Happy weekend, Montrose! In today’s happening-today edition: Mountain showdown, new wildfire building rules, and ethnobotany sketching + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Multi-sport showdown begins: The first Ultimate Mountain Athlete contest kicked off in Ouray with an Uncompahgre Gorge climbing gauntlet, moving to bike and ski challenges. Hosts Amie Engerbretson and Selema Masekela crowned winners -- see the mountain showdown.
Fire safety measures in place: Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Curecanti implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions this week, permitting gas grills and stoves while limiting wood or charcoal fires to campground or picnic grills -- read the full restrictions.
New rules for builders: Colorado’s new Wildfire Resiliency Code will take effect July 1, potentially changing home projects in Montrose and Mesa counties by requiring fire-resistant construction methods in Wildland Urban Interface areas -- check the new code changes.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Quick escape, zero hassle: Sometimes you just need a night under the trees without planning a full expedition, and East Portal Campground delivers. Pack a simple dinner, cue the crickets, and enjoy legit dark-sky stargazing that feels far away, yet close enough to bail if your air mattress betrays you.
Your weekday upgrade: When the lunch rut hits, Layered is the low-effort, high-payoff move for fresh, satisfying bites that don’t weigh you down. Park yourself at The Association with a drink or grab it to go, either way you’ll feel like you outsmarted the noon hour.
Dial in your swing: Feel like the ball has trust issues? Links At Cobble Creek LLC has a 12-acre driving range with real target flags on rolling terrain and a short-game zone with bunkers and 80-yard approaches, so practice actually feels like Montrose golf. Grab a lesson with the head pro or their LPGA instructor.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌿 Ethnobotany and Art: Intro to Sketching @ Ute Indian Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – A morning at the Ute Indian Museum’s Ethnobotany Garden means learning how the Ute people used the plants under your feet, then drawing them without raiding your junk drawer for pencils. Expect a garden tour, guided sketching, a short documentary, art supplies provided, registration required.
🥕 Montrose Farmers' Market @ Centennial Plaza | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Summer Market is taking over Centennial Plaza every Saturday, May through October, with Western Slope produce, local meats, and the kind of crafts your porch has been hinting at. Less rush, more neighborly gossip, fresh peaches, and a quick detour that somehow fills a tote.
🚗 $25 Car Washes! @ Critical Fitness by Hers & His | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Swing by the Critical Fitness lot for $25 car washes from Silva Diamond Mobile Detail, and finally evict that Uncompahgre dust. Grab a drink or snack from Cosmic Sips & Snacks while you wait, call it self-care, and support two local businesses.
🎯 Weekly Trap @ Montrose Rod & Gun Club | Saturday (6/20) – Swap the honey-do list for a round of weekly trap, where you rotate through five stations behind the trap house and turn clay pigeons into orange confetti. It is golf for people who prefer ear protection, recoil, and a little friendly ribbing.
🧘 Weekly Group Meditation @ Lions Clubhouse | Sunday (6/21) at 9:30 AM – If your brain's been idling in high gear, Sunday mornings at Meditation Spaces are the quiet tune-up Montrose deserves. A good crew gathers on N. Nevada for a weekly group sit, all levels and faiths welcome, chairs provided, bring a cushion, no gongs, just neighbors.
🐉 D&D Campaign - Champions of Khorvaire @ Silver Basin Brewing | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – Whether your dice have been gathering dust or you never left Eberron, the Black Canyon Guild brings their regular Champions of Khorvaire campaign to Silver Basin Brewery. Expect intrigue, artifact hunting, and a side of craft beer, because saving worlds pairs nicely with a stout. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Montrose report Weather forecastToday — High: 91°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South southwest wind 5 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 89. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. This house is wildThis to-be-built 4-bedroom, 2.75-bath home on lot 508 at Bridges Golf and Country Club pairs Sandoval Construction style with a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf setting. Inside, light quartz counters, hardwood floors, a modern fireplace, and an included appliance package anchor the open layout. The spacious primary suite, walk-in closet, and expansive windows add easy elegance.
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