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🌱 Why did Montrose Crime Stoppers just boost its reward money?

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Montrose Crime Stoppers just boost its reward money?
  • How are DUI crashes trending in Montrose County this year?
  • Thinking of moving? See why Montrose winters feel surprisingly manageable

Also on today's calendar: AJ Fullerton @ Montrose Pavilion & Event Center and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 56 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 47, low: 28.
  • Friday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 60 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Reward money increases as search for murder suspects continue (westernslopenow.com) — Montrose County investigators are still searching for suspects in the Nov. 23 shooting death of 27-year-old Christopher Hubbell on LaSalle Road, and no arrests have been made. Montrose Regional Crime Stoppers has raised its reward to $2,500 for tips leading to an arrest, and authorities urge anyone with first-hand information to come forward anonymously.
   

2. CSP says the number of DUI-related fatalities down from last year (westernslopenow.com) — Montrose County saw a slight drop in DUI crashes this year, from 25 in 2024 to 23 in 2025, though one person was killed each year. State troopers credit focused enforcement and community choices for helping reduce impaired-driving deaths across the Western Slope, even as some counties like Adams saw fatalities rise.
   

3. Mountain Views, Minimal Snow: Colorado's Easiest Places to Live (retro1025.com) — If you love mountain views but hate shoveling, Montrose offers big peaks and Black Canyon scenery with relatively modest snowfall compared to Colorado’s snowier resorts. The article highlights Montrose alongside Grand Junction and Cañon City as easier winter towns, where you still access skiing and snow play without constant driveway digging. It’s aimed at people considering a move or lifestyle change within Colorado.
   

4. GOCO grants send $278k to Western Slope organizations (gjsentinel.com) — New Great Outdoors Colorado grants are sending more than $278,000 to West Slope projects, including funding tied to Montrose County. The West Slope Outdoor Alliance, which includes Montrose representatives, will use its award for signs, youth outreach, seasonal closures, and habitat restoration, while another grant supports conserving Oxbow Ranch in Montrose County.
   

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    We would love for you to bring your family by and check our yard out while your out Christmas light viewing. It is lit up at night time. (Nextdoor Waterfall Canyon)
  • FORSAKEN SOLDIERS LLC
    Holiday Message to Our Communities During this holiday season, Forsaken Soldiers extends a message of goodwill, reflection, and responsibility to… (Nextdoor Lincoln)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Montrose. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for 6am Inbound (Stocking) (T2343) 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: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Montrose

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