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City & CountyProfessionals From Grand Junction, Fruita, and Mesa County Used Wheelchairs and Simulated Sensory Impairments to Assess Local Infrastructure Accessibility on October 8.
City & CountyCity Manager Mike Bennett Announced Wednesday the Cancellation of Plans to Close the Grand Junction Senior Center, a Decision Met with Applause From Residents.
Schools & CMUFive Colorado Mesa University Students Were Chosen for the Colorado Water Fellows Program, Marking the Most Competitive Applicant Pool Since the Program's Grand Junction Inception in 2024.
City & CountyA Four-Acre Parcel in Clifton Near the Colorado River Will Become a County-Owned Wetlands Mitigation Site, Reducing Costs for Future Road and Bridge Projects.
Schools & CMUColorado Mesa University Will Host a Special Screening of the Locally Produced Horror Film Along with Two Documentaries on October 27, Showcasing the Hands-On Experience Gained by CMU Tech Digital Filmmaking Students.
Local NewsA Celebration of Life Is Scheduled for October 17, 2026, at the Grand River Care Center in Rifle.
Business & DevelopmentImad and Anna Burleigh's 9-Year-Old Dachshund, Richard, Was Known for His Community Presence Long Before Their Local Breakfast Burrito Shop Opened Its Doors.
Local NewsNew Downtown Grand Junction Shop Emphasizes Variety, Affordability, and a Clean Setting for Local Shoppers Looking for Unique Finds.
Local NewsThe Local Nonprofit Invites Residents to an Open House This Saturday to Celebrate the Expansion of Affordable Mental Health Services at 2702 B½ Road.
Business & DevelopmentColorado Governor Jared Polis Visited the Grand Junction Regional Airport on Tuesday, Oct. 20, Confirming State Support for the 'Bring Our Brach Home' Campaign, Which Aims to Install a 45-Foot-Tall Brachiosaurus Replica.
Local NewsCity Officials Faced Vocal Opposition From Seniors Resisting Tentative Plans to Close Their Ouray Avenue Facility by 2027 and Move Programming to the Newly Opened Community Recreation Center.
Public SafetyNegotiations Begin This Month Following the City's Two-Year Termination Notice for the 18-Year Fire Protection Agreement, Citing a $2.1 Million Annual Cost Deficit.
Local NewsSnyder, Who Led the Organization for Six Years and Boosted Local Sports Tourism, Will Leave His Post in November to Move to the East Coast.
Local NewsLocal Organizations Seeking Funding Have Until Friday, October 30, to Submit Applications to the Grand Junction Lions’ Community Betterment Committee.
Weather & RoadsWarmer Temperatures Have Shifted an Anticipated Snowstorm Into a Period of Widespread, Prolonged Rainfall Across the Western Slope Through Friday, with Flooding Identified as the Primary Local Concern.
Schools & CMUColorado Residents, Including Those in the Grand Valley, Can Apply to Public Colleges and Some Private Institutions Without Application Fees From October 20-22.
Weather & RoadsThe National Weather Service in Grand Junction Warns That a Warm Storm Will Bring Significant Rainfall to the Region Starting Wednesday, Increasing the Potential for Flash Flooding and Elevated River Levels Through Thursday.
CommunityThe 19-Member Commodores Will Bring Their Big Band Sound to the Avalon Theater on November 15 as Part of a Regional Tour.
Local NewsThe 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.
OutdoorsState Representatives, Including One From the Western Slope, Say Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Decision to Pause Lethal Wolf Removal Breaks Faith with Agricultural Communities and Undermines Trust in State Agreements.
Public SafetyThe Fbi, U.s. Postal Inspection Service, and U.s. Capitol Police Are Investigating Letters Containing Unknown Substances Sent to Congressional and Election Offices, Including Those of Colorado Lawmakers in Denver, Boulder County, Aurora, and Lakewood.
CommunityThe Museums of Western Colorado Announced Free Weekend Entry for the Remainder of the Year at the Grand Junction Landmark, Which Will Cease Operations in Early 2027.
Schools & CMUA Legacy Garden and an Outdoor Classroom at the 2220 N. Seventh St. School Celebrate the Lasting Impacts of Julie Armbruster and William Bailey on Students and the School Community.
Business & DevelopmentThe Recent Closing of the Dos Rios Drive Starbucks Won't Affect Grand Junction's Immediate Budget, but It Underscores a Deeper "Structural Deficit" in the Area, City Officials Warn.
Local NewsDespite Local Ranchers Selling Livestock and Early Irrigation Cuts in the Grand Valley, Federal Authorities Will Not Finalize Lake Powell Release Volumes Until April 2027.
Local NewsThe Popular Free Festival, Which Saw Record Attendance in 2026, Will Relocate to Grand Junction's Riverfront Park to Accommodate Its Growing Community Celebration.
Business & DevelopmentA State Push Into Quantum Technology, Including an Agreement with Taiwan, Presents Opportunities for Rural Communities in Areas Like Precision Agriculture, According to the Business Incubator Center.
Local NewsMesa 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.
Local NewsEighty-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 NewsLocal 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.
SportsThe Grand Junction High School Junior Varsity Boys Football Team Achieved a Perfect 9-0 Record in 2026, Dominating Many Opponents with High-Scoring Performances.
Local NewsThe 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.
Public SafetySibley Fire Department and Mutual Aid Agencies Battled a Late-Night Blaze That Destroyed a Hog Barn, Protecting Nearby Gas Cylinders and a Cornfield.
Public SafetyA Gainesville Police Officer Sustained Serious Injuries, While a Student, Bus Driver, and Aide Were Hospitalized as a Precaution After the Friday Morning Collision.
SportsSt. Louis Public Schools Announced the Cancellation of the Clyde C. Miller/sumner Co-Op Football Team's Season Following Reports of "Seriously Inappropriate Behavioral and Physical Conduct" and an Ongoing Police Investigation.
OutdoorsA New Crossing System Between Larkspur and Monument Has Cut Animal-Vehicle Crashes by 91% in Ten Months, Offering a Model for Future Projects Across the State, Including the Western Slope.
Public SafetyAuthorities Have Named the Woman Killed in Bozeman and the Man Suspected in Her Death, Who Later Died by Suicide as the Investigation Continues.
Schools & CMUThe Mavericks Overcame Challenging Rain and Mud at Powderhorn Mountain Resort to Claim Their National Championship, Driven by Strong Cross-Country Performances and a Dominant Showing in Women's Downhill.
SportsColorado Mesa Football Lost 31-24 to Colorado School of Mines at Stocker Stadium, Ending Their Two-Game Winning Streak in the Nyikos Cup Series.
Local NewsVoters Can Use Nine Secure Locations Across Grand Junction, Clifton, Fruita, and Palisade Until 7 P.m. on November 3.
Local NewsIncreased Inventory Across Mesa County Is Giving Buyers More Negotiating Power, Though Expectations Vary Between Sellers and Purchasers.
Water & EnergyOfficials Discuss Plan to Tap Into Decades of Stored Water; Arizona National Parks Face Federal Funding Cuts; Mesa Details Upcoming Music Festival.
Local NewsDelta County Commissioner Wendell A. Koontz Outlines Congressman Jeff Hurd's Legislative Efforts and Funding Successes for Local Communities.
Local NewsA 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.
Business & DevelopmentA Local Business Broker Advises That Early Preparation and Meticulous Record-Keeping Are Key to Building Value and Ensuring a Smooth Transition for Area Companies.
CommunityThe Eureka! Mcconnell Science Museum on North Seventh Street Will Celebrate Hispanic Culture, Community Achievements, and Bilingual Education with a Free Event on November 1.
CommunityIndivisible Grand Junction Organized a Nonpartisan Event Saturday, Drawing Around 300 People to Focus on Voter Participation and Early Ballot Submission.
Business & DevelopmentAfter 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.
OutdoorsA New Report Shows a Significant Reduction in Federal Contract Spending on Public Lands in Colorado Last Year, Affecting Local Businesses and Crucial Services, Including Wildfire Suppression.
SportsGrand Junction High School Secured a Dominant Victory Over Greeley West at Stocker Stadium, with Key Plays From Special Teams Unit and a Strong Defensive Performance.
