Montrose Business Times

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas, Montrose! Read about Cobble Creek residents' efforts to provide for local kids and more in this week's edition. Here: https://subdomain.montrosebusinesstimes.com/december-25-2024/full-view.html

12/19/2024

Repairs at the current facility were estimated at nearly $50 million, so the county is opting to build a new one near the Justice Center.

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 d...

12/19/2024

When Leah Cole was handing out gifts to kids in her driveway six years ago, she couldn't have imagined Mrs. Claus for a Cause would grow into what it is today.

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 2,5...

12/19/2024

Here's how the meeting played out Tuesday night, when Montrose City Council, in a 3-2 vote, struck down City Market's application to sell liquor.

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...

12/19/2024

🎉 Big news! 🎉 Join us for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service events on Monday, January 20th in Montrose! This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and honor the legacy of Dr. King through meaningful action.

Mark your calendars and get ready to dive into a world of activities designed for everyone—adults, students, families, churches, youth groups, schools, businesses, and non-profits! Whether you want to volunteer your time, participate in the "Marade" (march plus parade), or engage in community projects, there’s something for everyone to be part of this day of unity and service.

Let’s roll up our sleeves and make a difference together! 💪✨ Your involvement can help foster connections and inspire change throughout our community. Don’t miss out on this chance to give back and celebrate the spirit of service that Dr. King championed. Together, we can create a brighter future!

12/18/2024

City Hall grand opening; contentious City Market liquor license decision; Mrs. Clause event turns 6.... That and more, all here: https://subdomain.montrosebusinesstimes.com/december-18-2024/full-view.html

12/12/2024

The local financial advisory firm made an appearance on a list compiled by USA TODAY.

Cimarron Wealth Management Inc., based in Gunnison, 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....

12/11/2024

Deal collapses that would have seen local Safeway store divested. That and more in this edition: https://subdomain.montrosebusinesstimes.com/december-11-2024/full-view.html

12/11/2024

We were very happy to partner with the Colorado Gives Foundation this holiday season.

12/06/2024

The Stone House is a community staple. We talked with Don Vincent, owner of the restaurant this week.

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...

12/06/2024

Want to make something tasty and comforting in this cold weather? Local cook and city council member Dave Frank shares his chicken pot pie recipe.

There’s a chill in the air, trees are putting on their fall finery, sunrise is later- sunset is earlier. It’s the time of year when you wear a sweater in the morning and hot coco is sounding better and better. It’s the time of year when comfort food is on the menu, and what could be more comfo...

12/05/2024

The Economic Outlook Conference was today. Find out how Montrose's economy is faring. Also, the latest on the supermarket merger; and we talked to Don Vincent, owner of The Stone House. Read it all here: https://subdomain.montrosebusinesstimes.com/december-4-2024/full-view.html

11/29/2024

There are hundreds of nonprofits to which you can donate between now and Dec. 10.

Colorado Gives Day is our state’s largest giving event, when communities across Colorado come together to support local nonprofits. This year, there are 400 organizations participating in Colorado Gives Day to support our Western slope communities. Early giving for the event is open at ColoradoGiv...

11/29/2024

Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants people to get outside and enjoy state parks today.

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the busy winter holiday season, so Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites people to spend time outdoors this Friday. On Nov. 24, CPW is pleased to offer free entry to all Colorado state parks on Fresh Air Friday. This year marks the 9th annual Fresh Air Friday event....

11/29/2024

Doing some holiday shopping this weekend? Staying local could get you more bang for your buck.

This weekend, Montrose holiday shoppers have the chance to support small businesses and possibly win, when they shop local for Small Business Saturday. The shopping holiday set to deliver a blend of holiday cheer, local shopping incentives and festive activities. With a new Candy Land Christmas them...

11/27/2024

Don't have anywhere to go for Thanksgiving? Just looking for some food and community? Montrose Community Dinners has you covered tomorrow.

It’s the 30th year of Montrose Community Dinners Thanksgiving meals, and Kevin Kuns, who is in charge of the annual event, wants to celebrate by making this year’s edition the best ever. Every year, the organization feeds the community — anyone who wants a meal can have one for free. Kuns did ...

11/27/2024

Where to get Montrose Bucks, why you should shop local, and much more in this edition. Read it all here: https://subdomain.montrosebusinesstimes.com/november-27-2024.html

11/21/2024

Those who travel to Mountain Village and Telluride during the week will have a new way to get there and back in 2025.

Commuters to and from Telluride will likely soon have a new way to get to work. The San Miguel Authority for Regional Transportation, or SMART, has invested in buses to move people from Montrose to Telluride, for those who work in the resort communities of Telluride and Mountain Village. Though it i...