Take a look through the Local Lens ...

New publication chronicles culture of Western Slope

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Take a look through the Local Lens ... I was grabbing some breakfast at Backstreet Bagel the other day and there they were, in a stack, calling out to be perused — copies of the new publication Local Lens.  I'd already read the stories in Local Lens — I helped put the publication together — but I picked up a copy and leafed through it anyway. Some stories are just more fun to read over a hot coffee or cold beer. That's the type of stories you'll find in Local Lens, which is convenient as you'll find the free paper in places like coffeehouses and breweries.  Local Lens is where you can find stories chronicling the culture of the region — of Montrose and Delta counties, as well as elsewhere on the Western Slope. It's where you can find out where to go hear live music, read about outdoor ventures or learn about a new business in the area.  In this week's issue of Local Lens there's a story detailing the expansion of the Ridgway Area Trail system. The RAT is currently being expanded with five new miles of mountain bike trails, with a focus on increasing access and creating trails accessible to adaptive riders.  If you want to take a look at Local Lens online, you can do so here. Though I suggest looking for a copy next time you're out getting a bagel — it's just fun to flip through while you're sipping some coffee.  Have a Good One,  Jeremy Morrison, managing editor jeremy.morrison@montrosepress.com 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

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