Sales tax collections declined on a year-over-year basis for Mesa County in September, although year-to-date collections in 2023 continue to outpace 2022. The county collected more than $4.2 million in sales taxes in September. That was a 5.1 percent decrease compared to the same month a year ago. September collections reflect August sales. Through the […]
Staff with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife are evaluating their next steps to eradicate zebra mussels from Highline Lake after discovering previous efforts weren’t successful. “This is heartbreaking,” said Robert Walters, invasive species program manager. “We knew this was a possibility, but held out hope lowering lake levels to expose shoreline and the application of […]
A campaign will continue through October in Mesa County to encourage conversations about mental health, self-care and a more supportive community. Monument Health joined with Hilltop Community Resources to launch the inaugural OK2StepAway Challenge. “In today’s fast-paced world, where the demands of work, personal life and societal pressures can often feel overwhelming, it’s crucial to […]
The City of Grand Junction has scheduled a Halloween-themed “Get to Know Your City” event. The free event is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 17 at Whitman Park. “We are hosting this Halloween version of Get to Know Your City to include aspects that are fun and informative, with a nod to the […]
A program established to promote early childhood literacy in Mesa County has passed a milestone. The Mesa County Imagination Library, a part of United Way of Mesa County, has facilitated the mailing of more than 40,000 books to children under 5 years old. “We believe that reading with children from a young age is crucial […]
A new program intended to help Colorado communities preserve the characteristics that make them unique includes financial support for businesses with cultural, historical and social significance. The business funding and incentives division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the Community Business Preservation Program. “Through our work with small businesses […]
The City of Grand Junction is among 12 recipients of the inaugural round of grants intended to accelerate the transition to electric vehicle fleets in Colorado. The grant will fund two dual-port level 2 chargers and one single-port direct current fast charger to support electric cargo vans and an electric recycling truck. Pitkin County also […]
The Mesa County School District 51 Foundation has donated a total of $35,000 to five schools to support digital classrooms. Central and Palisade high schools, Pomona and Shelledy elementary schools and West Middle School received the latest funding for five digital classrooms. Digital classrooms are equipped with teacher computers, prewired electrical raceways, an Aquos Board, […]
An upcoming public meeting will offer information about road improvements and other projects in Clifton. The meeting is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Clifton Branch Library, located at 3270 D 1/2 Road. Participants at the open house style meeting will view project plans, talk with project leaders and provide comments. […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has reached an agreement to relocate up to 10 wolves from Oregon as part of efforts to reintroduce wolves in Colorado. The wolves will be captured and moved between December and March to meet a Dec. 31 deadline imposed by the ballot measure approved by voters in 2020 to reintroduce wolves […]