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1 week ago | 
businessinsider.com | Paige DiFiore |Kylea Henseler |Henry Blodget
I had to change my vacation plans when my friend was forced to cancel on me at the last minute. Luckily, I turned my disappointment into a whole new solo vacation. Kylea Henseler 2025-05-07T14:16:02Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.
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1 week ago | 
montrosepress.com | Kylea Henseler
You probably know the basics by now. Research where you’re going. Pack the essentials, including plenty of water. Tell other people about your plans. Check the weather. But, no matter how long you’ve been hiking, it’s always a good time to brush up on backcountry safety, especially after a few months off the trails for all but the most dedicated enthusiasts. kAm~G6C E96 ?6IE EH@ H66<D[ E96C6 H:== 36 E9C66 7C66 D6>:?2CD :? |@?EC@D6 2?5 ~FC2J 7@4FD65 @?
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1 week ago | 
montrosepress.com | Kylea Henseler
Federal cuts have crippled AmeriCorps on a national level over the past few weeks, while local organizations and Serve Colorado, the state’s affiliated service commission, face radio silence from the top. “It’s been chaos from Washington,” Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera told the Montrose Daily Press. “We don’t know what’s coming next.”kA 5:ClQ=ECQmkDA2?m(92E H6 5@ <?@H :D 9F?5C65D @7 A@D:E:@?D 92G6 366?
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2 weeks ago | 
montrosepress.com | Kylea Henseler
Homebrewers from Montrose and Grand Junction will go head-to-head this weekend in a battle of the beers, with bragging rights on the table and plenty of drinks for all. Members of the Black Canyon Homebrewers, based in Montrose, and Grand Junction’s Bookcliff Homebrew Club will face off in the Western Slope Big Brew Challenge, while their communities are invited to watch and learn. kA 5:ClQ=ECQm%96 6G6?E :D 2 46=63C2E:@?
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2 weeks ago | 
montrosepress.com | Kylea Henseler
More than 20 years after Ty Jennings took a job as The Bridges Golf and Country Club’s first sales manager and marketing director, the business’ clubhouse is reopening after a short closure with his vision in mind. Jennings, who’s been an integral part of The Bridges since the beginning, bought the business this January and hit the ground running on a major clubhouse renovation project.
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2 weeks ago | 
montrosepress.com | Kylea Henseler
Bright colors, floral patterns and, of course, some big hats and big skirts will be defining fashions of this weekend’s Derby Day Pinup Pageant at The Association on Saturday, May 3. Before the big race, Montrose's modern ladies will compete in a show of vintage fashion to be crowned queen of the “Derby Darlings.”kA 5:ClQ=ECQm%96 6G6?E :D 9@DE65 3J E96 r@=@C25@ !:?FA r=F3[ 2?5 C68:DEC2E:@?
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2 weeks ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Kylea Henseler
Colorado Outdoors welcomed a handful of new businesses in 2024, and in 2025 even more will open their doors while construction will begin on a few major projects. “The jobs are always net new jobs and additional private investment,” said Colorado Outdoors President David Dragoo. In 2024, Director of Community Relations Heidi Dragoo said new and existing businesses within the campus added 240 jobs to the community.
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2 weeks ago | 
montrosepress.com | Kylea Henseler
After three months of renovation, The Bridges is back under new owner Ty Jennings. The club's restaurant, Remington's, reopens Wednesday with a new look for reservations only. But, that's not all. The whole clubhouse has been re-imagined into a member-focused space, with a new card room, game room, locker rooms and Founder's Lounge restaurant available exclusively for Bridges members. kAm(6V== 92G6 E96 H9@=6 DE@CJ :? (65?6D52JVD A2A6C[ 3FE 96C6VD 2 D?62< A62< @7 E96 A=246]k^Am
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2 weeks ago | 
montrosepress.com | Kylea Henseler
The Ridgway Area Trails are starting the season with a bang after being closed all winter. Riders and other trail users can take their first laps May 1, enjoy the organization’s first-ever Opening Night Bash the same evening and partake in trail-building volunteer day May 3 and 10. RAT representatives said the group, which is a chapter of the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association, is in the process of building nine new trail segments which should be complete this season.
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3 weeks ago | 
montrosepress.com | Kylea Henseler
Customers know when they see the Goodwill square smiley face logo, great deals and fun finds await. But Trevor Ratliff, the manager of Montrose’s new Goodwill shop, said the company’s mission goes beyond supplying great deals. “We’re all about helping the community,” he said. kA 5:ClQ=ECQmkDA2?m$:?46 E96 DE@C6 2E `e_` ~I3@H sC:G6[ $F:E6 ba_ @A6?65 =2DE >@?E9[ 3FD:?6DD 92D 366? DE625J] p?5 :? 255:E:@?
