Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Concerns about restroom conditions at Emerson Park Skatepark have prompted action and transparency from the City of Grand Junction. During a follow-up interview after The Business Times ran a story about skatepark bathroom complaints in its May 21 edition, Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Director Ken Sherbenou shared how the […]
The City of Grand Junction, in collaboration with Mesa County and key community leaders, released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Comprehensive Community Solutions for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness. The request for proposals aims to identify and financially support organizations in delivering services aligned with the city’s strategic priorities on homelessness, the city said in a […]
The City of Grand Junction installed a High-Intensity Activated CrossWalk (HAWK) signal at the location of the Monument Trail crossing on Monument Road. The HAWK will be the first of its kind in Grand Junction and Mesa County. According to a news release from the city, the innovative signal represents a step forward in pedestrian […]
Grand Junction City Manager Mike Bennett announced Jay Valentine was selected to be the city’s chief financial officer. Valentine has been with the city for 26 years and was previously the general services director, leading diverse internal service and enterprise operations, including fleet services, facilities management, procurement, solid waste and recycling, golf courses and parking. […]
And the city council needs to begin its takedown as soon as possible. The people have spoken, and while none of the recent election losers, departing council members who approved the project or the two remaining on council who still desire to move onto pilot project 2.0 think the recent election wasn’t first and foremost […]
Funky bluegrass band Liver Down the River and local favorite Zac Grant will perform at Wüffstock at the Gardens, a dog-friendly concert benefiting Roice-Hurst Humane Society on June 7. The event takes place at Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, 655 Struthers Ave., and doors open at 3 p.m. Music begins at 4 p.m. The event will […]
The City of Grand Junction will host Coffee with the City Manager on May 29 at 7:30 a.m. at Fire Station 3, 580 25 1/2 Road. City Manager Mike Bennett will be joined by Mayor Cody Kennedy to share an overview of city services and city council. These events are an opportunity for residents to […]
The City of Grand Junction will host a free, family-friendly “Get to Know Your City” event June 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Dos Rios Park Magpie Shelter. City staff will share information about projects, plans and new initiatives focused on city services. City Manager Mike Bennett and city staff will be available […]
The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District will host a grant workshop on June 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Community Room of Home Loan State Bank. The workshop is designed to guide applicants through the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District grant application process, and it is free to attend. For any […]
Grand Junction Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture, will host the 10th annual Take Part in Art event June 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at Lincoln Park, 910 N. 12th St. The free event invites participants to explore local arts and culture organizations. The event will […]