Montrose Fresh

Today... Paonia artist Seth Weber’s new Montrose City Hall mural blends painted and sculptural elements to celebrate the region’s landscape while reflecting his broader commitment to community-focused public art.

And later... A rare and vivid display of the northern lights lit up Colorado’s Western Slope Tuesday night due to a strong solar storm, with a chance for another sighting Wednesday if skies stay clear.

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Today... Montrose voters narrowly rejected a proposed update to the city charter that included mostly minor changes, but also two more debated items on judge residency and council term limits.

And later... The historic Montrose County Courthouse, built in 1923, has reopened after a fifteen million dollar renovation that modernized its infrastructure, preserved key historic elements, and restored public access.

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Today... The Montrose County Commissioner is likely to be recalled after a contentious campaign citing workplace issues and public frustration.

And later... A Montrose man is accused of attempted murder after police say he broke into his former girlfriend’s home and attacked another man with a knife.

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Today... Ice conducted a low-profile immigration operation in Montrose, detaining at least two individuals while local police observed but did not intervene, and few details have been released.

And later... A sixteen-year-old is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting and critically injuring a woman at a Montrose Halloween party.

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Today... The FBI is seeking public help to locate nine year-old Melodee Buzzard, last seen near the Utah–Colorado border on October 9th, as a multi-state investigation unfolds into her disappearance with her uncooperative mother.

And later... Montrose has completed its “Year of Main Street” revitalization, finishing months of construction that upgraded utilities, sidewalks, and bike lanes to create a safer, more inviting downtown.

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Today... Montrose Community Dinners returns November 27th, with a free Thanksgiving meal honoring Kevin Kuns.

And later... Montrose County’s school board races are officially non-partisan, but party endorsements and campaign tactics reveal a growing influence of politics in local education decisions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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