A day-by-day listing of everything Grand Junction Source published in October 2026, newest first. Every headline links to the full article.
October 22
- City, County Engineers Experience Downtown Grand Junction Through New Eyes
- Grand Junction Reverses Course on Senior Center Closure
- CMU Students Selected for Competitive Statewide Water Program
- Mesa County Kicks Off Wetlands Restoration Project to Bank Future Infrastructure Savings
- CMU Tech Students to Be Highlighted at "American Vampires" Screening Event
October 21
- Mary Lee Miracle, Known for Artistic Sewing Skills, Remembered in Rifle
- The Social Setter: How a Dachshund with a Taste for Adventure Inspired a Grand Junction Eatery
- Rustic Rose Opens on Main Street, Offers Eclectic Mix of Vintage and New Goods
- Counseling Center Opens Second Orchard Mesa Location, Doubles Capacity
- Governor Polis Supports Brachiosaurus Replica at Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Grand Junction Senior Center Members Push Back Against Proposed Closure
- Grand Junction City, Rural Fire District Begin Crucial Contract Negotiations
- Grand Junction Sports Commission Director Ben Snyder to Depart
- Grand Junction Lions Club Opens Grant Applications for Nonprofits
- Western Slope Residents Face Heavy Rain and Flood Risk This Week
- Free College Application Days Return for Colorado Students This Week
- Warm Storm From Hurricane Trudy Remnants to Bring Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Risk to Western Colorado
October 20
- U.s. Navy's Premier Jazz Ensemble to Play Free Grand Junction Concert
- Palisade to Host Inaugural Veterans' Day Fair at Memorial Park
- Western Slope Lawmakers Criticize Cpw's Wolf Management Reversal
- Colorado Lawmaker Offices Receive Suspicious Mail Amid Nationwide Federal Investigation
- Cross Orchards Offers Free Weekend Admission Ahead of 2027 Closure
- Tope Elementary Unveils New Outdoor Learning Spaces Honoring Dedicated Teacher and Volunteer
- Starbucks Closure Highlights Dos Rios Development’s Budget Challenges
- Federal Water Authorities Delay Lake Powell Release Decisions Amid Dire Colorado Conditions
- Colorado Honeybee Festival Moving to Las Colonias Park for 2027 Event
- Western Slope Urged to Build 'On-Ramp' to Colorado's Quantum Economy
- Federal Grant Boosts GVT Paratransit Fleet with New CNG Buses
- Grand Valley Cyclist Completes 100-Mile Ride, Raising Over $14k for Youth Scholarships
- Hunting and Fishing Dollars Flow Deep Into Mesa County Economy
October 19
- Grand Junction JV Football Concludes Undefeated 2026 Season
- Fruita Monument to Host 4a State Softball Regional This Saturday
- Iowa Hog Barn Fire Kills 2,400 Pigs
- Off-Duty Officer Crashes Patrol Car Into Florida School Bus, Injuring Four
- St. Louis High School Football Season Canceled Amid Police Investigation
- Colorado’s Largest Wildlife Overpass Significantly Reduces Collisions on I-25
- Bozeman Homicide Victim, Suspect Identified in Montana Case
- Colorado Mesa University Secures Seventh Consecutive National Mountain Bike Title at Powderhorn
October 18
- Mavericks Fall to Mines on Homecoming, Nyikos Cup Heads East
- Mesa County Opens Ballot Drop Boxes for November General Election
- Grand Valley Housing Market Shifts: $500,000 Budget Offers New Opportunities
- Arizona to Draw From Colorado River Water Bank
- Congressman Hurd's Impact on Western Slope Water, Agriculture, and Energy Detailed in Commentary
- Local Observer Raises Concerns Over Ballot Size and Government Growth for Grand Junction Residents
- Grand Valley Businesses Urged to Plan for Sale Years in Advance
- Eureka! Science Museum to Host Free Fiesta Hispana
- No Kings Rally in Grand Junction Emphasizes Early Voting
October 17
- Lil Richard's Breakfast Burritos Finds Downtown Home on White Avenue
- Colorado Sees $189 Million Drop in Federal Public Land Contracts
- Tigers' Special Teams and Defense Power 38-0 Homecoming Shutout
- CPW Removes Nuisance Beavers From Connected Lakes State Park
- Grand Junction Native Ky Oday Jr. Returns to Colorado Mesa, Continuing Family Legacy
- D51 Celebrates 75 Years Amidst Funding Challenges and Academic Gains
- Eight-Year Effort Caps Off at North Fruita Desert Trails
- Moab Uranium Tailings Cleanup Reaches 17 Million Tons, Future Site Plans Considered
- Laubacher, Boebert Square Off in Lone Televised Debate for 4th Congressional District
- Western Slope Housing Slows as Mortgage Rates Climb, Luxury Market Holds Steady
October 16
October 15
- Three District 51 Softball Teams Head to Regional Tournaments; Fruita Monument Hosts Locally
- CSU Researchers Test Solar Panels Over Grand Junction Vineyards for Climate Resilience
- Nevada Sues Federal Government Over Colorado River Water Cuts, Highlighting Upper Basin Use
- Grand Junction Community Development Sees 11 Staff Depart in One Year
- Grand Junction Proposes Budget Cuts to City Calendar, Senior Center, and 13 Jobs
October 14
- Grand Junction High Golfers Strong in Opening State Tournament Round
- West Slope Water Summit Opens Registration for Free Event in Montrose
- Denver Water Increases Diversions From Grand County Rivers Amid Low Reservoir Levels
- Grand Junction High Hosts Colorado Court of Appeals for Community Program
- Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Met with Trump at White House on Election Plans
- Grand Mesa Mental Health Facility to Open, Businesses Relocate and Expand
- Mesa County Business Incubator Marks 40 Years of Economic Stability
- Former Brown Cycles Building on Main Street to Become International Restaurant
- Summit High Cross Country Teams Win Warrior Invitational in Grand Junction
October 13
- St. Mary's Snowfield Melts Completely, Prompts Ceremony for Climate Awareness
- Dillon Reservoir Expected to Reach Near-Historic Lows by Spring
- Paxton Michael David Remembered for Wit, Intellect, and Deep Connections
- I-70 Near Eisenhower Tunnel Could See up to 16 Inches of Snow by Friday
- Colorado Reconsiders Wolf Kill Rules Amid Population Concerns
- Judge Limits Palisade Solar Project Access, Cites Trespass and Safety Concerns
- Kannah Creek Brewing to Close After 21 Years in Grand Junction
- Grand Junction Restructures Budget to Tackle Multi-Year Deficit
- Water Uncertainty Threatens Economy in Colorado River Headwaters, Report Finds
- Mesa County Health Inspections Reveal Violations at CMU Dining, Local Eateries
- Grand Junction Teen Advocates in D.c. for Disability Rights, Education Funding
- Grand Junction Airshow Draws 27,000 Despite Weekend Logistics Challenges
- GJPD Announces Arrests in Fatal Hit-And-Run, Serious Stabbing
October 12
October 11
- Mesa County Sees State's Highest Health Insurance Premium Hikes for 2027
- Mesa County Halts Data Center Applications for Code Review
- Adventure Vehicle Gear Manufacturer Relocates Headquarters to Grand Junction
- CMU Mavericks Claim Seventh Consecutive National Mountain Bike Title at Powderhorn
- Grand Junction City Council Schedules Public Hearing for Data Center Moratorium
- Publisher Argues Power and Money Drive Public Conflict
- Grand Valley Military Museum Seeks to Preserve Veteran Stories on Western Slope
- North Grand Junction Ranch Property Listed for $4.2 Million
- Mesa County's Tina Peters Scheduled for First Public Appearance Post-Release
- Mesa County Treasurer Candidates Share Qualifications, Vision for Office
October 10
- Grand Junction and Fruita Tennis Players Advance to State Championships
- Bernal Farms Donates Pumpkins for Fruita Monument Team Fundraiser
- Downtown Ute and Pitkin I-70b Construction Nears Completion of Current Phase
- D51 District Details Enrollment Challenges, Seeks Funds for Security and Teachers
- Grand Junction Area to See Five Days of Storms, Cooler Temperatures
- Grand Junction Individuals, Tourism Body Earn State Awards
- Mesa County Approves Three New Paratransit Buses for Grand Valley Transit
October 9
October 8
- 3rd Congressional District Representative Outlines Priorities for Western Colorado
- Grand Junction Lions Club Concludes 2026 Grant Cycle, Awards $120,000 to Local Groups
- Deaf Rescue Horse Wins Agility Competition with Hand Signals
- Grand Junction's Emergency Animal Clinic Expands to Patterson Road
- Palisade and Grand Junction High School Volleyball Teams Secure Crucial Wins
- Grand Junction Explores Budget Cuts, New Public Safety Roles Amid Structural Deficit
- Grand Junction Fire Department Highlights Battery Fire Risks
- Community Concerns: Food Access, Dementia Care, and Support for Homeless Children
- Colorado Voters Face Major Income Tax Overhaul Decision This November
- Western Slope Wildlife Centers Overwhelmed by Orphaned Bear Cubs
- Federal Funds Flow to Colorado Water Projects, Boebert Fights Against Nebraska Water Claim
- Grand Valley Prepares for Cooler, Wetter Weekend After Unseasonably Warm Week
- House District 57 Candidates Offer Contrasting Approaches to Western Slope Challenges
- Rancher Challenges Incumbent for Western Slope State Senate Seat
October 7
- Grand Valley Organizations Receive Over $1 Million in VA Suicide Prevention Funds
- Toxic Chemical Found in Vapes Sold at Grand Junction, Palisade Dispensaries
- Grand Junction's Community Development Department Sees Mass Exodus of 11 Staff in One Year
- Grand Junction Proposes Budget Cuts to City Calendar, Senior Center, and 13 City Jobs
- Missouri Seniors Stitch Comfort for Foster Children and Veterans
- Significant Weather Change Expected This Weekend, Valley Residents to Stay Dry Until Then
- Mesa County Landlords Reminded of Housing Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors
- Amendment 83 Risks Banned Hunting Practices, Keyser Warns
- Colorado State Board of Education Cd-3 Seat Draws Two Educators
- Colorado Program Offers Grants for Local Farm and Ranch Internships
- Lil Richard’s Burritos Find Downtown Home on White Avenue
- Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Reportedly Met with Trump at White House
October 6
- Three-Story Self-Storage Facility Underway on Crossroads Boulevard
- Former Brown Cycles Building on Main Street Sold, Slated for New International Restaurant
- Palisade Family Urges Parents to Advocate for Children After Son's Rare Diagnosis
- White River National Forest to Conduct Extensive Visitor Surveys Through 2027
- CMU Partners with Downtown DDA to Expand Campus Art Walk
- Western Slope Septic Systems Face Risks After Heavy Rainfall
- Mesa County Judge Limits Palisade Easement Use in Solar Project Dispute
- Grand Rivers Humane Society Spotlights Energetic Shepherd Mix
- Hurd Defends Independent Record as Challenger Questions Stance in Congressional Race
- Free Seminar to Guide Grand Junction Seniors Through Life Transitions
- Mesa County Donors Bolster Blood Supply Ahead of Winter Weather
October 5
- Grand Junction Gears up for Alzheimer's Walk, Flu Clinic; State Recovers Millions in Healthcare Cases
- Constitution Week Event Stresses Citizen Responsibility at Old Courthouse
- Blue Angels Navigate Grand Junction's Altitude for Air Show Performances
- Alabama Man Arrested in Interstate Homicide and Abduction Case
- Unseasonably Warm Weather Persists in Grand Valley This Week
- Western Healthcare Alliance Hires New CFO to Focus on Rural Healthcare Finance
- Mesa County Pet Owners Can Access Low-Cost Spay/neuter Vouchers
- Beloved Downtown Apple Sculpture Returns This Weekend to Grand Junction
- Local Foundation Pledges $30k to Boost Construction Training for Western Slope Students
- Fruita Welcomes New Bookstore and Lounge, TBR Book Bar, with Grand Opening Set
- Clifton Welcomes New Montessori School Co-Founded by Former D51 Teachers
October 4
- SPARK Summit Brings High-Level Business Training to CMU
- D51 Foundation Awards Over $10,000 in Professional Learning Grants
- School District 51 Opens Applications for Community Leadership Program
- CMU Hockey Sweeps Colorado State in Season-Opening Home Stand
- Mavericks Secure First Home Victory of the Season
- Grand Junction Air Show Returns to Sold-Out Crowds
- Grand Junction, Mesa County Eyeing Halt on Data Center Applications
- Grand Valley Braces for Unseasonable Warmth, Near-Record Temperatures This Week
- Western Slope Teams Battle in Week 6 Football, Playoffs in Sight
- Outdoor Vehicle Accessory Company Relocates Headquarters to Grand Junction
- Grand Junction Celebrates Long-Awaited Recreation Center Opening
- Mesa County to Weigh One-Year Pause on Data Center Development
October 3
- New Clifton Facility to Transform Grand Junction Recycling
- Three Officers From Same Training Class Die in Line of Duty
- Unseasonably Warm Weather Expected This Weekend, Into Next Week
- Suspect Charged After 77 St. Louis Fire Hydrants Damaged, Recycling Facility Aids Police
- Wildlife Crash Season Peaks: Drivers Urged to Use Caution on Colorado Roads
- Proposition NN Asks Grand Valley Voters to Shift Tax Refunds to School Funding
- Grand Junction Residents Can Apply for Winter Heating Aid Starting November 1
October 2
- Mesa County Voters to Weigh State Immigration Reporting Amendment This November
- Colorado Voters to Decide on Youth Gender Surgery Ban, Drawing Healthcare Concerns
- Colorado Invests $1 Million to Reduce Human-Bear Conflicts
- Voters to Decide on Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish in Colorado
- Colorado Secures $250 Million Federal Investment for Grid Improvements
- Texas Mother Charged with Capital Murder After Sons' Deaths
- Grand Junction Police Announce Arrests in Fatal Hit-And-Run, Separate Stabbing Incident
- Central Warriors Score Back-To-Back Wins, Prepare for Rifle Showdown
- Grand Junction Airshow Expects Sunny Skies This Weekend Amid Ongoing Drought Concerns
- Grand River Academy Teacher, Former Rockies Player Soar with Blue Angels Over Grand Valley
- Blue Angels Arrive for Grand Junction Air Show, Highlight Local Connection
October 1
- Mesa County Health Inspections Reveal Violations at CMU Eateries, Local Restaurants, and a Middle School
- Fisherman Rescued After Boulder Traps Him on Oregon Jetty, Siri Calls 911
- Mesa County Ranch Uses New Law for Post-Wildfire Stream Repair, but Water Rights Concerns Emerge
- Ohio Hospital Sued Over Wrong-Leg Amputation
- Grand Valley Sees Sunshine Return, Warmer Weekend Ahead After Recent Rains
- Grand Junction Health Experts Warn Residents About Hidden Caffeine Risks
- A Simple Rule for Sibling Harmony During Snack Time
- Public Land Protections Linked to Local Health, Physician Notes