Reed selected by Montrose City Council as new mayor; Frank named mayor pro tem
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Reed selected by Montrose City Council as new mayor; Frank named mayor pro tem
By City of Montrose 
April 19, 2024
The City of Montrose has a new mayor as councilor J. David Reed was elevated from mayor pro tem during the City Council's regular meeting Tuesday. Reed was chosen by fellow city councilors to succeed Barbara Bynum for the 2024-2025 mayoral term. Councilor Dave Frank was selected by the council to be...
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U.S. 50 bridge closed for safety concerns
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U.S. 50 bridge closed for safety concerns
By Tonya 
April 19, 2024
Those traveling between Montrose and Gunnison will have to find a different route after a bridge on U.S. Highway 50 was closed due to safety concerns. From CDOT's page: "A safety closure is in place for a bridge on US Highway 50 located west of Gunnison. CDOT closed the bridge at the urging of the F...
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Sandoval Construction has been doing business for more than 20 years
Business, News
Sandoval Construction has been doing business for more than 20 years
By Gunnison Clamp for the MBT 
April 18, 2024
When one thinks of Montrose’s construction industry, longstanding company Sandoval Construction is one of the first to come to mind. Years of hard work and good service has built trust between the contractor and their clients. Selvin Sandoval, the founder of the company, started the company in 2002....
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Business Expo success a reflection of Chamber of Commerce growth
Business, Community
Business Expo success a reflection of Chamber of Commerce growth
By Justin Tubbs 
April 18, 2024
The Greater Montrose Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Expo last week at the Montrose Pavilion, and it was the most well-attended yet. But that isn’t just a testament to the event itself, which saw  hundreds connect with local businesses; it’s also a testament to the Chamber as a whole. S...
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Montrose County hosts free disposal day at landfill this weekend
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Montrose County hosts free disposal day at landfill this weekend
April 18, 2024
Montrose County and Waste Management will host a free disposal day at Montrose Landfill this weekend, April 20, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Acceptable for free disposal are household solid waste, household construction waste, yard waste and furniture (excluding mattresses and box springs). Also on the lis...
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2024 Teachers of the Year awarded at Educator Appreciation Reception
Community, News
2024 Teachers of the Year awarded at Educator Appreciation Reception
April 11, 2024
The Montrose Education Foundation, Inc. (MEF) hosted an Educator Appreciation Reception on Thursday, April 4, 2024 for all the Montrose County School District staff.  At this reception the 2024 Teacher of the Year recipients & the $10,000 Impact Award were announced.  The Montrose County School Dist...
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Olathe Sweet Corn Festival is moving to Montrose… again
Entertainment, Food & Beverage
Olathe Sweet Corn Festival is moving to Montrose… again
By Tonya 
April 10, 2024
The Olathe Sweet Corn Festival will not take place in Olathe this August, according to the festival’s Facebook page. An area-favorite event, the Olathe Sweet Corn Fest will be held at Cerise Park in Montrose instead of Olathe Town Park. According to the page, holding the event in Olathe was too expe...
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Garden center thriving 30 years after being asked ‘What are you thinking?’
Business, News
Garden center thriving 30 years after being asked ‘What are you thinking?’
By Justin Tubbs 
April 4, 2024
There was a time when Sheree Wanner didn’t know if she could keep going. In the early years, after purchasing a failing garden center that was, at that time, two miles south of Montrose city limits, she had her doubts, and so did most of the community. “Everyone said, ‘What are you thinking?’ No one...
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