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🌱 What kept Montrose County deputies busy during Tuesday’s shift?

Montrose, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Montrose! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What kept Montrose County deputies busy during Tuesday’s shift?
  • How and where to donate to Montrose PD’s school supply drive

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm, with a high of 97 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot, temps: high: 98, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 98 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 08/04/26 MCSO Blotter (montrosecountysheriffsoffice.com) — The latest Montrose County Sheriff’s Office blotter details a busy August 4 with traffic stops, animal calls, citizen assists, and several arrests and citations across county roads and highways. It also lists individuals from Montrose facing warrants and trespassing charges, along with the number of civil processes, directed patrols, and VIN inspections deputies completed.
   

• Montrose Police Department to host annual supply drive on Aug. 11 (montrosebusinesstimes.com) — Montrose residents have until Tuesday, August 11 to drop off school supplies or gift cards at the Montrose Police Department and partner locations to support local RE-1J students. Donations like backpacks, notebooks, and headphones will be gathered at the South First Street station and shared with the school district so teachers can help kids in need throughout the year.
   

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    Tuesday August 11
  • Regular Board Meeting - Board of Education
    Montrose and Olathe Schools MCSD Boardroom
    4:30 pm

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  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Colorado Springs Region in Montrose. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Olathe

  • Colorado's beloved Olathe Sweet Corn crop tested by weather, pests, and rising Costs (kvnf.org)
  • Western Slope growers had varying luck with crops after April's late freeze (soprissun.com)
  • Jay Thomas Sheeley Sr. (thewesternnews.com)

Ridgway

  • New school district staff housing project slated for El Jebel (soprissun.com)

Delta

Ok Montrose! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Montrose

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Montrose

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.