The widespread respiratory illness affecting dogs in Colorado and several other parts of the country is impacting local groomers and boarding services. At least one business has cut hours for staff, while another is dipping into savings to avoid making a more difficult decision this close to the Chr...

Kodie Coblentz, longtime owner of Classics Barber Shop in downtown Montrose, has decided to sell his shop at the end of this month. The 32-year-old business owner opened the shop by himself in 2013, but recently, he moved back to Gunnison to be closer to family. The commute between here and Gunnison...

Tim Hines and his hard-working crew have built a reputation as one of the best in the entire country at what they do. Hines started Adrenaline Vans in 2020 and specializes in servicing and modifying light commercial-type vans such as the Mercedes Sprinter. Hines gave some background as to where the ...

Unify Montrose, a nonprofit whose local efforts for the past several months have been to help Montrose solve its childcare shortage issue, wrapped up its process this week, and local delegates assigned to voting on potential actions have made decisions. The two delegates leading the next steps towar...

Angela M. Du Bois, a retired software tester in Durham, North Carolina, wasn't looking to replace her UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan. She wasn't concerned as the Dec. 7 deadline approached for choosing another of the privately run health insurance alternatives to original Medicare. But the...

This holiday season, locals are encouraged to shop... well, local. As part of that tradition, and in encouragement of Small Business Saturday, The Montrose Business Times asked several local business owners why they love doing business here in Montrose and what they’re thankful for this holiday seas...

Carriage rides, good deals and more are on the schedule this weekend for From carriage rides, to lights, to shopping for good deals, there are holiday activities abound this weekend. One of the most important this weekend is Small Business Saturday, celebrated nationally, but the version here at hom...

Have a craving? Want to elevate your next home-cooked dish? A new downtown business may be able to help you with that, if you’re into fine vinegars and olive oils. Elevated Vinegar Olive Oil Company (EVOO) opened last month in downtown, and the shop has plenty of customers looking for exactly what t...

All Points Transit’s MOD (Montrose, Olathe, Delta) Express now has stops at Montrose Regional Airport. Those who need a lift to Montrose Regional Airport can be picked up from the Montrose Transfer (436 S. 2nd St.) and taken to the airport. Departure times from the airport are at 7:10 a.m., 9:10 a.m...

The most recent DART meeting, this past Tuesday, proceeded to revisit the Centennial Plaza Redesign Meeting that was held recently at the Community Room of the Public Safety Complex. No idea was too crazy, and none were off the table. All of the ideas for what to preserve, what to create, and the ne...