to open new Montrose restaurant
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Telluride’s Steamies Burger Bar owners have plans to open new Montrose restaurant
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
May 9, 2024
The owners of Steamies Burger Bar in Telluride are planning to open a new restaurant in Montrose this summer. The restaurant, named Urban Hip-E Fresh Kitchen, is a combination of healthy, fresh eating options. Owners James and Stanya Gorraiz spoke at Montrose City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesda...
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Citizens State Bank, based in Ouray, opens new branch in Montrose
Business, News
Citizens State Bank, based in Ouray, opens new branch in Montrose
By Justin Tubbs 
May 8, 2024
Ouray-based Citizens State Bank last month opened its newest branch in Montrose. This addition marks Citizen State Bank’s expansion efforts, as the Montrose branch is the third new branch added in the past 3 ½ years, according to Chief Lending Officer Jessica Frigetto. Citizens State Bank has four l...
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New Fairfield hotel now open at Colorado Outdoors
Business, News
New Fairfield hotel now open at Colorado Outdoors
By Tonya 
May 2, 2024
Montrose is now home to a Fairfield by Marriott, the efforts of Lamont Companies. The hotel opened in April. The project obtained building and site permits in 2021, and was constructed using 54 completed modular building units, stacked and organized by heavy machinery. The project is said to provide...
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CMU Montrose offers students a ‘Business Closet’ for job interviews, business events and other professional settings
Business, News
CMU Montrose offers students a ‘Business Closet’ for job interviews, business events and other professional settings
By Gunnison Clamp for the MBT 
April 25, 2024
The local Colorado Mesa University University campus is aiming to set students up for success as they look to get experience and transition into the workforce. The university has set up a Business Closet program designed to help students get off to a running start in their career by supplying them w...
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Local manufacturer has products in Bass Pro and Cabela’s
Business, News
Local manufacturer has products in Bass Pro and Cabela’s
By Tonya 
April 18, 2024
Local enterprise Geyser Systems has seen substantial growth in demand in the last year, as they continue to build on their water-saving camp showers. Company owner Jonathan Ballesteros talked about new ideas and developments at the company, including a new deal the company has made with large retail...
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Sandoval Construction has been doing business for more than 20 years
Business, News
Sandoval Construction has been doing business for more than 20 years
By Gunnison Clamp for the MBT 
April 18, 2024
When one thinks of Montrose’s construction industry, longstanding company Sandoval Construction is one of the first to come to mind. Years of hard work and good service has built trust between the contractor and their clients. Selvin Sandoval, the founder of the company, started the company in 2002....
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DMEA candidates elected at annual meeting
Business, News
DMEA candidates elected at annual meeting
By Tonya 
June 13, 2025
The election for the Delta-Montrose Electric Association board came to an end Thursday night and resulted in two incumbents retaining their seats, as ...

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