Tyler Cunningham
Movers & Shakers, News
Tyler Cunningham
May 24, 2023
The Montrose Police Department welcomed a new officer to its ranks Tuesday evening, filling a vacant position in its ranks. Officer Tyler Cunningham was officially sworn in during a ceremony held prior to the City Council’s regular meeting.
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Outdoor recreation business a ‘moving target’ in the spring
Business, News
Outdoor recreation business a ‘moving target’ in the spring
By Justin Tubbs 
May 24, 2023
Montrose surf season is officially here, but a number of factors have meant a “moving target” for outdoor recreation business. According to Hollis Brake, who runs Montrose Surf + Cycle, the weather means different sports are in play earlier and some later. The heavy snowpack this year has especially...
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Sara Plumhoff
Movers & Shakers, News
Sara Plumhoff
May 24, 2023
Sara Plumhoff took a new position as Community Development Financial lnstitution (CDFI) Programs & Grant Director.
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Grant to benefit local manufacturers, inform CMU programs
Business, News
Grant to benefit local manufacturers, inform CMU programs
By Sandy Head 
May 24, 2023
Did you know that the ​​Montrose Economic Development Corporation works with the State of Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, (OEDIT), when we have prospects outside of Colorado looking to locate their business to Montrose? In December of 2022, OEDIT launched the Economi...
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Business, News
DART on Point
Fourth of July; downtown block captains; and more
By Kevin Clay, Michelle Wingfield 
May 24, 2023
Can you believe that the Fourth of July is just around the summer-time corner? Snow is still visible on the horizon, but the deadline to be a sponsor of the City of Montrose 2023 July 4th Spectacular at the Rotary Pavilion in Cerise Park is coming soon. June 15 is the last day to commit to be a spon...
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Sally O’Connor
Movers & Shakers, News
Sally O’Connor
May 24, 2023
Montrose Regional Health announced Sally O’Connor, the hospital’s Director of Care Coordination, has been named the winner of the 2023 CHC Dan Wilford Award for Compassion and Community Service. The award is for her dedication to the hospital and the surrounding community, going to great lengths to ...
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News, Opinion
County population growth comes as no shock
By Justin Tubbs 
May 17, 2023
Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times For those who have lived here long enough, it comes as no surprise that our little part of Colorado is growing. Between 2020 and 2022, Montrose County saw an increase of 994 residents, or a growth of 2.6%. Impressive numbers, considering there was an increase in ...
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Repurposing History
Business, News
Downtown historic building to house 18-room hotel with café and bar
Repurposing History
K.P. building on track to become Rathbone Hotel
By Kevin Clay for the Montrose Business Times 
May 17, 2023
By now, most Montrosians are aware that there’s some renovation work being done to the building often referred to as “the one next to the movie theater” or “across from the new public safety complex.” That would be the former Knights of Pythias building at 33 South Cascade. It was also a Safeway at ...
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Changes for businesses as public health emergency ends
Business, News
Changes for businesses as public health emergency ends
By Montrose Business Times 
May 17, 2023
The COVID-19 federal public health emergency officially ended last Thursday, May 11, and that marks some changes that businesses should be aware of. Before the emergency sunsetted, the federal government had previously decided to renew it every 90 days or so in an effort to offer health care access ...
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Get your passport; join art discussion
Business, News
Get your passport; join art discussion
By Kevin Clay and Michelle Wingfield 
May 17, 2023
DART on Point DART (the Montrose Development and Revitalization Team) is designed to help Montrose businesses grow and prosper. DART meets at 8 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at The Community Room in the Public Safety Complex at 434 S. 1ST Street. The meeting is open to the public, so come ...
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MOST READ
Bridging the childcare gap: City to open its own daycare
Business, Community...
Bridging the childcare gap: City to open its own daycare
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
September 11, 2025
The City of Montrose is moving forward with plans to transform a former school district building into a new childcare facility, a project officials ho...

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