A sneak peek at tomorrow's print edition | From the Newsroom

Progress seen on fires; rodeo; new directors showcase skills

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Good afternoon, readers! Here is your glimpse at what's in store in tomorrow's print edition.  We've got a feature on efforts to return the show saddle of a long-missing Montrose man; a new executive director (and familiar face) at the Montrose Recreation District; what's been happening in your public courts, and how one organization is helping folks with disabilities secure and maintain independence.  Oh — and lots of rodeo photos, courtesy of Gunnison Clamp. Enjoy!

Progress seen on Gold Mountain, Elk fires Progress is being seen on the Gold Mountain Fire and the Elk Fire, with growing containment amid summer storms. Read More Montrose County Fair & Rodeo in photos — Rodeo night The Montrose County Fair & Rodeo wrapped up over the weekend. Photographer Gunnison Clamp was there to capture the action. Read More New directors showcasing skills with one-act plays at Magic Circle The Magic Circle Players have a treat for you — four brand-new directors with four fantastic scripts, and a summer night of live theater magic. Four talented, dedicated volunteers have completed a director training workshop, and in collaboration with supportive… Read More

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Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser Today 92° 67° A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the upper 60s. Humidity: 42% Cloud Coverage: 36% Wind: WNW at 10 mph Chance of Rain: 45% UV Index: 9 Very High Sunrise: 06:10:08 AM Sunset: 08:25:08 PM Today Scattered thunderstorms. High 92F. SE winds shifting to WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Tonight A few clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 67F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow Partial cloudiness early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High around 90F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Day Precip Temp Tue 45% 92° 67° Wed 51% 90° 64° Thu 21% 93° 64° Fri 15% 98° 65° Sat 15% 100° 66° Sun 15% 100° 67° Mon 22% 97° 65° More from The Daily Press News Fourth firefighter dies from Knowles Fire burnover Updated 16 hrs ago A fourth firefighter has died from injuries sustained in the Knowles Fire. Local News Stories 140 Years Later Updated 16 hrs ago Montrose County Fair & Rodeo continues and contributes to a community tradition Psychology MCSD wrestles with messaging during 'unprecedented and challenging time' Jul 24, 2026 Concerns about community perception came out sideways this week as the Montrose County School District Board of Education discussed the pot… News Low containment, but minimal growth seen on Elk, Gold Mountain fires; deputy hops in to clear ditch amid localized flooding Updated Jul 24, 2026 No containment has yet been attained on the Elk Fire burning 7 miles from Lake City since July 9, however, the latest reports showed little… Politics Charging toward November — Montrose City Council aims to place potential charter amendments on ballot; Reed questions process Updated Jul 24, 2026 In a move critics have framed as rushed, the Montrose City Council — with the charge led by Mayor Michael Badagliacco — forged ahead this w… Read more at montrosepress.com ▶

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Tragedy strikes again as Knowles Fire claims 4th firefighter | From the Newsroom

County marks 140 years of fair; city sets charter meetings

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Another loss Another firefighter has died from injuries sustained while battling our area wildfires. The U.S. Department of the Interior announced that Nathan Matthews, 43, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died July 24.  Matthews was assigned to the Rifle Helitack crew and was one of five firefighters who was trapped in a burnover while fighting the Knowles Fire in Mesa County June 27. Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson and Sydney Watson all died at the scene, while Matthews and a fifth firefighter were injured. The Gold Mountain Fire in July claimed firefighting helicopter pilot Nicholas Dale of British Columbia. Matthews' death brings the tragic toll to five lost fighting fires in the region. May they all rest in peace. — Katharhynn, From the Newsroom (Nathan Matthews, rest easy)

140 Years Later Montrose County Fair & Rodeo continues and contributes to a community tradition Read More Montrose City Council schedules meetings focused on proposed charter amendments The Montrose City Council has scheduled a slate of meetings over the next month to facilitate discussion and public comment regarding proposed potential charter amendments to be placed on the November ballot. Each respective meeting will focus on specific proposed… Read More COLORADO HISTORY: The Ludlow Massacre in 1914 marked a turning point for U.S. labor movement By the turn of the 20th century, Colorado’s mining industry looked a lot different than it had in the gold-rush days of the 1860s. Read More

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