Denver’s migrant influx soars to highest per capita in the nation as city cleans up encampment, Democrats demand federal help

As the number of Venezuelan migrants living in Denver hotels and camping on sidewalks rises by the day, Colorado's two senators and five Democratic U.S. representatives are demanding the federal government pay for more emergency shelter.

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It just keeps getting icier I landed in Montrose less than 24 hours ago, and it already feels like I never left. We're still writing about wolves, cheering on our local high school teams and getting back on the street to talk to the owners of Montrose's newest small businesses. Over the next few weeks and months, we're also hoping to channel some of that winter-in-the-mountains energy to our outdoors page, as there's plenty of cool stuff on the horizon. All In Ice Festival, the first Ouray's two ice festivals held at the Ice Park, kicks off tomorrow. And between the big Ice Fest later this month and news of the park recieving a notable land donation, we're hoping to get our readers in the loop on all things ice. And speaking of ice, I learned today that my favorite ice cream made by an ice climber, Ouray's Brown Chicken Brown Cow, will be available later this month at Montrose's newest candy shop, Cannonball. I got in there today to talk to owner Cannon, who said kids love seeing all the fun and unique candy at his shop while adults and older folks love the nostalgic retro options, like candy cigarettes. But I'll save that for next week's business section, so cheers for now! Kylea 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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Denver's migrant influx soars to highest per capita in the nation as city cleans up encampment, Democrats demand federal help As the number of Venezuelan migrants living in Denver hotels and camping on sidewalks rises by the day, Colorado's two senators and five Democratic U.S. representatives are demanding the federal government pay for more emergency shelter. Read More Vail ski instructor dies after he was found unresponsive on intermediate slope A 69-year-old Vail ski instructor has died after he was found unresponsive on the ski area's Born Free run Dec. 28. Read More Antlers & Cypress Knees — Local artist explores nature, exhibition opens Jan. 5 Artist Dave Cary's lamps are often made from the natural materials found in the waterways and mountains near Montrose. Delicate, contorted willow, water-worn driftwood, reeds, antlers recycled metal and handmade, water colored rice paper are his media. Read More

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