Montrose Fresh

Today... Montrose officials are considering a major rewrite of the city’s e-bike rules, arguing that technology has moved faster than the law.

And later... The Montrose Center for Arts is opening a new member exhibit called The Power of Art.

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Today... Snow Capped Cider’s traditional cider apples, high-altitude Colorado orchards, and careful craftsmanship have earned it record-setting honors at major international competitions.

And later... Nearly 50 years after Ben Gray vanished, a Texas man is returning the missing rodeo legend’s stolen championship saddle to his family.

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Today: Montrose City Council scheduled several August meetings to discuss and gather public input on proposed charter amendments before finalizing any measures for the November ballot.

And later: The Montrose County Fair Board works nearly year-round to organize the 10-day event and preserve local agricultural traditions for future generations.

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Today... Three men face first-degree murder charges in the November 2025 killing of Christopher Hubbell, with one held without bond and two jailed on $1.5 million cash-only bonds.

And later... As wildfire smoke clears across Colorado’s Western Slope, summer stargazing is coming back into focus.

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Today... After nearly two decades with the Montrose Recreation District, lifelong recreation enthusiast Justin Mashburn has been named executive director and will lead major facility projects, community-focused growth, and internal improvements.

And later... Montrose school administrator James Pavlich is retiring weeks after criticizing the board’s leadership, calling for the superintendent’s return, and urging the board president’s removal.

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Today... Local powerlifter, Allie Hamm, won one silver and three bronze medals at the Special Olympics, marking another milestone in a lifelong journey of overcoming challenges

And later... Firefighters are gaining ground on the Gold Mountain and Elk fires, but flash-flood risks, changing evacuations, and the death of pilot Nicholas Dale continue to shape the emergency response.

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Today: Sue Hansen is stepping down from the Montrose County Board of Commissioners four months before her term ends, saying an early transition will give likely successor Caryn Gibson time to learn the role while she leaves behind a legacy of community-focused leadership and major county initiatives.

And later: Three men are facing first-degree murder charges in the November 2025 shooting death of Christopher Hubbell in Montrose County.

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Today... A Montrose teenager and his family restored a historic snow ball trolley to preserve a beloved summer tradition for future generations.

And later... The Montrose County Fair and Rodeo is back for its 140th year, bringing more than a week of family events, agricultural traditions, and rodeo action.

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Today... A solemn procession crossed Colorado’s Western Slope on Monday, honoring a Canadian helicopter pilot who died while fighting the Gold Mountain Fire.

And later... Montrose’s "Development and Revitalization Team" has had its funding restored after a major budget typo.

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Today... Donald Rodarte Junior faces second-degree murder and multiple related charges in the June 11th shooting death of Jesse Pagan, and is being held on a one million dollar bond pending a July 23rd preliminary hearing.

And later... Three new hotels are planned for the Colorado Outdoors complex in Montrose.

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