State capitol precautions, COVID-19 & driving in winter | From the Newsroom

Montrose County Commissioner Sue Hansen will chair the board of commissioners and Commissioner Keith Caddy will serve as vice-chairman.

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INAUGURATION PREPARATION: No specific, known threats exist toward the State Capitol, officials said, but precautions are being taken in light of a nationwide advisory concerning Inauguration Day on Jan. 20. After violence at the U.S. Capitol last week that resulted in five deaths, the FBI put states on notice that their capitol buildings could become the center of a storm when Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are, respectively, sworn in as president and vice president. The FBI in Denver said it is establishing a command post to gather intelligence and coordinate with state and local partners on potential threats, as was done during the presidential election. COVID IMPACTS LEARNING: The novel coronavirus continues to impact students and staff in the Montrose County School District as more positive cases of the virus are confirmed. The Montrose and Johnson Early Childhood Center (ECC) campuses will temporarily transition to remote learning due to COVID-19 staffing impacts, increasing student positive cases, and a lack of substitute staff coverage. Olathe Middle/High School has reported three students tested positive this week, with 28 students in quarantine. 12 years ago:US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley (Sully) Sullenberger did not think that Jan. 15, 2009, was the day he would meet his maker. Nor did he know the headlines he would make by safely landing the airplane. Sully's actions would later be recognized in the motion picture film 'Sully,' starring Tom Hanks in 2016. Watch the movie trailer here. QUICK LINKS Help us prioritize the focus and features for NABUR (Neighborhood Alliance for Better Understanding and Respect), a new Google News Initiative-supported, hyperlocal social media community by completing a short survey Listen to our podcast Montrose Fresh, it's available everywhere podcasts are found including Apple, Pandora, Spotify and Amazon Music Remember those we've lost in our obituaries section View the letter to the editor. If you would like to submit a letter please email: editor@montrosepress.com Get today's weather forecast Check out our classifieds and explore the MDP e-editions Already a subscriber, but need to activate your digital account? Click here to create an account or call our office at 970-249-3444 and we'll get you all set up!

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Hansen heads county commissioners Montrose County Commissioner Sue Hansen will chair the board of commissioners and Commissioner Keith Caddy will serve as vice-chairman. Read More COVID deaths rise in Delta County; vaccines continue Delta County Health Department has reported seven more COVID-19 deaths, bringing the total to 38. Read More CDOT launches Winter Blitz impaired driving enforcement The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement are launching a series of The Heat Is On enforcement periods. Read More OUTDOORS: Two, Four, Or All: Picking how to drive this winter I acquired my first car at the ripe old age of 16, and it was a two-door Ford Galaxy 500. I don't want to say it was old, however, it was probably left over from the Lewis and Clark expedition. Read More

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