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Montrose Fresh

Montrose Daily Press

Explore the people, news and events that keep the Uncompahgre Valley moving forward. The Montrose Press"s podcast, Montrose Fresh, brings you insights into the home of the Black Canyon National Park three days a week. https://www.montrosepress.com/

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4:56

School Choice Debate in Montrose & 78-Year-Old...

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2025/09/10

Today... Montrose Classical Academy, twice denied by the local school board, is appealing to the Colorado State Board of Education in hopes of opening a tuition-free classical charter school in Montrose by 2026. And later... More than two-hundred neglected cats and dogs were rescued from a Delta County property, while the seventy-eight-year-old owner faces over two-hundred counts of animal cruelty as her court case continues.Support the show:

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5:40

Voters to Decide Scott Mijares’ Future & Colorado...

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2025/09/08

Today... Montrose County Commissioner Scott Mijares will face a November recall election after declining to resign or challenge petitions, with supporters citing his conservative record and opponents accusing him of reckless, divisive leadership. And later... All Colorado water users—motorized or not—must clean, drain, and dry their gear to stop invasive zebra mussels from spreading and damaging ecosystems, recreation, and infrastructure.Support the show:

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6:04

Hickenlooper Meets with Western Slope Leaders &...

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2025/09/05

Today... At a recent roundtable, Senator John Hickenlooper heard Western Slope leaders warn that federal cuts and agency shortfalls are leaving small communities struggling to fund projects, manage public lands, and meet rising local needs. And later... Montrose County voted to oppose the "Gunnison Outdoors Resources Protection Act", despite none of its lands being included, with supporters citing economic and control concerns and the lone dissenter warning it shuts the county out of future

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5:15

Diane Winger’s Writing Path & Montrose BJJ’s New Program

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2025/09/03

Today... Sometimes the most interesting journeys don’t start with a plane ticket. They start with a question. For Montrose author Diane Winger, that question was: What would it take to write a full-length novel? And later... Montrose Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is offering a six-week women’s self-defense course, teaching teen girls and women practical skills to build confidence, awareness, and the ability to protect themselves.Support the show:

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5:55

Sunset Mesa Funeral Case Appeal & First West Nile...

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2025/08/29

Today:Former funeral home operator Megan Hess and her mother Shirley Koch, convicted in a body-sale fraud scheme, have been granted more time to file appeals challenging their twenty- and fifteen-year prison sentences. And later:Montrose County has reported its first West Nile virus death, with two local cases confirmed, prompting health officials to urge residents to take precautions against mosquito bites.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See

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5:47

Melissa McChristian’s New Murals & Grand Junction...

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2025/08/27

Today:Montrose muralist Melissa McChristian has unveiled two new Townsend Avenue murals—one whimsical garden scene and one bold mountain design—blending personal meaning, community connection, and downtown revitalization. And later:Forty-five-year-old Arthur Lucas was arrested in Montrose on Sunday, suspected in a Grand Junction shooting that left one man seriously injured.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:49

Assault Leads to Multiple Felonies & Community Poetry...

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2025/08/25

Today:A Montrose man is accused of brutally assaulting and kidnapping a woman after a night of drinking on Sunset Mesa, leaving her with serious injuries and facing multiple felony charges. And later:On September 2nd, Bardic Trails features Crestone poet Peter Anderson, with the prompt “Mountains” and open sharing to follow.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:32

Commissioner Recall on November Ballot & MRH...

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2025/08/22

Today:Montrose County voters will decide in November whether to recall Commissioner Scott Mijares, after officials certified enough petition signatures to trigger a ballot question on his removal and potential replacement. And later:"The Montrose Regional Health Foundation" donated four thousand dollars to "River Valley Family Health Centers" to purchase blanket warmers, providing patients with comfort and helping prevent hypothermia during medical care.Support the show:

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5:25

CU Community Info Night & Second Chance Vet Clinic...

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2025/08/20

Today:The University of Colorado is hosting a free Community Info Night in Montrose to showcase its campuses, local partnerships, and financial aid resources for students and families. And later:Second Chance Humane Society is reopening its Community Veterinary Clinic, thanks to the arrival of Doctor Hannah Coenen.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:52

Parents Charged in Infant Scalding & At 89, Charlie...

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2025/08/18

Today: Two Montrose parents have been charged with felony child abuse after allegedly scalding their infant son and delaying medical care for nearly thirty hours, leaving him critically ill. And later: At eighty-nine, Montrose local Charlie Winger is still climbing. This summer, he became the third-oldest person to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Justice for John David Vieira & South Rim of Black...

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2025/08/15

Today: Luke Shelton was sentenced to fifty-six years in prison for the 2024 murder of John David Vieira, whose grieving family remembered him as far more than a victim while condemning Shelton’s “evil act.” And later: The South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park reopens August 18th, over a month after a wildfire burned over four-thousand acres and destroyed facilities, with limited access as recovery continues.Support the show:

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5:33

Billy Goat Hop Farm Event & Local Man Cited for...

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2025/08/13

Today: Billy Goat Hop Farm and Valley Food Partnership are hosting a movie-themed fundraiser this Friday with local food, craft beer, and a screening of "Son in Law" to support community agriculture in Montrose. And later: A Montrose man, Scott Flores, has been cited with eighty-four counts of animal cruelty after investigators removed nearly eighty horses, along with other animals, from his property following reports of dead horses.Support the show:

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6:02

Ex-San Miguel Officer on the Run & Montrose...

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2025/08/11

Today: A former San Miguel County deputy is wanted on multiple child sexual exploitation charges after investigators allegedly found illegal material on his devices, and he is believed to have fled to Mexico. And later: Montrose businesses, hit by cancellations after the Black Canyon wildfire, are banding together to remind visitors the town is open, full of adventure, and in need of local support.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See

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5:45

Power-Generation Debate & Police Meet the Public

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2025/08/08

Today: Montrose County commissioners advanced stricter power-generation rules while keeping looser ones alive, fueling conflict over solar’s future. And later: Montrose police and firefighters joined the community for National Night Out, serving food, showcasing equipment, and building trust through a night of family-friendly fun.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:50

Ending the Solar Moratorium & Shocking Livestock...

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2025/08/04

Today:Montrose County solar advocates are urging commissioners to end a moratorium and pass long-developed regulations that would allow renewable energy projects to move forward under clear, community-informed guidelines. And later:A Montrose County man faces animal cruelty charges after authorities found over a hundred neglected or dead animals on his property, following a tip from a child living there.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See

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Montrose’s Laurie Brandt Triumphs Again & Manhunt for...

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2025/08/01

Today:Montrose mountain biker, Laurie Brandt, claimed her fifth national title by winning the sixty to sixty-four age group at the "Mountain Bike Nationals", overcoming a tough course and intense heat. And later:A former San Miguel County deputy is wanted in Colorado for possessing child sexual abuse material and failing to report abuse, with authorities seeking public help to locate him.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for

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Montrose Man Arrested After Standoff & South Rim Fire...

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2025/07/30

Today:A twenty-three-year-old Montrose man is facing a list of serious charges after a domestic violence call turned into a two-and-a-half-hour standoff with law enforcement. And later:US Representative, Jeff Hurd, visited the "South Rim Fire at Black Canyon of the Gunnison", where over four-thousand acres have burned since July 10th. He met with crews and pledged support, though details are still pending.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See

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Pot Shop Near School Sparks Outcry in Hotchkiss &...

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2025/07/28

Today:Hotchkiss residents are opposing a marijuana dispensary’s proposed move closer to a church-run school, after town officials approved an emergency rule reducing the required distance between pot shops and schools. And later:The Colorado State Patrol is in search of Karin Leal-Ruiz and Valentin Guelta in connection with a fatal July 6th hit-and-run on US Fifty that killed pedestrian Jodel Bitonio near Delta.Support the show:

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5:06

Montrose Fights for Water Security & Honoring a Poet...

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2025/07/23

Today:Montrose County and five others are urging the Interior Department to finalize a forty million dollar grant to secure Shoshone water rights, which they say are vital to the Western Slope’s agriculture, energy, and rural communities. And later:We're remembering Andrea Gibson, Colorado's poet laureate and a fierce advocate for LGBTQ rights, who passed away on July 14th at forty-nine.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener

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Rodeo Days Return to Montrose & A Tax Resolution...

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2025/07/21

Today:The "Montrose County Fair and Rodeo" returns this month with ten days of family-friendly events, competitions, and community celebrations, including livestock shows, rodeo action, and new educational exhibits. And later:Montrose County approved a resolution to clarify how public safety sales tax funds are used—but not without controversy.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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