From the Newsroom | National Parks provide economic boost; fires bring smoke to area

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PARKS PROVIDE ECONOMIC BOOST: Last year brought good news for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park's gateway communities, in the form of millions of dollars flowing into local economies. In 2019, about 433,000 Black Canyon visitors spent $27.6 million — more than the $19.3 million spent by visitors the year prior — and that spending in turn supported more jobs than in 2018, according to figures the U.S. Department of the Interior released last week. FARMERS MARKETS in Colorado have experienced a "fairly smooth opening" this season, but financially, though, like many businesses and organizations during the pandemic, it has been a "different year for farmers markets." While sales aren't at the same level as last year, vendors have seen steady business. Some vendors have even sold out of product. FIRES BRING SMOKE TO AREA: High winds are carrying smoke from wildfires near Mancos and in Arizona into Montrose. Lightning Sunday afternoon sparked the East Canyon Fire on Bureau of Land Management-administered lands located on a ridge east of Menefee Mountain, near Mancos, in Montezuma County. It prompted evacuations and as of the latest available information, there was no containment on the fire, which has burned more than 2,000 acres.   INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week - Become a member of your community today.

TASTE OF HOME: PB&J french toast Welcome back Taste of Home fans! This week I was thinking about our littlest official taste tester, Henry. His birthday is right around the corner, so I explored the kids side of Taste of Home. Read More GOCO gives $50K to help conserve Crawford-area ranch through Colorado West Land Trust Efforts to preserve a working ranch — and the big game migration, views and habitat it hosts — received help in the form of a grant from Great Outdoors Colorado. Read More A paw-sitive for victims: Montrose police welcome Apple, the comfort dog She doesn't catch criminals, but she does help their victims. Meet Apple, the facility comfort dog, who recently joined the Montrose Police Department to calm victims, officers, and City of Montrose staffers. Read More

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