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MCSD is among the finalists for the Succeeds Prize Excellence.

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ASSAULT CHARGES: Jesus Casillas-Huerta, who was arrested in July after passersby reported a woman in distress downtown, has been charged formally with sexually assaulting her. Casillas-Huerta is charged with sexual assault on an incapacitated victim; second-degree assault-strangulation and driving under restraint, according to Montrose Combined Court records. FINALIST: Montrose County School District is among the finalists for the Succeeds Prize Excellence in STEM Education Award through the non-profit Colorado Succeeds. If MCSD is awarded for its STEM program, it will receive $15,000, which will go back into the program. REMEMBERING 9/11: Americans across the country will remember people who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. As we reflect on where we were that day, the Montrose Daily Press would like to honor local people's stories. If you or someone you know was directly affected by the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, please share your story with us by emailing editor@montrosepress.com.

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Montrose receives boost of authentic cuisine with new taqueria Tacos El Gordo Nestled into a corner across from McDonald's on East Main Street, and several feet away from Beer Barn II, sits Tacos El Gordo (1019 E. Main St.) a new taqueria in Montrose serving up authentic Mexican cuisine with rich flavors, including tacos, burritos, tortas, platillos and quesadillas. Read More Bosom Buddies shifts to virtual 5K for main fundraiser The COVID-19 pandemic means this October people will not be filling the streets en masse, wearing pink as they support the Bosom Buddies breast cancer awareness walk. Read More Pomona Elementary School staff, students show their resiliency as they adjust to school amid a pandemic Kids running around on the playground equipment before the school day will not happen around Pomona Elementary School (PES) this fall. Read More

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