Getting to know Montrose

Two young men are in critical condition after their SUV crashed into a home, fully entering its living room, in the 500 block of Spring Creek Road early Wednesday, April 5.

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Getting to Know Montrose Getting to know a place is one of life's little joys. It's fascinating, familiarizing yourself with the landscape, learning about a community's people and the issues that they care about. This is what I'm currently doing in Montrose. I'm new here. Fresh from Florida. The other part of Florida. The part that's more akin to Alabama than Miami. Think cow country, only on the beach. Just recently, I slipped into the saddle behind the managing editor's desk at the Montrose Daily Press and, as it happens, this is a great vantage point from which to learn about the community of Montrose. Working each day with the paper's editorial team, I help bring the news to you and, in the process, am constantly learning something new about Montrose and the surrounding area. Last week, I learned more about a rumble with the Montrose County School District, with a faction of parents backing a no-confidence petition aimed at the superintendent. Reporter Rhiannon Bergman laid out the matter in detail, speaking to both the superintendent and the parent who launched the petition. Also last week, reporter Kylea Henseler brought us a story concerning the rejection by Montrose County of a request by Matt Miles to expand his gravel pit. Nearby property owners balked at the proposed extension — eventually winning the day after a protracted discussion — and Miles, a developer who has contributed significantly to the area's need for more housing, wondered if he was being treated fairly. Other recent stories that have broadened my understanding and knowledge of the local communities, include one from Lucas Vader, over in Delta, regarding the continued downward spiral at Delta Health, as the CEO followed the CFO out the door and the board of directors fretted about financial solvency and another from Kylea regarding a trio of legislative proposals concerning the reintroduction of wolves in the state. This week, I'm learning about a new distillery in town, as well as about efforts to target LGBTQ-material at the public library. These enlightening and informative stories are just a few the Montrose Daily Press is diving into right now. It makes me wonder what stories tomorrow brings? It makes me excited about all the stories that lay themselves out upon the page — and online — with each new day in Montrose. Want energy? Subscribe or renew your subscription of the Montrose Press for a chance to win two free Mt. Sneffels Energy Boost IV's from Montrose IV Hydration! Subscribe today at https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ 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 up.

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2 injured when SUV crashes into living room Two young men are in critical condition after their SUV crashed into a home, fully entering its living room, in the 500 block of Spring Creek Road early Wednesday, April 5. Read More OUTDOORS: Finally getting out in the garden? In previous years, a lot of us have been out in the landscape enjoying some early spring gardening for about a month now. But, so far this year my gardening experiences have been limited to basically going out and looking with great expectations for a little tulip or crocus tip to poke out of the cold, wet soil in hopes that some sign of spring really is here. Read More Bright Beginnings will open three new classrooms by summer Bright Beginnings at Colorado Outdoors opened its first two classrooms for infants and toddlers in January, and this summer there are plans to open three more for older toddlers and preschoolers. Families are already taking tours, joining the waitlist. Read More Red Hawk boys take second in Montrose invitational swim meet The Montrose boys swim team battled to the finish last Friday and Saturday as the Glenwood Springs Demons out-splashed the Red Hawks, 103 to 94, at the Montrose Invitational Swim Meet. Read More Hess to appeal restitution ordered in body-scheme case In addition to appealing her federal prison sentence, former Montrose mortuary operator Megan Hess also intends to appeal the restitution order the U.S. District Court issued last week. Read More

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Two young men are in critical condition after their SUV crashed into a home, fully entering its living room, in the 500 block of Spring Creek Road early Wednesday, April 5.

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2 injured when SUV crashes into living room Wednesday 4/5 at 8:28am Two young men are in critical condition after their SUV crashed into a home, fully entering its living room, in the 500 block of Spring Creek Road early Wednesday, April 5. Read more INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week for The Montrose Daily Press.

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Hold onto your hats, April's roaring in | From the Newsroom

Wolf bills, time capsules and 'wanted alive'

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The lions of April? If you've been outside — or even looked outside — you know it's rather blustery! Forget March coming in or going out like a lion. April has decided to roar in. We had a nice weekend, but if weather predictions hold true, we're getting snow tomorrow or Wednesday. The National Weather Services is predicting strong southwest winds of up to 60 mph, and an arctic air mass behind a strong, cold low pressure system. Which means … "difficult travel, especially over mountain passes." This is the same song we've been singing since about November; I've lost count of what verse. But it's hard to complain about snow, which brings us water. I will take a moment, though, to reiterate what the sheriff has already said: Please be careful when you're lighting controlled burns. Call dispatch at 970-249-9110. Have plenty of help and water on hand. And please — do NOT burn when it is windy. Just a friendly public service reminder from Katharhynn and the newsroom. Get an energy boost Subscribe or renew your subscription of the Montrose Press for a chance to win two free Mt. Sneffels Energy Boost IV's from Montrose IV Hydration! Subscribe today at https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscript... 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 upBluhttps://www.montrosepress.com/free_access/foster-homes-fill-critical-need-for-shelter-cats/article_9a4a30a4-ca91-11ed-901d-23aeede5f39c.html

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Three new bills target wolf reintroduction impacts Western Slope legislators from both parties, including three who represent Montrose and Delta counties, have teamed up to introduce a trio of new bills that aim to mitigate the impacts of wolf reintroduction. Read More OPINION: Wanted Alive: From Denver to Leavenworth (Part Two – Capture, and fight for jurisdiction) Last week's column detailed the brutal, senseless murder of John Gantz at the hands of James Gordon, 23, co-owner of the Cibola Hall, in west Denver in 1860. Read More County, citing 'onerous' conditions, appears poised to turn down $7.7M for courthouse overhaul Montrose County commissioners may decline a significant federal grant for the historic courthouse renovation due to "untenable" conditions. Among them: potential conflicts with state law; handing control over to a USDA staff architect, and as the county understands it, local… Read More Police and mayor add time capsule at Public Safety Complex Something interesting is now sealed within the walls of the new Public Safety Complex — but it won't be seen again until 2072. Read More MRH's newest doc will help those with chronic pain Dr. Samuel Holmes, Montrose Regional Health's newest specialist, aims to make life less painful for Montrose residents suffering from chronic issues. Some have been hurting for years. Read More

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