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Fear factor on the roads
I am a Colorado girl, born in the state, raised in the mountains. That doesn't mean I don't feel a little chicken-like when driving through our awesome elevations, and my last time over Monarch Pass about finished me (I knew if I pulled over, I wouldn't have the traction to go again, and so, molasses-slow it was over that ice!)
Still, I kinda have to disagree with the Gunther VW Daytona national survey that ranked Monarch Pass as the 19th most feared road in the country, and only placed U.S. 550, Red Mountain Pass at No. 65 most feared. Those folks who were surveyed must have steelier nerves than me, because I will drive Monarch just about any day, but studiously avoid Red Mountain, even in the height of summer. As in, I don't even want to be in a vehicle someone else is driving over that beast, and its friends, Coalbank and Molas. Yes, I know Silverton awaits on the other side or Red Mountain, and there's nothing NOT to like about Silverton. But. I'm full-chicken when it comes to that road!
By the way, according to the survey, the No. 1 most-feared road in America is Alaska Route 2, the Alcan Highway. Other Colorado roads making the list are Wolf Creek Pass at No. 25, Interstate 70 at No. 24 and Loveland Pass at No. 58. I'd still rank Red Mountain as scarier than the other Colorado roads, and would not try out my skills in Alaska!
Speaking of things road-related ... It's anniversary time!
The San Miguel County Sheriff's Office is celebrating an anniversary. Five years ago, the agency went viral with a "large boulder the size of a small boulder" tweet. The tweet advised motorists that a "large boulder the size of a small boulder is completely blocking eastbound lane of Highway 145 mm78 at Silverpick Rd." Now, we all knew the agency meant "large boulder the size of a small car," but why ruin the fun! The agency noted in a Facebook post today that the tweet has entertained 77 million folks. Thanks, SMCSO, for being a good sport about it all.
— A Katharhynn-sized Katharhynn wishes you a good day from the Newsroom
The shelter is full-up
The Montrose Animal Shelter reports it is at capacity, with an "overwhelming number" of strays, along with adoptable animals. The shelter is begging pet owners to make sure their cats and dogs have ID (use a breakaway collar for cats).
Understand that a microchip is helpful, however the casual observer isn't going to know your pet has a microchip just by looking at it. That can mean Fluffy or Fido gets picked up and taken to the shelter, too. Dog owners also need to make sure their pet remains on their property, ideally in a safely fenced yard or inside. Cats? Inside, inside, inside. They are safer that way. But if not, at least give your kitty some visible ID.
Search for your pet at montrose.animalshelternet.com (click the stray button, and then select dog or cat). If you're looking for a fuzzy friend to adopt, you can also check out the cats and dogs available there!
The shelter is located at 3383 N. Townsend Ave.; 970-240-1487
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