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- Furloughs hit county department (28)
- Armed robbery on Townsend (23)
- Local unemployment rate in double digits (16)
- Local pot bust raises questions (7)
- Chopping it down (4)
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MONTROSE — They’re the Montrose High School swim team, but they’re not just Indians. The team consists of Pirates, Trojans, Demons and Bruins as well.
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Scammers targeting Western Slope
GRAND JUNCTION — Scammers using automated phone calls are advising people that their debit card has been compromised, and they need to enter their card and pin numbers. That, of course, gives the scammer access to the bank account.
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Lady Pirate Emily Brummitt tears ACL during Final Four
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OLATHE — Lady Pirate basketball forward Emily Brummitt tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during Olathe’s 68-34 loss to Holy Family last weekend, a Montrose doctor confirmed Thursday.
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Local pot bust raises questions
MONTROSE — Sheriff’s investigators swarmed a Chipeta Road residence this week and, armed with a search warrant, found 368 marijuana plants.
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City takes back Mesa State land offer
MONTROSE — The City of Montrose has withdrawn its land offer to Mesa State College.
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Local unemployment rate in double digits
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MONTROSE - Montrose County’s unemployment rate has accelerated to 10.3 percent, hitting double digits for the first time in 14 years, reports the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
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MONTROSE - Looming state budget cuts are challenging the Montrose County School District, but not knowing how much money will be chopped makes budgeting an even more daunting task.
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Uncompahgre River spotlighted on TV show
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MONTROSE - A Telluride fisherman is letting the nation know about one of the Western Slope’s best-kept secrets — the Uncompahgre River.
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MONTROSE - If ever there were a question about how to volunteer for a good cause, it’s been answered.
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Colorado secretary of state visits Montrose
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MONTROSE - In just a few years, Montrose County went from the Colorado Secretary of State’s elections watch list to a contributor for the office’s new “best practices and vision” commission.
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Voter turnout solid for Montrose County caucuses
MONTROSE - It was a big day for Republicans and Democrats across the country as many participated in their precinct caucuses.
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Airport hopes for grant to fix taxiway
MONTROSE - Pilots, take heart. Montrose Regional Airport hopes to win special grant funds to repair Taxiway B and extend its life until a new Taxiway B can be built in 2011.
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DELTA - Police are sifting through evidence, trying to determine how seven vehicles were torched and who is responsible. The victims are sifting through ashes, trying to figure out what to do next.
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Guys, gals and tykes
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MONTROSE — The search is on for two men who burst into the Tienda Murillo at 8:30 p.m. Friday and robbed it at gunpoint.
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Montrose City Council candidates have their say
Editor’s note: City Council candidates have provided their perspectives in this daily series, ending today. Today’s candidate is Bill Brougham, running for District 2.
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County announces road projects
MONTROSE — Taxpayers will see their sales tax dollars used to improve several county roads, as the public works department begins its 2010 construction projects.
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MONTROSE — Police are seeking an armed robbery suspect who fired shots Friday night at 504 N. Townsend Ave., according to the Montrose Police Department.
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MONTROSE - Looming state budget cuts are challenging the Montrose County School District, but not knowing how much money will be chopped makes budgeting an even more daunting task.
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Montrose City Council candidates have their say
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Editor’s note: City Council candidates provide their perspectives in this daily series. Today’s candidate is Carol McDermott, running for District 2. Tuesday’s featured candidate is Bill Brougham, seeking the same district seat.
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Montrose Memorial Hospital’s annual Health Fair
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MONTROSE — Montrose County precinct caucuses begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, and all registered Republicans and Democrats are encouraged to participate in this most direct method of political involvement.
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Colorado Yurt tents are in Haiti
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MONTROSE - When called upon for last-minute help after the Haiti earthquake, the Colorado Yurt Co. didn’t hesitate.
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Tommy Castro at Turn of the Century
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Courtesy photo / Janet Oslund
MONTROSE - In just a few years, Montrose County went from the Colorado Secretary of State’s elections watch list to a contributor for the office’s new “best practices and vision” commission.
MONTROSE - A Telluride fisherman is letting the nation know about one of the Western Slope’s best-kept secrets — the Uncompahgre River.
MONTROSE - Montrose County’s unemployment rate has accelerated to 10.3 percent, hitting double digits for the first time in 14 years, reports the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
MONTROSE - Looming state budget cuts are challenging the Montrose County School District, but not knowing how much money will be chopped makes budgeting an even more daunting task.
MONTROSE - Pilots, take heart. Montrose Regional Airport hopes to win special grant funds to repair Taxiway B and extend its life until a new Taxiway B can be built in 2011.
MONTROSE - It was a big day for Republicans and Democrats across the country as many participated in their precinct caucuses.
MONTROSE - If ever there were a question about how to volunteer for a good cause, it’s been answered.
DELTA - Police are sifting through evidence, trying to determine how seven vehicles were torched and who is responsible. The victims are sifting through ashes, trying to figure out what to do next.
