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🌱 What kept Montrose deputies busy across town on June 1?

Montrose, Colorado Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Montrose! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What kept Montrose deputies busy across town on June 1?
  • Police probe why gunman targeted random people driving into Montrose
  • How the Montrose Red Hawks made school history on the golf course

Also on today's calendar: Neon Sky Band • Coyote Cody Elliott LIVE at The Temple and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 87, low: 57.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 06/01/26 MCSO Blotter (montrosecountysheriffsoffice.com) — The latest Montrose County Sheriff’s Office blotter details a busy June 1, including traffic stops, accidents assisted with Montrose Police and State Patrol, animal complaints, and several warrant arrests involving local residents. Calls spanned highways, major Montrose streets like Townsend and Main, and nearby county roads, offering a clear snapshot of recent law-enforcement activity around town.
   

2. Gillette Man Goes On Shooting Spree In Colorado Town Before Shooting Self (cowboystatedaily.com) — Montrose police are investigating after a man drove into town Saturday morning, allegedly shooting at vehicles and wounding a 22-year-old pedestrian before dying from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot at Crash Burger. Officers say multiple motorists were targeted along U.S. 50 and East Main Street, but no other injuries have been confirmed, and investigators are still searching for any motive or local ties.
   

3. Red Hawks finish 8th at state tourney (montrosepress.com) — Montrose High School’s Red Hawks girls’ golf team capped their season with an impressive eighth-place finish at the state 4A tournament at the Bridges, posting a 575 team score. Coach Brooke Brennecke praised the players for battling tough conditions, strong competition, and a large field to earn what may be the program’s best-ever state result.
   

4. Warm becomes warmer as summer approaches (kjct8.com) — Expect a hot Wednesday in Montrose, with afternoon highs near 88 degrees and morning lows around 53 as a broader Western Slope warmup continues. The forecast calls for mid-to-upper 90s later this week nearby, very high UV levels, and shrinking mountain snowpack that’s limiting typical spring river rises.
   

5. Golden's Chautauqua (goldentoday.com) — Montrose gets a brief nod in a look back at Colorado towns that once hosted traveling Chautauqua shows, bringing lectures, music, and plays to smaller communities. The story mainly focuses on Golden’s 1919–1923 experiences, highlighting financial struggles and how modern entertainment has replaced those old cultural circuits.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Chipeta Art Show Artist Reception Kick-off!!
    Come and Join Us!! Friends of the Ute Indian Museum -6th Annual Chipeta Art Show at the Ute Indian Museum starts with an Artist Reception, Saturday,… (Nextdoor Lincoln)
  • Need 2 strong young men for about 7 hours on Sunday, June 7 picking up blocked firewood and tree branch trash.
    No skills needed, just strong muscles to last all day. Pay is $15 per hour for steady workers. Only 3 miles out of Montrose, your own transportation… (Nextdoor South Woodgate)
  • Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Assistant in Montrose. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Montrose

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