GJ enacts reduced bike storage requirements
Grand Junction City Council voted 5-2 on Wednesday night to dial back an ordinance mandating bicycle parking at most new buildings, citing affordability concerns from developers despite pushback from some
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Man accused of falsifying paramedic credentials on Elk Fire
A purported paramedic assigned to the Elk Fire command post in Gunnison County had no business being there, the Gunnison County Sheriff alleged. That’s because the fire paramedic license number
Local citizen-scientists aid researchers in study of tamarisk beetle
A group of citizen-scientists spread out along the Colorado River in the Grand Valley on Thursday morning to gather important data on a beetle that is helping to control invasive
GJ Union Depot project receives $624K Community Revitalization Tax Credit
The Grand Junction Union Depot project was one of a dozen projects across Colorado to receive the Community Revitalization Tax Credit (CRTC) from the state on Wednesday.
Everyone needs a little sunshine
It was all smiles during the Sunshine Class showing at the Mesa County Fair on Friday. Jane Kostur has been trying to get the event on the schedule for about
Sheriff's Office creates new unit for inmate transport
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office has created a unit specifically for transporting inmates for things like medical appointments.
County terminates local disaster emergency for Snyder Fire
Mesa County has terminated its local disaster emergency declaration for the Snyder Fire.
Summer EBT program helps bridge the hunger gap for D51 students
Every household with a child enrolled in Mesa County School District 51 was mistakenly sent a Summer EBT card at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. However, not every
Bilingual health fair returns to Palisade
A slew of healthcare and community service organizations gathered in the Palisade Gymnasium, 711 W 7th St., Thursday afternoon to connect Spanish-speaking locals with an array of resources.
GJ choreographers present works at Aspen-area dance showcase
Rebecca Fleishman became fascinated with dragonflies partly because of her mother’s death and partly because of the eye-catching way they flitted by as she hiked near lakes and rivers.
Affidavit: Suspected fake paramedic at Elk Fire is a Nevada sex offender
A Nevada man accused of falsely posing as a paramedic on the Elk Fire now burning in Hinsdale County had served time in prison and is a registered sex offender,
Free speech org FIRE calls for GJHS to reinstate student paper adviser
FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression), a non-partisan national organization dedicated to protecting free speech, has contacted Mesa County Valley School District 51 to dispute Grand Junction...
‘Pay it forward’
The Fogle family began 2026 with an ambitious goal: make their first foray into the world of 4-H animal projects by entering turkeys in the Mesa County Fair.
Rural fire district unlikely to hold mill election within year, if ever
The Grand Junction Rural Fire Protection District Board balked at the possibility of holding an election on any property tax increase before November of 2027, if ever, in a meeting
CPW Commission adopts daily bag limit of two for furbearer species
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission narrowly passed a bag limit for the trapping of 17 furbearer species of two animals per day per species at its Thursday meeting, which
Plenty of food for thought on Hotchkiss trip
I had a fun time this week in Hotchkiss, learning about local farms and a unique produce distribution system. It’s great when restaurants collaborate with farmers and other producers to
GORP Act receives first congressional committee hearing
The Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection (GORP) Act received its first congressional committee hearing this week.
MADD/CDOT Champion Awards
Mother’s Against Drunk Driving and Colorado Department of Transportation Law Enforcement Champions award ceremony.
The legend of Goldie the wildfire goat
Crews were quashing a small wildfire in Colorado this week when a surprise guest decided to keep them company.
PitCo commissioners voice initial approval for another water buy
Against the recommendation of an advisory board, Pitkin County commissioners on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to buy more water to boost flows in the often-depleted Roaring Fork River.
Nearly $10 million in school mental health grants at risk, more Health Headlines
Colorado joined a 15-state lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education last Friday, which claims the department is again attempting to terminate school-based mental health grants that a federal court
Housing Resources of Western Colorado wins Eagle Award for Path to Homeownership program
Housing Resources of Western Colorado received an Eagle Award this summer for its Path to Homeownership program.
Citizen scientists sought to search for beneficial beetle
RiversEdge West is looking for citizen-scientists to help it collect data for its river restoration research into the effects of the tamarisk beetle in the Grand Valley.
From horses to hospitals, new opioid settlement money brings millions to region
From horses to hospitals and youth mentorship through art, several Western Slope organizations recently received sizable opioid settlement dollars for initiatives centered around addiction prevention, treatm...