Montrose Fresh

Montrose County recently turned down millions in federal funding, but its historic downtown courthouse renovation project presses forward. 

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Today we’re taking a look at Montrose City Council's recent approval of $110,000 for the first part of a street light upgrade project. It aims to replace outdated high pressure sodium and mercury vapor fixtures with energy-efficient LED lights. While this move will save the city around $200,000 per year in energy costs, there are concerns about its potential impact on light pollution.

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Last year, the U.S. government committed to investing $280 billion over five years in advanced industries like bioscience and microchip manufacturing. A Colorado bill sponsored by Delta Representative Matt Soper aims to make sure Colorado’s communities get their fair share.

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Today, we're diving into the recent developments surrounding the sale of the historic city hall in Montrose, and its connection to the establishment of the Montrose Permanent Fund, an effort aimed at supporting higher education.

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Today, our focus is on Gabrielle Clay, a talented fine art photographer who specializes in portraiture. According to Clay, the eyes are the gateway to a person's story, revealing more than what meets the surface.

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Motor vehicle theft is a thorn in the side for both rightful owners and law enforcement agencies alike — but there is some good news.

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Because Montrose failed to follow the law when commissioners denied a special use permit for the Farm Road Source gravel pit expansion, the court should reverse the decision – at least according to a freshly filed lawsuit.

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There’s some exciting news from CASA and Region 10's supportive housing venture, The Village on San Juan. After more than a year of planning, the project is set to break ground at the end of May.

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In the past, Montrose authorities have rounded up an emu, helped track down a wandering wallaby and even coaxed a parrot from a rooftop, but make no missssstake — There WAS NOT a reticulated python at Taviwach Park on Thursday.

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Montrose High School senior Joey Simo is gearing up to graduate in just a few short weeks, and he has some big plans for the next chapter of his life, including attending the United States Merchant Marine Academy this fall.

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