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Business, Food & Beverage

Snack shop Ay! Chabela expands into adjacent unit, adds new menu items

By Gunnison Clamp for the MBT

January 9, 2025

Local snack shop Ay! Chabela has expanded into an adjacent unit, bringing exciting new opportunities and offerings for the Montrose community. A quick turnaround of just 18 days allowed the shop to more than double in size, creating an even more welcoming social spot. They have new menu items, addit...

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The Bridges Golf & Country Club sells to Montrose owner for $5 million

January 8, 2025

The Bridges Golf & Country Club, has officially changed hands. The property, previously owned by an Arkansas-based entity, was purchased over the weekend by two LLCs owned by Montrose resident Ty Jennings. According to public records, the clubhouse and restaurant, Remington’s at the Bridges, sold fo...

Business, Movers & Shakers

Former county communications director joins Delta-Montrose Electric Association

By Tonya

January 1, 2025

Delta Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Yergensen as the new marketing and communications director. Yergensen brings a wealth of experience in strategic communication, public relations, and community engagement. Yergensen joins DMEA following her ro...

Business, Community

Cobble Creek Angel Tree program continues giving of more than 16 years

By Tonya

December 25, 2024

Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times Last Thursday, dozens of hand-selected and wrapped gifts were handed over at a Cobble Creek residence. The gifts, designated for Angel Tree children identified through Montrose County’s programs, were loaded into three vehicles with the help of Human Services emp...

Community, News

Montrose County approves $24 million ‘north campus’ facility to house Health and Humans Services and more

By News Release

December 19, 2024

Montrose County Commissioners approved a $24 million contract with Stryker & Company to construct a new county building at the December 18, 2024 board meeting. The new facility will house critical county departments including Human Services, Public Health, Human Resources, and Finance. The decision ...

Community, News

Mrs. Claus for a Cause serves 2,500 Montrose-area kids over the weekend

By Justin Tubbs | MBT

December 19, 2024

Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds came alive with holiday spirit this past weekend as the annual Mrs. Claus for a Cause event brought smiles to the faces of thousands of local children. Over the course of three days—Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—the event served approximately 2,500 M...

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City Council denies City Market liquor license with 3-2 vote; opposition cites increased competition as problem

By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times

December 19, 2024

In a closely watched decision, the Montrose City Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday evening to deny a liquor license for the south City Market at 16400 S. Townsend Ave. The discussion, while it centered on a single liquor license, reflected local debate over grocery stores selling alcohol and also broader...

Business, News

Cimarron Wealth Management recognized nationally as a top financial advisory firm

By Montrose Business Times

December 12, 2024

Cimarron Wealth Management Inc., based in Montrose, has been named one of the Best Financial Advisory Firms in America for 2024 by USA TODAY. The firm ranked 265th in the nation, eighth in Colorado, and is the only advisory firm on the Western Slope to receive this recognition. The firm was awarded ...

Business, News

Local Safeway store won’t be sold as Kroger-Albertsons merger is terminated

By Tonya

December 11, 2024

A federal judge has halted the proposed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, which would have had an impact on at least one local grocery store. Consumer advocates and labor organizations praised the decision after arguing publicly for more than a year that the deal would harm competi...

Business, Food & Beverage

Ask a Local Business: Don Vincent, owner of The Stone House

By Tonya

December 5, 2024

The Stone House has been a fixture in Montrose since 2008, serving up steak, seafood and other American steakhouse fare. Don Vincent, who was bar manager at the restaurant from the time it opened, bought the business and the building in 2018 from Jack Ludwig and Jesse Cochran. Since then, the restau...

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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