| Good evening friends, It looks like we have 20 years to plan our next total solar eclipse party - that's enough time, right? I'll probably still wait until the last minute before I find some eclipse glasses! In the meantime, a huge shoutout to Montrose DART for organizing yesterday's out-of-this-world event! Equal snaps go to Wowzers, who really knew how to turn Centennial Plaza into the grooviest of dance floors. We're losing daylight, though, so let's get to the news! - Cassie
Montrose Soccer continues winning streak The Montrose girls soccer team is on a winning streak, securing some impressive victories against Basalt and Fruita Monument. With an undefeated record of 8-0-1, they're eyeing a top spot in the league standings!
The team is preparing for its upcoming matchups against Grand Junction Central and Durango this week. Good luck, Red Hawks!
Former Montrose mayor withdraws from state senate race Former Montrose Mayor Barbara Bynum withdrew from the District 5 Colorado State Senate race this week. The move paves the way for Democrat Cole Buerger as he campaigns for the general election. Bynum cited a mismatch between her skills and the demands of the role after nine months of campaigning.
A seasoned Colorado journalist was removed from the Colorado Republican state assembly Colorado Sun politics reporter Sandra Fish, left, hands over her press credential in the morning on Saturday, April 6, 2024, after being told to leave the Colorado Republican Party state assembly at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo. Fish was told she was being removed because state party chair Dave Williams doesn't like her reporting. (Ernest Lee Luning, Colorado Politics) The Colorado News Collaborative (COLab), Colorado Press Association, Colorado Broadcasters Association, Colorado Media Project, Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition and Denver Press Club penned an open letter today denouncing the recent exclusion of Colorado Sun politics reporter, Sandra Fish, from the state assembly. According to Colorado Politics, Fish was told she was being removed because Colorado Republican Party Chair Dave Williams does not like her reporting. "This action not only silences a respected voice in the field of journalism but also sends a chilling message to the press at large about the erosion of journalistic access and freedom within our state," the open letter states. This incident follows a recent FEC filing that alleges Williams improperly used state party money to support his congressional campaign.
What's happening? Tomorrow is Colorado Pint Day, so don't miss out on some deals at Pomona Brewing if that's your cup of tea (I mean beer). If you're a fan of the Summer Montrose Music Series, you may want to head over to Horsefly Brewing tomorrow at 6 p.m. for a summer lineup announcement party. The music series will receive a portion of sales for every beverage sold. Do you like to stay in the know about city infrastructure? The city is hosting its weekly "Forum" meeting featuring Montrose City Engineer Scott Murphy and Public Works Director Jim Scheid. Scott and Jim will share upcoming street maintenance and construction projects this year. These guys are fun to talk to if you want to know anything city infrastructure-related, so go say hi! The Forum is free and all are welcome. It meets at Colorado Mesa University Cascade Hall in Montrose. If you're really feeling academic this week, the Colorado Fiscal Institute is discussing property taxes following the failure of Proposition HH. The event will take place in the Centennial Room, located off Centennial Plaza between South First Street and Uncompahgre Avenue in Montrose. Do you have an event you want to share in one of our weekly newsletters or shared digitally? Send me an email! In the meantime, check out more events on our calendar page. Let's talk more on NABUR! As a news organization, it's our duty to inform. That said, news is made richer by the communities it represents. With that in mind, I encourage you to hop on over to NABUR and share what's on your mind: What is important to you? What isn't important to you? What are you excited for/hesitant about? Let us know! You can email us at editor@montrosepress.com or me directly at cassiek@montrosepress.com | 
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