Experience the holiday lights | From the Newsroom

Also, the Centennial mascot committee convenes

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Good afternoon, Montrose! I can't believe Christmas is in just over a week. I really need to get my act together and do some Christmas shopping this weekend! This month has flown by. I'm very excited to spend some time with my family and make classic Christmas foods. One of our favorite holiday foods is krumkakes, a Scandinavian cookie flavored with vanilla and cardamom that's rolled up. What are some of your favorite Christmas foods? Share your recipes, photos and/or memories with me at annalynnw@montrosepress.com. The lights are ready: Starting tonight, you can go see the lights at the Montrose Botanic Gardens, which will also be open Dec. 18-19, 22-23 and 26-27 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Josue Perez got a sneak peak of the lights last weekend. Here's a cute pic of a friendly, illuminated bear: Admission is $5 for adults, $12 for a family of four (up to two adults), children 4 and younger get in for free and children 5 – 18 years costs $3. The price to get in includes horse-drawn carriage rides and hot cocoa. Centennial mascot committee discusses 'Braves' replacement: The new mascot for Montrose High School is getting most of the limelight, but a team of Centennial parents, teachers and one student is working to also replace the Braves mascot. The committee will likely select a mascot that starts with a B, because the gym floor was re-done recently with a large B in the center of the gym. Read the full story here and catch up on what the high school group talked about earlier this week! 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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Judge bounces burglary charge; allows assault charge to proceed in stabbing case Montrose County Judge Ben Morris agreed with the way a reported stabbing in October was initially characterized — the case against suspect Christopher Godfrey was certainly confusing. Read More Wintertime operations now in effect at Black Canyon and Curecanti Park operations at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area are adjusting with the season and offering limited services. Visitors need to be aware of challenges and prepared for changing conditions. Read More OUTDOORS: 'Preventive maintenance' critical in the great outdoors I have a friend in Florida who could be a poster child for what not to be, in terms of preventive maintenance. The area we lived received over 50 inches of rain a year and had humidity so thick that… Read More

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Black Canyon Classic tips off tonight | From the Newsroom

MCSD expands options, Little Blue update and NABUR boxes

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Hey Montrose! Tonight's a big night at Lloyd McMillan Gym. Montrose High School's boys and girls basketball programs will play their home openers tonight. It's Game 1 of the Black Canyon Classic for both programs. Of note, there's no restrictions on fan attendance. Last season, attendance was limited due to pandemic-related restrictions, diminishing the usual crowd energy players are used to. Both teams are playing well so far. The girls are off to a 3-3 start and the boys are 6-0. I'll be there for the girls' game, which starts at 6 p.m., and I'll be sticking around for the boys' game, set for a 7:30 p.m. start. I'll see you there! - Josue Expanding options: Montrose County School District is adding six options for full-time employees in efforts to reduce quarantines. The additions come after employees brought up concerns with the initial requirement of full-time employees to participate in a weekly rapid testing program or submit proof of vaccination. "The decision about the mitigation strategies is not because we believe one way or another about this virus, it's only because we want to reduce quarantines," said Carrie Stephenson, MCSD superintendent. Read the latest from staff writer Anna Lynn here. Adjust those traveling plans: Here's the latest update on travel through the Little Blue Creek Canyon Project on U.S. 50. Starting Dec. 23, the project area will be open to two-way traffic until March 2022. That means no extended wait times all winter. Hope everyone has travels safe this holiday! Thoughts on the shortlist? The Montrose High School mascot committee defined a mascot shortlist at their Tuesday meeting. This is what they came up with: Raptors, Bulls (referring to bull elk), Storm and Mountain Lions. We sent out a poll on our website yesterday and "Mountain Lions" is an early favorite — it has 90 votes to 68 for "Raptors." You can vote for your favorite online here! Slide in our DMs: We placed NABUR drop boxes at both Coffee Trader locations, Camp Robber, Horsefly and Camelot Gardens yesterday. You can drop us story tips and ideas by filling out a slip and placing it in the box! Let us know your thoughts, concerns or ideas. We appreciate hearing from the community! 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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