Good Quote – This came from Bananas Fun Park owner Chris Burns when discussing the updates recently made to the park: “I think if you’ve been to our facility, if you walk around, the place is beautiful. It’s to me the most beautiful seven acres in town. You will not find a weed. It’s clean. […]
Mesa County released its 2026 State of the County video, highlighting the work and decisions shaping the community and the services residents rely on. The county said in a May 27 news release that the address touches on some of the county’s biggest priorities and challenges, including transportation improvements, behavioral-health support, protection of western Colorado […]
Porch Light Health, a provider of outpatient addiction-treatment services with an office in Grand Junction, announced June 3 it launched Porch Light Health University and now offers online education for providers and medical/healthcare professionals who want to learn more about substance use/addiction, mental health and evidence-based treatment. The curriculum can be accessed online via porchlighthealth.com […]
Mesa County Animal Services is in need of help as kitten season increases demand for foster care and volunteer support. Each spring, shelters see a rise in young kittens, many brought in by well-meaning residents who believe they have been abandoned. In many cases, the mother cat is nearby and will return if the area […]
The rising cost of employee healthcare benefits continues to be one of the top concerns facing employers of all sizes. Hence, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking input from employers throughout Mesa County to better understand the pressures associated with offering and managing employee-healthcare benefits and to identify opportunities for future education, […]
Community Hospital recently earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Western Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Grand Valley Spine and Pain accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health-care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care, Community Hospital […]
Construction on Phase 1 of the Orchard Avenue Safety and Connectivity Project will begin June 8. Work includes about 1,885 feet of roadway reconstruction, a new roundabout at 31 Road and replacement of the existing culvert and pedestrian bridge over Lewis Wash. The improvements are designed to improve traffic flow, reduce conflict points for drivers […]
The Mesa County Commission approved contracts last month with four local suppliers to provide gravel materials for Mesa County transportation projects in 2026, in an amount not to exceed $225,000. The materials will support ongoing road maintenance and repairs across Mesa County, helping crews respond to wear caused by traffic, weather and daily use. Mesa […]
Due to ongoing severe to extreme drought conditions and elevated wildfire risk, the Grand Junction City Council approved a resolution prohibiting the sale, exchange, barter or trade of consumer fireworks within the City of Grand Junction, along with the issuance of temporary permits for fireworks sales. The restrictions remain in effect until lifted by order […]
The Clifton Water District said in a May 27 news release it will implement temporary water-conservation rates in response to ongoing drought conditions affecting the region. The new rates will take effect in June and will be reflected in monthly customer billings beginning in July. According to the news release, the purpose of the adjusted […]