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šŸŒ± Montrose changes when voters choose council membersā€”and how long they serve

Montrose, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Montrose! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Montrose changes when voters choose council membersā€”and how long they serve
  • Montrose schools welcome veterans for ceremonies and student tributes
  • Montrose dedicates its new Veterans Memorial today

Also on today's calendar: Western Colorado Farm and Ranch Innovation Expo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 57 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 58, low: 33.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 35 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. City of Montrose votes in city council term limit, moves municipal elections (westernslopenow.com) ā€” Montrose voters approved moving city elections from April to November in even-numbered years and limiting City Council members to eight years of lifetime service. City spokesman William Woody says the November schedule could improve turnout, while the service cap is intended to bring fresh perspectives to the council.
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2. MCSD honors veterans (tncontentexchange.com) ā€” Montrose schools are welcoming veterans and families for public tributes Nov. 11, including Johnson Elementary's 1:30 p.m. welcome walk and Columbine Middle School's 2:15 p.m. assembly. Columbine will honor three staff veterans and hear from former Navy SEAL Jeff Mengenhausen. Pomona Elementary will hold another musical tribute Nov. 17 at 6 p.m.
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3. AROUND TOWN: Veterans Day observances; celebrate Native heritage at Ute Museum (tncontentexchange.com) ā€” Montroseā€™s new Veterans Memorial will be dedicated at 10 a.m. today at 1800 Pavilion Drive, followed by a Veterans Day ceremony at 11. The Ute Indian Museum also offers free documentary screenings about Native American military service at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
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4. 11/09/26 MCSO Blotter (montrosecountysheriffsoffice.com) ā€” Montrose County deputies assisted city police with a fire call on North Ute Avenue on Nov. 9, among several emergency responses recorded that day. The sheriff's blotter also lists assistance at a Highway 50 crash and two ambulance calls, but provides no details about injuries or outcomes.
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5. Montrose County official reports ballot dropped off after hours (westernslopenow.com) ā€” An after-hours ballot drop-off triggered an alarm at the Montrose County clerk's office Oct. 31 after an exterior door failed to latch. Officials say the person never entered the elections area and all ballots remained locked and secured. Montrose police checked the building, and the state elections office was notified.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Huey Photo at Montrose Veterans Memorial is by J.
    Bob Brueske. Here is the link to MM715-thanks for reading! https://www.montrosemirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/MM715-NEW.pdf (Nextdoor Montrose)
  • Hi Neighbors!
    My husband and I are looking to rent a single family home for 1300-1500 and were wondering if anyone knew of anything. We have three dogs so we willā€¦ (Nextdoor Montrose)
  • Maurices posted a job opening for Temporary Retail Sales Support in Montrose. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Line Cook 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā€” The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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