Montrose Mirror 2016

Top Stories of 2016:

A Legacy of State’s Earliest Days, Tourism Industry Remains at Forefront of Change

Need Has Doubled in Three Months for Delta’s Abraham Connection Homeless Shelter

‘Every Year is Different’  So Far, Water Outlook Average for 2016

Montrose County Indoor Arena and Events Center

DMEA Fiber Project Goes Live This Month

Exploding Non-Profit Sector Impacts Tax Base!

San Miguel County Receives $1K Grant, Leads Western Slope in Bug Revitalization, Habitat Efforts

Interest Growing in Local Hemp Farms!

 

Read December 26, 2016 – Mirror Issue 201

Community Puts Best Feet Forward for CASA
CMU Scholarships, Programs Bring Opportunity
Houses of Worship: Montrose Christian Church


 

Read December 19, 2016 – Mirror Issue 200

Women’s Giving Club Debuts Feb. 6 @ Bridges
Trust,But Verify: What Happened @ Shanty 2
Houses of Worship: Montrose United Methodist Church


 

Read December 12, 2016 – Mirror Issue 199

Interest Growing in Local Hemp Farms!
Teaching the Newsroom of the Future
Houses of Worship: Rosemont Baptist Church


 

Read December 5, 2016 – Mirror Issue 198

“We Can All Learn From Each Other”
CCI: Thanks for the Goodtimes, Art!
Houses of Worship: Grace Community Church


 

Read November 28, 2016 – Mirror Issue 197

Heroes With A Heart For Kids
BOCC Votes 2-1 to Approve Bid Award & Contract for Indoor Arean/Events Center @ Fairgrounds
Houses of Worship: Calvary Chapel


 

Read November 21, 2016 – Mirror Issue 196

Motorists: Pay Attention, Save a Life!
Special Districts Updated on Mayfly URA, City to Pay for Sidewalks, Streets Up Front
One Vine Family: The Vine Market and Bistro Opens on Main Steeet, Promotes West Slope Farms


 

Read November 14, 2016 – Mirror Issue 195

‘Let’s Let the Market Decide’
County Treasurer Cancels Liens on Valley Lawn
Library, Other Special Districts to Consider Impact of URA


 

Read November 7, 2016 – Mirror Issue 194

“Everybody Needs to Get Around”
Nancy Shanks Launches Summit PR in Durango
Olathe Mayor Announces BOCC Refresh Mind, Body @ Blue Mesa Float Center


 

Read October 31, 2016 – Mirror Issue 193

7 Citizens Show Up For City Budget Meeting
Nov. 1 Last Day for Comment on BLM Uncompahgre RMP
Grand Junction Residents Witness Police Chase of Murder Suspect Sunday


 

Read October 24, 2016 – Mirror Issue 192

San Miguel County Receives $1K Grant, Leads Western Slope in Bug Revitalization, Habitat Efforts
50 Years of Fresh Powder… Powderhorn Ski Resort Celebrates Half a Century of Operation This Year!
One in 20 Properties Fails Initial Inspection, Landlords Should Inspect Every 6 Months Insurance Tips


 

Read October 17, 2016 – Mirror Issue 191

Committee Focuses on New Dog Park Location @ Creise
Real Estate Store Plans Halloween Trick or Treat Fun for Little Kids Downtown Oct. 31
5 Interested Citizens Attend Airport Master Plan Meeting!


 

Read October 10, 2016 – Mirror Issue 190

Ute Indian Museum to Host Arts & Crafts Fair Dec. 3
Police, City Attorney Consider Imposing Midnight Closure on ‘Double Digit’ Nightclubs
Olathe Mayor Announces BOCC Treat Yourself… to Health, Wellness, Well Being!


 

Read October 3, 2016 – Mirror Issue 189

911 Calls Take More Time With Second Dispatch Center!
Celebrate Latino Contributions to Local Culture!
“There Was So Much Fruit This Year!”


 

Read September 26, 2016 – Mirror Issue 188

No More Livestock in the House, But Junk Property Still Causes Stench, Ruins Propeerty Values, Neighbors Say
CSU, Teens on Farms to Repurpose Rogers Mesa Research Station as Experimental AG Center
Olathe Mayor Announces BOCC Regional News Briefs


 

Read September 19, 2016 – Mirror Issue 187

BOCC Community Forum on Sept. ew to Address High Cost of Housing in Ouray County
Five Bands, One Community, Free Music on the Green @ Baldridge Park Sept. 24!
Olathe Mayor Announces BOCC Assessor Discovers, Lists, Values & Classifies Montrose County!


 

Read September 12, 2016 – Mirror Issue 186

Sharing Ministries Names New Board President
MPD Officer Courtney Jones to Lead Crime Free Housing
Broadband for Everyone, Not Just a Few: DMEA Brings Elevate to the Region With a Phased Approach!


 

Read September 5, 2016 – Mirror Issue 185

Attendance at Aviation Tribute Expected to Soar
Aging San Juan Trailer Park is Unsafe, Residents Say
World War II Veteran, other Unique Aircraft Arriving for Montrose Regional Airport Tribute to Aviation!


 

Read August 29, 2016 – Mirror Issue 184

Turning Tragedy into Love… Faragher Foundation Brings Light Through Education
Your Best Day Ever…Destination Montrose
Tanya’s Images! Regional Photos by Tanya Ishikawa


 

Read August  22, 2016 – Mirror Issue 183

Peach of a Fundraiser Helps Local Orchard, Benefits Montrose & Olathe FFA Programs
Towne Center Shops to Include Coffee Trader 2, Jimmy John’s
Day Tripping… Ride the Rimrocker Trail to Moab


 

Read August 15, 2016 – Mirror Issue 182

Rich Diversity of Redlands Mesa on Display at First Farm, Garden & Artist Tour Sept. 10!
City of Montrose Seeks to End Contributions to Colorado Flights, Divert Funds to Office of Business & Tourism (OBT)
Day Tripping… Plan Your Best Day Ever at Powderhorn Mountain Resort!


 

Read August 8, 2016 – Mirror Issue 181

‘Merry RE1J Presents Information on Columbine Redo
Lark & Sparrow to Host House Concert in the Library Aug. 13
Day Tripping… Plan Your Best Day at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park!


 

Read August 1, 2016 – Mirror Issue 180

Flights Alliance Sees Growth in Regional Service
Mountain States Ranch Rodeo Adds Main Street Fun for 2016, with Music, Food, Shopping, Roping!
Gordon Holdings Sells to Polyone for $85.5 Million


 

Read July 25, 2016 – Mirror Issue 179

Authors Release 2nd Edition of a Local Classic!
Exploding Non-Profit Sector Impacts Tax Base!
Citizen Expresses Concern to BOCC Over Dilapidated Valley Lawn Cemetery


 

Read July 18, 2016 – Mirror Issue 178

Montrose County Fair & Rodeo July 22-30!
Montrose Resident Recalls Her ‘True Grit’ Role
2nd Annual FUNC Fest Roars into Riverbottom Park July 30!


 

Read July 11, 2016 – Mirror Issue 177

Real Estate Swap Creates a New City Park
Have You Had Your 60 to 90 Minutes of F.A.M.E.?
Library Considers Leadership Program Run by Dave Segal, Paladino Estimates May Book Sale Proceeds to be $3K to $5K


 

Read July 4, 2016 – Mirror Issue 176

Happy Downtown Montrose 4th of July!
Reeves Restoration Revives Historic Montrose with New Market for Vintage, Antiques, Handmades
Buckley Park: Once the Grounds of Historic Estate Belonging to Senator William and Georginna Buckley


 

Read June 27, 2016 – Mirror Issue 175

Montrose County Road Research Working Group Requests that BOCC Report Back to Them on Specific Actions and Plans
Question & Answer with Doug Robeerts of 4R Chuckwagon and Mt. States Ranch Rodeo
Gail Marvel’s Cruisin’ in Style


 

Read June 20, 2016 – Mirror Issue 174

Go Fourth! Downtown Montrose Rolls Out Family-Friendly Independence Day Party for the Community
Friends of Library at Farm market 7/21
Gail Marvel’s Cruisin’ in Style


 

Read June 13, 2016 – Mirror Issue 173

Comment Time at BOCC Meeting Erupts in Shouting, Name Calling
Delta Implements Regional Broadband
Gail Marvel’s Cruisin’ in Style


 

Read June 6, 2016 – Mirror Issue 172

DMEA Fiber Project Goes Live this Month
Informative Plaques Need Replaced
Gail Marvel’s Cruisin’ in Style


 

Read May 30, 2016 – Mirror Issue 171

5 citizens Show Up for County Presentation
Summer Options Abound & Kids Eat Free!
Gail Marvel’s Crusin’ in Style


 

Read May 23, 2016 – Mirror Issue 170

Kerschner Honored for Remarkable Life
Sunset Mesa Park Well Loved, But Entry Needs Safety Upgrade, Better Signage, Citizens Say
Gail Marvel’s Cruisin’ in Style


 

Read May 9, 2016 – Mirror Issue 169

Back in the Black: RE1J Moves Forward!
Citizen States Grievance Over Dog Park
Gail Marvel’s Cruisin’ in Style


 

Read May 2, 2016 – Mirror Issue 168

Fence at Cerise to Be Taken Down, Removed
BOCC Hopefuls Speak at Heid’s Deli
Gail Marvel’s Cruisin’ in Style


 

Read April 25, 2016 – Mirror Issue 167

Young Vandals Torch Dugout at Columbine!
Final Draft of US 550 Access Control Plan Presented to BOCC, Citizens Question Safety, Cost
Gail marvel’s Cruisin’ in Style


 

Read April 18, 2016 – Mirror Issue 166

Dogs, People to Converge on City Council Tuesday
Montrose County Indoor Arena and Events Center
Gail Marvel’s Crusin’ in Style


 

Read April 11, 2016 – Mirror Issue 165

Citizen Objects to Rex Swanson’s Comments that City Needs to “Shut Down” and “Defuse” Her
Library Declines Peace Pole Offer, Adopts Policy on Service Animals Allowed in the Library
Gail Marvel’s Cruisin’ in Style


 

Read April 4, 2016 – Mirror Issue 164

Rents Rise, Rental Numbers Drop… Hot Statewide Market Impacts Area Rentals!
April is Colorado Child Abuse Prevention Month!
Gail Marvel’s Cruisin’ in Style


 

Read March 28, 2016 – Mirror Issue 163

Clerk & Recorder Reflects on first Year
Hilltop Strikes Back at Domestic Abuse!
BOCC Approves MCSO Purchase of Bearkat, Brown Suggests Demilitarization


 

Read March 21, 2016 – Mirror Issue 162

Heroin Use Explodes in City of Montrose!
Entrepreneur Busy Doing What He Loves!
OBT Presents Council with Blurry, Overcast Video of Ouray, Limited Statistics


 

Read March 14, 2016 – Mirror Issue 161

‘Every Year is Different’ So Far, Water Outlook Average for 2016
Valley Food Partnership covers Ground
BOCC Votes on First Reading to Allow OHV’S, ATV’S on Old paradox Road; Beaver Hill Heights Neighbors Express Concern


 

Read March 7, 2016 – Mirror Issue 160

Baby Lives Matter!
Local Couple “Reunited” as U.S. Citizens!
MCF Commits 10K Match Grant to Hopewest Kids!


 

Read March 1, 2016 – Mirror Issue 159

No Barriers? Not, Yet.
“This Place is a Mess”
A Free Hot Meal, Served with Love: Christ’s Kitchen Welcomes Everyone to the Table


 

Read February 22, 2016 – Mirror Issue 158

Flights Alliance Soars with New Routes, Service!
Small Liquor Stores, Craft Brewers at Risk!
The Elements of Health… Milagro-Elements Wellness Opens in LOMO


 

Read February 15, 2016 – Mirror Issue 157

Bronco Ticket SchemeGone Awry Brings Sudden Fame to Montrose Ranchers
Need Has Doubled in Three Months for Delta’s Abraham Connection Homeless Shelter
Legislative Update by Senator Ellen Roberts


 

Read February 1, 2016 – Mirror Issue 155

Delta County Business Owner Takes the Lead in Demanding CDOT Designate Bypass HWY 50
Extending Grace Serves Kids, Families in Some of Montrose/Delta’s Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods
Workers Comp Filing Spotlights Supervisor’s Pranks, Use of Homemade Explosives at Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association (UVWUA)


 

Read January 25, 2016 – Mirror Issue 154

City Tables Mayfly Agreement, Sets Jan. 25 Executive Session at Proximity Space
Riddle Steps Down from Library Board of Trustees, Paladino Considers Friday Closures
County Approves Trademark APP for Rimoicker Trail Logo


 

Read January 18, 2016 – Mirror Issue 153

Montrose county Sheriff’s Posse Holds Annual fund Drive, Seeks New Members
‘Change the Game’ Author to Present on Youth Sports, Civility at Montrose Pavilion Feb. 12
Regional News Briefs


 

Read January 11, 2016 – Mirror Issue 152

Open House to Explore New Uses for CSU’S Rodgers Mesa AG Station
DMEA Set to Become Last-Mile Provider!
Bowman Announces Candidacy, Slams FUNC Spending: Bell Reminds Council Candidates to Turn Petitions In


 

Read January 4, 2016 – Mirror Issue 151

A legacy of State’s Earliest Days, Tourism Industry Remains at Forefront of Change
Head, Heart, Hands, and Health…4H For Rural, Urban Youth
Regional News Briefs