Montrose Daily Press

06/17/2026

Stage 1 fire restrictions were to go into effect Thursday, because of worsening dry conditions, high temperatures and elevated fire risk. The restrictions apply to unincorporated Montrose County; municipalities within the county — Nucla, Naturita, M…

Stage 1 fire restrictions were to go into effect Thursday, because of worsening dry conditions, high temperatures and elevated fire risk. The restrictions apply to unincorporated Montrose County; municipalities within

06/17/2026

Nightgrass

06/17/2026

This June, the Antiquities Act turns 120 years old. Since Teddy Roosevelt signed the law on June 8, 1906, nearly every president has used it to designate national monuments — a total of nearly 170 cherished preserves. Only Richard Nixon, Ronald Reag…

This June, the Antiquities Act turns 120 years old. Since Teddy Roosevelt signed the law on June 8, 1906, nearly every president has used it to designate national monuments —

06/17/2026

Colorado families know that what happens after the last school bell matters as much as what happens before it. The hours between 3 and 6 p.m. — and throughout the summer — are when a child finds a coach, discovers robotics, explores the arts, or com…

Colorado families know that what happens after the last school bell matters as much as what happens before it. The hours between 3 and 6 p.m. — and throughout the

06/17/2026

Time to mark calendars for the remainder of this summer’s outdoor concert series. From June to September, the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center (GMAEC) at 195 West Main Street in downtown Cedaredge hosts several public concerts, featuring local fa…

Time to mark calendars for the remainder of this summer’s outdoor concert series. From June to September, the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center (GMAEC) at 195 West Main Street

06/17/2026

Proponents of a West End Health Service District cleared one hurdle by winning Montrose County commissioners’ approval for their planning document. Now many more remain: Backers must secure 200 valid signatures for their planned ballot question and …

Proponents of a West End Health Service District cleared one hurdle by winning Montrose County commissioners’ approval for their planning document. Now many more remain: Backers must secure 200 valid

06/17/2026

The Crisis: by Thomas Paine

Before the American Revolution got underway with declarations and battles, people across the colonies were rallied behind thoughts and ideas from people like Thomas Paine. He grew up in England

06/17/2026

32-year-old man from Montrose died last week on Mount Sneffels while hiking the 14,155-foot peak near Ouray in southwestern Colorado, officials said Monday.

06/17/2026

Good day, Montrose.

06/16/2026

There are other bluegrass festivals out there. There are ones closer to the music’s geographical roots, and even others closer to home in Colorado. But nothing quite compares to what unfolds in Telluride each summer.

There are other bluegrass festivals out there. There are ones closer to the music’s geographical roots, and even others closer to home in Colorado. But nothing quite compares to what