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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Chocolate worth a detour: Alpen Confections is Montrose’s modern chocolate atelier turning out hand-finished bonbons, pâte de fruit, toffee, and bars using French technique with art-forward finishes inspired by our alpine backyard.
Organic sips, fresh bakes: Whether your morning needs a real pick-me-up or your lunch break deserves better, Jireh Cafe and Bakery serves 100% organic coffee and fresh, homemade pastries, plus legit eats like a grilled breakfast burrito with house-made green chili.
Level up your sound: From embouchure fixes to audition prep, Precedence Music Academy pairs legit, repair-informed instruction with online or in-person lessons for piano, sax, clarinet, flute, plus in-person strings and drums for Montrose players.
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The five stories Montrose readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
A horse that was hitched to an unoccupied carriage in Montrose, Colorado, has died following a collision with a vehicle.
Full story at krystal93.com ↗
A recent rescue in Ouray, Colorado, left a climber stranded 50 feet above canyon floor after a series of falls.
Full story at denvergazette.com ↗
Since January, Colorado residents have experienced almost double the number of bear encounters compared to the previous year, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Full story at denverpost.com ↗
Colorado is experiencing a surge in bear activity, with reports on pace for a record year due to low snowpack, drought, and wildfires making food harder for bears.
Full story at axios.com ↗
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