The Montrose Mirror

27/11/2025

High pressure builds overhead today, leading to mild temperatures nearly 10 degrees above climatology. Skies remain mostly sunny across the region, with some cloud cover across northwest Colorado this afternoon. Winds remain light today.

27/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

26/11/2025

This is the ideal marmot body. You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like.

Winter is coming! The tundra-dwelling yellow bellied-marmots have been preparing for hibernation for the last couple of months. Since marmots spend more than half their life hibernating, they have developed amazing adaptations to survive the winter. Some adaptations include:

✅ Building up healthy fat reserves to sustain them for up to 8 months.

✅ Slowing their heartrate from 200 beats a minute to 30, to conserve energy!

✅ Saving on utilities by cuddling up with the colony in one burrow to keep warm!

How do you prepare for winter?

Image: A marmot standing upright on a rock at Rocky Mountain National Park. NPS/Schonlau

26/11/2025

Montrose Regional Health is pleased to announce expanded access to Aquablation therapy, an innovative and effective treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Medicare has lifted the age restriction that, until April 2025, prevented patients over 80 from receiving coverage. This update opens the door for many more men to receive this procedure.

Learn more at MontroseHealth.com/Urology

26/11/2025

🏈 TICKET INFO — SATURDAY 11/29!

Come cheer on your Red Hawks vs. Palmer Ridge!
• $12 Adults
• $9 Students / Seniors
• FREE with MHS Activity Card 🎟

Skip the line and grab tickets online at GoFan.co!
SEE YOU THERE, RED HAWK NATION! 🔴⚫️

26/11/2025

Montrose County Sheriff’s Office
Activity Blotter
11/26/25

11/25/25

0612 Hours-Deputy performed a welfare check in the 59400 Block Joey Road.

0747 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to an abandoned vehicle in the 8800 Block 6075 Road.

1028 Hours-Deputy took an informational report in the 1100 Block Normandy Road.

1041 Hours-Deputy responded to a vicious dog report in the 8000 Block South River Road.

1045 Hours-Deputy took an informational report in the 62600 Block LaSalle Road.

1204 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a livestock problem at mile marker 125 on Highway 550.

1211 Hours-Deputy took an informational report at the sheriff’s office.

1400 Hours-Deputy took an informational report in the 2300 Block South Townsend Avenue.

1412 Hours-Deputy responded to a livestock problem in the 62000 Block Falcon Road.

1417 Hours-Deputy took a report of a lost purse in the 17600 Block Starlight Court.

1450 Hours-Michael Cordova, 42, was arrested for a protection order violation in the 000 Block North Third Street.

1607 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a possible weapon offense at Chipeta and Sunset Mesa Road.

1640 Hours-Deputy responded to a livestock problem in the 12400 Block Bostwick Park Road.

1650 Hours-Deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in the 63500 Block Ida Road. Jessica Karasinski, 35, was arrested for domestic violence, criminal mischief, and possession of paraphernalia.

1742 Hours-Deputy assisted state patrol with an accident in the 4300 Block 6000 Road.

1956 Hours-Deputy took an informational report at the sheriff’s office.

2111 Hours-Deputy responded to an alarm in the 15000 Block 6140 Lane.

Deputies Performed
5 Civil Processes
22 Directed Patrols
4 VIN Inspections

11/25/25

Warren, Michael D 02/22/73
Montrose, CO
By Montrose PD
Failure to Appear X 2
Bond $650.00

Warren, Triton Z 09/27/99
Montrose, CO
By Montrose PD
Failure to Appear
Bond $500.00

Cordova, Michael A 09/10/83
Montrose, CO
By Montrose SO
Protection Order Violation
Bond $1500.00

Karasinski, Jessica L 01/16/89
Montrose, CO
By Montrose SO
Domestic Violence
Criminal Mischief
Possession of Paraphernalia
No Bond

Zuniga, Gildardo L 06/12/07
Olathe, CO
By Olathe PD
DUI
Harassment
Eluding
Reckless Driving
No Driver’s License
Vehicle Theft
Unlawful Use of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Burglary Tools
Bond $2500.00

Ellis, Cadense R 09/24/07
Montrose, CO
By Montrose PD
Trespassing
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Paraphernalia
Bond $2000.00

Miller, Rachel N 01/04/77
Naturita, CO
By Montrose SO
DUI
Careless Driving
Open Container in Vehicle
Bond $750.00

11/26/25

Sepulveda, Manuel A 036/05/98
Delta, CO
By Montrose PD
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Paraphernalia
Protection Order Violation
Driving Under Restraint
Bond $2000.00

26/11/2025

Keep your celebration safe from start to finish by using food safety tips.

Turkey, casseroles, and custard pies should go into the refrigerator within two hours after cooking.

More safe food handling tips at
https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/safe-food-handling

26/11/2025

26/11/2025

Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera has appointed Laura E. H. Harvell to the 7th Judicial District Court. Harvell, who is currently a Montrose County judge, fills a vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Mary E. Deganhart, and is effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Learn more about Judge Harvell's background: https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/lieutenant-governor-primavera-appoints-laura-e-h-harvell-7th-judicial-district-court

26/11/2025

The Montrose Regional Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26th, and will be closed all day Thursday, November 27th, for Thanksgiving. We will re-open Friday, November 28th at 10:00 a.m.

La Biblioteca Regional de Montrose cerrará a las 5:00 p.m. el miércoles 26 de noviembre y permanecerá cerrada todo el día el jueves 27 de noviembre por el Día de Acción de Gracias. Volveremos a abrir el viernes 28 de noviembre a las 10:00 a.m.

26/11/2025

Expect dry and seasonable conditions today, with highs near to around 5 degrees above normal. Increased clouds and some light showers will be possible over the northern mountains. Cooler and unsettled weather will return for the holiday weekend.

26/11/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Montrose County Meetings Move to Courthouse Beginning December 3
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MONTROSE, CO - Beginning the week of December 3, all Board of County Commissioners meetings will be held at the newly renovated Historic Montrose County Courthouse, located at 320 S. 1st Street in Montrose.

A work session is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. The following morning, Thursday, December 4 at 9:00 a.m., the Board of County Commissioners will convene for its regular meeting, which will begin with the swearing-in of Commissioner Kirstin Copeland by Judge Jackson.

Reflecting on the significance of returning public meetings to the building, Commissioner Sean Pond said, “This courthouse has served generations of Montrose County residents, and it’s an honor to bring our meetings back to a space that reflects our history and our values.”

“It’s incredibly exciting to move back into the Historic Courthouse and continue serving the community from a place that means so much to Montrose County,” said Commissioner Sue Hansen. “This building brings our public meetings closer to the heart of the community, and we look forward to welcoming residents into a space that truly belongs to them.”

The reopening of the courthouse for county meetings marks the beginning of its next century of public service. Residents are encouraged to attend in person or watch via livestream. For those attending in person, please utilize parking on South 2nd Street or on nearby side streets, and avoid parking in staff-designated areas. All work session and BOCC meeting dates and agendas can be found on the Montrose County website:
https://www.montrosecounty.net/390/Agendas-Minutes-Upcoming-Board-Meetings.