Citizens State Bank, based in Ouray, opens new branch in Montrose
Business, News
Citizens State Bank, based in Ouray, opens new branch in Montrose
By Justin Tubbs 
May 8, 2024
Ouray-based Citizens State Bank last month opened its newest branch in Montrose. This addition marks Citizen State Bank’s expansion efforts, as the Montrose branch is the third new branch added in the past 3 ½ years, according to Chief Lending Officer Jessica Frigetto. Citizens State Bank has four l...
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New Fairfield hotel now open at Colorado Outdoors
Business, News
New Fairfield hotel now open at Colorado Outdoors
By Tonya 
May 2, 2024
Montrose is now home to a Fairfield by Marriott, the efforts of Lamont Companies. The hotel opened in April. The project obtained building and site permits in 2021, and was constructed using 54 completed modular building units, stacked and organized by heavy machinery. The project is said to provide...
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Code update could allow for more types of development, like duplexes, townhomes
News, Real Estate
Code update could allow for more types of development, like duplexes, townhomes
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
May 2, 2024
The City of Montrose is in the early stages of updating its land development regulations, and that could mean more multi-family housing, in addition to the extensive single-family development the community is already seeing. Currently, the City of Montrose land development code (things like zoning) ...
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Resurfacing to start on U.S. 50 in Olathe beginning Monday
News
Resurfacing to start on U.S. 50 in Olathe beginning Monday
By CDOT Press Release 
May 2, 2024
The Colorado Department of Transportation in coordination with prime contractor, United Companies, will begin resurfacing US Highway 50 through the town of Olathe starting on Monday, May 6. The project zone will span over 10 miles on US 50 from Mile Point 76.84 to 86.04, including the US 50 Business...
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U.S. 50 Bridge Closure Update: More time slots for Lake City cutoff travel
Community, News
U.S. 50 Bridge Closure Update: More time slots for Lake City cutoff travel
May 1, 2024
Those whose travel is hindered by the U.S. 50 bridge closure will have more options for travel beginning Friday, May 3. Starting Friday, May 3, County Road 26 (Lake City Cutoff) will be open four times a day for local travel between Montrose and Gunnison, according to the Colorado Department of Tran...
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CMU Montrose offers students a ‘Business Closet’ for job interviews, business events and other professional settings
Business, News
CMU Montrose offers students a ‘Business Closet’ for job interviews, business events and other professional settings
By Gunnison Clamp for the MBT 
April 25, 2024
The local Colorado Mesa University University campus is aiming to set students up for success as they look to get experience and transition into the workforce. The university has set up a Business Closet program designed to help students get off to a running start in their career by supplying them w...
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City to hold annual Arbor Day celebration
Community, News
City to hold annual Arbor Day celebration
By City of Montrose 
April 25, 2024
As the City of Montrose prepares for its annual Arbor Day celebration scheduled for April 26, city leaders are thrilled to announce that the Arbor Day Foundation has named the City of Montrose a 2023 Tree City USA for the city’s continued commitment to effective urban forest management throughout th...
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Local manufacturer has products in Bass Pro and Cabela’s
Business, News
Local manufacturer has products in Bass Pro and Cabela’s
By Tonya 
April 18, 2024
Local enterprise Geyser Systems has seen substantial growth in demand in the last year, as they continue to build on their water-saving camp showers. Company owner Jonathan Ballesteros talked about new ideas and developments at the company, including a new deal the company has made with large retail...
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