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🌱 How Weehawken’s new Montrose facility could change kids’ lives

Montrose, Colorado Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Montrose! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Weehawken’s new Montrose facility could change kids’ lives
  • Where deputies were busiest around Montrose in the latest sheriff’s blotter
  • How Montrose County’s new emergency manager could impact your safety

Also on today's calendar: Erik Stucky and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 87 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Abundant sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 50.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. More Than Dance: How Weehawken Is Bringing the Uncompahgre Valley Together (kvnf.org) — Montrose families are seeing their kids gain confidence and community through Weehawken Dance, which just filled the Montrose Pavilion with a massive Cinderella production. The nonprofit is opening a new 10,000-square-foot Montrose facility this fall and is already enrolling students for summer and fall classes across the Uncompahgre Valley.
   

2. 05/11/26 MCSO Blotter (montrosecountysheriffsoffice.com) — The latest Montrose County Sheriff’s Office blotter details a busy day of calls, from animal welfare checks and livestock issues to speeding citations and civil standbys around Montrose. Deputies also assisted Montrose Police, ambulance crews, and handled suspicious activity reports and welfare checks. Residents can see where recent enforcement and public safety responses have been concentrated.
   

3. Montrose County Announces Hiring of Emergency Manager Kristy Mathews (einpresswire.com) — Montrose County has hired experienced emergency manager Kristy Mathews to lead local preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. With a background in major hurricane and public health emergencies, she’ll oversee emergency planning and alerts for residents across Montrose County. Locals are encouraged to visit the county website to learn more and sign up for alerts.
   

4. Holding the line between command and the street (police1.com) — A Montrose Police Department sergeant shares what it’s like to stand between command staff and patrol officers, juggling paperwork, split-second decisions, and his team’s mental health. He describes quiet parking-lot conversations, the toll of missed family time, and how local supervisors work to keep Montrose officers grounded, supported, and able to go home safe after every shift.
   

5. Leonard pleads not guilty in death of her daughter (ksjd.org) — A Montrose father is at the center of a heartbreaking regional court case, as his daughter’s mother has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the child’s 2022 death. The trial is set for October, with defense attorneys arguing possible medical causes and a key expert witness expected to testify.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ATTENTION BIRD FEEDERS
    I haven't seen this article on NextDoor yet . This is from today's (5/11/26) Montrose Mirror: Hello everyone, I've received a call today from… (Nextdoor Columbine Pt)
  • The Perimeter Trail in Ouray did not disappoint!
    So much diversity and just the right mix of hiking challenges. (Nextdoor Walden Drive)
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Montrose. Apply here.
  • KPG Healthcare, LLC posted a job opening for Travel RRT - $2,203 Gross Per Week in Montrose. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montrose here.

Ok Montrose! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Montrose

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.