Montrose Fresh

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Today: A fiery county meeting, a commissioner under fire, and a recall effort stirring political storms—this episode unpacks the battle brewing in Montrose County.

And later: Montrose just welcomed two new faces to its police force—and celebrated a major promotion.

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Today: The City of Montrose is seeking to block a local church from using First Amendment protections in a legal battle over its now-closed homeless encampment, citing zoning and public safety violations.

And later: Improvement Movement, an Atlanta-based folk-rock band with DIY roots and a dynamic live show, is set to open the Ridgway Concert Series this Thursday—and they’re a must-see.

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Today: Wherever Watersports brings self-serve kayak and paddleboard rentals to Ridgway and Crawford state parks, offering a convenient app-based system that lets visitors scan, pay, and paddle without needing staff or lines.

And later: A thirteen-year-old boy is in custody after a shooting on Howard Fork Street in Montrose.

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Today: After more than a decade of success on Main Street in Montrose, Fabula is branching out. The beloved local shop, known for its eclectic mix of kitchen goods, toys, and self-care products, has officially opened a second location in Ridgway.

And later: Waldo is hiding in Montrose this July, and the whole town is invited to join the search.

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