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The Range Legendary Country The Range is the ORIGINAL Legendary Country station for Western Colorado. True legends like George Straight, Patsy Cline and George Jones are all here.

Listen to us across the Western slope at 98.1/GJ, 105.7/Montrose 95.5/GWS &106.3/Rifle Our Montrose studio is located at 2400 E Main St, Ste C in Montrose Business Center. Come see Big Lou and bring him pie.....

We still have a couple days left for local businesses to join in on the 12 Days of Christmas fun! The deadline is coming...
11/13/2025

We still have a couple days left for local businesses to join in on the 12 Days of Christmas fun! The deadline is coming up fast so give us a call of you'd like to know more :)

11/11/2025
11/03/2025

UPDATED - ARREST MADE IN ONGOING INVESTIGATION

REVIEW
The initial call of came into WestCO Dispatch on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1:39 am.

Montrose County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area of 510 Chipeta Drive in regards to possible shots being fired. Montrose County Sheriff, Colorado State Patrol and Montrose Police responded and located a female victim lying on the ground with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to her body.

The victim was transported to Montrose Regional Hospital in serious condition and was later airlifted by Care Flight to Saint Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction.

The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division conducted interviews and obtained information from possible witnesses whom were present at the scene. The scene appeared to have been the location of a large Halloween party with many individuals attending.

During the time of incident, no arrests had been made.

UPDATED INFORMATION
On November 1, 2025 at 5:12 pm, the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division along with Investigators with the Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with this shooting.

The male has been charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder and 1st Degree Assault and transported to a juvenile detention facility.

There is no welfare concerns for citizens living in the area of the incident.

If you have heard or have any information concerning this incident, please call WestCO Dispatch at 970-249-9110 and refer to case report number S25-17687.

Sheriff Gene R. Lillard

11/03/2025

Press Release

Shooting Investigation – Chipeta Drive

Montrose County, CO – November 1, 2025

In the early morning hours of Saturday, November 1, 2025, WestCO Dispatch received 911 call reporting gunshots in the area of 510 Chipeta Drive, located on the north rim of Sunset Mesa in Montrose County.

Law enforcement officers from the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol, and Montrose Police Department responded to the scene.

Upon arrival, officers located a 19-year-old female with an apparent gunshot wound. Life-saving measures were administered at the scene, and the victim was transported to Montrose Regional Hospital in serious condition.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division are actively conducting interviews and collecting information from witnesses who were present during the incident.

Because several individuals left the area before law enforcement arrived, investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact WestCO Dispatch at 970-249-9110.

Additional updates will be provided as the investigation continues to develop.

Montrose Police Department is looking for a runaway juvenile.
11/03/2025

Montrose Police Department is looking for a runaway juvenile.

The Montrose Police Department is seeking assistance in locating runaway juvenile Sadie Schmitz
Age: 15
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 125 lds
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Blonde (current hair color does not match photo in post)
Last Seen: In the area of 916 South 8th street, at approximately 6:15 pm.
Clothing: Tan yoga pants, grey shirt, no shoes

Anyone with information regarding Sadie's whereabouts is urged to contact the WestCo regional Dispatch Center at 970-249-9110.

We Fall Back an hour tonight so hang in there listeners!!
11/01/2025

We Fall Back an hour tonight so hang in there listeners!!

Our residential sugar addict Tom got into the spirit today! Happy Halloween listeners!!!
10/31/2025

Our residential sugar addict Tom got into the spirit today! Happy Halloween listeners!!!

10/25/2025

Update as of 11 am 10/26/25
He has been safely found! Thank you for your help!! (Photo updated)
Please Share:
Missing Juvenile
Joseph Mullinax

Hair: Shaggy Brown • Eyes: Hazel • 5'7" • 150 pounds

LAST SEEN: Friday 10/24/25 at 4 pm at Yampa High School
CLOTHING: Black hoodie with “SLEEP” on the front, black pants, black shoes.
If you have any information please call Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority non emergency line at 970-625-8095 or 911
Thank you.

We have one more pair of tickets to give away for next Friday night's show of this year's Western Slope Cowboy Gathering...
10/24/2025

We have one more pair of tickets to give away for next Friday night's show of this year's Western Slope Cowboy Gathering!

If you'd like to snag them, shoot us a message :)

The Museums of Western Colorado are proud to present the Western Slope Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering! Featuring Local and National; Cowboy Poets and Musicians.

10/14/2025

Edit at 9:55 am 10/16/25-(picture changed)
She has been safely found.
Please share!

Missing Juvenile: Alondra Nunez Carreno, 14 years old. She was last seen on October 9, 2025, near Sunlight Mountain Resort.
No one has seen or heard from her since.
At the time, she was wearing:
A white shirt
Gray sweatpants
A pink backpack. If you have any information, please call Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority at 970-625-8095 or 911

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