Montrose Fresh

“Freedom,” “division,” and of course, “the economy” were some of the most popular words residents of Montrose and nearby communities threw out when discussing the upcoming election at local rallies. 

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An old ledger found in the historic Montrose Potato Growers Building dates the last use of the old warehouse to 1963, presumably as local restaurants used the cool basement refrigerator to store food.

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The Montrose Classical Academy has entered the next phase of its journey, and it’s a particularly intense phase — the charter school applicant is effectively being placed under the proverbial microscope by the Montrose County School District Board of Education.

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Jamie Freeman navigates the streets, trying to keep a step or two ahead of someone she says was abusive to her. She has her dog — for protection — and everything she owns in tow so it is not stolen or destroyed, as she gets through each day “by the grace of God” and despite stigma, she said.

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An alert community member helped school district staff and police respond to a threat allegedly made against Centennial Middle School over the weekend via social media.

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On Monday evening, the Montrose County School Board held an important meeting. Kay Alexander, leading the push for the Montrose Classical Academy, felt a sense of guarded excitement. The board had signed off on MCA's application, moving it to the next stage of review, where the district will decide whether to approve the charter.

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Today, we're exploring how different cities in Colorado are addressing urban camping. From Montrose to Delta and Durango, each community is finding its own way forward.

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Today, we're diving into the case of Dale Williams, a man who disappeared back in 1999. After all these years, new developments have finally surfaced, shedding light on what may have happened to him. Let's get into it.

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Today, we're diving into Montrose County's 2025 budget plans. There are some big changes on the horizon, focusing on employee recruitment and retention, as well as a few major capital projects that are really going to shape the future of our community.

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Today, we're diving into a development in the 7th Judicial District: Anna Cooling has been selected by the vacancy committee to take outgoing District Attorney Seth Ryan's place on the November ballot. 

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