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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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6:10

Sunset Mesa Defendant Fights for Leniency &...

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2025/10/31

Today... Shirley Koch is appealing her fifteen-year prison sentence in the Sunset Mesa body-selling fraud, arguing that her lesser role and minimal contact with victims don’t justify such a harsh punishment. And later... Montrose County voters will decide whether to recall Commissioner Scott Mijares and replace him with Kirstin Copeland, with the outcome hinging entirely on the recall vote.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See

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5:53

Pride of Montrose Breaks Records & Voters Weigh a...

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2025/10/29

Today... The Montrose High School Pride of Montrose Marching Band set a new school record and earned fifth place at the Colorado State Championship, capping off a season defined by hard work, unity, and pride. And later... This November, Montrose voters will decide whether to update the city’s charter — basically, the local government’s rulebook.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:33

Shutdown Threatens Food Assistance & Montrose MTB...

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2025/10/27

Today... More than twenty-eight hundred Montrose County households — that’s over five thousand people — could see delays in their snap benefits if the federal shutdown continues past October 31st. And later... This season was a special one for the Montrose High School Mountain Bike team — and a farewell to longtime director Chris Brown.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:33

County Manager Posting Raises Questions & Pea Green...

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2025/10/22

Today... A three-day job posting for Montrose County’s manager position sparked a sharp dispute among commissioners, with one accusing the others of rushing the process to favor the interim manager. And later... earlier this month, the "Pickin’ at the Pea" transformed Pea Green into a lively vintage market where vendors and shoppers celebrated creativity, community, and nostalgic finds.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See

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5:05

No Kings in Montrose & Powderhorn’s Big Lift Upgrade

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2025/10/20

Today... In Montrose, hundreds joined the nationwide No Kings protest—blending humor, costumes, and calls for unity—to show that community itself can be an act of resistance against Trump’s second term. And later... Powderhorn is adding a high-speed West End lift and new Quickdraw Café to boost safety, speed, and the guest experience—without raising prices.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:56

Childcare Facility Moves Forward in Montrose &...

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2025/10/17

Today... Montrose has approved a nonprofit operator to run its new city-owned childcare facility, set to open in March, as a key investment in supporting local families and the workforce. And later... A new group called the "Western Colorado Women’s Creative Guild" is bringing local artists together to collaborate, create, and support each other in a fun, inclusive community.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:57

Former Inmate Sues Montrose County & Amazing Race...

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2025/10/15

Today... Former inmate Justin McNeil is suing Montrose County, claiming deputies assaulted him, denied him a wheelchair, and retaliated after he spoke out. And later... Every fall, Montrose turns into one big game board for The Amazing Race for Adaptive Sports — a scavenger hunt that mixes running, riddles, and community spirit.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:31

Empowering Local Producers & Honoring a Lifetime of...

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2025/10/13

Today... The Valley Food Partnership’s "Cultivating Farmers and Ranchers That Thrive" program offers a four-part series to help producers, ranchers, and food entrepreneurs strengthen their business, leadership, and decision-making skills while building community connections. And later... After nearly thirty-seven years shaping Montrose Regional Health, Leann Tobin retires, leaving behind a lasting legacy of service and compassion.Support the show:

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5:20

Stone Soup Community Lunch & Tragedy on Happy Canyon...

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2025/10/10

Today, we're talking about The Valley Food Partnership’s "Stone Soup Community Lunch" in Montrose. It'll serve around five-hundred free, locally sourced meals this Saturday to celebrate the farmers market season and thank the community. And later, we'll address the tense scene Wednesday afternoon on Happy Canyon Road. Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a domestic violence incident in progress — and by the time they arrived, the situation had already turned

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5:41

Library Funding on the November Ballot & ‘Be Their...

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2025/10/08

Today...we’re talking about the Montrose Regional Library District — and its upcoming appeal to voters this November. And later... looking for a little weekend magic with a purpose? Sharing Ministries invites you to “Be Their Guest” at a Beauty and the Beast Tea Party on Saturday, October 11thSupport the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:19

Garnet Mesa Solar Bridges Power and Agriculture &...

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2025/10/06

Today... Garnet Mesa Solar transforms a once-controversial Delta County project into a model of clean energy and agriculture, where solar panels and grazing sheep work together to power local homes. And later… A former San Miguel County deputy accused of possessing child sexual abuse material, was captured in Mexico after fleeing Colorado and now awaits extradition to face multiple felony charges.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See

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6:28

Layered Opens Its First Restaurant & Haven House...

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2025/10/03

Today... Layered, a Montrose-based healthy fast-casual restaurant founded by Candice Stanek, has opened its first brick-and-mortar location, bringing her vision of locally sourced, feel-good food to life. And later... A freak accident at Haven House burst a water line and flooded parts of the transitional housing facility, displacing families and prompting a community effort to repair the damage and raise funds for recovery.Support the show:

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6:07

After State Intervention, MCA Charter Wins Approval &...

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2025/09/29

Today... The Montrose County School Board unanimously approved Montrose Classical Academy’s charter application after state intervention, attaching conditions requiring student interest, inclusive services, and a secured facility by March. And later... Activist group Bloodstained Men and Their Friends is touring Colorado to protest infant circumcision, urging parents to respect children’s bodily autonomy and rethink a practice they see as unnecessary and harmful.Support the show:

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5:40

Semicolon Tattoos Offer Hope in Hotchkiss & Police...

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2025/09/26

Today... Needle Rock Body Art in Hotchkiss blends tattooing with suicide prevention by offering free semicolon tattoos and using art to spark open conversations about mental health. And later... A fifteen-year-old boy was arrested in Montrose after allegedly shooting a man who tried to help stop a group of teens involved in property damage, leaving the victim seriously injured but expected to recover.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See

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5:13

Two Years’ Probation for Former Teacher & Four...

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2025/09/24

Today... Former Montrose teacher, Lisa Cianflone Thyre, pleaded guilty to attempting unlawful sexual communication with a student and faces two years of supervised probation if her plea deal is accepted. And later... At the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival artist Scramble Campbell paints live during performances, turning the sound, energy, and atmosphere of each show into vivid, one-of-a-kind works of art.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See

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6:17

North Campus Reverts to Offices & A Fresh Start for...

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2025/09/22

Today...Montrose County reversed its North Campus open-office plan, approving a redesign to restore traditional offices after finding it more cost-effective and better suited for staff privacy and departmental needs. And later... A new senior housing community is opening in Montrose on September 24th. Called Rendezvous, the development offers fifty-two affordable apartments for adults aged fifty-five and older.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See

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5:51

Wildlife Officials Respond to Montrose Bear Scare &...

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2025/09/19

Today...A black bear on the hunt for pre-hibernation calories gave Montrose residents quite a scare this week, roaming through yards and neighborhoods before wildlife officials stepped in. And later...A new senior housing community is opening in Montrose on September 24th. Called Rendezvous, the development offers fifty-two affordable apartments for adults aged fifty-five and older.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:30

200+ Cats Spayed and Neutered in Montrose Clinic &...

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2025/09/17

Today... More than two-hundred cats were spayed and neutered at a Montrose clinic led by the Colorado Cat Coalition and Doctor Jeff Young, part of a broader push to curb overpopulation and expand affordable, humane care for pets. And later… Montrose Classical Academy’s twice-rejected charter application is back before the Montrose County School Board after the state ordered a reconsideration, reigniting the debate over school choice in the community.Support the show:

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4:50

Mother Faces October Plea Hearing in Child’s Death &...

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2025/09/15

Today... A Montezuma County grand jury indicted thirty-eight-year-old Rachel Leonard for the 2022 death of her five-year-old daughter Annika, alleging she suffocated the child after a custody dispute, though her defense is challenging the evidence ahead of an October plea hearing. And later... Shepherd’s Hand and the Lighthouse shelter have merged under one leadership to pool resources, secure funding, and continue serving Montrose’s growing unhoused population.Support the show:

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4:58

Celebrating 30 Years of Growth at the Botanic Gardens...

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2025/09/12

Today... The Montrose Botanic Gardens is celebrating its 30th anniversary this Saturday with a free, family-friendly sunflower-themed party featuring music, activities, and a look ahead to new community projects like the renovation of its children’s garden. And later... A Montrose man is facing charges after a bar altercation that police say turned violent and targeted a person’s gender identity.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See

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