After 20 years, Ray's Jerky still has the 'good stuff'

After more than 20 years Ray Valentine is still excited about beef jerky — and watching new and loyal customers try it. He takes pride in the unique flavors and high quality offered at Ray's Jerky, as well as the…

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Tacos and Ice Cream I'm moving out of Ridgway and closer to work soon, so before I left I had to do a couple last things...as if I won't live less than an hour away. One of them was eating out one last time, so I went for the Korean BBQ tacos at Gnar. Yes, I know they just had an outbreak, but ya know what? They cooperated with the state, replaced their producers, and 5 days later I haven't been sick yet. I suppose I'm not quite in the clear, but so far so good, and the tacos were delicious. Hopefully I won't regret this, and this local business a lot of people have come to know and love will move past it too. I also had to pick up a few more pints of Brown Chicken Brown Cow Ice Cream from Cafe Ridgway a la Mode, and while I did indeed say pints plural, they are all gone now. The stuff is made by Ouray-based ice climber Dawn Glanc, and it's without a doubt the best, creamiest ice cream I've ever had. I don't even like mocha, but I've killed two pints of mocha hazelnut cookie this week, and the only reason it wasn't more is because I bought the last one. Luckily, I won't have to go as far for this, because Dawn recently started selling the ice cream at County Line Liquor and Mercantile in Colona. I'll be stopping by frequently, and we just may have to reach out to Dawn for an upcoming business story now that the good stuff is so close to town. Cheers, Kylea Henseler - Staff Reporter kyleah@montrosepress.com Got the last one! 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. https://www.montrosepress.com/free_access/foster-homes-fill-critical-need-for-shelter-cats/article_9a4a30a4-ca91-11ed-901d-23aeede5f39c.html

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After 20 years, Ray's Jerky still has the 'good stuff' After more than 20 years Ray Valentine is still excited about beef jerky — and watching new and loyal customers try it. He takes pride in the unique flavors and high quality offered at Ray's Jerky, as well as the… Read More County updates building codes before requirements for costlier ones kick in; move follows city's similar update To spare builders significant changes and anticipated expenses of a new state law going into effect July 1, Montrose County commissioners updated a slew of building-related codes Wednesday, just under the wire. Read More Suits filed against GNAR after Cyclospora outbreak Two lawsuits have been filed against Ridgway restaurant Tacos del Gnar after patrons came down with the parasitic infection of cyclospora. Read More

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What a weekend! | From the Newsroom

Adult ed bill is law; body-scam defendant wants new sentence

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Weekend vibes There's nothing like a Monday to make you yearn for the weekend — especially a weekend like this past one. The Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans gave us a concert for the books, when it brought back the annual Freedom Sings Colorado songs — plus American Idol runner-up and talented artist HunterGirl, on Saturday night. HunterGirl spoke to our freelancer Gunnison Clamp, whose photo is above, explaining how much the military means to her. It was her third time in Montrose; HunterGirl also works with Freedom Sings, a program that promotes healing of trauma through music. This time around, well-known songwriters brought their craft to town during a retreat with local veterans, whose stories then then presented — in song — on the Montrose Rotary Amphitheater stage Saturday night. And, in the words of the late TV pitchman Billy Mays: But wait! There' s more. Saturday also brought Montrose "Rock the Block," a Habitat for Humanity effort to promote our many nonprofits and the hardworking folks in them who help so many others. It was a morning and afternoon packed with sno-cones, waterslides, a peep inside a state patrol vehicle, vendors, live music and live performances. You can see the kiddos below really enjoyed the bubble machine. I was jealous of the kids on the waterslides, but also very grateful for the Montrose Lions Club, whose members tossed me a cold bottle of water. There was art, too. The many talented hands at Montrose Center for the Arts painted and created right there on Main Street, with their work going up for auction later in the day. You might check at MCA, 11 S. Park Ave., to see if any pieces are left for you to snag. Below, Nancy Shorter works on a lovely watercolor. Did I mention the farmers' market? That weekly event was in full swing, and was a great complement to Rock the Block, just feet away! Capping off the evening? After the concert, Boys & Girls Club treated anyone who wanted to come back to Centennial Plaza to a free showing of "Moana." I'll just say, if a good time somehow wasn't had by all, it's no fault of the hosts! — Katharhynn, from the newsroom Vibe as old as time You aren't limited to events other people put on — in Montrose, you can find your own happy. For me, the Uncompahgre River never disappoints. Here it is on Sunday afternoon. 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. https://www.montrosepress.com/free_access/foster-homes-fill-critical-need-for-shelter-cats/article_9a4a30a4-ca91-11ed-901d-23aeede5f39c.html

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Adult education may be more accessible due to Catlin's passed bill State Rep. Marc Catlin's bill to enhance adult education — as well as increase accessibility to high school diplomas or equivalent — became law June 2. Read More Koch seeks new sentence in body-sale scam case Shirley Koch contends her 15-year federal prison sentence should be set aside because the sentencing judge used inflated calculations in arriving at it, and penalized her for her daughter's crimes in a long-running scam involving the sale of human remains. Read More Unify America founder speaks at June 28 Forum Join The Forum on Wednesday, June 28, to learn more about the Unify Montrose project and how a resident-led process starting this summer will tackle the childcare shortage here. Read More

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