August 3rd, 2026
Mirror Issue 701
- Gail Marvel Reports on DMEA Regular Meeting
- Historian Bob Cox Writes “When we Turned 50”
- Local Teen Hopes to Take his Game to Spain
- Dr. Lauren Hall Ruddell: Your Brain on Nature
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
Church Directory
July 13, 2026
Mirror Issue 698
- Thank you to the fearless men and women fighting the wildland fires day after day, night after night
- We have the news: Firefighting Aircraft Downed at Silverjack Reservoir, Body Recovered
- City of Montrose Meeting
- Author David Padilla to Host Book Signing Event
- Gia Pirelli Column: The Satisfied Self
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
Church Directory
June 29, 2026
Mirror Issue 696
- With wildfires burning in Ouray and across the West, the City of Montrose Postpones Fireworks, Bans Firework Sales in Town
- RE-1J Schools
- Project 7 Water Authority
- DMEA
- The Fresh Taste of Home Grown Worldwide Success: Snow Capped Cider
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
Church Directory
June 15, 2026
Mirror Issue 694
- City and County Government
- Montrose County School District RE-1J
- Dr. Lauren Hall Ruddell, PhD-Your Brain on Nature
Cartoons by Tim Jones
- 31st Annual Black Canyon Classics Car Club Colorful Colorado Car, Truck, and Rod Show by David White
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
Church Directory
June 8, 2026
Mirror Issue 693
- City and County Government
- Montrose County School District RE-1J
- Dr. Lauren Hall Ruddell, PhD-Your Brain on Nature
- Corvair-The air-cooled wonder of the 1960’s! by David White
Cartoons by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
Church Directory
June 1, 2026
Mirror Issue 692
- Historian Bob Cox writes- Water, Water, Everywhere
- Gail Marvel reports on Project 7, DMEA
- Medical Column by Dr. Katherine Stephens
- Honk, Jr. to open at Magic Circle Theatre
- The Satisfied Self-Column by Gia Pirelli
Cartoons by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
Church Directory
May 4, 2026
Mirror Issue 688
- Gail Marvel reports on the DMEA meeting
- RE-1J Board of Education Places OES Principal on Leave
- “One of those Dry Years” by Historian Bob Cox
- Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
- The Satisfied Self-Column by Gia Pirelli
- Health Care Column by Dr. Katherine Stephens…A Fresh Point of View: by Jack Switzer
Cartoons by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
Church Directory
April 27, 2026
Mirror Issue 687
- Gail Marvel reports on Project 7 Resiliency Project
- New Leadership Takes the Reins at City of Montrose
- Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
- The Satisfied Self-Column by Gia Pirelli
Cartoons by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
Church Directory
April 20, 2026
Mirror Issue 686
- RE-1J Board of Education Meeting
- Your Brain on Nature by Dr. Lauren Hall Ruddell
- Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
- Jack Switzer visits with the co-ed MHS Trap Shooting team
- The Satisfied Self-Column by Gia Pirelli
Cartoons by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
Church Directory
April 13, 2026
Mirror Issue 685
- City Approves Final MOA for Veterans Memorial
- Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
- A Fresh Point of View By Jack Switzer
- Carole Ann McKelvey’s Rocky Mountain Cravings
- A Word From the West with Wendy Videlock
- The Satisfied Self-Column by Gia Pirelli
Cartoons by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
Church Directory
April 6, 2026
Mirror Issue 684
- Montrose County Approves Veterans Memorial
- Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
- Historian Bob Cox reviews the history of Putt Putt Golf
- The Satisfied Self-Column by Gia Pirelli
- Dr. Lauren Hall Ruddell, PhD-Your Brain on Nature
Cartoons by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
Church Directory
March 23, 2026
Mirror Issue 682
- MEDC Annual Meeting By Gail Marvel
- City and County Government
- Word From the West with Wendy Videlock
- Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
- The Satisfied Self-Column by Gia Pirelli
Cartoons by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
Church Directory
March 2, 2026
Mirror Issue 679
- Rec District Buys Business Location in MURA
- Historian Bob Cox-Erin Go Bragh
- Dr. Lauren Hall Ruddell, PhD: Your Brain on Nature
- The Satisfied Self-Column by Gia Pirelli
- Cartoons by Tim Jones and Jim Cox
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
Church Directory
February 16, 2026
Mirror Issue 677
- City and County government
- Word from the West with Wendy Videlock
- Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
- More City council candidate Bios
- Letters to the Editor
- Regional News Briefs
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Also sending a big hug to my good humored mom Jane-and thank you for reading to our loyal readers everywhere!
February 2, 2026
Mirror Issue 675
- US 50 Over Cerro is 100 Years Old: By Historian Bob Cox
- Dr. Lauren Hall Ruddell, PhD-Your Brain on Nature
- The Satisfied Self: Column By Gia Pirelli
- Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
Church Directory
January 19, 2026
Mirror Issue 673
- MLK Day Schedule and Information
- Re-1J Board of Education
- Dr. Lauren Hall Ruddell: Your Brain on Nature
- Carole Ann McKelvey: Rocky Mountain Cravings
- The Satisfied Self: Column By Gia Pirelli
- Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
Church Directory
December 8, 2025
Mirror Issue 667
- City and County government
- Your Brain on Nature: Generosity-By Dr. Lauren Hall Ruddell, PhD
- Don Hemme of Redvale writes on Project Rulison, Colorado: Atoms for Peace
- Kate Burke: Dr. Mary Book Signing Reception
- Gia Pirelli Column: The Satisfied Self
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
November 24, 2025
Mirror Issue 665
- City of Montrose Approves Budget for 2026
- Reporter Gail Marvel covers the MURA meeting and Takes a Tour of the Historic Courthouse
- We talk to Miss Suzy of Miss Suzy’s Educational Services
- Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
- Arts&Culture Reviews by Siggie Carpenter and Art Goodtimes
- Gia Pirelli Column: The Satisfied Self
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
November 17, 2025
Mirror Issue 664
- County cuts ribbon on restored courthouse
- RE-1J Board of Education meets
- San Juan Cancer Center Medical Oncology Center
- Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
- The Satisfied Self: Column by Gia Pirelli
- Dr. Lauren Hall Ruddell: Your Brain on Nature
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
November 10, 2025
Mirror Issue 663
- Thank you to our US Veterans! City and County government
- Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
- The Satisfied Self: Column by Gia Pirelli
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
Thank you to my smart mom Jane-love you mom!…and thank you for reading to our loyal readers everywhere!
November 3, 2025
Mirror Issue 662
- “This is a Challenging Time for Everybody”-the Mirror hears from Region 10 Director Michelle Haynes
- Historian Bob Cox on Early Power in Southwestern Colorado
- Red Hawks Football by Cliff Dodge
- Dr. Lauren Hall Ruddell-Your Bain on Nature
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
October 13, 2025
Mirror Issue 659
- City of Montrose Honors Hispanic Heritage Month
- Clerk & Recorder Issues Recall Election Information
- Carole Ann McKelvey interviews Entrepreneur Jake Jabs, who has a heart for the Western Slope
- Hartman Brothers Has a Permanent Location
- A Visit to SheShe Boutique
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Regional News Briefs
- Letters to the Editor
- Local Events Calendar
September 15, 2025
Mirror Issue 655
- Montrose County School District RE-1J
- CDE remands MCA Charter School Application to Montrose County School Board
- Red Hawks Sports Roundup by Cliff Dodge
- Blue & Brews photos by B. Slate
- Rev. Dr. Arlyn Macdonald on the importance of family…Dr. Lauren Hall Ruddell: Your Brain on Nature
- Gia Pirelli Column: The Satisfied Woman
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Letters to the Editor
- Regional News Briefs
September 1, 2025
Mirror Issue 653
- Gail Marvel reports on Project 7 Water Authority Resiliency Project Meeting-Consultant Asks for Changes to Original Project 7 Water Authority Agreement
- The Labors of Labor Day: By Historian Bob Cox
- Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
- Lauren Hall Ruddell-Your Brain on Nature
- Prime Health comes to Montrose
- Local stories, Local photos!
July 7, 2025
Mirror Issue 645
- City and County Government
- Colorado KAT Coalition
- Historian Bob Cox-A Legacy Built with Lumber
- Special Report on Rogers Mesa Wedding Venue by Thomas Wills, Publisher of the North Fork Merchant Herald
- The Satisfied Woman: Column by Gia Pirelli
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Letters to the Editor
- Regional News Briefs
- Calendar of Events
Much, much more!
June 23, 2025
Mirror Issue 643
- City and County government
- Michael Garcia’s Brother speaks out on Michael’s death at Methodist Church camp for the unhoused
- David White Op-Ed on City Council’s firing of Municipal Court Judge Erin Maxwell After Maxwell’s Ruling Against City
- The Satisfied Woman: By Gia Pirelli
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Local event photos
- Letters to the Editor
- Regional News Briefs
- Calendar of Events
Much, much more!
June 16, 2025
Mirror Issue 642
- Gail Marvel reports on DMEA Annual Meeting
- RE-1J Board of Education Hears Budget Presentation
- Your Hardworking Neighbor NextDoor-Devin Brown
- Welcome Jordan Kline- New Dentist in Town: By CB Williams
- Western Slope Poet Laureate Wendy Videlock: The Barefoot Laureate
- Lauren Hall Ruddell, PhD: Your Brain on Nature
- The Satisfied Woman: By Gia Pirelli
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Local event photos
- Letters to the Editor
- Regional News Briefs
- Calendar of Events
Much, much more!
June 2, 2025
Mirror Issue 640
- BOCC Continues Hearing on Ranger Ranchettes Special Use
- Lauren Hall Ruddell: Your Brain on Nature-PTSD
- Grand Junction Band to Take Main Stage at Telluride Blue Grass 2025
- Gail Marvel reports on DMEA meeting
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Letters to the Editor
- Regional News Briefs
- Calendar of Events
Much, much more!
May 12, 2025
Mirror Issue 637
- Lauren Hall Ruddell speaks to Wildlife Rescuer Brenda Miller
- City and County government
- Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
- Hardworking dogs in Hotchkiss
- Columns by Gia Pirelli, Rev. Dr. Arlyn Macdonald
- Letters to the Editor
- Regional News Briefs
- Calendar of Events
Much, much more!
April 21, 2025
Mirror Issue 634
- Montrose County BOCC
- Sieglinde “Siggie” Carpenter writes about the important work of Westco Dispatch
- Columnist Gia Pirelli on Putting Yourself First
- Lauren Hall Ruddell-Your Brain on Nature
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Letters to the Editor
- Regional News Briefs
Calendar of Events and
Much, much more!
April 14, 2025
Mirror Issue 633
- RE-1J Schools Enrollment Continues to Fall
- Snow Capped Cider and Wine Bar, by Lauren Hall Ruddell
- Carole Ann McKelvey’s Rocky Mt. Cravings
- Columnist Gia Pirelli on the dangers of Burnout
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Letters to the Editor
- Regional News Briefs
Calendar of Events and
Much, much more!
March 24, 2025
Mirror Issue 630
- City and County Government
- MEDC Sees High Turnout for Annual Meeting
- Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
- New column for women by Gia Pirelli
- Book Review by Carole Ann McKelvey
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Letters to the Editor
- Regional News Briefs
Calendar of Events and
Much, much more!
March 3, 2025
Mirror Issue 627
- Project 7 Water Authority
- DMEA Hears CEO Report
- BOCC Names New Public Health Director
- A Monumental Proclamation by Bob Cox
- Red Hawks Sports by Cliff Dodge
- New column by Gia Pirelli
- Cartoon by Tim Jones
- Letters to the Editor
- Regional News Briefs
Calendar of Events and
Much, much more!
February 17, 2025
Mirror Issue 625
- Board of Education Views Final Schematic Design for Montrose High School
- Gail Marvel reports on GOP Selects Sean Pond to Fill District 3 BOCC Seat
- Carole Ann McKelvey’s Rocky Mt. Cravings
- Lauren Hall Ruddell: Your Brain on Nature
- Regional News Briefs
Calendar of Events and
Much, much more!
January 27, 2025
Mirror Issue 622
- City and County government
- Gail Marvel reports on Project 7 Water Authority Meeting
- Lauren Hall Ruddell, Ph.D.: Your Brain on Nature
- Rev. Dr. Arlyn MacDonald: New Day, New Year
- Doris Van Ness reports from the West End
- Regional News Briefs
Calendar of Events and
Much, much more!


















































































