Montrose Fresh

Today - Housing prices and availability continue to press most people in Montrose. But for vulnerable veterans, the situation is even more dire.

Later - The Black Canyon Boys and Girls Club has relocated to its permanent home at 1869 East Main.

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Today - One week after ballots were mailed to registered voters, a steady stream of them have been returned, with few concerns raised to election workers in Montrose County.

Later - Montrose County School District is joining the Special Olympics Colorado Hall of Fame next month, and six students are making the trek to Denver to receive the award.

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Today - The River Meadows West mobile home community is now Hidden Lake Mobile Home Park and, following a county zoning change for mobile home parks, can add roughly 30 more homes.

Later - We’re excited to highlight our Athlete of the week - Montrose Red Hawk Jonas Graff! 

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Today - A young student’s recent arrival in Montrose quickly propelled the Montrose County School District Board to approve an $84,000 remote contract for a sign language interpreter.

Later - we’d like to take a moment to remember the life of Bernadette Marie Box

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Today - There’s a lot on the horizon for the Mexican American Development Association as board members and volunteers move closer to creating a space for community and family-related needs.

And later - Family and friends gathered to mourn and remember a North Fork High school student who died in a car crash earlier this month.

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Today - Not only is the first building of the Basecamp Apartments nearly complete, but the complex is slated for a new owner early next year.

And later - Between April and October, Colorado Parks and Wildlife received 3,614 bear reports. That’s an increase from the 3,155 reports over the same timeframe the previous year.

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Today - Pedestrian safety and congested traffic in West Montrose dominated discussions as the City rounded out its final public forum for the West Main Revitalization project.

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Today - High schoolers recently experienced an Appeals Court case firsthand.

And later - The Colorado Department of Agriculture is launching a new grant program to support the next generation in agriculture through scholarships, career development, and other leadership training opportunities.

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Today - A solar farm planned on Falcon Road is projected to bring close to 20 full-time jobs and millions in property tax revenues during its production life.

Later - MacGeez Productions and Humble Beast Productions of Colorado recently released a proof-of-concept documentary about the events that unfolded at Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors in Montrose.

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Today - A new mascot has been chosen to represent Johnson Elementary School. The school will transition from the Thunderbirds to the Timberwolves.

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