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I have found my people I was taking care of some business late last week, when I came across the perfect encapsulation of Halloween and winter weather — this snowcat, spotted in a Montrose neighborhood. Cats and Halloween go together — and who doesn't like building snow creatures? "I must have a photo of this," I told myself, and pulled over, parking in front of a house across the intersection. That house's lawn ornaments caught my eye: little black cats, in various poses. Then, when I turned my head, I spotted a wooden Sylvester and Tweety hanging out on a porch railing. If you know me, you know my license plate is cat-centric. And this is why I started to laugh in the middle of an innocent neighborhood — the sheer randomness of so many cat-goods, concentrated in one area. I have found my people. And, if you're a parent and went downtown today, you probably found several of yours. Downtown merchants again brought the fun to Main Street, handing out sweet treats to youngsters who were all ready for Halloween. Here is one of my favorite shots, courtesy Justin Tubbs. You can see many more photos here. (Kimberly McGeehee, owner of SheShe Boutique, dressed as a child of the '70s, hands candy to Myah Sandoval, 2. Children made their way all up and down Main Street Monday, as businesses opened their doors to trick-or-treaters.) Do you have favorite photos of Halloween decorations, costumes, or events? We'd love to see 'em. Send to editor@montrosepress.com Final note: If you've had your fill of Halloween and want to learn more about other cultural celebrations, head down to MADA, 17 N. 6th St., from 3:30 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday. The community is invited to Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead), which is traditionally celebrated in South America at about the same time as Halloween — but please, do not mistake it for "Mexican Halloween." — Katharhynn from the newsroom Did you enter? You can win a fully stocked freezer! Just purchase or renew an annual subscription to the Daily Press, or convert your subscription to EZ Pay. (Terms and conditions apply.) Each new or renewed annual subscription purchased or EZ Pay conversion between now and Nov. 30 will receive one entry. A winner will be drawn Dec. 2. Stop by 3684 N. Townsend Ave. to register. (Note: meat will be fresh when picked up.) 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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Red Hawks football eclipses league title On a cold and windy night the Montrose Red Hawks played for and won their 4A league title defeating the Pueblo West Cyclones 35-28 in a hard-fought game that saw the Red Hawks come from behind to take the title.… Read More Local medical teams head to Honduras; establish fund for future missions A local surgical team is taking its members' skills to Honduras to serve others — and to gain critical perspective. Read More Elevate reunites with MCSD to provide free internet to under-served families "Internet access is no longer a luxury." Read More

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It's good to see you again, Montrose! After a week in Texas seeing family and meeting my new niece, it's good to be back home...and just in time for Halloween. Anyone who knows me knows that the spooky season is my favorite of all, but as a Hispanic, Dia de los Muertos holds a special place in my heart. The two days are often mistaken as interchangeable holidays, but they're actually quite different. How about a history dive? El dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday/ritual celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2. The holiday celebrates the symbiotic relationship between life and death, rooted in the belief that the spirits of the dead return home to spend time with family for two days. (Dia de los Muertos alter last year with Hispanic Affairs Project and MADA) Each year, families welcome these spirits through different traditions spanning cultures, predominantly through an alter consisting mostly of photos of deceased loved ones, marigolds, candles, food or drinks, or other items associated with the loved one. The tradition pre-dates even pre-Hispanic death rites. Origins stretch back more than 3,000 years ago to Indigenous peoples such as the Mayans, Aztecs and Olmecs. Hispanic Affairs Project (HAP) President Ricardo Perez noted that the timeless traditions live on today, with each generation adding or modernizing while honoring what still works. In Mexico, some people may recognize the holiday in church while others gather in the country's colorful cemeteries to honor the lives of those past. Ultimately, the holiday is about communities and family coming together to celebrate loved ones who have moved on from this life. HAP, along with the Mexican-American Development Association and the Montrose Library, will be hosting its Dia De Los Muertos celebration next Wednesday at the MADA building from 3-8:30 p.m. All are invited and you're encouraged to bring along photo or memorabilia of a passed loved one you would like to place on the community alter. Keep an eye out this weekend for the full story! In the meantime, have a fun and safe (and warm) Halloween! - From the newsroom, Cassie 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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