From the Newsroom | Missing the Music; Gardner discusses federal funding

A 78-year-old man died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound right in front of the Delta County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday morning. Several people at the agency heard the gunshot, including Sheriff Mark Taylor.

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MISSING THE MUSIC: As shows were canceled and venues closed due to the coronavirus, bands used the down time to write new music in hopes of a more lively summer season. But Dave Bowman, a music promoter at Blue Sky Music and a board of director for the Montrose Summer Music Series, indicated the series seems unlikely to go ahead this summer. LIFELONG LEARNER AND EDUCATOR: Joe Brummitt, a third-generation Montrose resident, has dedicated his career to making a difference in the classroom as a teacher and administrator. He is retiring after working 37 years in the Montrose County School District. GARDNER OPTIMISTIC: U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner is optimistic that, after more than 50 years, the federal program that helps conserve lands will be permanently reauthorized — and fully funded. The Land and Water Conservation Fund will receive about $900 million a year, if Gardner's Great American Outdoors Act becomes law. NEED HELP FINDING SOMETHING? Check out our interactive online Classifieds section if you're looking for a new home, a new job or a weekend yard sale!   INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week - Become a member of your community today.

Man reportedly shoots self in front of Delta sheriff's office A 78-year-old man died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound right in front of the Delta County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday morning. Several people at the agency heard the gunshot, including Sheriff Mark Taylor. Read More Stephen Schiell, Montrose County School District superintendent, reflects on 43 years in education With 38 years of experience as a teacher and administrator in school districts across Colorado and Wisconsin, Stephen Schiell became the next Montrose County School District superintendent in August 2015. Five years later, Schiell is stepping away from education to enjoy retirement. Read More After state grants Montrose County variance, local churches announce reopening plans Street by street, parishioners at Cedar Creek Church drove and prayed, after the pandemic declared over the viral illness COVID-19 shut the doors of their physical church. Read More Spring has sprung — and there's a book for that It is easy to feel a little gloomy when we have all been stuck at home for much longer than any of us wanted to be. Read More

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