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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...

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

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

News

State commission, local organizers begin planning America 250 – Colorado 150

By Tonya

March 6, 2024

The year 2026 will be a big one for both Colorado and the United States.The year will mark both the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the 150th anniversary of Colorado being accepted into the Union, so Gov. Jared Polis has called on the state to make sure this o...

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...

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...

Business, News...

City looks at possibility of a new Urban Renewal Authority — this one in downtown

By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times

September 4, 2025

The City of Montrose is taking its first steps toward determining whether a new Urban Renewal Authority could be created to encourage redevelopment in...

Business, Food & Beverage...

The PRUF Is in the Pizza: New pop-up stand serves New York-style slices

By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times

August 28, 2025

At the Montrose Farmers Market this past Saturday, the scent of bubbling cheese and roasted tomato sauce made its way through the air. Customers frequ...

Business, Food & Beverage...

Baker Justina Reeves builds sweet future in Montrose with Cakes Baby!

By Tonya

August 21, 2025

When Justina Reeves fires up her mixer, she’s not just baking cakes. She’s continuing a lifelong passion that has carried her through motherhood, loss...

Business, Food & Beverage...

Group opening a downtown Asian noodle bar will let you try their food early — out of a truck

By Tonya, Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times

August 13, 2025

The team behind one of Montrose’s forthcoming downtown restaurant projects will start serving early—out of a truck. Ms So (stylized MSSO) opens Thursd...

Business, News

Winners of the 2025 Montrose Small Business Awards honored at ceremony

By Montrose Business Times

August 7, 2025

Seventeen local businesses were recognized last Thursday at the 2025 Small Business Awards, held Thursday, July 31, at the Montrose Pavilion. The annu...

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