Niagara-Hillcrest roundabout scheduled for July 3 open
Community, News
Niagara-Hillcrest roundabout scheduled for July 3 open
June 28, 2024
Pending any weather delays, the new roundabout at Niagara and Hillcrest is scheduled to open the evening of Wednesday, July 3, according to a Facebook post from the City of Montrose. The project has been in the works since December 2023.
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Montrose County manager resigns; county commissioner calls it ‘big loss’
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Montrose County manager resigns; county commissioner calls it ‘big loss’
By Montrose Business Times 
June 24, 2024
Montrose County Manager Jon Waschbusch submitted his resignation to the Board of County Commissioners on June 20, according to a release from Montrose County. The release didn't state what Waschbusch plans to do next, and attempt to reach him by phone wasn't immediately successful. Waschbusch has se...
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Pocket Park sees improvements as DART looks to launch mural incentive program
Community, News
Pocket Park sees improvements as DART looks to launch mural incentive program
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
June 20, 2024
Some cleanup and improvements are being conducted at the Pocket Park at 420 E. Main St. Wednesday, city workers were installing new lights, and graffiti was already removed from the area, as DART plans to use the park for more events in the future. The Pocket Park is home to a mural, and Michelle Wi...
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New food trailer offers Philly cheesesteaks with provolone, Whiz and more
Business, Food & Beverage
New food trailer offers Philly cheesesteaks with provolone, Whiz and more
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
June 13, 2024
Ericka Donaldson was nervous as she prepped for lunch rush on Saturday morning. Close to a year of work led to the opening of her new food trailer, Colorado Philly, and she wanted to make sure everything went right. To help, she brought along her boyfriend, her mother and another friend. “I just wan...
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Coffee chain has plans for Montrose location
Food & Beverage, News
Coffee chain has plans for Montrose location
By Montrose Business Times 
June 13, 2024
Dutch Bros Coffee is opening a Montrose location, according to signage and the company’s website. The store will be located at 2619 S. Townsend, and the land is currently under construction. A spokesperson for Dutch Bros said the project is in the early phases and didn’t offer additional information...
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New owners have plans to grow Alt Space membership
Business, News
New owners have plans to grow Alt Space membership
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
June 13, 2024
Downtown co-working business Alt Space is under new ownership and is looking to increase benefits in an effort to get more membership. All Alt Space locations (Telluride, Ridgway, Grand Junction, Delta and Powderhorn, in addition to Montrose) were purchased by Brad Rowland and his company, Emergent,...
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School supply drive at Montrose Police Department runs until Aug. 6
Community, News
School supply drive at Montrose Police Department runs until Aug. 6
By News Release 
June 13, 2024
To help prepare local Montrose County School District students for success in this upcoming school year, the Montrose Police Department is hosting a school supply drive open now until Tuesday, August 6. Anyone interested in helping can drop off supplies inside the Montrose Police Department lobby at...
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Traffic signal at Montrose Regional Airport entrance goes active
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Traffic signal at Montrose Regional Airport entrance goes active
By Montrose Business Times 
June 6, 2024
The traffic signal at Montrose Regional Airport's entrance is now active and operational. 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.
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Community, News
Historic Montrose United Methodist Church in downtown is getting renovation work
By News Release 
June 13, 2024
The Montrose United Methodist Church has been an anchor in downtown Montrose for over 100 years.  In the summer of 2020, large cracks appeared in the walls of the building located on the corner of Park Avenue and South First Street.  Investigations, assessments and an engineering report from Knott L...
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