Ladybird officially opened, providing a nice stop-off for Hwy 550 travelers
Food & Beverage, News
Ladybird officially opened, providing a nice stop-off for Hwy 550 travelers
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
March 21, 2024
Ladybird, a new bakery and coffee shop in Colona, officially opened March 8. The building at 22 Hotchkiss Avenue, which formerly housed another coffee shop, was recently renovated by Heather Crane, a Montrose resident who purchased the  750 square-foot building and plot of land. (Crane is also the o...
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Living Legend: Betty Hayes, 99, named Woman of the Year
Community, Movers & Shakers
Living Legend: Betty Hayes, 99, named Woman of the Year
By Tonya Maddox 
March 21, 2024
Wow, what an incredible achievement for 99-year-old Betty Hayes to receive the coveted Woman of the Year award. Betty Haves, a local Rosie the Riveter’s inspiring story truly showcases that age is just a number when it comes to making a significant impact. On March 8 at the Annual Women of Distincti...
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‘Alien Disco’ eclipse-watching party planned for April 8 downtown
Business, Community...
‘Alien Disco’ eclipse-watching party planned for April 8 downtown
By Justin Tubbs 
March 21, 2024
If you live or work near downtown Montrose and don’t have plans for the April 8 solar eclipse, well... you do now. Montrose’s Development and Revitalization Team (DART)  is planning a cleverly named “Get Mooned” eclipse watching event for the day at Centennial Plaza, and there will be some fun (and ...
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Chopped Montrose Style will pit three local chefs against each other
Business, Entertainment...
Chopped Montrose Style will pit three local chefs against each other
By Justin Tubbs 
March 21, 2024
If you’re a foodie, there’s an event you may not want to miss, coming up April 13. The Montrose Center for Arts is hosting its first-ever Chopped food competition, which is sure to be fun for competitors and visitors alike. The event will feature the chefs of three area resorts: Arrowhead Mountain L...
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Meet Brian Sandoval, owner of downtown’s Town Hall Tavern
Business, Food & Beverage
Meet Brian Sandoval, owner of downtown’s Town Hall Tavern
By Tonya 
March 14, 2024
Brian Sandoval is the owner of Town Hall Tavern since 2022. The downtown bar is locally famous for being much longer than it is wide. Sandoval is a great example of a success story. He has lived in Montrose for most of his life, after being born in Denver. Sandoval, 40, has worked at the bar since 2...
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Occupants move into Montrose Regional Health’s new Ambulatory Care Center
Business, News
Occupants move into Montrose Regional Health’s new Ambulatory Care Center
By Gunnison Clamp for the MBT 
March 14, 2024
Editor's note: A gallery of photos by Gunnison Clamp can be found at the end of this article. Montrose has a brand new healthcare facility, as Montrose Regional Health Ambulatory Care Center opened for some patient services on Monday. The 4-story building brings a new and streamlined patient experie...
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Montrose Regional Airport director earns 2024 Economic Development Award
Business, News
Montrose Regional Airport director earns 2024 Economic Development Award
By Justin Tubbs 
March 8, 2024
Montrose Regional Airport's director of aviation, Lloyd Arnold, was awarded the 2024 Economic Development Award Thursday at the Montrose Economic Development Corporation's annual luncheon. Sandy Head, the Montrose EDC's executive director, cited Arnold's leadership and the airport's growth for why h...
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Suit to block Kroger/Albertsons merger filed by FTC
Business, Food & Beverage...
Suit to block Kroger/Albertsons merger filed by FTC
By Tonya 
February 28, 2024
Less than a week after the Colorado Attorney General filed suit to block a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, the two largest supermarket chains in the country, the Federal Trade Commission has joined the party by filing a suit of its own. Montrose’s two major supermarkets ­— City Market...
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Going Up: New developments being constructed around town
News, Real Estate
Going Up: New developments being constructed around town
By Justin Tubbs 
February 22, 2024
Editor’s note: This is part of a sporadic series on new projects, businesses and developments “going up.” If you know of some good examples, give us a call or shoot us an email to let us know about them.  A new development of upper-end condominiums is going up off Ogden Road, across from The Bridges...
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