Top Stories of 2021:
→ Montrose County Hear Annual Public Safety Sales Tax Report
→ DMEA Sidesteps Ransomware Question From Co-Op Member
→ ‘We Want to Meet Every Need’ Montrose County Devotes Resources to Fight Against COVID
→ DMEA Dogged by Transparency Issues, Staff Exits
→ COPMBA Volunteers Building Electric Hills Trail System
→ BOCC Gives 100 Percent of Title I Funding to Montrose County Schools
→ BOCC Proclaims Feb. 17 as Jim Austin Day
→ City Planning Commission Once Again Continues HUB Vote after 6-Hour Zoom Session
Read December 27, 2021 – Mirror Issue 461
Montrose Postmaster Advises Checking Your Mailbox Daily to Avoid Theft
Ring in the New Year with Montrose Flair
Like Rest of U.S. Montrose Sees Ongoing Shortage of Rental Cars
Read December 20, 2021 – Mirror Issue 460
Montrose County Hear Annual Public Safety Sales Tax Report
RE1J Board of Education Hears CDE Mill Levy Correction Presentation
Read December 13, 2021 – Mirror Issue 459
City of Montrose Takes Corrective Action After Audit Findings
Council Looks at Supportive Housing Definition
County Adopts 2022 Budget Featuring Airport Terminal Expansion
Read December 6, 2021 – Mirror Issue 458
Solar Installation Along Hwy 50 Nears Completion
DMEA Sidesteps Ransomware Question From Co-Op Member
Fishering Named President as Re1J Board of Education Announces Board Election Results, Names New Officers
Read November 29, 2021 – Mirror Issue 457
City of Montrose Attorney Stephen Alcorn Exits After Mid-Cycle Review
Self-Advocacy, Research, Skepticism Advisable When It Comes to Adult Guardians or Conservatorship
Read November 23, 2021 – Mirror Issue 456
City Approves Stryker Land Swap, Hub at Montrose Crossing
‘We Want to Meet Every Need’ Montrose County Devotes Resources to Fight Against COVID
Montrose County Civic Awards Presented
Read November 15, 2021 – Mirror Issue 455
DMEA and Elevate Experience Network Issues
RE1J Board of Education Asks District to Pause Plan to Terminate Non-Compliant Staff
Health & Wellness with Tracie Bearden
Read November 8, 2021 – Mirror Issue 454
Work Session Recording Captures Off-Record Ski Pass Request, Councilor Reed Recuses from Discussion of Stryker Land Exchange
Johnson Elementary School Sees Turnover at the Top
Read November 1, 2021 – Mirror Issue 453
City Acquires Former Bullock Power Plant, Looks at Grant Application
DMEA Brings More Transparency to the Table
Plan to Attend the West Slope Water Summit, November 16
Read October 25, 2021 – Mirror Issue 452
Hospital Rebrands as Montrose Health
Bell, Bynum Push Back as MURA Board Tries to Hit Brakes on Spending
Regional News Briefs
Read October 18, 2021 – Mirror Issue 451
RE1J Moves Forward with Mascot Replacement; Notes Lack of State Funding Despite Mandate
County Manager Presents Recommended Budget for 2022
Proposition 120 Ballot Language Confusing, Assessor Warns
Read October 11, 2021 – Mirror Issue 450
With Out-Of-Pocket Expenses to Date of $11,526,966, MURA Board Approves $1.1M Promissory Note with City
Bocc Honors 4H Program, Approves Sub-grantee Agreement with MADA
Regional News Briefs
Read October 4, 2021 – Mirror Issue 449
DMEA Not Seeing Budgeted Drop in Coal Revenues
RE1J Board of Education Updated on Facilities Master Plan
Regional News Briefs
Read September 27, 2021 – Mirror Issue 448
City Council Approves Moratorium on Gaming Businesses at Special Meeting
City Council Considers Moratorium on Adult Gaming Arcades, Hears Update on American Rescue Plan Spending
Regional News Briefs
Read September 20, 2021 – Mirror Issue 447
‘Rugged Individualism has a Place, But Not in Public Education’
UVA Unveils Results of Childcare Needs Assessment
Regional News Briefs
Read September 13, 2021 – Mirror Issue 446
City Hears Montrose Community Foundation Grants Report
City Council Interviews Youth Council, Planning Commission Applicants in New, Matching Logo Wear
Regional News Briefs
Read September 6, 2021 – Mirror Issue 445
DMEA Dogged by Transparency Issues, Staff Exits
Honey Acre Farms Produce Stand Brings Taste of the Valley to Your Table
Regional News Briefs
Read August 30, 2021 – Mirror Issue 444
RE1J Board of Education Looks at 2021-2022 Goals
Survey Results Show Colorado Restaurants Face Tough Times
Regional News Briefs
Read August 23, 2021 – Mirror Issue 443
COPMBA Volunteers Building Electric Hills Trail System
Marriot Hotel Project Moving Forward with Groundbreaking in August, Bell Informs MURA Board
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Read August 16, 2021 – Mirror Issue 442
Citizens Turn Out to Address Concerns at RE1J Board of Education Meeting
DMEA Reduces Size, Cost of Elevate Cedar Mesa Project
Regional News Briefs
Read August 9, 2021 – Mirror Issue 441
DMEA Crews Deactivate Historic Bullock Substation After 2nd Lighting Arrester Fails
Improvements Coming for Three Moble Home Parks
City Council Discusses MURA Change Order, Looks at Contract Amendment for Public Safety Complex
Read August 2, 2021 – Mirror Issue 440
Wild Mushrooms Abound After Monsoonal Rains
City to Consider MURA Phase II Public Infrastructure Change Order No. 1
Regional News Briefs
Read July 26, 2021 – Mirror Issue 439
City Approves Updates to Youth Council Manual
CBOCC Approves Jon Waschbusch as Montrose County Manager
Regional News Briefs
Read July 19, 2021 – Mirror Issue 438
City Sees Shortage of Seasonal Workers for Parks, Open Spaces
Ouray Businesses Struggle with Staffing; Town Looks at Wrokforce Housing Measures
DMEA Welcomes Experienced Utility Industry Executive as CEO
Read July 12, 2021 – Mirror Issue 437
‘This Month and All Summer All Across the Country It’s Game On’
‘This is Our Country’ – 2021 County Fair Celebrates AG, Montrose Community
Regional News Briefs
Read July 5, 2021 – Mirror Issue 436
DART to Administer Public Art Experience (PAX) Program
Alpine Bank Celebrates 20 Years in Montrose
Regional News Briefs
Read June 28, 2021 – Mirror Issue 435
RE1J Board of Education Hears Update on SB 21-116
Martinez Takes Lead at Regular DMEA Board Meeting
Colorado News Briefs
Read June 21, 2021 – Mirror Issue 434
DMEA Awards Business Grants @ Annual Meeting
Citizen Questions Repayment of MURA Loans; Board Member Frank Objects to Taking on Financial Risk
Colorado News Briefs
Read June 14, 2021 – Mirror Issue 433
RE1J Board of Education Hears Update on Asbestos Remediation, Approves UVEA Negotiated Settlement
Homeowner, 71, Pepper Sprayed by Code Enforcement Officer; Police Chief Says Incident Under Investigation
Colorado News Briefs
Read June 7, 2021 – Mirror Issue 432
Rotary Club of Montrose Donates to Amphitheater Project, Announces Plans for 100-Year Celebration
BOCC Accepts Resignation of County Manager; Appoints Waschbusch to Serve as Interim County Manager
Regional News Briefs
Read May 31, 2021 – Mirror Issue 431
Help Wanted: Staffing Shortages Persist
Hobby Lobby Coming to Montrose
Regional News Briefs
Read May 24, 2021 – Mirror Issue 430
BOCC Authorizes Staff to Submit Grant for MADA Commercial Kitchen
‘I Do Not Consent’ — Senior Objects to Being Asked to Leave Unit While Updates Are Made
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Read May 17, 2021 – Mirror Issue 429
Board of Education Tours Outdoor Campus, Parent Asks to Begin Conversation on Student Mask Requirements
Bike to Work, Earn Bucks Every Day with New MABA Program
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Read May 10, 2021 – Mirror Issue 428
Hub at Montrose Crossing to Move Forward as Use By Right
BOCC Gives 100 Percent of Title I Funding to Montrose County Schools
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Read August 16, 2021 – Mirror Issue 427
Greater Montrose Chamber of Commerce Opens, Business Serving Business
DMEA Authorizes Agreement with RE1J Schools on Construction to Facilitate Broadband Services, Harman Continues as Acting CEO
Regional News Briefs
Read April 26, 2021 – Mirror Issue 426
City Appoints Rogers, JADOT to Plan Com in 3-1 Votes
BOCC Approves Aggressive Schedule for Signalization of Hwy 550 and Chipeta Road
Regional News Briefs
Read April 19, 2021 – Mirror Issue 425
OHS Student Gavin Lindsey Recgonized at RE1J Meeting; Board of Education Hears Demographic Presentation
City to Swear in Greenacre as New Municipal Court Judge; In Person Meetings Remain Closed to Public
Regional News Briefs
Read April 12, 2021 – Mirror Issue 424
Hughes Votes No to MURA Spending on Yurt Co Infrastructure
BOCC Takes a Stand on Wolf Reintroduction; Celebrates April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Regional News Briefs
Read April 5, 2021 – Mirror Issue 423
Factory’s Neighbor Slams City of Montrose for Allowing Non-compliance to Drag On
Take in Take 5 @ Precedence
Regional News Briefs
Read March 29, 2021 – Mirror Issue 422
RE1J Board of Education Approves New Calendar
Russell Stover Removes Underground Fuel Tank
Council Seat is Open
Read March 22, 2021 – Mirror Issue 421
CEO Bronec Takes Leave of Absence from DMEA; Independent Investigation Underway
Vote of Confidence for Meat, AG @ Montrose BOCC
DMEA Holds Special Board Meeting March 1
Read March 15, 2021 – Mirror Issue 420
After a Yeaar, Still No Justice for Gage
City Considers Zoning Code Changes to Make Social Services Use-By-Right
Colorado News Briefs
Read March 8, 2021 – Mirror Issue 419
BOCC Votes to Approve Historic Landmark Designation for Star Drive-In Theatre
Attorney Pepeatedly Refers to City as ‘Family’ During Liquor License Hearing for City-Owned Eatery
Regional News Briefs
Read March 1, 2021 – Mirror Issue 418
Board of Education Hears Asbestos Abatement Update; Final Qualified Request for 1986 Retirement Bonus Program
Yurt Co Presents Expansion Project; City to Consider Liquor License for ‘The Rusty Putter’
Regional News Briefs
Read February 22, 2021 – Mirror Issue 417
Council Hears Short Term Rental Report, City Manager Unveils Plans for Golf Course Eatery
BOCC Proclaims Feb. 17 as Jim Austin Day
Colorado News Briefs
Read February 15, 2021 – Mirror Issue 416
RE1J Announces Grant Award; Middle School Asbestos Issues Attributed to Recent Roofing Projects
Montrose County Vaccinates 1,408 Feb 10
Regional News Briefs
Read February 8, 2021 – Mirror Issue 415
City Approves Amphitheatre Project in Creise Riparian Zone Despite Ecological Concerns
Planning Commission Recommends Approval with Conditions for HUB
Regional News Briefs
Read February 1, 2021 – Mirror Issue 414
MSCO Warns Citizens to Pay Attention, Prevent Identity Fraud and Mail Theft
City Planning Commission Once Again Continues HUB Vote after 6-Hour Zoom Session
Reign – A Beauty Collective
Read January 25, 2021 – Mirror Issue 413
Despite Plea From Local Business Owner, City Moves Forward with Fleet Purchase from Eastern Slope Dealership
BOCC Declares January School Board Recognition Month in Montrose County
Regional News Briefs
Read January 18, 2021 – Mirror Issue 412
Centennial Middle School Honored as 2020 Colorado ‘School to Watch’
City Considers Funding for Early Childhood Education Study, Contract Award for Amphitheater Construction
Community Gathers to Wish Dan Lynch Farewell
Read January 11, 2020 – Mirror Issue 411
6-Hour Meeting on HUB Project Draws Interest, Attendance
San Juan Brews Open on Main Street: Stop By For Craft Coffee, Beer, and More
Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital in Grand Junction Administers COVID-19 Vaccinations
Read January 4, 2021 – Mirror Issue 410
City to Host Virtual Work Session, Meeting, HUB Sketch Plan Review
Double Barrel Taco Company Brings Taste of the Southwest to Main Street Montrose
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