Montrose Fresh

Join us on Montrose Fresh, where we spotlight the news, events, and stories that shape our community. In this episode, we explore the Blister Summit, a one-of-a-kind gathering for ski and snowboard fanatics featuring cutting-edge gear from brands like Giro, Rab, and Colorado-based Never Summer. Plus, we delve into the troubling disappearance of 31-year-old Jordan Marsters, who recently moved from Maine to Denver before vanishing in Montrose. 

Read more: 

• Diving into the Gear-o-Verse of Blister Summit
• Devastated Maine Family Desperate to Find Son Last Seen Feb. 13 at Black Canyon

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Today - if you’ve ever walked down West Main Street and thought it felt more like a highway than a downtown area, you’re not alone. But change is coming.

And later - we’re talking about a church in Montrose facing fire code and zoning violations for sheltering the unhoused.

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During his time in law enforcement, Bill Masters has seen murderers put away, spearheaded multiple rescues, and even directed a team that recovered millions in damaged currency from a vault in Katrina-stricken New Orleans. But come June, Colorado’s longest-serving sheriff will be hanging up his badge. Masters, sheriff of San Miguel County, announced his upcoming retirement after 50 years, overall, as a peace officer.

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We’re looking at the recent string of avalanches, where dangerous conditions have turned deadly. Just days after the tragic death of Crested Butte resident Sarah Steinwand in an avalanche near Silverton, another avalanche has claimed a snowboarder’s life.

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Today - We’re unpacking a heated debate over the future of the Dolores River region. Montrose County has voted against supporting a National Conservation Area—or NCA—designation.

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The Montrose United Methodist Church won a reprieve that for now allows unhoused people to continue camping there — pending the outcome of the fire marshal’s return visit.

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United States senators including John Hickenlooper of Colorado are worried that eliminating National Park Service jobs will hit gateway communities like Montrose and Gunnison, which see millions of dollars in economic benefit each year via the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.

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Today, we’re diving into an event that’s a dream for skiers and snowboarders—Blister Summit. It’s an annual gathering in Crested Butte, where riders can test next season’s gear, join expert-led tours, and connect with the outdoor community.

Blister was founded by outdoor enthusiasts frustrated with surface-level gear reviews. They built a company focused on deep-dive testing in real-world conditions. Now, they invite skiers and snowboarders to experience that process firsthand at Blister Summit.

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Today, we’re talking about a small church in Montrose, that’s facing legal trouble for opening its courtyard to people experiencing homelessness. But instead of backing down, this congregation is standing firm—because, for them, providing shelter isn’t just an act of kindness. It’s a core tenet of their faith.

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Today, we’re talking about a concern that’s been on the minds of many families—immigration enforcement and what it means for schools. With President Trump back in office, there’s been renewed anxiety over federal policies, and in Montrose, Colorado, those worries quickly made their way to the school district.

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