A sneak peek at tomorrow's print ediiton of the Montrose Daily Press ...

A sneak peek at tomorrow's print ediiton of the Montrose Daily Press ...

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A sneak peek at tomorrow's print ediiton of the Montrose Daily Press ... In tomorrow's print edition of the Montrose Daily Press, you can read about how the Montrose City Council is moving ahead with a slate of proposed charter amendments for November's ballot, despite warnings from various pockets of the community, including the police chief's wife; and also about how Montrose County Commissioner Sean Pond has landed himself in hot water for an AI generated meme depicting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser — who is Jewish — with devil horns, a historical antisemitic troupe; and also about worrying conditions at Blue Mesa Reservoir. Have a Good One, Jeremy Morrison, managing editor Montrose Daily Press

Elk Fire grows; Gold Mountain Fire 90% contained More resources are being applied to the Elk Fire, which has grown to 5,117 acres since lightning ignited July 9, about 7 miles from Lake City in Hinsdale County. Multiple agencies are battling the fire growth, including through surge engines and by night operations, which are working on point protection for structures and other values closest to the fire’s edge and are building on previous teams’ work north and west of Lake City. More divisions were added in order to maintain the span of control. As the fire spreads into more accessible terrain and lighter fuels, firefighters will have more opportunities to directly engage it. Read More 300 cyclists set to tour south-central Colorado roadways, including Monarch Pass and near Black Canyon Beginning Monday, Aug. 10, a week-long bicycle tour is scheduled to take place between Crested Butte, Buena Vista, Salida and Gunnison. Approximately 300 cyclists will participate in the event which will take place on highways and several county roads. Motorists are reminded to be prepared and share the road. “Summer is a popular time for cyclists and motorists to take to the roads and explore the beauty of our state,” said CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew. “We want to make this a safe event for everyone. Drivers and cyclists are urged to limit distractions, stay alert and follow the laws designed to keep all road users safe.” Read More Police hold school supply drive To help prepare local Montrose County School District students for success in the upcoming school year, the Montrose Police Department is hosting its 2026 School Supply Drive until Tuesday, Aug. 11. Officers will be collecting school supplies to help our local students and teachers get back to school with everything they need to have a great year. Anyone interested in helping can drop off supplies at the Montrose Police Department lobby located at 434 South First Street in downtown Montrose, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., through Aug. 11. Read More

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