Montrose has several electric vehicle charging stations
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Montrose has several electric vehicle charging stations
By Mavis Bennett 
July 19, 2023
Montrose’s slogan is “Stay here–Play everywhere.”  With more than 25 electric vehicle charging stations in and around town, the city hopes to tempt travelers to use Montrose as a base to have fun in town, as well as explore neighboring attractions. Charging stations are located at North 1st Street. ...
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Kevin and Kari Reddin, Tortoise and the Hare exotic pet supplier
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Kevin and Kari Reddin, Tortoise and the Hare exotic pet supplier
July 19, 2023
Tortoise and the Hare Common to Exotic Pets is local, family- and veteran-owned exotic reptile and small animal supplier. The business specializes in everything exotic pets need to be happy,  healthy parts of a family. The business focuses on having a family-friendly environment where big kids and l...
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FUNC Fest set for Aug. 12-13 at Montrose Water Sports Park
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FUNC Fest set for Aug. 12-13 at Montrose Water Sports Park
July 19, 2023
Water sports enthusiasts, competitors, and Montrose community are invited to enjoy the Eighth Annual FUNC Fest (Fun on the UNCompahgre River Festival) at the Montrose Water Sports Park in Riverbottom Park on Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13. FUNC Fest is one of the City of Montrose’s premier su...
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FUNC Fest, block party and more
By Kevin Clay and Michelle Wingfield 
July 19, 2023
DART on Point FUNC Fest, which is a fun and funky contraction of Fun on the Uncompahgre, is offering sponsorships of its events on Aug. 12 and 13 at Riverbottom Park. You or your businesses can be featured in a variety of ways with an investment from $250 to $5,000 with exposure ranging from a listi...
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Montrose’s only Mexican meat market thrives with diverse customers
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Montrose’s only Mexican meat market thrives with diverse customers
By Justin Tubbs 
July 12, 2023
When Humberto Del Castillo took over the operations of Carniceria Sonora from his uncle in 2014, he didn’t have much help. He, his wife Karla, and one employee operated the store—the meat market, the grocery store shelves and the checkout counter. On days he had to run to Grand Junction to pick up p...
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Kevin and Gabrielle Clay run local environmental services business
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Kevin and Gabrielle Clay run local environmental services business
July 12, 2023
Small companies are the engines that run Montrose. And there are hundreds here from sole proprietorships to LLCs. Business owners Gabrielle and Kevin Clay believe in small business, building community, and using their skillsets to further the success of other businesses nationwide as well as here on...
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Guzman Energy adds Brighton-based cooperative to list of customers
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Guzman Energy adds Brighton-based cooperative to list of customers
By Allen Best 
July 12, 2023
Brighton-based United Power has picked Guzman Energy to become a wholesale supplier beginning in May 2024, after an exit from Tri-State. Montrose-based Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) made the decision to switch from Tri-State to Guzman in 2020. Under the United Power agreement, Guzman wi...
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Joel Bell, owner of Geek Coffee
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Joel Bell, owner of Geek Coffee
July 12, 2023
Joel Bell, owner of Geek Coffee, has lived in Montrose since 2011, after moving from the Front Range. Working in the IT industry for most of his life, his curiosity for electronics started as a kid. He was more interested in figuring out how toys and electronics worked instead of using them for thei...
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FUNC Fest, block party and more
Business, News
FUNC Fest, block party and more
July 12, 2023
DART on Point FUNC Fest, which is a fun and funky contraction of Fun on the Uncompahgre, is offering sponsorships of its events on Aug. 12 and 13 at Riverbottom Park. You or your businesses can be featured in a variety of ways with an investment from $250 to $5,000 with exposure ranging from a listi...
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