Airport access gets go-ahead for new traffic light
Business, Community
Airport access gets go-ahead for new traffic light
January 5, 2024
A temporary traffic signal is coming to the intersection of US 50 and the Airport Access. Morton Electric, Inc. was awarded the contract to install a temporary traffic signal at the intersection of US 50 and Airport Access, for three years, or until a permanent signal is installed. The contracts was...
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There’s fall fun at Covered Bridge Ranch since 2000
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There’s fall fun at Covered Bridge Ranch since 2000
By Justin Tubbs 
September 29, 2023
For the past 23 years, Covered Bridge Ranch has brought in the autumn holiday in a special way. And this weekend, the fall fun begins again. The ranch is one of a few area pumpkin patch businesses, and the Riessen family, owners of Covered Bridge Ranch, pride themselves on activities for the whole f...
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Montrose Oktoberfest coming this weekend
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Montrose Oktoberfest coming this weekend
By Justin Tubbs 
September 29, 2023
The 18th edition of the Montrose Oktoberfest is coming this Saturday to the Montrose Rotary Amphitheater at Cerise Park, from 1 to 5 p.m. On tap will be beers from 14 or 15 different vendors, according to the Black Canyon Homebrewers Association. “We’ve got a couple bands, and there will be things f...
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Magan Brandon, Home by Magan decor
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Magan Brandon, Home by Magan decor
September 29, 2023
Montrose Business Times Magan Brandon is the owner of Home by Magan, which creates home decor and wall art for homes. MBT: How did you get into the business of interior decor? Magan Brandon: I started my business when I was a stay at home mom and was looking for additional income but needed to be cr...
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Tackling our local childcare shortage
By Tonya 
September 29, 2023
Montrose County has a shortage of childcare options, which impacts everything from education and public safety to healthcare and economic development. But what if we could solve it together as Montrose neighbors? That’s the driving question behind the Unify Montrose project, which was created with M...
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Husband and wife operate Mosaic, a creative shop with crafts and classes
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Husband and wife operate Mosaic, a creative shop with crafts and classes
By Tonya 
September 20, 2023
Mavis Bennett for the Montrose Business Times Leanna and Jordan Johnson’s store, Mosaic, might be described as a business-community center. Customers come in to buy a gift and end up decorating a hat at the hat bar. Their children will be drawn to the do-it-yourself jewelry. The shop at 21 N. Cascad...
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Two therapists team up to provide natural occupational therapy
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Two therapists team up to provide natural occupational therapy
September 13, 2023
Not everyone gets to mix their interests with their career, but that’s exactly what happened for Madison Cano and Amy Shaw about a year ago. That was around the time the two occupational therapists, employed at the local hospital, decided to branch off and independently offer nontraditional occupati...
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Kroger and Albertsons to sell off 413 stores as part of proposed merger
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Kroger and Albertsons to sell off 413 stores as part of proposed merger
September 13, 2023
Kroger and Albertsons announced Friday that they entered an agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers to sell off just over 400 of their stores as well as eight distribution centers across the country as the two giant supermarket chains work to finalize a $24.6 billion merger. Kroger and Albertsons are s...
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Coors building added to city’s historic register
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Coors building added to city’s historic register
September 13, 2023
Press Release Montrose City Council last Tuesday voted unanimously to place the historic Coors Building, located at 134 North First Street, on the city’s Register of Historic Places. In his presentation to City Council, City Planner William Reis said the Coors Building is over 50 years old and meets...
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Halloween, lighting alleyways and more
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Halloween, lighting alleyways and more
September 13, 2023
The topic that dominated the Sept. 5 meeting for the Montrose Development and Revitalization Team (DART) was Halloween. About 79% of downtown business owners would like to have a trick-or-treat event for the kids, based on a survey emailed by DART. That percentage is almost 95% when you add in the f...
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