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How a Western Slope wildfire  nonprofit is helping homeowners protect their properties
Community, News
How a Western Slope wildfire nonprofit is helping homeowners protect their properties
March 6, 2025
Wildfire season in Colorado is getting longer and more intense, and for homeowners in fire-prone areas, preparing their properties can mean the difference between a home that survives and one that doesn’t. That’s where the West Region Wildfire Council (WRWC) comes in. The nonprofit has been working ...
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Community, Entertainment
Homebrewers to hold second St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Brewfest
By Montrose Business Times 
March 6, 2025
After a successful debut last year, the Montrose St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Brewfest is returning for its second annual celebration, bringing a mix of community spirit, local craft beverages, and live music to downtown Montrose on Saturday, March 16. The event will follow the same format as last yea...
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Adopting, need help with a ‘stranger,’ look no further than Montrose Animal Control
Community
Adopting, need help with a ‘stranger,’ look no further than Montrose Animal Control
By Jen Wolfe for the MBT 
March 4, 2025
If there’s something strange... in your neighborhood... who are you going to call? It won’t be Ghostbusters. More likely, those bumps in the night are caused by a stray dog, cat, raccoon, possum, fox, coyote, skunk, or deer — and the right call is to Montrose Animal Control. A division of the Montro...
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Montrose Center for the Arts opens doors to new downtown home
Community, Entertainment
Montrose Center for the Arts opens doors to new downtown home
By Montrose Business Times 
February 19, 2025
The Montrose Center for the Arts (MCA) celebrated its grand re-opening on Feb. 12, unveiling a re-imagined space at its new location at 205 E. Main Street. The event, themed “Let HEART Take Root: An Interpretive Show of Western Trees,” highlighted the center’s commitment to fostering art and communi...
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Greater Montrose Chamber of Commerce holds Business Expo Thursday
Business, Community
Greater Montrose Chamber of Commerce holds Business Expo Thursday
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
February 12, 2025
The Greater Montrose Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Business Expo on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. The event is free and open to the public. Chamber President Chris VanVleet said this year’s expo will feature more businesses than in previous years, though sp...
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The Friends of the Black Canyon will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Curecanti Recreation Area on Feb. 8
Community, Food & Beverage
The Friends of the Black Canyon will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Curecanti Recreation Area on Feb. 8
February 7, 2025
The Friends of the Black Canyon National Park and Curecanti Recreation Area invite the Montrose community and surrounding areas to a special evening at Pomona Brewing Company on Feb. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will feature food, fun, and an opportunity for attendees to learn about the organization...
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Community, News
City’s wastewater treatment plant to receive updates
By Tonya 
February 7, 2025
The Montrose City Council approved a $1.35 million contract Tuesday with the design-build team of Burns & McDonnell and Moltz Construction to begin the design phase of significant upgrades to the city’s aging wastewater treatment plant. Originally built in 1984, the plant is due for major improvemen...
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City awards contracts for West Main improvements, including bike lanes, ADA-compliant sidewalks, lights and more
Community, News
City awards contracts for West Main improvements, including bike lanes, ADA-compliant sidewalks, lights and more
February 5, 2025
As part of the city’s “Year of Main Street” initiative, the Montrose City Council has awarded a $3.7 million in expenditures for its West Main Revitalization Project. The project, set to begin in March, aims to improve pedestrian mobility, safety, and accessibility along West Main Street, while enha...
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Ask a Local Business: Wild Horse Wine and Whiskey
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Ask a Local Business: Wild Horse Wine and Whiskey
By Tonya 
January 24, 2025
Located at 439 E. Main Street in Montrose, Wild Horse Wine and Whiskey was created as a direct result of COVID-19 according to owners Scott and Julie Mijares. “The previous owner of our building became exasperated with the challenges that COVID and online shopping and shut the doors,” says Scott. “J...
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Local museum director recognized by True West magazine
Community, News
Local museum director recognized by True West magazine
By Tonya 
January 24, 2025
Richard E. Fike, founder and executive director of the Museum of the Mountain West, has been named “Best Western History Collector” for 2025 by True West magazine. The recognition is featured in the publication’s January “Best of the West 2025” special collector’s edition, available now on national ...
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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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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-suffici...
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