Breaking News: Delta Walmart evacuated; police say no more threat at this time

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Delta Walmart evacuated; police say no more threat at this time Thursday 12/31 at 8:11pm Officers with the Delta Police Department responded to Walmart earlier this evening regarding a threat to the safety of the citizens within the store. Read more INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week for The Montrose Daily Press plus a $25 gift card giveaway. Become a member of your community today.

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Hello 2021! Felony filings drop | From the Newsroom

Colorado modifies COVID-19 vaccination plan, adds teachers and older adults to Phase 1b

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GOODBYE 2020, HELLO 2021: The countdown has begun for the new year, but before we say goodbye to 2020 tonight, the Montrose Daily Press is highlighting the Top Stories and Top Moments of 2020. See what stories and photos round out our list in the Jan. 1 edition. And in case you're staying in tonight (good idea), why not relive some ball-dropping moments from past years here: 1986 New Year's Eve, Dick Clark 2012: Dick Clark says goodbye 2021: Watch this year's New Year's Rockin' Eve on ABC starting at 11:30 p.m. Education during COVID-19: Educators and students adapted to the new learning environments that continuously evolved throughout 2020 as COVID-19 safety precautions changed. Montrose County School District changed how instructional staff deliver instruction, implemented mitigation strategies and screenings along with other changes during 2020. Take a look back on the evolution of education locally. Felony filings drop: The number of adult felony cases filed in 2020 dropped judicial district-wide, owing in part to the reclassification of drug possession to a misdemeanor offense, as well as, possibly, the ongoing effects of the pandemic. In 2019, prosecutors brought 1,141 felony cases between Jan. 1 and Dec. 14; in the same period this year, felony filings stood at 903 for the 7th Judicial District — Montrose, Delta, San Miguel, Ouray, Hinsdale and Ouray counties. "What they show is, overall, in the entire district, we're down 26%," District Attorney Dan Hotsenpiller said.

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TOP STORIES 2020: Artist's mural splashes West Main with color Heather Bischoff is painting on the final details for the West Main Bridge mural along the Connect Trail, with the plan to have the mural completed by the end of the week. Read More TOP STORIES 2020: Nate Cochran impresses with chainsaw carving Last week, it was hard to miss what was happening near Cedaredge Town Park. Locals could hear the sound of a chainsaw ripping through lumber, scattering wood chips on the property of another resident. Read More Colorado modifies coronavirus vaccination plan, adds teachers and Coloradans 70 and older to Phase 1B Colorado moved to the next group on the vaccine priority plan — Phase 1B — on Wednesday, and Gov. Jared Polis announced more people will be added to the phase. Read More

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Piece of mind, bacon day and more top stories of 2020 | From the Newsroom

Pandemic sparks conversation on importance of high school sports

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Piece of mind: For some businesses during the pandemic, keeping the lights on was the only goal. By keeping them on, navigating the effects from the pandemic was still plausible, even if it was more difficult. It's why loans and grants have come to the forefront, lending small businesses a semblance of life support as financial returns slowly (and in some cases, drastically) waned in certain industries, such as hospitality. Police blotter: Dec. 28 0824 Hours Deputy responded to a livestock problem in the 2500 Block 5500 Road. 0854 Hours Deputy was dispatched to a livestock problem in the 12700 Block 5875 Road. 1111 Hours Deputy was dispatched to a stray dog in the 62800 Block Spring Creek Road. 1644 Hours Deputy responded to a stray dog at Kinikin and South Canal Road. Dec. 29 0123 Hours Deputy, while on patrol, located a large herd of cattle in the roadway at 6530 Road and Kourtney Lane. The cattle were placed in a pasture. 0935 Hours Deputy, while on patrol, located a cow in the roadway in the 57700 Block Blossom Road. The cow was placed in a pasture. 1218 Hours Deputy was dispatched to a stray dog in the 11500 Block 6325 Road. Everything is better with BACON: Whether you prefer your bacon floppy or crispy, bacon lovers can celebrate this American food on Bacon Day, Dec. 30. Danya "D" Goodman and Meff "Human Cannonball" Leonard founded Bacon Day in 1997 as the one great day to bond everyone together. Did you know? Bacon is made from the pork belly in the United States and Canada, but other countries use the side and back cuts of pork.

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TOP STORIES 2020: Pandemic sparks conversation on importance of high school sports In March, it quickly became clear the COVID-19 pandemic would have an immediate effect on high school sports statewide throughout 2020. Read More Delta County still waiting to adopt land use code Delta County officials began hosting public meetings regarding the proposed land use code in February with the hopes of wrapping up the process by the end of 2020. Unfortunately the county was forced to delay much of the public input… Read More TOP STORIES 2020: Family fears cover-up in son's fatal shooting in Carlsbad Caverns Editor's note: This is part of a series in which the Montrose Daily Press will recap the top stories of 2020. The stories will run this week, concluding New Year's Day. Read More

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A New Time Capsule Buried in Montrose

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A New Time Capsule Buried in Montrose It's Wednesday December 30th and we're here with local news, events, announcements, and more that matter to us here in Western Colorado. Today -- a new time capsule has been buried in Montrose, and it's set to be unearthed in 2070. Today's episode is brought to you by Elevate Internet. Whether it's for your home or your business they offer the best speeds at the best price. Right now, if you refer a friend you can get $25 off! Give them a call for more information at 844-386-8744 or visit them at elevateinternet.com

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