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Hi friends,
It looks like we're in for hotter temperatures this week thanks to high pressure moving in.
We're talking near record-breaking temps around 10-20 degrees higher than normal for July. In fact, Saturday highs could push us into triple digits!
We may see some showers in the afternoons this week over in the southern divide mountains, but it's still not clear how much rain we'll actually get.
Protect yourself from the heat:
* Never leave kids or pets unattended in vehicles. Look before you lock!
* Avoid strenuous activity (when possible) during hottest part of the day.
* Avoid consumption of alcohol and caffeine...drink extra water, especially if you plan to drink (alcohol or caffeine)!
* Keep pets indoors or provide plenty of shade and water.
* Wear lightweight, light-colored and loose clothing.
* Did I mention drink water? As someone who frequently forgets to hydrate, I find carrying around a water bottle with a straw game-changing.
Now, grab a cold drink - it's time to jump into this week's updates!
- Cassie
Headlines Blue Lakes, our most instagrammed trail, is about to undergo less foot traffic
If you haven't yet read Reporter Kylea Henseler's recent story on Blue Lakes, you're missing out.
Kylea recently made the very popular hike through Ouray's beloved and viral Blue Lakes Trail. It's one of the busiest and most instagrammed trails in our area! An impressive feat, but, in efforts to protect the trail, the U.S. Forest Service is implementing a new plan to permit the area by Summer 2026.
Get your hikes in while you can, and help keep our trails clear and beautiful for the hiker coming after you.
DMEA is working on a solar plan that could power 7,000 homes
Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) is taking on a large-scale solar project that aims to stabilize power supply while lowering costs.
This solar array will provide about 10% of DMEA's power and come with 80 megawatt hours of battery storage, enough to power around 7,000 homes.
Montrose celebrated July 4 in grand style
I love everything about this photo. This kiddo not only has better posture than me on a good day, but look at that confidence and poise! He may be young, but he certainly knows how to lead a horse through a Fourth of July parade.
Check out the rest of our holiday snapshots here!
Community Spotlight
Kindness is self-care!
Shout out to Peer Kindness in Montrose for spreading kindness in the community each and every day. The staff recently worked with campers at the Ute Indian Museum's Chill and Fulfill Self-Care Week Camp.
"We have had wonderful discussions about what we do to relax, and then made play doh representations of those activities!" The nonprofit shared on social media. "Members enjoy fishing, hiking, being outside, touching grass and being with trees."
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.
Now - August 6
The Montrose Police Department is collecting school supplies to help students in the coming academic year.
Go to 434 S. First St. to drop off items such as crayons, dry-erase markers, pencils, tissues, ring binders, glue sticks, composition books, headphones, earbuds, high-lighters, pocket folders, colored pencils, loose-leaf paper, erasers, and backpacks.
Wednesday, July 10
1 - 4 p.m. - Youth Circus classes by Weehawken Dance, at the FlexRec, 1309 Mayfly Dr. in Montrose.
Thursday, July 11
1 - 4 p.m. - Youth Circus classes by Weehawken Dance, at the FlexRec, 1309 Mayfly Dr. in Montrose. 7:30 p.m. - Australia's The Heart Collectors perform live at Healthy Rhythm Art Gallery, 33 N. Uncompahgre Ave., Montrose. Advance reserved seats are $20 per person. Purchase online at www.healthyrhythm.net. This is a ticketless event. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Parking available.
Friday, July 12
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Black Canyon Quilt Show at the Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive, Montrose. Show features: approximately 150 quilts, vendors, a boutique, a raffle quilt, lectures, and classes. Visit blackcanyonquiltshow.com for more information. Adult admission is $5; children free. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Food Truck Fridays at Kinikin Processing, 1032 6450 Rd. in Montrose. Rotating selection of food trucks, happy hour, live music, yard games.
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Opening reception for "Local Splendor," a watercolors exhibit by Anita Winter, at Montrose Center for Arts, 11 S. Park Ave.
Saturday, July 13 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - "Junk 'n the Trunk" Community Garage Sale/Flea market fundraiser for the Montrose Court Troop 491, at First Presbyterian Church, 1840 E. Niagara Road, Montrose. 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Black Canyon Quilt Show at the Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive, Montrose. Show features: approximately 150 quilts, vendors, a boutique, a raffle quilt, lectures, and classes. Visit blackcanyonquiltshow.com for more information. Adult admission is $5.00, children free.
10 a.m. - The High Plains Harmony Festival, presented by Grand Mesa A Cappella Chorus and Surround Sound Quartet, will take place at The Redlands United Methodist Church in Grand Junction. This free event is open to all women aged 12 and above, and will include singing workshops and a public concert at 4:30 p.m. Participants will receive a free T-shirt, tote bag and lunch. Registration is required by July 8 and can be completed online. For more information, call 970-261-0304 or email grandmesaacappella@gmail.com.
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Meet local oil painter Leslie Triesch at Studio 14 by Gabrielle during Second Saturday. Enjoy refreshments and mingle with the artist at 431 E. Main St., Montrose.
1 - 4 p.m. - Youth Circus classes by Weehawken Dance, at the FlexRec, 1309 Mayfly Dr. in Montrose.
Sunday, July 14 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Black Canyon Quilt Show at the Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive, Montrose. Show features: approximately 150 quilts, vendors, a boutique, a raffle quilt, lectures, and classes. Visit blackcanyonquiltshow.com for more information. Adult admission is $5; children free. 2 p.m. - El Mercado Montrose - Day and Night Market, 1025 E. Main St. Local businesses are partnering up to help raise money for LFMG Music Academy's mission to inspire youth through music. Funds collected go to the cause.
Back to business Do you have business-related news you want to share with the community? Let me know! Email me at cassiek@montrosepress.com. We are always looking for business news, information to include in our weekly roundups, and quick updates you may want to share through our newsletter.
We're accepting "Thank you" letters and notes for our newsletters! This section, "Our Community Cares" is the perfect place to include your notes that may not fit in our Letters to the Editor section. Email your notes to editor@montrosepress.com and we'll include it in our next newsletter. We may edit for length and clarity.
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 As always, stay in the loop on events around town by visiting our calendar page.
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