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🌱 What kept Montrose County deputies busy during Monday’s calls?

Montrose, Colorado Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Montrose! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What kept Montrose County deputies busy during Monday’s calls?
  • How investigators tied a late-March wildfire to an alleged arsonist
  • Meet the Montrose nurse now in the running for Colorado’s top honor

Also on today's calendar: Business Plan in a Day and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Winds becoming strong, with a high of 74 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Thursday: Thickening clouds and cooler, temps: high: 59, low: 35.
  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 04/20/26 MCSO Blotter (montrosecountysheriffsoffice.com) — Montrose County residents can see a detailed rundown of Monday’s sheriff’s calls, from barking dog complaints and welfare checks to DUI and domestic violence arrests involving local residents. The blotter also notes several assists to Montrose Police and State Patrol across major local roads and neighborhoods.
   

2. Montrose County woman arrested for arson after allegedly trying to start a wildfire (kkco11news.com) — Deputies with the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a local woman after investigators concluded a late-March wildfire near Rim Road and 90 Road was intentionally set. Authorities say quick work by fire crews kept the blaze from spreading, and the suspect now faces a felony second-degree arson charge. Officials are stressing how dangerous any ignition can be in Montrose’s dry conditions.
   

3. HopeWest nurses named finalists for Colorado Nightingale Award (thebusinesstimes.com) — A Montrose-based HopeWest nurse, Lindsay Kelly, has been named a finalist for Colorado’s prestigious Nightingale nursing award, alongside colleague Crystal Bowden from Grand Junction. Selected from 59 nominees, they’ll advance to the statewide Luminary Awards in Denver, highlighting the impact of local hospice and community nursing on Western Slope families.
   

4. Insurance costs challenge Colorado housing projects (coloradobiz.com) — Rising insurance premiums are putting planned workforce and affordable housing at the Colorado Outdoors development in Montrose at risk, with costs jumping about 60% since 2017. Local developer David Dragoo says thinner Western Slope financing means even 25–30% premium spikes can shelve projects, while statewide insurers and brokers describe how hail, wildfires, and legal issues are driving up rates for housing across Colorado.
   

5. UMC shares commitment to West End residents (sanmiguelbasinforum.com) — Residents in western Montrose County are hearing how Uncompahgre Medical Center supports their health care and local economy, from payroll to patient shuttles and food deliveries. UMC leaders are backing the West End Vision Plan and highlighting high national quality rankings, while stressing that Montrose County patients make up a large share of those benefiting from new services.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It’s time to put up the Hummingbird feeders!
    There have been several sightings in and around Montrose already. Also end of April the Bullocks Orioles arrive for those of us who put out jelly… (Nextdoor San Juan Vista)
  • New at the Pavilion Senior Center!
    Every Friday 8:30-12:00 Paper Crafting Group - Bring your project to work on together with like minded people. All paper crafters, scrapbookers and… (Nextdoor Centennial)
  • CoralTree Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Part Time Housekeeper, Cornerstone Club in Montrose. Apply here.
  • G2 Secure Staff posted a job opening for Ramp Agent 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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Montrose

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Montrose

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