Montrose Mirror 2015

Top Stories of 2015:

“Transportation is the Backbone” CDOT in Transition. . .What Does it Mean for West Slope?

City of Montrose Dissolves Parks Advisory Board After Volunteers Question Staff Changes

Sale of Community Options’ Downtown Facility Enables CMU Expansion

ACA Makes an Impact For Many

Come See a Movie! Star Drive-in Theatre Celebrates 66 Years in Montrose

Kinikin Opens Meat Store in Town!

Proposed CSU AG Campus, Farm Incubator Project at Rogers Mesa Could “Bring Great Minds Here”

 

Read December 28, 2015 – Mirror Issue 150

Your One-Stop Truck Shop…McPherson Customs “An Honest Square Deal is What We’re About”
BOCC Approves New Educational Opportunities, Recognizes Historic Significance of Vestal House!
Community Lightining Rods, Voices that Spark Conversations


 

Read December 21, 2015 – Mirror Issue 149

“Everyone is Welcome Here” Methodist Church to Host Annual Christmas Dinner
San Miguel County Prevails Against Gold Hill Development
It’s Like A Poker Game”…A Chat with John Harold


 

Read December 14, 2015 – Mirror Issue 148

Knocking Down the Barriers: Welcome Home! Warrior Resource Center to be Replicated Nationwide
Citizens Object to Church’s Peace Pole at Public Library, MRLD Trustees Agree to Record Future Meetings
“This Grant Will Help Them Play Like Other Kids”


 

Read December 7, 2015 – Mirror Issue 147

Band Together! MHS Bands Perform Free Holiday Showcase at Pavilion Dec 7
End Nears for Sharing Ministries Capital Campaign!
Regional News Briefs


 

Read November 30, 2015 – Mirror Issue 146

New Facility, National Alliance on the Horizon For Welcome Home Montrose!
The Nuances Behind the Numbers…Check Out the Health of Your Favorite Non-profit!
Library Trustee Ruyle Acts Alone, Sends Letter Telling Development Officer to Clear Out


 

Read November 23, 2015 – Mirror Issue 145

Changes Coming to the Ouray Hot Springs Pool!
Beaver Hill Homeowners Send Letter of Concern to BOCC Over Road Re-opening!
Advocating for Those Who Can’t Care for Themselves: Montrose County’s Stephanie Holsinger


 

Read November 16, 2015 – Mirror Issue 144

Serving A Grateful Community For 21 Years…Montrose Thanksgiving Friends!
Attorney to City: Bell Misled Council, Made False Statements
Mirror Images…Centennial Middle School Veterans Day Assembly!


 

Read November 9, 2015 – Mirror Issue 143

Stepping Up For Vets By Standing Down, WRC Creates ‘One Stop Shop’ for Veteran Needs
A Road Runs Through it…BOCC Refuses to Vacate E81 Road Despite Locked Gate
Promoting Healthy Hemp For Pets and People


 

Read November 2, 2015 – Mirror Issue 142

“Big Country Builds Big Spirits” Horsemanship Program for Vets Looks at Montrose
Montrose to Moab Trails to Take Riders Thru Heart of West End
Montrose Simon Repton Takes Gold at National Championships of Wingsuit Flying


 

Read October 26, 2015 – Mirror Issue 141

Investments in Montrose Regional Airport Help Local Economy Take Off
Full “Steam” Ahead! Re-1J Explores Stem Programming with Arts Inclusion
Roll the Dice…Help Fund Innovation After School!


 

Read October 19, 2015 – Mirror Issue 140

Library Trustees Commit to Moving Forward Despite Internal Tourmoil
Fall Into Style…Hypoxia Celebrates A Year on Main
Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors, Colorado Cremation Welcome New Marketing Director Janine Bush


 

Read October 12, 2015 – Mirror Issue 139

New Documents Cast Doubt on City Timeline, Reasons For $500K Sole Source Waiver
Trunk or Treat!
Crested Butte Mountain Resort Unveils Umbrella Bar, 2015 Ski Pass Deals


 

Read October 5, 2015 – Mirror Issue 138

Ready, Set, Ski! West Slope Resorts Gearing Up For A Strong 2015-2016 Season
Call. Push. Shock Vails Starting Hearts Wants to Save More Lives!
Plan For Your Healthful Holiday Season at Natural Grocers


 

Read September 28, 2015 – Mirror Issue 137

Buckhorn Coffee Opens on South Townsend!
Montrose Library Replaces Two Trustees
Meeting to Field City Council Candidates Draws Interested Crowd


 

Read September 21, 2015 – Mirror Issue 136

Help a Great Cause…6th Annual Pumpkin Party Benefits ‘Before You Hate Think of Cait!’
24 Hours of Regional Fun…Sept. 26!
Bowman Praises Bell, Council; Thanks City Clerk For “Filling Out the Forms For Us” Centennial Parking Lot To Be Closed 9-21-10-2


 

Read September 14, 2015 – Mirror Issue 135

Proposed CSU AG Campus, Farm Incubator Project at Rogers Mesa Could “Bring Great Minds Here”
Miles to Go, Multiple Partners on Broadband
Now Is the Time to Prevent Pertussis, Flu


 

Read September 7, 2015 – Mirror Issue 134

City Shortens Dates For 2016 Council Election, Approves More Thank $830K in Dispatch Spending
Campus Improvements Mark CSU’s Biggest Infrastructure Investment in Half a Century
Help Sharing Ministries Food Bank Fund the New Building…Come to the Street Dance


 

Read August 31, 2015 – Mirror Issue 133

Ranch Rodeo Rides on in Ridgway!
Black Canyon Market Delivers Fresh, Locally Raised Food to Homes Throughout the Region
Feed Body, Mind, Spirit at Savor the San Juans 2015!


 

Read August 24, 2015 – Mirror Issue 132

Avoid Crimes of Opportunity! Lock Your Car, Secure Your Valuables
Ranch Rodeos, Chamber Music, Blues, Rock-N-Roll! Regional Events Offer a Feast for the Senses
Vintage Chuck Wagons on Display at Mountain States Ranch Rodeo!


 

Read August 17, 2015 – Mirror Issue 131

1940’s Era Dinner Dance Fundraiser for Disabled American Veterans Planned!
Celebrate the Fork at Party of the Year
Mirror Images…Chris Daniels Concert


 

Read August 10, 2015 – Mirror Issue 130

First Ever Mountain States Ranch Rodeo Kicks Off in Montrose Aug. 28-29!
Pit Hearing Closes, BOCC to Decide Aug. 17
Mirror Images…Montrose Farmers Market!


 

Read August 3, 2015 – Mirror Issue 129

Travelers Find Peace, Eagles Take Flight at Dennis Weaver Memorial Park
Kinikin Opens Meat Store in Town
Mirror Images…F.U.N.C. Fest 2015


 

Read July 27, 2015 – Mirror Issue 128

DMEA Board Revises Broadband Position, Directs Staff to Take the Next Steps
City Votes to Approve Second Dispatch Center
Business Owners Speak on Changes to Traffic, Parking


 

Read July 20, 2015 – Mirror Issue 127

City to Vote Tuesday on Creation of Redundant Regional Dispatch Center
Montrose Growth Rate Healthy, Sustainable
“Stay Spikey” in the Backcountry with Wild Hedgehog!


 

Read July 13, 2015 – Mirror Issue 126

Building Permits on the Rise in City and County, Median Price of Home Sold in City Drops in 2015
Craft Brewers Expand Seasonal Selections
Applocant Hearing on Gravel Pit Draws Crowd


 

Read July 6, 2015 – Mirror Issue 125

Western Skyways Turbo Normalization System Takes Off
Music to Set People Free…VOA Pace Program Hosts Concerts on the Green
Mirror Images…2015 Fourth of July Parade!


 

Read June 29, 2015 – Mirror Issue 124

Dirt Bikes on Main!
Fireworks, Waterfights…Fun on the 4th!
Mirror Images…Out and About!


 

Read June 22, 2015 – Mirror Issue 123

Come See A Movie!
Trujillo Asks City About Naming Planned Park At 9th/Grand For Morda Chapel
Montrose Artisan Baker A “Rising” Star!


 

Read June 15, 2015 – Mirror Issue 122

If You Can’t Drive It, It’s A Float
Wet, Cold Season Tough on Sweet Corn Crop, Farmers Say!
Opinion/Editorial


 

Read June 8, 2015 – Mirror Issue 121

Come On, & Take A Free Ride!
Lark and Sparrow Sings Out!
Don’t Be Scammed! Hang Up If ‘Microsoft’ Calls


 

Read June 1, 2015 – Mirror Issue 120

Keep the Dream Alive!
City Explores More Changes!
Keep Them Safe on the Road


 

Read May 25, 2015 – Mirror Issue 119

ACA Makes an Impact for Many
Kick U p Your Heels! Rick Hurt Welcomes Suzy Bogguss to Pavilion July 6
MTJ FBO Breaks Ground May 11


 

Read May 18, 2015 – Mirror Issue 118

Haven House Fate in the Balance
Share the Road! Personal Mobility Units Increase Access for Many
Go Green at San Juan Garden Center


 

Read May 11, 2015 – Mirror Issue 117

Welcome Western Colorado!
Mission: No Barriers!
Arts and Culture


 

Read May 4, 2015 – Mirror Issue 116

Montrose Kayak & Surf Opens in LOMO
“We Can Do Better” One in Four Local Kids Still Living in Poverty
Centennial Middle School 2015 Braves Card Fundraiser Is On!


 

Read April 27, 2015 – Mirror Issue 115

Building Better Broadband!
Neighbor Against Neighbor at Uncompahgre Pit Permit Hearing
Regional News Briefs


 

Read April 13, 2015 – Mirror Issue 114

Arts Council Brings Missoula Children’s Theatre to Montrose this Summer
Keeping Costs Down to Help Local Businesses Succeed!
City May Lease Elks Bldg to Ute Museum, Delete Med-Res Zone


 

Read April 13, 2015 – Mirror Issue 113

Sale of Community Options’ Downtown Facility Enables CMU Expansion
Don Mace to Retire From RE-1J, Community Invited to Celebration at MHS
Opinion/Editorial – Letters


 

Read April 6, 2015 – Mirror Issue 112

Montrose Golf Courses to Feature Live Music for Summer Fun!
RE-1J Aggressively Seeks New Funding Sources for 21st Century After School Sites
Regional News Briefs


 

Read March 30, 2015 – Mirror Issue 111

Volunteers, Education Key to Growth at Botanic Gardens: Crevice Garden Guru Kenton Seth to Lead April Workshop
Heartbreak Times 3 for West Central Region
Montrose GOP Speaks Up at Open Mic Night


 

Read March 23, 2015 – Mirror Issue 110

2015 Black Canyon Hunt & Outdoor Expo Kicks Off May 1, Promotes “Week – Before” Events, Activities
Longtime Local Organic Growers Awarded Ouray County’s First Permit for Marijuana Cultivation
Opinion/Editorial


 

Read March 16, 2015 – Mirror Issue 109

Redefining Success: Career, Family Life in Balance for Canyon Creek’s Kendra Morrow
Welcome Home Montrose Heads for the West End
The Montrose Eagle Has Landed. . . New Taxi Service Arrives


 

Read March 9, 2015 – Mirror Issue 108

Innovation, Inspiration, Education. . . Centennial Middle School’s Joe Simo
Sky’s the Limit – Reptons Look to Launch Skydive Club at Delta’s Blake Field
Opinions/Editorials


 

Read March 2, 2015 – Mirror Issue 107

Western Skyways Helps Bring World to Montrose
New Energy at DMEA: COOP Listens to Members, Looks at Broadband Options
Energy of Youth, Wisdom of Age: San Miguel County’s Art Goodtimes!


 

Read February 23, 2015 – Mirror Issue 106

Recla Metals, Curt Robinson Honored at Annual MEDC Lunch
Girls Are on the Run! Popular Program Expands to Middle Schools
Peak Virtual Academs Connects with Home-Bound, Home-Schooled Students


 

Read February 16, 2015 – Mirror Issue 105

City of Montrose Dissolves Parks Advisory Board After Volunteers Question Staff Changes
So Many Sanburgs! Montrose Historical Society to Honor Swedish Settlers, Descendants
Ute Indian Museum to Undergo Renovation, Expansion


 

Read February 9, 2015 – Mirror Issue 104

Coffee Trader, Colorado Boy in a Dead Heat for Trip Advisor Top Spot
Gunnison County Kicks Off Prosperity Project
Celebrate 55 Years with Magic Circle Players Feb. 14!


 

Read February 1, 2015 – Mirror Issue 103

CASA Moves Into a Building of Its Own, Expands Services and Plans for the Future
Delta County Issues RPF for CSU’s Rogers Mesa Farm
Opinion/Editorial


 

Read January 26, 2015 – Mirror Issue 102

Smoke, Smells From LOMO Plant Upset Neighbors Plan Com Had Recommended Denial, Bell Push Rezone
President Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln Among Civil War Re-Enactors Coming to Delta Sesquicentennial Event
Fabulous Delta — Past, Future Converge at the Confluence!


 

Read January 19, 2015 – Mirror Issue 101

Is Main in Motion a No-Show for 2015? Duncan Steps Back, But Would Assist New Board with Transition
Special Use Application for Gravel Pit Neighbors Concerned Over Quality of Life Issues
Performanc Muffler and Auto. . . Built Around Better Service


 

Read January 12, 2015 – Mirror Issue 100

“Transportation is the Backbone” CDOT in Transition. . . What Does it Mean for West Slope?
Harris”: Public Works to Add Household Waste Collection Days, More Efficiency
“We All Have Something to Offer” . . . Time Bank of the Rockies


 

Read January 5, 2015 – Mirror Issue 99

State H2O Plan Draft? Paper Copies, Please
970VIP – Loyalty Marketing Brings Results, Sales
CDOT Encourages Municipalities to Edit Statewide Bike Trails Map