City Earns Grant To Survey Neighborhood and Celebrate/Preserve Mexican-American Heritage

Montrose, CO — The City of Montrose has been selected to receive $25,000 from History Colorado to prepare a historic context survey to inform historic preservation efforts in Montrose’s Tortilla Flats neighborhood, located on the city&...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, March 2

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, March 2, to approve a number of resolutions, ordinances, and plats for new developments. Councilors also approved funding for the city’s new Public Safety Co...

City Partnerships Eyeing Public Transit Expansion

Montrose, CO — With the goal of improving public transit for decades to come, the City of Montrose has partnered with All Points Transit to facilitate the relocation and expansion of their transit center, currently located on South Second Street...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, March 1

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, March 1, to hear about a number of proposed contract awards for city projects, an incentives package for a new Colorado Yurt Company headquarters, and a funding request for th...

Parks Department To Begin Median Work March 1

Montrose, CO — The City of Montrose Parks Division will begin work on two South Townsend Avenue medians on the southern edge of town, aimed at greatly reducing the city's water usage on the medians. Motorists are urged to use caution wh...

City Parking Area to Close For Construction

Contractors working for Colorado Outdoors will be temporarily closing the gravel trailhead parking area at the western end of Tributary Street starting this week. The closure is expected to last into fall 2021.  

This closure is necessary in order...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, February 16

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, February 16, to honor former City Manager Jim Austin, to approve a transfer of a liquor license, approve an upgrade to the city's utility metering system, and...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Tuesday, February 16

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Tuesday morning, February 16, to hear a number of proposed contracts and purchase recommendations, several new proposed annexations into the city, and updates about local short-term rentals a...

Cerise Dog Park To Close For Maintenance/Cleaning

Montrose, CO — In an ongoing effort to support the health and well-being of dogs and their owners, the City of Montrose will close the dog park located on the north end of Cerise Park for cleaning and maintenance beginning Monday, February 15.&a...

City Mourns Loss of Former City Manager Jim Austin

City Council Planning Proclamation Honoring His Public Service

Montrose, CO — Known for his deep love of the Uncompahgre Valley, dry wit and humor, and extensive institutional knowledge of city history, the City of Montrose is mourning the loss o...

City Launches Online Tool to Boost Access to Financial Info

Montrose, CO —  Members of the city’s Finance Department have completed the momentous task of designing and creating an online tool to provide an open window for residents to peer into the city’s finances.

The new Tr...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, February 2

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, February 2, to consider funding childcare needs study and approving a number of contract awards for construction projects around the city.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 ...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, February 1

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, February 1, to hear a recommendation for a possible upgrade to utility meter infrastructure software and a possible contract award for a new pump house at the Black Canyon Gol...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, January 19

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, January 19, to consider a number of ordinances approving new annexations, a contract amendment for the new Public Safety Complex, and a vehicle purchase recommendation...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Tuesday, January 19

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Tuesday morning, January 19, to hear presentations regarding local childcare needs, the upcoming Woodgate Road Realignment Project, a contract award for the amphitheater project, and the city...

City Installs New Solar Lights To Improve Park Safety, Energy Efficiency

Montrose, CO — In an effort to improve park safety for pedestrians and boost energy efficiency within the community, the city has installed new solar-powered outdoor lighting in Rotary Park with more solar lights eyed for installation soon.&...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, January 5

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, January 5, to consider a new malt beverage license for Hangin Tree Travel Pizza and a number of ordinances approving new annexations into the city. 

Due to the...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, January 4

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, January 4, to discuss possible flood scenarios within the city, hear a contract amendment recommendation for the new Public Safety Complex, and review city vehicle fleet addit...

City Unveils Plans For Woodgate Road Realignment Project

Montrose, CO — The City of Montrose is poised to begin the realignment of Woodgate Road, one of the largest capital projects of 2021. The design of the project is currently being finalized and the city is looking for public feedback to fine-tune...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, December 15

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, December 15, to consider a number of liquor license applications, annexations, and hear a local sales and use tax report from October. 

Due to the ongoing COVI...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, December 14

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, December 14, to meet several new employees, hear an update about Geyer Systems, and consider an updated designation of official meeting agenda posting place. 

Due to t...

City Transitions Away From Accepting Green Waste

Montrose, CO — As of January 1, the City of Montrose will no longer accept green waste. The processing of green waste, defined as lawn clippings, garden plants, weeds, leaves, hedge/tree trimmings, and tree branches, has proven problematic for t...

Judy Ann Files Draws Praise For Downtown Excellence

Montrose, CO — Former longtime Montrose City Councilor and Mayor Judy Ann Files received recognition recently for her years of work in building and promoting downtown Montrose with a 2020 Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) Governor's Award f...

Montrose Finishes 4th in National Water Challenge

Montrose, CO — Some 1,300 Montrose residents made pledges to save over four million gallons of water, resulting in the City of Montrose finishing 4th in the nation during the 9th Annual Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation.

In addition ...

South First Street To Close Indefinitely Beginning Monday, September 14

Montrose, CO — Beginning Monday, September 14, South First Street will close between Cascade Avenue and Uncompahgre Avenue in front of City Hall for crack sealing and other striping work to make way for a new outdoor seating area on the city cam...

Bynum Selected as Mayor for 2020-2021 Term, Glaspell Selected as Mayor Pro Tem

Montrose, CO — The City of Montrose has a new mayor as Councilor Barbara Bynum was elevated from mayor pro tem during the City Council’s regular meeting Tuesday. Bynum was chosen by fellow city councilors to succeed Dave Bowman for the...

Housing, Hotel Approved For Montrose

Montrose, CO — Development agreements for a new hotel and a multi-family housing project were given the green light this week by the Montrose Urban Renewal Authority (MURA) and Montrose City Council. Both projects are set to begin later this year.&nbs...