Lifestyle
New Lighting to Boost Safety Along 32 1/2 Road in Grand Junction
Mesa County approves $182,459.75 agreement with Xcel Energy to install new street lights along the 32 1/2 Road corridor.
Grand Junction Sees Surge in Accessory Dwelling Units
City's $450,000 investment in ADU program leads to over 130% increase in production
Shoe Drive at Pathways Family Shelter Donates Over 200 Pairs
Mesa Valley Education Association and Homeward Bound team up to provide shoes for families in need.
Entertainment
Grand Junction Film Seeks Male Lead for College Radio Comedy
Independent feature film set to begin production in Fall 2026 is casting for a sarcastic, awkward underdog college student to star.
Colorado Springs' Ford Amphitheatre Becomes Top Music Venue
The new amphitheater overcame neighbor complaints to earn a spot on Billboard's top venues list.
Grand Junction Film Seeks Male Lead for College Radio Comedy
Independent feature film looking for 18-25 year old actor to play sarcastic, awkward underdog in upcoming production.
Health
Community Hospital and Montrose Regional Health Explore Partnership to Strengthen Care in Western Colorado
The proposed collaboration aims to create efficiencies and keep care local while allowing both hospitals to remain independent.
Colorado Offers $100 Incentive to Quit Nicotine
State program aims to help adults kick the habit through free coaching calls.
Community Hospital and Montrose Regional Hospital Announce Potential Partnership
The collaboration aims to help both organizations remain competitive in a changing health care environment.
Weather
Western Colorado Sees Unseasonable Warmth This Weekend
Temperatures to reach 70s before plunging back to 80s next week
Early Pollen Triggers Allergy Symptoms, Concerns for Farmers
Unusually warm winter brings blooms weeks ahead of schedule in Colorado
Gusty Winds and Average Temperatures Move Into Western Slope
Colorado braces for stormy weather with high winds and fluctuating temperatures this week.
Crime
Deputies Investigate Disturbance in Clifton Nature Park
Callers reported hearing a loud verbal argument, fighting, and a possible gunshot in the area.
Assault Reported Near Maverick in Orchard Mesa
Colorado State Patrol troopers responded to the incident and took a male suspect into custody.
Additional Suspect Arrested in Mesa County Child Sex Crime Operation
Authorities have charged a 34-year-old Grand Junction man as part of a broader investigation into online solicitation of minors.
