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PAUSE Act dealt setback

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Hi, hope you are keeping cool in this heat! Katharhynn from the newsroom here, recommending checking out the water-based recreation that abounds. You can find it as close by as the Uncompahgre River (Montrose Water Sports Park) or the Community Recreation Center pools. Or head up the road to Ridgway Reservoir. And bring sunscreen! Remember, too, fire danger is high — and today, unincorporated Montrose County went under stage 1 fire restrictions. PAUSE Act put on pause: The Colorado Supreme Court has kicked back a proposed ballot measure for the PAUSE Act, which has been roundly criticized by farmers and most local governments on the Western Slope. The state's high court said the proposed measure violates the single-subject requirement. Proponents will have to file a new measure in order to proceed, reports The Colorado Sun. In case you missed it: Ryan King, of Montrose Marlins fame, talks about swimming in the Olympic Trials. Way back when ... Today in 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution is the oldest of written constitutions still in use, per The History Channel. Little doves. These little ones are hiding in a verdant bush somewhere on the Daily Press grounds. Justin Tubbs snapped this pic as a shout out to our avian friends. Chirp! QUICK LINKS 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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