From the Newsroom | Protests continue, New sports bar opens Friday

Until very recently, Delta Chamber of Commerce (DACC) Director Mitch Gronenthal wasn't sure if Deltarado Days would be possible in the midst of COVID-19. Between social distancing regulations and lack of funds from membership dues being suspended, the budget continued…

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PROTESTS CONTINUE: Protesters gathered at Demoret Park in Montrose for the second day in a row on Tuesday following the death of Minnesota man George Floyd last week. On Monday, around 20 people were out protesting. Tuesday, the crowd hovered around 100 people, and was much more lively with chants of "What's his name" and "No justice, no peace." LAW ENFORCEMENT TALK USE OF FORCE: Law enforcement officers can use force against suspects only in certain circumstances, local agency heads said, in explaining their training methods and restrictions. "All of this comes down to common sense," Montrose Police Chief Blaine Hall said Tuesday. POLIS CONCERNED FOR PUBLIC HEALTH: Gov. Jared Polis modified the state's "Safer-at-Home" guidelines Monday, affording the public to enjoy the outdoors in small gatherings while maintaining proper social distancing as the state continues restrictions to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. During Tuesday's press conference, Polis discussed details of the new guidelines along with his concerns about the public health risk as some of the public protests the death of a Minnesota man. Photo by NASA June 3, 1965: Remember that date? Fifty-five years ago, during the Gemini 4 mission, Ed White became the first American to conduct a spacewalk. NASA's website has more information about the historic event. WE WANT TO KNOW YOUR BUSINESS' NEWS: Are you a local business owner? Have you recently made new hires? Renovations? Has your company received an award? Let us know! Email justint@montrosepress.com   INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week - Become a member of your community today.

Delta's Deltarado Days partially canceled due to COVID-19, finances Until very recently, Delta Chamber of Commerce (DACC) Director Mitch Gronenthal wasn't sure if Deltarado Days would be possible in the midst of COVID-19. Read More Mingle Sports Bar and Event Center to open in Montrose Friday Community members in Montrose will have a new location to spend some summer nights. Read More Man accused of sexually exploiting child A Ridgway man was arrested Monday on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child. Read More

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