Montrose Fresh

In Montrose the local library drew criticism for featuring books and programming centered on LGBTQ+ experiences. Yet, Matt Jenkins, the Public Information Officer for the Montrose County School District, reports no recent requests to reevaluate any library material.

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A local military veteran has found himself a new home, thanks to the remarkable efforts of the national non-profit, Homes For Our Troops or H.F.O.T.

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Today, we look at an audacious incident from Delta Health, where an alleged bomb scare seemed to be part of an intricate scheme of misdirection.

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In Montrose, a wetter than usual winter and spring has led to a significant increase in soil and grass moisture, potentially reducing the risk of devastating wildfires. According to Charles Lanoue, the Southwest District Chief of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, the current conditions have specialists cautiously predicting a mild wildfire season.

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A new study has just been released by a group known as the Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families, or the CCCF, a community of advocates championing full-time online public education in the state.

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From the classrooms of Black Canyon High School to the auditorium of the Montrose Pavilion, graduation caps have been flying high and proud in the air. The past week has been a jubilant period for local high school seniors, four of whom saw their students stride across the stage to accept their diplomas.

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Now our feature story: Today, we're talking water rights and drought in the Colorado River Basin.

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An impressive vista along U.S. 550 near Trout Road, the Billy Goat Hop Farm, paints a picture of flourishing hop plants, soon to bear the cones that will star in local brews.

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An Olathe man with a history of violent crime is now facing charges of felony abuse, this time of an infant girl.

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In Montrose, quilting isn’t just a hobby—it's a cornerstone of community. From the Columbine Quilters to the Friendship Quilters of Western Colorado, and the San Juan Quilters, there's an intricate patchwork of groups, each with their unique culture, traditions, and focus on charity work.

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