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Lil Richard's Breakfast Burritos Finds Downtown Home on White Avenue
After Operating as a Food Truck, Lil Richard's Now Serves Grab-And-Go Breakfast Seven Days a Week From a Permanent Location in Downtown Grand Junction.

Western Slope Housing Slows as Mortgage Rates Climb, Luxury Market Holds Steady
Rising Interest Rates Are Cooling Buyer Demand Across Colorado, but High-End Properties in Mountain Communities Continue to Move Quickly, According to Recent Reports.

Mesa County Business Incubator Marks 40 Years of Economic Stability
The Business Incubator Center, Born From Boom-And-Bust Cycles, Continues to Support Local Entrepreneurs and Foster Jobs Across the Grand Valley.

Former Brown Cycles Building on Main Street to Become International Restaurant
The Long-Standing Bike Shop Location at 549 and 555 Main St. in Downtown Grand Junction Has Been Sold and Is Now Being Renovated for a New Dining Experience Called Valle Di Sera.

Kannah Creek Brewing to Close After 21 Years in Grand Junction
Owners Jim and Bernadette Jeffryes Cite Retirement, Sale Difficulties, and Economic Pressures for the Decision to Shutter the N. 12th Street Brewpub on Its Anniversary, October 24.

Starbucks Closes Dos Rios Location, Impacts Local Development Outlook
The Coffee Shop at 2601 Dos Rios Drive Has Closed, Affecting Customers and Employees While Highlighting the Slower-Than-Anticipated Build-Out of the Dos Rios Development.

Publisher Argues Power and Money Drive Public Conflict
Craig Hall, Owner and Publisher of the Business Times, Contends That Societal Disputes Are Often Exploited by Those Seeking Influence and Wealth, with Civil Society as a Casualty.

North Grand Junction Ranch Property Listed for $4.2 Million
Mountain View Ranch, a 50-Acre Property on J Road, Combines a Custom Home with Extensive Ranching Amenities and a Private Pond.

Grand Junction Individuals, Tourism Body Earn State Awards
Visit Grand Junction, Rollee Smith, and Taryn Brooks Recognized for Outstanding Tourism Efforts at a September Conference in Breckenridge.

Colorado Program Offers Grants for Local Farm and Ranch Internships
The Colorado Department of Agriculture's Program Offers up to $5,000 to Help Local Agricultural Businesses Cover Internship Costs for the 2027 Growing Season, with Applications Closing November 2.

Lil Richard’s Burritos Find Downtown Home on White Avenue
The Popular Breakfast Burrito Business, Known for Its Food Truck, Has Opened a Permanent Location at 104 White Avenue in Grand Junction.

Three-Story Self-Storage Facility Underway on Crossroads Boulevard
A Texas-Louisiana Firm Is Developing a 106,410-Square-Foot, Climate-Controlled Facility Slated to Open by Late Summer 2027, Citing Grand Junction's Growth and Demand for More Storage Options.

Western Healthcare Alliance Hires New CFO to Focus on Rural Healthcare Finance
Ginette Sebenaler Will Oversee All Financial Functions for WHA and Its Family of Companies, with a Stated Goal of Strengthening Independent Rural Hospitals.

Local Foundation Pledges $30k to Boost Construction Training for Western Slope Students
The Kindness Creates Community Foundation Will Match Donations to Careers in Construction Western Slope Through the End of 2026, Potentially Generating $60,000 to Train Future Tradespeople.

Fruita Welcomes New Bookstore and Lounge, TBR Book Bar, with Grand Opening Set
Owner Brandy Remy Aims to Create a Vibrant Community Gathering Space Offering Books, Local Wines, Craft Beer, and Coffee at Its South Mulberry Street Location.

Outdoor Vehicle Accessory Company Relocates Headquarters to Grand Junction
Avatar Offroad, a Utah-Based Manufacturer, Is Moving to Grand Junction, Projecting 40 New Jobs and Forming a Partnership with Colorado Mesa University.

Suspect Charged After 77 St. Louis Fire Hydrants Damaged, Recycling Facility Aids Police
Authorities Report a 65-Year-Old Man Faces Eight Felony Charges Following Widespread Vandalism That Endangered Public Safety.

Colorado Voters to Decide on Youth Gender Surgery Ban, Drawing Healthcare Concerns
Proposition 135 Would Prohibit Gender-Affirming Surgeries and Public Funding for Minors, Leading to Widespread Opposition From Medical Groups and Advocacy Organizations Who Warn of Broader Impacts on Healthcare.

Ohio Hospital Sued Over Wrong-Leg Amputation
A Lawsuit Alleges Surgeons Removed the Incorrect Limb, Resulting in a Patient Becoming a Double Amputee and Facing Significant Life Adjustments.

A Simple Rule for Sibling Harmony During Snack Time
A Childcare Expert Shares a Straightforward Method for Parents and Caregivers to Teach Fairness and Responsibility, Avoiding Disputes Over Divided Snacks.

The State's Proposal, Including Rural Areas, Aims to Attract Private Capital for Jobs, Housing, and Infrastructure in Low-Income Communities.

The Matchett Park Clinic Will Begin Offering Expanded Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Wellness Services at the New Community Recreation Center on September 28.

Most Coloradans Dislike Ai, Concerned About Jobs and Data Centers
A New Survey Finds Two-Thirds of State Residents View Artificial Intelligence Unfavorably, with Strong Opposition From Younger People and Significant Concerns Over the Technology's Impact on Employment and Local Resources.

Grand Junction Business Gives Plastic Waste a Second Life
Jill Layton's Surpstone Transforms Non-Recyclable Plastic Into Decorative Concrete Pavers, Diverting Hundreds of Pounds of Waste From Local Landfills.

Caprock Academy Teacher's 3d-Printed Disc Golf Putter Approved for Tournament Play
A Grand Junction-Made Disc, 'the Mesa,' Designed by Local Teacher Bob Fenske, Recently Received Professional Approval From the Professional Disc Golf Association.




