Montrose Fresh

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 tragic.

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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 11th

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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