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From survival to thriving: How a nonprofit has found new purpose in business cultivation
Community, News
From survival to thriving: How a nonprofit has found new purpose in business cultivation
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
July 3, 2025
For years, the doors to MADA sat mostly closed — its future uncertain, its purpose fading. Once a vibrant hub rooted in Chicano pride and self-sufficiency, the nonprofit had, over time, narrowed its scope to emergency services and homelessness response. But in the last four years, under new leadersh...
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How proposed Medicaid cuts could affect Montrose Regional Health and the wider community
Business, Community
How proposed Medicaid cuts could affect Montrose Regional Health and the wider community
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
May 29, 2025
Proposed federal Medicaid reductions could significantly impact Montrose Regional Health (MRH), threatening the financial stability of the hospital and access to care for thousands in Montrose County and across rural Colorado. The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a sweepi...
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What is the average cost of a wedding on the Western Slope and in Montrose?
Business, Community
What is the average cost of a wedding on the Western Slope and in Montrose?
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
May 8, 2025
The wedding industry in southwestern Colorado has evolved into a diverse market catering to both high-end destination events and intimate, budget-friendly ceremonies. From Telluride’s luxury mountain venues to Delta County’s community-centered celebrations, couples have a wide range of options — and...
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County Manager Frank Rodriguez pushed out, public responds Wednesday morning after comment denial Tuesday
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County Manager Frank Rodriguez pushed out, public responds Wednesday morning after comment denial Tuesday
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
April 16, 2025
During a special meeting Tuesday, the Montrose County Board of County Commissioners voted to accept the resignations of County Manager Frank Rodriguez, County Attorney Marti Whitmore, and Assistant County Manager Emily Sanchez. Both Whitmore and Sanchez submitted their resignations after Rodriguez, ...
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Ask a Local Business: Cimarron Song Gallery
Business, Community
Ask a Local Business: Cimarron Song Gallery
By Jen Wolfe for the MBT 
April 10, 2025
You don’t have to travel to Jackson Hole, Scottsdale, or Santa Fe to purchase fine art. Cimarron Song Gallery, located at 901 E. Main St. in Montrose is open by private appointment only. Owner Gregory Packard has been an artist his whole life, but at age 28, while working in the high-tech sector, th...
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Cedars food trailer brings Mediterranean and Lebanese flavors to Montrose and beyond
Community, Food & Beverage
Cedars food trailer brings Mediterranean and Lebanese flavors to Montrose and beyond
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
March 13, 2025
If you’ve been craving Mediterranean food on the Western Slope, you’re in luck. Cedars Mediterranean, a new food truck run by husband-and-wife duo Sam and Georgina Joseph, is bringing fresh, authentic Lebanese flavors to towns across the region—and people can’t seem to get enough of it. Joseph, an e...
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Open letter asks legislator to help amid Black Canyon National Park staffing cuts, funding freeze
Business, Community
Open letter asks legislator to help amid Black Canyon National Park staffing cuts, funding freeze
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
March 27, 2025
A federal hiring freeze and sudden staffing cuts are already affecting national parks across the country—and here in Montrose, where Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a major tourism driver, local business owners say the consequences could be felt across the economy as early as this summ...
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Montrose Regional Health receives 2025 MEDC Economic Development Award at annual luncheon
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Montrose Regional Health receives 2025 MEDC Economic Development Award at annual luncheon
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
March 20, 2025
Montrose Regional Health (MRH) was honored with the Montrose Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) 2025 Economic Development Award at the organization’s annual meeting and luncheon on Thursday in a packed Montrose Pavilion ballroom. MEDC Executive Director Sandy Head presented the award, recogni...
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Local landscape photographer Vince Farnsworth talks business, photography and the Black Canyon
Business, Community
Local landscape photographer Vince Farnsworth talks business, photography and the Black Canyon
By Jen Wolfe for the MBT 
March 13, 2025
Farnsworth Scenics started in Montrose, Colorado, by Vince and Maggie Farnsworth in 2008. Since then, they have captured the beauty of the Western Slope with stunning panoramic photos, a format Vince specializes in. He also has a particular love for the night sky because it contains treasures rarely...
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A Night to Honor Women: Silke Printz earns top honor with Lifetime Achievement Award
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A Night to Honor Women: Silke Printz earns top honor with Lifetime Achievement Award
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
March 12, 2025
More than 20 local women were celebrated at the 2025 Montrose Women of Distinction Awards last Friday at the Montrose Pavilion, with longtime community leader Silke Printz receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to Montrose. Montrose County Commissioner Sue Hansen and longtime...
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South Rim Fire Grows to Nearly 3,000 Acres; Bostwick Park community issued evacuation notice out of ‘abundance of caution’
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South Rim Fire Grows to Nearly 3,000 Acres; Bostwick Park community issued evacuation notice out of ‘abundance of caution’
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
July 12, 2025
The wildfire burning along the south rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has grown to 2,896 acres as of Friday morning, with no containm...
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More than 1,640 acres have burned as fire at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is 0% contained
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More than 1,640 acres have burned as fire at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is 0% contained
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
July 11, 2025
A wildfire sparked by lightning Thursday morning has forced the full closure of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, burning more than 1,600 ac...
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Les Schwab Tires aims for July soft opening in Montrose
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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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Montrose County board moves forward without county manager after resignation, split over finalist
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Montrose County board moves forward without county manager after resignation, split over finalist
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
July 9, 2025
Montrose County’s top administrative position remains vacant after interim county manager Leslie Quon resigned Monday, prompting two days of public di...
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Recall effort launched against Montrose County Commissioner Scott Mijares, who pushed for fmr. county manager’s resignation
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Recall effort launched against Montrose County Commissioner Scott Mijares, who pushed for fmr. county manager’s resignation
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
July 7, 2025
A citizen-led effort to recall Montrose County Commissioner Scott Mijares is set to begin next week, with more than 100 volunteers preparing to gather...
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