From the Newsroom | Wall of Gratitude and new TCR director named

The public has multiple events to look forward to in the near future, including the opening of Mingle Sports Bar and Event Center, a proposed special recreation permit from the Cimarron Mountain Club and an alternate version of Deltarado Days.

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A WALL OF GRATITUDE: A wall of cards from local school children greets officers at the Montrose Police Department, thanking them for their service to the public. COVID-19 VARIANCE: Montrose County is angling to have more capacity at events and businesses, as well as an adjustment to when its variance to state COVID-19 restrictions would be subject to being rescinded. Commissioners were on Wednesday considering applying for an additional variance, but had not taken formal action. READY TO SWIM?: The Montrose Recreation District will reopen the Community Recreation Center aquatics on Monday, June 8, but use will be limited as the staff abide by state and local coronavirus guidelines. The aquatics amenities will be open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. PUBLIC INPUT NEEDED: The BLM Uncompahgre Field Office is seeking public input on the proposed special recreation permit from the Cimarron Mountain Club. The permit would allow for commercially guided hikes, snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, and avalanche mitigation on Montrose County public lands managed by the BLM. 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.

Awareness part of journey in achieving positive sexual health Finding out and being aware of what we are comfortable with is important when it comes to sexual health, said Dr. Laura Bielak, clinical supervisor of pelvic health and physical therapist in Montrose. Read More Montrose City Council prioritizes amphitheater, Woodgate realignment, sidewalks in budget meeting on June 2 Montrose City Council prioritized the Woodgate realignment, construction of the Rotary amphitheater and Tortilla Flats sidewalk improvements after joining city staff for a budget meeting on June 2. Read More Allen Golden named new Technical College of the Rockies director A new director has been named for the Technical College of the Rockies (TCR). Allen Golden, who was born in Montrose and grew up on the Western Slope, was announced as the new director Wednesday afternoon. Read More Artist spotlight: Paul Chamberlain keeps outlaw music alive on Western Slope In 1974, Paul Chamberlain heard a song on the radio that caught his attention, leaving the rest of the room silent. He couldn't recognize the song, so he asked someone next to him if they knew who it was. Read More

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