| Hi friends, Oh boy, is it getting hot! I don't recommend stepping outside without some water, shades, hat and most definitely your sunscreen (I'm looking at me).
And for our dog-loving neighbors, here's a great reminder about hot dog season from Montrose Animal Services:
Dogs have a unique way of getting rid of body heat that differs greatly from humans. Since the concept of dog sweating is much different than human sweating, pups must find different ways to remove the excess body heat like panting. Since painting is inefficient, heatstroke is a very serious and realistic problem for canines in hot situations.
If you see a dog trapped in a hot car, call Montrose Dispatch Center at 970-249-9110
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- Cassie
Headlines We're looking at a "meh" runoff forecast this year
Montrose should not expect the same river flows as last year.Current water supply is okay. We aren't expecting any restrictions.Ridgway Reservoir is expected to fill to near capacity, peaking around the 4th of July.Blue Mesa Reservoir is expected to be 91% full, thanks to last year's rush of good water levels.
A minor was accused of assault in shooting of Orchard City teen
Police are seeking charges against a minor for injuring 15-year-old Kasen Spencer on May 3. Kasen was shot in the head while in an RV on U.S. 50 with other young people. On June 3, police announced a 15-year-old is suspected of second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and false reporting. Four juveniles and one adult face false reporting charges.
Kasen's family provides updates via a GoFundMe page. Donations for Kasen can be made here.
A Montrose County Commissioner candidate addressed a tax lien Steven "Louis" Stark, a candidate for Montrose County commissioner,acknowledged past IRS tax liens dueto a protest against government spending when he was younger.Stark "realized his mistake" and is currently making payments on his tax debt, with about $9,600 remaining.Stark collected various tax liens over the years, with amounts assessed in 2005, 2009, 2010, and 2019.He is running against Scott Mijares in the Republican primary for the District 1 commission seat.
The primary election is on June 25. Keep an eye out for a message from Montrose County Elections! They're mailing out ballots this week.
Community Spotlight
El Mercado - Day & Night Market made its debut at La Plaza
This mercadito (or little market) was a nice cooldown on Sunday afternoon! The event was a summer fundraiser for La Musica Familia Group (LMFG Music Academy). LMFG's mission is to inspire youth through music by providing the tools and resources needed to learn.
El Mercado hosted 14 sponsors, all local and regional businesses. I'd be remiss not to shout out La Colombiana - a small Columbian business you can expect to pop up at Montrose events throughout the summer - for the tastiest arepas I've had in a minute.
In and around town Now - July 31
Check out the cool art at the 4th Annual Chipeta Art Show happening at the Ute Indian Museum through July. You can find pieces from artists like Susan Kienholz, Mike Simpson, Marsha Norton, and Lu Anne Tyrrell.
The sugar on top? 20% of their sales go to support the Friends of the Ute Indian Museum. You don't even need to pay museum admission to see the show.
Wednesday, June 5 7 - 8:30 p.m. - Brody Wilson presents "The Gunnison Tunnel - Richer History with New Perspectives and Modern Tools" at the Montrose County Fairgrounds Event Center.
Thursday, June 6
8:15 - 9:15 a.m. - "Nature's Dark World" by naturalist Cathy Dolder. A family-friendly night hike. Dutch Charlie Entrance @ Visitors Center, Ridgway State Park. 4:30 - 8 p.m. - DMEA hosts its annual meeting at Columbine Middle School, 610 York Street, Montrose. Board election voting from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Food trucks, family fun activities and prizes.
Friday, June 7
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - First Friday at Montrose Center for Arts, 11 S. Park Ave., opens the Personal Landscapes quilt exhibit by quilt artist Bonnie Bucknam. Free admission, appetizers and music. The exhibit will be at MCA through the end of June. 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Gathering for Black Canyon Classics Colorful Colorado Car, Truck and Rod Show, Main Street, between Park and Townsend avenues, Montrose.
6 p.m. - Montrose Summer Music Series presents Bywater Call, a seven-piece Toronto roots, rock and soul band, at Rotary Amphitheater in Cerise Park. Opening act The One Takers. Free show, open to all, as part of the four-part series. Free shuttle from All Points Transit, 5 - 10 p.m.
7 - 8 p.m. - The Faithful Quartet Group. Live performance of barbershop style music. Dutch Charlie Entrance @ Overlook, Ridgway State Park
Saturday, June 8 8 a.m. - Black Canyon Classics Colorful Colorado Car, Truck and Rod Show begins in Cerise Park, featuring silent auction, prize drawings, pinup girl contest, presentation of scholarships and awards.
At 6:30 p.m., head over to the Star Drive-In to catch a movie under the stars in your classic car. (Entry fee applies for the movie).
9 - 10 a.m. - Nature detectives: "Scat & Tracks" Dutch Charlie Entrance @ Marina, Ridgway State Park
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Home Garden Tour at the Montrose Botanic Gardens. Visit 5 beautiful home gardens on this self-guided tour beginning at the Montrose Botanic Gardens, where you'll pick up a wristband and map.
Tour also features plein air artists and live musicians at several locations (harps, hammered dulcimers and - at one location - a bluegrass jam session).
Tickets $20 for Montrose Botanical Society members, $25 for non-members and $5 for children 3 to 15 years.
No pets on tour, please.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Community Appreciation Festival at the Ute Indian Museum, 17253 Chipeta Road, Montrose. Free admission, ethnobotany tours, silent auction, hands-on activities, Chipeta Art Show, Indigenous performers.
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Second Chance Humane Society Adoption Event. Dutch Charlie Entrance @ Marina, Ridgway State Park.
Noon - 8 p.m. - Montrose Pride 2024: Rainbow in the Rockies, at Montrose Rotary Amphitheater, Cerise Park.
7 p.m. - Karaoke with Magic Circle Players at the theater, 420 S. 12th St., Montrose. $5 over charge; beverages and snacks for sale.
Sunday, June 9
8:30 a.m. - Meet in Cerise Park for the Black Canyon Classics Colorful Colorado Car, Truck and Rod Show car cruise, which departs at 9 a.m.
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