Top Stories of 2019:
→ New DDA Director Sets Sights on the ‘Small Stuff’
→ Two Montrose Funeral Homes Now in New Hands
→ Officials Meet for Montrose Regional Council of Governments
→ Private Ambulance Operator Feels the Squeeze As Taxpayer-Funded Districts Expand Services
→ DMEA Considers Possible Rate Increase Proposal, Changes to Billing Cycle
→ County Approves Bid Award & Contract For Courthouse Renovation, Bew Surveillance System For South Campus
→ Re-1J Considers CASB Help to Hire Superintendent
→ Questions, Heartbreak Remain for Family of Zach Pace
Read December 30, 2019 – Mirror Issue 357
Forgotten Fountain a Reminder of When Montrose was Dry
Complete Count Committee Planning for 2020 Census
Colorado News Briefs
Read December 23, 2019 – Mirror Issue 356
County Withdraws Draft Junk Ordinance; Public Health Dept. Tightens Focus on Delivery of Core Services
DMEA Set for Smooth Transition from Tri-Staate; CEO to Receive One-Time Bonus of $25K
Ouray County Officials Debrief on Cow Creek Fire
Read December 16, 2019 – Mirror Issue 355
Board of Education Approves Annual Auditor’s Report
Montrose County Commissioners Prase Staff for Hard Work on Budget, Commend Civility of Process
Tri-State toy Run Brings Santa to Haven House
Read December 9, 2019 – Mirror Issue 354
Mayor Asis Councilor for More Data on Proposed Telsa Super Charger, Supports Funding Increase to MEDC
BOCC Hears Annual Public Safety Sales Tax Reports from Sheriff’s Office, Road & Bridge
Regional News Briefs
Read December 2, 2019 – Mirror Issue 353
New Police Patrol Officers to Take Oaths; Mayor to Discuss Changes to City Charter This Week at Council
Domestic Violence does not Take a Holiday, Experets Say; Ouray County Continues to Violate Crime Reporting Rule
Mirror Images: Out & About
Read November 25, 2019 – Mirror Issue 352
A Place for the Warriors to Rest
Vandals @ MHS Cause Problems for All
Mirror Images: Out & About
Read November 18, 2019 – Mirror Issue 351
River Valley Health Center Hosts MRCOG
RE1J Says Goodbye to Longtime School Board Members
Community News Briefs
Read November 11, 2019 – Mirror Issue 350
County Breaks HHS into Two Departments to Better Serve Constituent Needs
Tiny House Experts Now Local
Centennial Middle School Honors Veterans’ Day
Read November 4, 2019 – Mirror Issue 349
Lighthouse Shelter Now Open for 2019-2020
Giving Club Meets Tonight @ Bridges
Regional News Briefs
Read October 28, 2019 – Mirror Issue 348
Questions, Heartbreak Remain for Family of Zach Pace
TDMEA Approves $30M Resolution to Refinance, Releases 2018 990’s
Reader Photo Spotlight: Deb Reimann
Read October 21, 2019 – Mirror Issue 347
Austin, Sherwood Serving as Interim Leaders for HHS
City of Montrose Proclaims Oct. 15 White Cane Awareness Day; Appoints 2019-2020 Youth Council
Halloween is Just Around the Corner
Read October 14, 2019 – Mirror Issue 346
Student Enrollment is Up, CASB to Assist in Search for New RE1J Superintendent
Buckaroos Slices and Scoops Celebrates Grand Opening on East Main Friday-Saturday
Regional News Briefs
Read October 7, 2019 – Mirror Issue 345
County Posts New Speed Limit in 10-Minute Meeting
My Day with a Famous Athlete: Crested Butte Flyfishing Guide & Chef Amy Smithers
Regional News Briefs
Read October 7, 2019 – Mirror Issue 344
RE1J Considers CASB Help to Hire Superintendent
New Board Member Questions $1.5M in Deferred Revenue @ DMEA Board Meeting
Regional News Briefs
Read September 23, 2019 – Mirror Issue 343
City Says Goodbye to Turner, Designates Potato Growers Bldg as Historic Structure
County Approves Opportunities for Youth, Awardof Airport Expansion Projects
Regional News Briefs
Read September 16, 2019 – Mirror Issue 342
Celebrate the Opening of Hilcrest Roundabout With Lunch Specials @Divot’s
RE1J Superintendent, Finance Director Announce Resignations
Montrose Elks Lodge Elk Tracks
Read September 9, 2019 – Mirror Issue 341
ake a ‘Sentimental Journey’ as Montrose Regional Airport Tribute to Avation Returns
City Approves 1st Historic Building Designation, Public Safety Sales Tax Ballot Issue
Regional News Briefs
Read September 2, 2019 – Mirror Issue 340
Delta Company Celebrates 50 Years by Supporting St. Mary’s Blood Mobile
DMEA Approves Rate Increase
Regional News Briefs
Read August 26, 2019 – Mirror Issue 339
MURA to re-Bid River Restoration Work
County Approves IGA with Ouray County, Olathe Compost Facility
A Fresh Point of View… MAPA Dog
Read August 19, 2019 – Mirror Issue 338
Montrose Police Dept. Tackling Changes with ILP Model, New Code Officer, Agressive Approach to Blight
Car Club Seeks Return of K9 Donation
City to Continue Talks on Public Safety, Short-Term Rentals
Read August 12, 2019 – Mirror Issue 337
County Continues Hearing on Compost Special Use Permit to Aug 21 for Deliberation & Decision
City Upholds “No Action” Recommendation on Shelter Rezone
Reader Photo Spotlight: Deb Reimann
Read August 5, 2019 – Mirror Issue 336
Private Ambulance Operator Feels the Squeeze as Taxpayer-Funded Districts Expand Services
Council to Consider Rezoning 931 N. Park
Director Failed to Update Library’s Behavior Policy
Read July 29, 2019 – Mirror Issue 335
Old Spanish Trail Lives On @ Fort Uncompahgre
DMEA Inks Secretive Exit Deal With Tri-State, Refuses to Divulge Cost to Members
970 Sports Rewind Expanding to Delta
Read July 22, 2019 – Mirror Issue 334
Dedication Planned for Renaming of Post Office
City to Move Forward with Tax Increase, Purchase of Vic Payne Sculptures
Colorado News Briefs
Read July 15, 2019 – Mirror Issue 333
Glenn Rhoades of EMP Task Force to Speak @ CMU
With New Event Manager on Board, Montrose County Event Center Gears Up for Fair, Sweet Corn
Our Most Valuable Asset: ‘We’ve Got to Take Care of Our Kids
Read July 8, 2019 – Mirror Issue 332
John Thomas- The Highs and Lows of Marijuana Entrepreneurship in Western Colorado
City Dissolves DDA, Mayor Dave Bowman Promotes His Concert Series From the Dias at Meeting
Mirror Images… Independence Day!
Read July 1, 2019 – Mirror Issue 331
RE1J Approves Negotiated Settlement with UVEA; Two Centeral Office Staffers Honored
Celebrate the USA on the Fourth of July
Reader Photo Spotlight… Out & About
Read June 24, 2019 – Mirror Issue 330
‘There Are No Ribbons for Cutting’ Civil air Patrol’s Lt. Colonel Mark Young Awarded Silver Medal of Valor
County approves Bid Award & Contract for Courthouse Renovation, New Surveillance System for South Campus
Olathe Residents Pray Special Use Permit is Denied
Read June 17, 2019 – Mirror Issue 329
A New Generation of Products ‘Made in Montrose’
Council to Disolve DDA, Discuss Public Safety Sales Tax
Regional News Briefs
Read June 10, 2019 – Mirror Issue 328
Montrose Welcomes 25th Annual Colorado Fire & Incident Management Academy (CWFIMA)
Citizens Speak Out on Noise From Jet Engine Tests; Safety Committee Presents Findings, Report to Council on Need for Sales Tax Hike
Trooper Tips: Trailer Talk
Read June 3, 2019 – Mirror Issue 327
Lack of Access Impedes Quality of Life
DMEA Considers Possible Rate Increase Proposal, Changes to Billing Cycle
DUI Enforcement, Drug Arrests up as Police Target Top 6%
Read May 27, 2019 – Mirror Issue 326
Neighbors Alarmed Over Special Use Permit Application
DMEA Board Hopefuls Face Tough Questions
Regional News Briefs
Read May 20, 2019 – Mirror Issue 325
Loans Made From DDA Loan Fund Without DDA Knowledge
OES PBL Students Present on Climate Change; RE1J Approves Agreement with Dodexo
Montrose Peace Officers’ Memorial 2019
Read May 13, 2019 – Mirror Issue 324
With Tri-Plex Project Back on Track, New Habitat Director Plans Review of Funding Mechanisms
BOCC Regulates Mining on Land Near San Miguel River; Sends Re-zoning Request Back to Planning Commission
Regional News Briefs
Read May 6, 2019 – Mirror Issue 323
Facing the Future: Cosmetic Surgeon Excited About the Many Uses of Stem Cell Therapy
Olathe Students Present Climate Change Information to BOCC, Hearing on 550 South Business Location Continued
Regional News Briefs
Read April 29, 2019 – Mirror Issue 322
Montrose Couple Travels to DC to Homeopathy
RE1J Considers Dropping 2 Board Seats; Hears Safety Updates
Regional News Briefs
Read April 22, 2019 – Mirror Issue 321
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2019 @ Centennial Plaza
Liquor Licenses Approved for Twisted Ginger, Divot’s, Froggy’s Tacos
Regional News Briefs
Read April 15, 2019 – Mirror Issue 320
Officials Meet for Montrose Regional Council of Governments
RE1J Welcomes Olathe History Club Students, Considers Vendors for Food Service Program
Regional News Briefs
Read April 8, 2019 – Mirror Issue 319
County Posts New Speed Limit in 10-Minute Meeting
My Day with a Famous Athlete: Crested Butte Flyfishing Guide & Chef Amy Smithers
Regional News Briefs
Read April 1 , 2019 – Mirror Issue 318
By Coaching Teachers, Pyramid Model Promotes Student Social and Emotional Development
Bpetersondesign Opens 2nd Office to Serve Nationwide Clientele: ‘There is a Better Way to Do Things’
Citizen Objects to No-maintenance Call Made by City Planner, Mayor Refuses Further Communications
Read March 25, 2019 – Mirror Issue 317
BOCC Passes Resolution Opposing Red Flag Bill
Enforcement of Youth Smoking & Vape Ordinance Delayed by ‘Scrivener’s Error’
Montrose Altrusa 2019 Luncheon: The Greatest Hits
Read March 18, 2019 – Mirror Issue 316
Ridgway Community Back Library Expansion
RE1J Considers Five-Seat, at Large Board of Education; New Principal @ Cottonwood
Answering the Call: MCSO Deputy Travis Thompson
Read March 11, 2019 – Mirror Issue 315
Answering the Call: MCSO Deputy Dominic Lovato
City Loans $1.1M to MURA for Phase 1 River Restoration
Regional News Briefs
Read March 4, 2019 – Mirror Issue 314
With Crime on the Rise, Existing Victim Resources Are Scattered, Underfunded
Paonia Parched as Water Probes Continue
Regional News Briefs
Read February 25, 2019 – Mirror Issue 313
Bowman, Glaspell Question River Valley Incentives; Glaspell Raises Concerns Over ‘Socialist’ Projects in Montrose
It’s Official: 2019 Olathe Sweet Corn Festival Will Move to Montrose
Family Forced to Find New Trainer for Service Dog
Read February 18, 2019 – Mirror Issue 312
Ned Ledoux @ Montrose County Event Center Saturday
Two Montrose Funeral Homes Now in New Hands
City to Look @ River Valley Incentives, Riverwood Improvements
Read February 11, 2019 – Mirror Issue 311
City Hears From Tri-State, Talks Construction Projects @ Work Session
County Celebrates Vital Statistics ‘Elite Perfection’ Team
Regional News Briefs
Read February 4, 2019 – Mirror Issue 310
Shepard’s Hand to Leave MADA, Seek New Location for Day Shelter Services
Secure Schools Promote Success: Western Slope Youth Safety Symposium Set for May 9
Regional News Briefs
Read January 28, 2019 – Mirror Issue 309
Celebrate Burns Night in Ouray on Feb. 2!
RE1J Board Meets Officers, Hears Northside Clinic Update
CASA Welcomes Volunteers Who Care About Kids
Read January 21, 2019 – Mirror Issue 308
Has Local Real Estate Market Leveled Off?
Alpine Bank Loans to Furloughed Fed workers
Colorado News Briefs
Read January 14, 2019 – Mirror Issue 307
Region Ten Carries On, Despite Fed Shutdown
Montrose County Officials Sworn in at Special Meeting Jan. 8; Sue Hansen Named BOCC Chair
Trooper Tips: A Call to Action
Read January 7, 2019 – Mirror Issue 306
County Posts New DDA Director Sets Sights on the ‘Small Stuff’
Seeking an Affordable Rental Home?
BOCC Proclaims January Crime Stoppers Awareness Month