Popular Farmers Market vendor purchases permanent digs in Colona
Business, Food & Beverage
Popular Farmers Market vendor purchases permanent digs in Colona
By Justin Tubbs 
January 24, 2024
For those not from around here, Colona is a blink-and-you-might-miss-it community, but for those who have spent any amount of time in our part of the Western Slope, the few buildings in the tiny community are very familiar. Those who lived here before the COVID-19 pandemic will specifically remember...
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The Hydrant is coming up on a year as a new-in-town doggie daycare
Business, News
Playtime is going to the dogs
The Hydrant is coming up on a year as a new-in-town doggie daycare
By Gunnison Clamp for the MBT 
January 24, 2024
A relatively new business in Montrose started with the idea of a dog daycare and decided to take it to the next level, with large spaces both indoors and outdoors for canines to hang out and play in. The Hydrant Doggie Playcare takes a unique approach to caring for man’s best friend and is primed to...
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A marijuana retailer showed interest in getting recreational on city ballot
Business, News
A marijuana retailer showed interest in getting recreational on city ballot
By Justin Tubbs 
January 18, 2024
Tuesday’s Montrose City Council agenda had plenty of interesting items on it. But maybe the most interesting was an ordinance related to retail marijuana sales. The wording: “Consideration of... an ordinance of the City of Montrose, Colorado, authorizing the submission of a ballot question to the vo...
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HotWorx offers sauna workouts; set to open March or April
Business, News
HotWorx offers sauna workouts; set to open March or April
By Justin Tubbs 
January 11, 2024
A new business that hasn’t even officially opened yet in Montrose has been making the rounds the past couple weeks, drumming up interest at local hot spots, as well as on social media. But HotWorx (stylized HOTWORX), a new 24-hour fitness center, plans to open sometime in March or April. The company...
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Commissioners give nod to Montrose County Courthouse renovations
Business, Community
Commissioners give nod to Montrose County Courthouse renovations
By Montrose County Press Release 
January 5, 2024
Montrose County Commissioners celebrated a major milestone this week with the approval of the construction contract for the historic courthouse renovation. The amended contract with Stryker and Company established a guaranteed price of less than $14,836,132.82. "This is an exciting moment for Montro...
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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
Business, News
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
Business, News
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
Business, News
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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Business, News
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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Les Schwab Tires aims for July soft opening in Montrose
Business, News
Les Schwab Tires aims for July soft opening in Montrose
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
July 10, 2025
Les Schwab Tire Centers will open a new, full-service store in Montrose on July 23, bringing more than a dozen jobs and a range of automotive services...

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