Local News

Local Organizations Seeking Funding Have Until Friday, October 30, to Submit Applications to the Grand Junction Lions’ Community Betterment Committee.

The American Legion Lincoln Post 50 Is Organizing the Event to Honor Local Veterans and Share Updates on the Future of the Palisade Veterans’ Memorial Community Center.

Despite Local Ranchers Selling Livestock and Early Irrigation Cuts in the Grand Valley, Federal Authorities Will Not Finalize Lake Powell Release Volumes Until April 2027.

The Popular Free Festival, Which Saw Record Attendance in 2026, Will Relocate to Grand Junction's Riverfront Park to Accommodate Its Growing Community Celebration.

Mesa County Commissioners Approved the Purchase of Three New Compressed Natural Gas Buses for Grand Valley Transit's Paratransit Service, Largely Funded by a Federal Grant Exceeding $600,000.

Eighty-Year-Old Mike Perry's Latest Effort for the Eureka! Mcconnell Science Museum Pushes His Cumulative Fundraising Total Past $100,000 for Local Children.

Local Businesses, From Outfitters in the Town of Mesa to Retailers in Grand Junction, Experience Broad Economic Benefits as Hunters and Anglers Spend on Goods and Services Across the County.

The Wildcats, Seeded Fourth in Class 4a, Welcome Teams to Canyon View Park as Several Local High School Teams Enter the State Softball Playoffs, with Football Playoffs Also on the Horizon.

Voters Can Use Nine Secure Locations Across Grand Junction, Clifton, Fruita, and Palisade Until 7 P.m. on November 3.

Increased Inventory Across Mesa County Is Giving Buyers More Negotiating Power, Though Expectations Vary Between Sellers and Purchasers.

Delta County Commissioner Wendell A. Koontz Outlines Congressman Jeff Hurd's Legislative Efforts and Funding Successes for Local Communities.

A Local Publisher and Commentator Recently Shared Observations on the Extensive Upcoming Ballot, Citing Worries About Increasing State Spending, Tax Implications, and the Effectiveness of Current Legislative Practices.

Democrat Eileen Laubacher Said Her Party Should Not Pursue Impeachment of Former President Donald Trump If They Gain Control of Congress, During the Only Scheduled Televised Debate with U.s. Rep. Lauren Boebert.

DISA Uranium Corp. Could Bring a New Headquarters and High-Paying Jobs to Mesa County, Supported by State Tax Credits.

The Consumer Price Index Rose Last Month, Driven by Higher Costs for Gasoline and Many Other Goods and Services, Impacting Household Budgets in Grand Junction and Across the Country.

Fruita Monument, Palisade, and Grand Junction High School Softball Teams Will Compete in Regional Tournaments, with the Wildcats Hosting a Class 4a Regional at Canyon View Park This Saturday.

Colorado State University Scientists at the Western Colorado Research Center Are Studying How Solar Arrays Can Protect Grapevines From Grand Valley's Extreme Weather While Generating Power.

Former Employees Cite Frustration with City Management and Developer Influence, While the City Manager Acknowledges Departures and Seeks New Hires.

Students Observe Real-World Legal Arguments Concerning Wildlife Area Use and Fourth Amendment Search Protections.

Discussions on 'Election Integrity' Involved Peters, Who Was Recently Released From Prison After Felony Convictions Related to a Security Breach of Local Election Equipment.

Ava Health's Homestead Facility Will Open October 19, Providing New Services and Significantly Increasing Detox Capacity on the Western Slope, While Other Local Businesses Also Announce Changes.

Visiting Tigers Claim Victories in Both Boys' and Girls' Races, with Grand Junction's Central High Among Competitors at the Local Event.

A Mesa County District Judge Has Issued a Preliminary Injunction Limiting How Developers Can Use a Shared Private Easement Near Palisade, Affecting Solar Projects, Road Safety, and Property Rights While a Lawsuit Proceeds.

The Mesa County Public Health Department Conducted Routine and Re-Inspections Across the Grand Valley in Mid-September, Identifying Violations at Several Establishments, Including Multiple Colorado Mesa University Dining Locations.

Individual and Small Employer Plans on the State's Affordable Care Act Marketplace Will Increase, with Mesa County Facing Over 15% Rate Hikes Due to Expiring Federal Subsidies.