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Olathe coach steps up the game; Catlin targets poison

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We're down — and up The Colorado Department of Transportation has released its annual traffic deaths report for 2023. There was a decrease of 6% in all traffic deaths compared with 20222 … but, folks, that's still 716 people who never came home to their families. There were other decreases seen, in passenger vehicles, motorcycles, impaired driving, and unbuckled seat belts. Unfortunately, we saw increases in pedestrian, bicycle and construction zone deaths: 133 pedestrians died, an increase of 6%; 20 bicyclists (a 33% rise) and 16 in construction zones — a 60% increase over 2022. The news reinforces the basics: Drive with care; don't drive impaired, buckle up, and keep an eye out for those on foot or on bikes. Ditto for pedestrians and cyclists: Watch for traffic. And overall, please stay safe. We don't like to write about people dying for any reason, let alone a preventable reason. — Katharhynn, from the Newsroom 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 Search Montrose Daily Press Public Notices here; https://montrose.column.us/search 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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Stepping up the game: New Olathe boys basketball coach Scott Hill wants to change the program's culture Scott Hill knows his boys may be up against teams that are taller, more skilled and more experienced than Olathe, at least for now. But they won't work harder than the Olathe boys basketball team, which he took the reins… Read More America's highest sled dog race returns to the Grand Mesa this weekend The starting line for North America's highest elevation dog sled race is a chaotic place. The hounds can feel the excitement and competitiveness in the air, and before the whistle blows they're jumping up and down, even howling with excitement. Read More Catlin bill aims to cut access to poison linked to suicides David Ramirez's daughter Noelle was only 20 when she died and it didn't have to be, he told the Colorado House Business Affairs and Labor Committee on Thursday. Read More

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