Participate in the 2023 Community Survey

Want to provide your assessment of city services and weigh in on key community issues? Take advantage of your opportunity to participate in the 2023 Community Survey.

Data from the survey, being conducted by ETC Institute, will help the city gauge how well...

Public Invited to Attend Budget Open House

Montrose, CO — The public will have an opportunity to receive information and provide feedback regarding the City of Montrose's 2024 budget at an open house planned for Tuesday, October 17, in the City Council Chambers located at 107 S....

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, September 19, to recognize Constitution Week in the City of Montrose as well as consider a number of ordinances and review sales tax figures from the month of July.&am...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, September 18, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, September 18, to meet a number of new employees, review a potential new subdivision, review applications for a grant program, and review possible revisions to the city&rsq...

Residents Asked to Stay Clear of Buckley Playground Construction Area for Safety Reasons

Montrose, CO — Due to the ongoing construction of new playground equipment in Buckley Park and the risk of injuries due to unauthorized access to the work area, City of Montrose Parks Division staff asks residents to keep away from the work area...

City Adds Original Coors Building to Historic Register

Montrose, CO — City Councilors have voted unanimously to place the iconic Coors Building, located at 134 North First Street, on the city’s Register of Historic Places. 

In his presentation to City Council, City Planner William ...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday,  September 5, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, August 15, to approve a number of ordinances including the addition of the Coors building to the city’s historic register and an extended moratorium on adult...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, September 5, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, September 5, to review a highway control plan, get an overview of the 2023 Community Survey, receive an update about a possible moratorium on adult gaming, and review results ...

City Council Launching New Interactive Ways to Connect With the Community

Montrose, CO — Residents wanting to have an audience with the Montrose City Council or have their comments submitted into the council’s official meeting record will have opportunities to do so as the City of Montrose is preparing new w...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday,  August 15, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, August 15, to approve a number of ordinances and contract awards for ongoing city projects as well as officially place the historic United Methodist Church on the city...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, August 14, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, August 14, to meet new city employees, review the ongoing 2023 capital projects list, review the results from a stormwater fee study, and review potential changes to the contr...

City Reopens Intersection of 6700 and Sunnyside to Traffic

Montrose, CO — As part of the 6700 Road Extension project, contractors working for the City of Montrose have spent the summer working on a reconstruction of the 6700 and Sunnyside Road intersection and plan to reopen the roadway to traffic starting Saturd...

Police Department Concludes School Supply Drive With Many Generous Donations

Montrose, CO — The Montrose Police Department has completed its annual school supply drive and is grateful for everyone in the community who donated to help Montrose area students with supplies for the upcoming school year. 

In July seni...

City Adds Methodist Church to Historic Register

Montrose, CO — City Councilors have voted unanimously to place the historic Montrose Episcopal Church of Montrose building, located at 19 South Park Avenue, on the city’s Register of Historic Places. 

In his presentation to Cit...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday,  August 1, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, August 1, to approve a number of ordinances and contract awards for ongoing city projects as well as officially place the historic United Methodist Church on the city&...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, July 31, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, July 31, to learn about a new grant to secure local housing, a new roundabout set for construction in 2024 and 2025, and new campaign finance laws for municipal elections.&...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  July 18, to consider a number of development plats, some updates to the city’s Municipal Code, and hear a sales, use and excise tax report for the ...

Montrose Police Promote Two Officers to Rank of Sergeant

Montrose, CO — Montrose Police Department Chief Blaine Hall announced the promotion of two officers with an “unwavering dedication to keeping our community safe,” from among its patrol ranks to fill sergeant positions.&nb...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, July 17, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, July 17, to meet several new city employees, discuss several city projects and proposed ordinances, and hear a 2A report and second-quarter crime statistics. 

Mayor Ba...

Mayor Bynum Earns CML MUNIversity Recognition

Montrose, CO — City of Montrose mayor and Colorado Municipal League, CML, Executive Board member Barbara Bynum was recognized at the highest level of the league’s MUNIversity program at the CML’s annual conference this week in Aurora, Colorado.

Bynum was a...

Sidewalk Repairs A Top Priority For Summer

Montrose, CO — The City of Montrose is investing almost a half-million dollars in sidewalk repairs throughout the community as city administrators aim to make Montrose a more walkable community. 

In June the City Council approved $150,000 for side...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  June 20, to consider a new liquor license for a new airport bar, and a pair of ordinances and to hear a sales and use tax report for the month of April.

Mayor...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, June 19, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, June 19, to hear about an update to Project 7’s plan to improve water service in the Uncompahgre Valley, possible updates to the city’s Municipal Code, and...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  June 6, to consider a number of ordinances and contract awards for various city projects. 

Mayor Barbara Bynum and councilors Dave Frank, Doug Glaspe...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, June 5, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, June 5, to discuss a Unify Montrose campaign, a de-annexation of property from the city limits, the annual 4th of July fireworks display permit, and revisions to public commen...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  May 16, to approve a number of ordinances and contracts for city projects and update portions of the city’s Municipal Code. 

Mayor Barbara ...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, May 15, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, May 15, to meet new city employees, consider a number of city contracts for ongoing projects, discuss an application for a new annexation, and schedule a strategic planning se...

New Online Tool Will Help Visitors to the Uncompahgre River Monitor Water Levels

Montrose, CO — A common question fielded here at the City of Montrose is where someone can go to view the flow rate on the Uncompahgre River through town. The answer is: it’s complicated ... or, at least it was until now. An updated on...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, May 2, to approve a number of ordinances and contracts for city projects and update portions of the city’s Municipal Code. 

Councilors Barbara Bynum,...

Montrose City Council Approves Resolution Opposing State Senate Bill 213

Montrose, CO — Stressing the grave importance of keeping rural Colorado municipalities in control of local land use decisions, the Montrose City Council has unanimously approved Resolution 2023-06 opposing Senate Bill 23-213 (SB213) as currently...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  April 18, to appoint a new mayor and mayor pro tem and consider a number of ordinances and contracts for city projects. 

Councilors Barbara Bynum, Ma...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, April 17, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, April 17, to meet new city employees, hear a spring runoff forecast, and consider a number of contracts for ongoing city projects. 

Councilors Barbara Bynum, Mayor Dav...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  April 4, to consider a number of ordinances and contracts for various city projects. 

Councilors Barbara Bynum, Mayor Dave Frank, Doug Glaspell, and ...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, April 3, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, April 3, to view a time capsule to be inserted within the walls of the Public Safety Complex and hear about a number of ongoing city projects. 

Councilors Barbara Bynu...

Police Seal 50-Year Time Capsule Within Public Safety Complex

Montrose, CO — With the goal of giving future generations of Montrose a window into present-day public safety, the Montrose Police Department has placed a time capsule within the stone walls of the Montrose Public Safety Complex, MPSC, set to be...

BLOG: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  March 21, to consider a number of ordinances and zoning requests and to award funds to build a new playground at Buckley Park and perform street maintenance work in the city.

Councilo...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, March 20, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, March 20, to hear from Colorado Mesa University students, receive an update on the Otter Pond dam failure, consider a paving contract award, and hear a 2A report card from Mon...

The City of Montrose, Colorado Mesa University Partner for Permanent Community Benefits

Montrose, CO — The Montrose City Council approved a resolution on March 7 creating a new milestone in the partnership between the community and Colorado Mesa University. The city’s decision to redevelop City Hall coincides with efforts...

Basecamp Apartments To Open With More On The Way

Montrose, CO — It’s nearly move-in time for those wanting to call Montrose’s newest river-front residential neighborhood home, as the first of the newly constructed Basecamp Apartments open for occupancy in the Montrose Urban...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  March 7, to consider a new restaurant liquor license, a memorandum of understanding, MOU, with Colorado Mesa University to establish the Montrose Permanent F...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, March 6, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, March 6, to review a number of contract recommendations regarding turf care, street maintenance, and a new playground for Buckley Park. 

Councilors Barbara Bynum, Mayo...

City Adds Montrose Electric Light & Power Company Building to Historic Register

Montrose, CO — City Councilors have voted unanimously to place the historic Montrose Electric Light & Power Company building, located at 7 South Townsend Avenue. on the city’s Register of Historic Places. 

In his presentati...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  February 21, to consider a number of ordinances, purchase recommendations for city equipment, and a financial report for the fourth quarter of 2022. ...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Tuesday morning, February 21, to meet new employees, see conceptual designs for the new Main Street City Hall, and hear a purchase recommendation for crack seal material. 

Councilors ...

2023 A Record Year For Street Investment, Capital Projects

Montrose, CO — The 2023 Moving Montrose Forward (MoveMo) campaign has a long list of goals to complete this year with $16 million in new projects planned including a record $4.3 million in street maintenance. 

Each year the City of Montrose invest...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  February 7, to consider a number of ordinances and equipment purchases and approve funds to build the 6700 Road extension. 

Councilors Barbara Bynum,...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday,  February 6, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, February 6, to hear a presentation about a new home loan program, a number of purchase recommendations, an annexation report, and a crime report for the end of 2022. ...

Changes to City Recycling Program to Exclude Certain Plastics

Montrose, CO — Due to market changes in the recycling industry, the City of Montrose, in partnership with Waste Management, has made changes to the Single-Stream Recycling Program limiting the type of recyclable plastics that are accepted. 

Due to...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Tuesday morning,  January 17, to meet six new city employees and consider a number of contract awards and purchase recommendations. 

Mayor Dave Frank and Councilors Barbara B...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday,  January 3, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening,  January 3, to consider a number of ordinances, a new intergovernmental agreement with the Montrose Rec District, and funding for emergency culvert replacemen...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Tuesday morning,  January 3, to hear a presentation about local Comor services and consider a pair of projects at the Black Canyon Golf Course as well as equipment purchases for 2023...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, December 5, 2022

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, December 5, to meet with applicants wanting to serve on the city’s Planning Commission, consider a couple of emergency funding requests, and hear a proposal to study...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, November 15, to consider a number of ordinances and resolutions, hear a sales tax report for the month of September, and review the city’s budget for the thi...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, November 14, 2022

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, November 14, to meet with applicants wanting to serve on the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, review a number of contract proposals, and inspect a supplement...

Blog: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, October 17, 2022

Montrose, CO — City Councilors met for a work session Monday morning, October 17, to meet a number of new employees and discuss a possible fee wavier for a new medical center, possible remedies for errant golf balls, revisions to fees in 2023, a...

Economic Report Names Montrose A Top U.S. Micropolitan

MONTROSE — As the largest Gig City on the Western Slope, it’s no secret the internet in Montrose is really, really fast and reliable. Combine that with continued job growth in manufacturing and the area’s endless outdoor amen...

Montrose Public Safety Complex Opens

Montrose, CO — After years of planning, fundraising, construction, and preparation, the Montrose Public Safety Complex, MPSC, officially opened Tuesday with officials from across Colorado joining Montrose community members to celebrate. ...