Montrose Fresh

As winter approaches, local sheep farmer Renee Deal, owner of Sperry Livestock, typically faces a significant hurdle - finding sufficient grazing space for her 2,000 ewes. With out-of-state buyers purchasing the private land she used to rent, and drought rendering her Bureau of Land Management permit useless, the issue has grown increasingly challenging.

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Today, we delve into the story of Mark Burns, a 67-year-old accused of double murder. Now, it seems his trial, initially set for this August, could be delayed until next year.

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A once shy federal judge has given his approval to a settlement agreement between a former nurse at Delta County Memorial Hospital, now known as Delta Health, and the Delta County Memorial Hospital District. 

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Today, we're bringing light to a new initiative aiming to balance housing accessibility and affordability in Montrose, Mesa, and Delta.

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Amidst the Spring Creek Fire in Garfield County, the Central Arizona Project board visited the Colorado River District to learn about water management on the Western Slope. Despite a wet winter, hot weather and drought continue to take a toll on Colorado's water resources. The visit aimed to foster relationships and understanding as negotiations intensify to conserve more water from the Colorado River.

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Celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act, our community in Montrose has seen a transformative decade. The act has enabled 250,000 people, including undocumented immigrants and international students, to drive with valid licenses and IDs. It's also noticeably improved the safety of our local roads.

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Today, we're examining the housing crisis in Montrose. A deficit of affordable homes is hindering employers' ability to recruit and retain talent, casting a significant impact on the local economy.

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Now, our feature story: Today, we're spotlighting the dynamic musical duo of Miggy C and Enshiloh from Montrose's La Familia Music Group.

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The West End Economic Development Corporation is preparing for a busy future, their sights set on a raft of progressive initiatives including the development of a local meat processing plant to support ranchers, and launching ambitious strategies to bolster the homegrown workforce.

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In the face of tragedy, resilience often shines through. Tennessee resident Rachel Horst is a testament to this. Despite severe burn injuries from a plane crash on June 23rd, she declares herself "blessed to be alive." Horst was piloting a plane that crash-landed on the rough terrain near Colorado Highway 92. Incredibly, all four passengers survived.

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