Montrose Mirror 2025

Top Stories of 2025

 Real Estate Store to join CENTURY 21 Elevated Real Estate

 Gail Marvel reports on the Chipeta Water District meeting

Montrose mourns sudden passing of Commissioner Rick Dunlap

Board of Education Views Final Schematic Design for Montrose High School

RE-1J Schools Enrollment Continues to Fall

City Approves to $55M in Certificates of Participation

Copper Wire Theft a Hot Topic at DMEA Meeting

Constituents Challenge City’s Stance on Church Camp

Montrose City Council Votes to Include Ballot Question Amending Charter

Henderson Asks County to Get It’s Acto Together, Says Previous BOCC Efectively Defunded Sheriff’s Office


 

Read January 6, 2025 – Mirror Issue 619

Real Estate Store to join CENTURY 21 Elevated Real Estate
Montrose to Celebrate MLK Day
Regional News Briefs


 

Read January 13, 2025 – Mirror Issue 620

Gail Marvel reports on the Chipeta Water District meeting
City and County Government
Regional News Briefs


 

Read January 20, 2025 – Mirror Issue 621

Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
RE-1J School District
Regional News Briefs


 

Read January 27, 2025 – Mirror Issue 622

City and County Government
Gail Marvel reports on Project 7 Water Authority Meeting
Regional News Briefs


 

Read February 3, 2025 – Mirror Issue 623

DMEA Board Meeting
Historian Bob Cox: The Road to Paradox
Regional News Briefs


 

Read February 10, 2025 – Mirror Issue 624

Montrose mourns sudden passing of Commissioner Rick Dunlap
Red Hawk Sports with Cliff Dodge
Regional News Briefs


 

Read February 17, 2025 – Mirror Issue 625

Board of Education Views Final Schematic Design for Montrose High School
Gail Marvel reports on GOP Selects Sean Pond to Fill District 3 BOCC Seat
Regional News Briefs


 

Read February 24, 2025 – Mirror Issue 626

City and County Government
Rev. Dr. Arlyn Macdonald on The Purpose of a Heart
Regional News Briefs


 

Read March 3, 2025 – Mirror Issue 627

Project 7 Water Authority
DMEA Hears CEO Report
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Read March 10, 2025 – Mirror Issue 628

City Approves to $55M in Certificates of Participation
A Chat with Jolie Clark, President of Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials
Regional News Briefs


 

Read March 17, 2025 – Mirror Issue 629

Montrose County, RE-1J Schools
Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
Regional News Briefs


 

Read March 24, 2025 – Mirror Issue 630

City and County Government
MEDC Sees High Turnout for Annual Meeting
Regional News Briefs


 

Read March 31, 2025 – Mirror Issue 631

Project 7 Water Authority
Delta-Montrose Electric Association
Regional News Briefs


 

Read April 7, 2025 – Mirror Issue 632

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gets a Refresh
A Bus Trip into History
Regional News Briefs


 

Read April 14, 2025 – Mirror Issue 633

RE-1J Schools Enrollment Continues to Fall
Snow Capped Cider and Wine Bar, by Lauren Hall Ruddell
Regional News Briefs


 

Read April 21, 2025 – Mirror Issue 634

Montrose County BOCC
Sieglinde “Siggie” Carpenter writes about the important work of Westco Dispatch
Regional News Briefs


 

Read April 28, 2025 – Mirror Issue 635

Gail Marvel reports on Project 7, DMEA meetings
BOCC Hears from Constituents, Authorizes County Manager Search
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Read May 5, 2025 – Mirror Issue 636

Gail Marvel reports on MURA, Historian Bob Cox-“Murder on Main Street”
Sieglinde “Siggie” Carpenter reports on Partners Mentoring
Regional News Briefs


 

Read May 12, 2025 – Mirror Issue 637

Lauren Hall Ruddell speaks to Wildlife Rescuer Brenda Miller
City and County government
Regional News Briefs


 

Read May 19, 2025 – Mirror Issue 638

Michael Badagliacco covers RE-1J Board of Education meeting
Local Housing and Food Resources for Seniors
Regional News Briefs


 

Read May 26, 2025 – Mirror Issue 639

City of Montrose Hears from Constituents
SOM Footwear Under New Ownership
Regional News Briefs


 

Read June 2, 2025 – Mirror Issue 640

Copper Wire Theft a Hot Topic at DMEA Meeting
‘Out of this World’ Telluride Bluegrass
Regional News Briefs


 

Read June 9, 2025 – Mirror Issue 641

BOCC Meeting
Allison Nadel Recuperating from Brain Surgery
Regional News Briefs


 

Read June 16, 2025 – Mirror Issue 642

Gail Marvel reports on DMEA Annual Meeting
RE-1J Board of Education Hears Budget Presentation
Regional News Briefs


 

Read June 23, 2025 – Mirror Issue 643

Constituents Challenge City’s Stance on Church Camp
Michael Garcia’s Brother Speaks Out on Overdose Death
Regional News Briefs


 

Read June 30, 2025 – Mirror Issue 644

RE-1J Board of Education and Project 7 Water Authority
DMEA Hydro Strong, New Phases of Elevate Going Online
Regional News Briefs


 

Read July 7, 2025 – Mirror Issue 645

Montrose City Council Votes to Include Ballot Question Amending Charter
Interview: Chaucey Edwards of Colorado KAT Coalition
Regional News Briefs


 

Read July 14, 2025 – Mirror Issue 646

Federal Fire Support Team Type 3 Assembled at Johnson Elementary School
Montrose County Fair
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Read July 21, 2025 – Mirror Issue 647

BOCC Passes Resolution: Administrative and Accounting Protocols
Community Hears Overview of South Rim Fire
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Read July 28, 2025 – Mirror Issue 648

Montrose BOCC Approves Appointment of Interim County Manager in two to one vote
Gail Marvel reports on the Project 7 Water Authority
Regional News Briefs


 

Read August 4, 2025 – Mirror Issue 649

The Mirror checks in with Downtown merchants
Bob Cox on the History of Colorado Day
Regional News Briefs


 

Read August 11, 2025 – Mirror Issue 650

Council Approves Ballot Question
BOCC Approves Option 2, Honors Scott Hawkins
Regional News Briefs


 

Read August 18, 2025 – Mirror Issue 651

Citizens Ask Re-1J Board to Focus on Academics, Not Social Agendas
Coach’s Corner: Brett Mertens – Red Hawks Varsity Football Coach
Regional News Brief


 

Read August 25, 2025 – Mirror Issue 652

Henderson Asks County to Get It’s Act Together
Red Hawks Rumble Over Demons 35-14
Regional News Briefs


 

Read September 1, 2025 – Mirror Issue 653

The Labors of Labor Day: By Historian Bob Cox
Consultant Asks for Changes to Original Project 7 Water Authority Agreement
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Read September 8, 2025 – Mirror Issue 652

Henderson Asks County to Get It’s Acto Together, Says Previous BOCC Efectively Defunded Sheriff’s Office
Red Hawks Rumble Over the Demons
Regional News Briefs


 

Read September 8, 2025 – Mirror Issue 653

The Labors of Labor Day
Consultant Asks For Changes to Original Project 7 Water Authority Agreement
Regional News Briefs


 

Read September 8, 2025 – Mirror Issue 654

At This Point I’m a No Vote Citizen Calls Out City For Proposed Changes to Charter
‘Wolves Eat Grouse
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Read September 15, 2025 – Mirror Issue 655

Re-1J Board of Education Approves SRO MOU
Red Hawks Sports Roundup: 9/15/25
Regional News Briefs


 

Read September 22, 2025 – Mirror Issue 656

Montrose County BOCC Revises North Campus Plans
Red Hawks Sports Roundup 9/22/25
Regional News Briefs


 

Read September 29, 2025 – Mirror Issue 657

Re-1J CDE Remand Charter Application
7 Brew Celebrates National Coffee Day
Regional News Briefs


 

Read Octoberber 6, 2025 – Mirror Issue 658

Montrose BOCC Hears Board of Health Report
Those Sweet Beets
Regional News Briefs


 

Read Octoberber 13, 2025 – Mirror Issue 659

Council Proclaims Hispanic Heritage Month
Hartman Brothers Welding Supply Finds Permanent Location at 123 Water Ave
Regional News Briefs


 

Read Octoberber 20, 2025 – Mirror Issue 660

DMEA Board Member Slams BOCC Wolf Ordance
Red Hawks Sports Roundup 10/20/2025
Regional News Briefs


 

Read Octoberber 27, 2025 – Mirror Issue 661

Matt Miles Asks Project 7, How Much Paid Consultants
Hansen Objects to County Manager Search Timeline
Regional News Briefs


 

Read November 3, 2025 – Mirror Issue 662

“This is a Challenging Time for Everybody”
Early Power in Southwestern Colorado
Regional News Briefs


 

Read November 10, 2025 – Mirror Issue 663

Hansen Leads BOCC Meeting, No Manager Finalist Announced
MADA Director Honored by City of Montrose
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Read November 17, 2025 – Mirror Issue 664

‘That Was A Data Point That I Found Interesting’
Community Celebrates Opening of San Juan Cancer Medical Oncology Center
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Read November 24, 2025 – Mirror Issue 665

MURA Board Meets for First Time Since May
A Tour of the Montrose County Courthouse
Regional News Briefs


 

Read December 1, 2025 – Mirror Issue 666

Could Telski slowdown hit regional economy?
“Lest We Forget,” By Historian Bob Cox
Regional News Briefs


 

Read December 8, 2025 – Mirror Issue 667

City Council April 7 Election Cycle Begins
BOCC Holds First Meeting in Restored Courthouse
Regional News Briefs


 

Read December 15, 2025 – Mirror Issue 668

Considers Project #Two For Downtown
“Transparency is the Name of the Game”
Regional News Briefs


 

Read December 22, 2025 – Mirror Issue 669

DMEA Holds Rate Hearing After Regular Meeting
Celebrate 40 Years of the True Grit Cafe!
Regional News Briefs


 

Read December 29, 2025 – Mirror Issue 670

Tel-Ski Strike and Closure could impact Montrose
Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
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