🌱 How busy were Downtown Montrose shops during this holiday season?

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:

• How busy were Downtown Montrose shops during this holiday season?
• What kept Montrose County deputies busy on December 16–17?
• How Montrose teens turned the library into a fun after-hours hangout

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

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 48 and low of 27 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 60, low: 38.
• Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 58 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Montrose businesses see successful holiday shopping season (kjct8.com) — Downtown Montrose shops are wrapping up one of their strongest holiday seasons, thanks to residents choosing to buy gifts locally. Boutique Reign: A Beauty Collective reports booming sales and deeper customer relationships, especially after Small Business Saturday deals and in-store gift-wrapping. Owners say this kind of support is crucial to keeping Main Street vibrant and thriving.
   

2. 12/16/25 MCSO Blotter (montrosecountysheriffsoffice.com) — The latest Montrose County Sheriff’s Office blotter details calls for service, from stray dogs and suspicious activity to medical assists and a few traffic and criminal cases involving Montrose residents. It also lists recent arrests made by Montrose Police Department officers, giving a snapshot of local public safety over December 16–17.
   

3. @YOUR LIBRARY: It's not easy being a teen — but it's pretty fun at the library! (montrosepress.com) — Teens in Montrose now have a dedicated, after-hours space at the Montrose Regional Library District to learn life skills in a relaxed, judgment-free environment. Guided by the Teen Advisory Board, the series mixes practical learning with fun activities so local teens can build confidence, independence, and a stronger sense of belonging.
   

4. Donations nearly triple expectations for the ‘Be a Santa to a Senior' program (kjct8.com) — Seniors in the Montrose area are among those receiving surprise holiday gifts through the “Be a Santa to a Senior” program, which nearly tripled its original donation goal. With help from the Western Colorado Parole Division, gifts and care baskets are being delivered across Montrose, Rifle, Battlement Mesa, Delta, and Grand Junction, and Home Instead still has surplus items available for local seniors in need.
   

📸 Around Montrose

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montrose

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• 7th Annual FREE Mrs. Claus for a Cause Event
  Friendship Hall, 1001 N 2nd St, Montrose
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 27

• AJ Fullerton @ Montrose Pavilion & Event Center
  Montrose Pavilion Event Center , 1800 Pavilion Dr , Montrose
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve Celebration
  The Association , 39 W Main St , Montrose
  11:00 am

Friday January 9

• Enterprise Planning — Valley Food Partnership
  Valley Food Partnership , 300 Hap Ct , Olathe
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Third Thursday Coffee in Crawford
  Crawford Library
  10:00 am
• Delta Storytime
  Delta Library , 124 6th St , Delta
  10:30 am
• Teen Video Game Days
  Delta Library
  1:00 pm
• Chanukah in Telluride
  Heritage Plaza , Mountain Village Blvd , Mountain Village
  4:00 pm
• Delta LEGO Club
  Delta Library
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Boys Varsity Tournament vs Eagle Valley (Away)
  Palisade High School
  4:30 pm
• Wrestling: Boys Varsity Triangular vs Multiple Schools (Home)
  Delta High School, Main Gym
  5:00 pm
• Wrestling: Boys JV Triangular vs Multiple Schools (Home)
  Delta High School, Main Gym
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I have a hospital bed complete thick mattress, side rails, pull up bar, practically new and would like to donate but have not found any care center or facility to take it.
  Please call 970-258-1955 if you have any Ideas or suggestions or if you may need one. I will deliver locally, hope someone can help (Nextdoor Columbine Pt)
• I'm looking for an insurance agent or someone that can walk me through the process that specializes in Medicare.
  Time to sign up and want someone local to Montrose and Delta that knows what they're doing and has the fortitude to answer questions and return calls… (Nextdoor Montrose)

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Team Member in Montrose. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Montrose. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montrose here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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