Montrose Fresh

In 2022, Colorado voters made a significant decision by passing Proposition 122, effectively legalizing the use of certain psychedelics within mental health settings. This legislation marks a bold step towards exploring alternative treatments, with ketamine therapy already making its way into the therapeutic landscape. Other psychedelics, like mushrooms, ibogaine, DMT, and mescaline, are set to follow, potentially creating a new era of mental health treatment options.

Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of several people embroiled in a scheme to defraud the Western Area Power Administration’s Montrose office should only be on the hook for about $6,000 — if anything — his attorneys argue.

Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dive into the latest development in Montrose County's political landscape, where Trisha Murray, an unaffiliated candidate, has announced her intention to run for the District 3 commissioner seat. This move by Murray introduces an independent choice for voters, stepping away from the conventional party nominations and aiming to bridge the partisan divide.

Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today -- we delve into the ongoing development within the Colorado Outdoors campus, where Lamont Companies, a seasoned developer, is broadening its hospitality footprint. After introducing the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott in Montrose, slated to open this spring, plans are now afoot for a second hotel venture on the campus.

Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today -- we dive into a deeply unsettling incident that unfolded in the heart of downtown, shedding light on a stark and unprovoked act of violence, and the profound reflections on forgiveness and accountability it has sparked. 

Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an ambitious move to make higher education more accessible, Western Colorado University has announced the "Mountaineer Promise" program, set to begin in the fall of 2024. This groundbreaking initiative promises to cover tuition and mandatory fees for Colorado residents whose family income does not exceed seventy thousand dollars annually.

Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Tina Peters, a name that has become synonymous with election fraud claims, now finds herself at the center of a storm following the Colorado GOP's public endorsement. Peters, the indicted former Mesa County clerk, is accused of compromising voting system security protocols—a charge she fervently denies.

Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - we dive into the evolving landscape of Montrose’s dining scene, spotlighting a significant moment that encapsulates both the potential for growth and the ongoing debates surrounding municipal investments in local businesses. 

Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - we explore the monumental beginning of renovations at the historic courthouse on South First Street, marking a pivotal moment in the preservation and modernization of a century-old edifice that has served as the cornerstone of Montrose County's heritage. 

Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - We dive into an innovative project blossoming on East Main Street, where the "1910 Market and Restaurant", a unique blend of dining, shopping, and living spaces, is set to open its doors this fall. This mixed-use development, spearheaded by the proprietors of Main and Townsend, including Dixon Walne, Zak Danielson, Sarah Glatfelder, and Lindsey Fishering, aims to breathe new life into the heart of the community with a bistro-style restaurant, a marketplace offering both groceries and prepared meals, and four new housing units.

Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.