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Grand Junction
Mesa County, Colorado
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Five questions about Grand Junction’s 2027 budget
Grand Junction is preparing its 2027 budget, with city officials facing questions about spending priorities and the services residents can expect. The budget process will shape funding decisions for the coming year…
D51 Foundation, Enstrom donate 3,500 boxes of toffee to district teachers, staff
The School District 51 Foundation and Enstrom Candies are distributing 3,500 boxes of chocolate almond toffee to teachers and staff across Mesa County Valley School District 51. Volunteers sorted the donated boxes at…
HOPE Seeking Support for Christmas Program
HOPE of the Grand Valley is seeking volunteers to adopt local families for its Christmas program, saying it needs new supporters as it serves more families this year. Applications from families seeking gifts are due…
Federal investigation identifies factors behind deadly Knowles Fire rollover
A federal investigation found that rapidly changing fire conditions, communication problems and coordination challenges contributed to a deadly rollover involving firefighters at the Knowles Fire near Grand Junction in…
New report details what went wrong in Colorado wildfire that killed 4 firefighters
A federal Department of the Interior report released Thursday found that communication failures, incomplete situational awareness, understaffing and gaps in aerial supervision contributed to the deaths of four…
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Investigation report into Knowles Fire firefighter deaths released
The U.S. Department of the Interior released its investigation into the June 27 Knowles Fire burnover that killed four wildland firefighters and injured another. The report attributed the deaths of Emily Barker, Nick…
Christmas tree permits available Nov. 12 for for GMUG National Forests
Christmas tree-cutting permits for the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests become available Thursday, Nov. 12. Permits can be purchased online, from local vendors and at forest district offices. The…
How Jeff Hurd endured the blue wave
Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd survived a close challenge from Democrat Dwayne Romero in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, becoming the state’s only Republican member of Congress after the 2026 election. Hurd said…
Restaurant inspection blotter for Nov. 12, 2026
The Coffee Trader in Grand Junction passed a follow-up health inspection on Oct. 29 with three violations, down from nine recorded during a routine inspection on Oct. 13. Mesa County Public Health conducts routine and…
People tearing down encampments ahead of city's planned sweep
People are dismantling encampments ahead of a planned city sweep. The activity comes as the city prepares to clear the sites, prompting residents to take down their shelters and belongings beforehand.
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The Mesa County sheriff’s deputy disciplined for collaborating with ICE got a job at ICE
Former Mesa County sheriff’s deputy Alexander Zwinck appears in leaked federal data as a special agent with Homeland Security Investigations, an office within ICE, in Grand Junction. Zwinck resigned last year after…
Airport joins group supporting ‘hidden disabilities’
Grand Junction Regional Airport has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, a global initiative intended to make travel easier for people with non-visible disabilities. The program helps travelers signal that…
Soon-to-open military museum documents veterans’ stories
A couple in Colorado’s Grand Valley is working to establish the Grand Valley Military Museum, with completion projected in two to three years if grant funding and community support are secured. The planned museum will…
Haircut Proceeds to go to Vet Art Center
The Men’s Room Barbershop in Grand Junction is donating 15% of haircut proceeds to the Veterans Art Center as part of a Veterans Day promotion. The special runs through Friday, Nov. 13, giving customers an opportunity…
Two multiple DUI arrests made within hours Sunday
Two men with nine prior DUI convictions between them were arrested by the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office within hours of each other on Sunday. Robert Holland, who has five previous convictions, was stopped after a report…
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Tina Peters soliciting funds for federal court case
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters is seeking donations to take her election-related convictions to federal court. She was convicted on seven counts, including felonies, after allowing an unauthorized person into a…
St. Mary's to offer free 'Get Ready for Ski Season' class
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital will hold a free ski-season preparation seminar from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Grand Junction Community Recreation Center. Rocky Mountain Orthopedics…
Man arrested on kidnapping, assault charges after stabbing incident
A 48-year-old man was arrested after allegedly entering an apartment in Grand Junction, Colorado, holding three people at gunpoint, robbing and assaulting them, and stabbing one man. Police say he then forced a woman, a…
GJFD Chief Pete Skeris leaving after nine months
Grand Junction Fire Chief Pete Skeris is leaving the position after nine months, the city announced Tuesday. Skeris said in a video that he is departing for family reasons, explaining that the distance and sacrifices…
Colorado Weather Alert: Grand Junction Storms Nov 14–15
Grand Junction is expected to have sunny, mild weather through Friday before showers and possible thunderstorms arrive Saturday, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Highs near 62 degrees are expected…
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CMU Foundation raises $25M in fiscal year
The Colorado Mesa University Foundation raised $25.8 million during fiscal year 2025–26, a record year that brought its endowment to nearly $83.7 million. The fundraising supported scholarships, athletics, academic…
It's Illegal To Warm Up Your Vehicle In Colorado
Colorado’s “puffer” law makes it illegal to leave a running vehicle unattended with the keys in the ignition, a practice often associated with warming up a car in winter. The law is intended to deter vehicle theft and…
Rare playoff doubleheader set for Friday; Palisade volleyball goes on Thursday
A rare high school football playoff doubleheader is scheduled for this Friday at Stocker Stadium in Grand Junction. The event features local teams Palisade and Grand Junction hosting their respective playoff games…
Mesa County Libraries' Culture Fest happening Saturday, Nov. 14
Mesa County Libraries will host its 19th annual Culture Fest on Saturday, November 14, at the Central Library. The free event features live music, dance performances, and cultural displays representing various nations…
Colorado Weather Alert: Grand Junction 60° All Week, Nov. 9-13
Grand Junction is set for a consistent week of mild weather, with the National Weather Service forecasting five consecutive days of highs near 60 degrees. Morning temperatures will remain crisp, hovering around 40…
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Women's Giving Club awards millionth dollar, surpasses 300 members
The Mesa County Women’s Giving Club has reached a major milestone, awarding its millionth dollar in donations while surpassing 300 members. The club, which meets quarterly, allows members to nominate and vote on local…
Grand Junction soccer team's season ends in state quarterfinals
The Grand Junction High School boys soccer team saw their historic season conclude on Saturday with a 1-0 loss to Ralston Valley in the Class 5A state quarterfinals. Despite a strong late-season surge, the 19th-seeded…
Patterson Plaza building offers versatile commercial space
Patterson Plaza, a commercial building located near Patterson Road in the Grand Valley, is offering flexible space for businesses. The property features six individual units ranging from 1,531 to 2,113 square feet…
Flock protesters continue to press city for forum
Grand Junction residents continue to pressure the City Council for a public forum regarding the use of Flock automated license plate readers. City Manager Mike Bennett confirmed that officials are planning a community…