City turns fall leaves into riverfront improvements, taxpayer savings

Leaves collected during the city of Grand Junction’s annual fall pickup are being reused to improve Watson Island, a public space along the Colorado River. Through a collaborative effort between the city’s General Services and Parks and Recreation departments, a portion of the leaves collected this fall were used on Watson Island, with the remainder […]

Ashcraft receives Realtor in Action Award from GJARA

Ashcraft receives Realtor in Action Award from GJARA

The Grand Junction Area Realtor Association recognized Amy Ashcraft of Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties with the Realtor in Action Award, honoring her dedication to her community and the positive impact she makes beyond her real estate work. According to a news release from Coldwell Banker, the Realtor in Action Award is presented to individuals who […]

Enstrom Candies gets national exposure on TODAY

Enstrom Candies got a little time in a national holiday-shopping spotlight on Dec. 6 when it was mentioned and shown on NBC morning show TODAY. During TODAY with Jenna & Friends, Enstrom Candies’ toffee was one of several items selected by Danielle Kartes, author of “The Best Kids Cookbook,” in a segment about perfect mail-order […]

Technology, innovation grants awarded to D51 staff

Technology, innovation grants awarded to D51 staff

The District 51 Foundation announced the eight recipients of its third round of technology and innovation grants, which totaled more $10,000. Each year, the D51 Foundation uses proceeds from its White Iced Celebration and other fundraising efforts to fund specific needs in School District 51. This year, fundraising dollars are being used to purchase technology […]

Timberline Bank program helps fund CMU scholarship

Colorado Mesa University and Timberline Bank are teaming to provide the “Round-Up for Rowdy” program through usage of Timberline Bank’s debit card. Participating Timberline Bank customers may opt in to have their debit-card purchases rounded up to the nearest dollar. The difference is automatically transferred from the customer’s Timberline Bank checking account and donated directly […]

County crack-sealing project set to start in January

Mesa County will begin a crack-sealing project Jan. 5, 2026, on neighborhood streets in Fruitvale. The county said in a news release the crack sealing will be done in coordination with Valley Pavement Maintenance on neighborhood streets located generally between F 1/2 Road and Patterson Road and between 30 Road and 32 Road. The news […]

State group honors Hollenbeck as rising star

State group honors Hollenbeck as rising star

The Association of Colorado County Administrators honored Mesa County Administrator Todd Hollenbeck on Dec. 2 with the 2025 Rising Star Award. The award, which Hollenbeck received during the Colorado Counties Inc. winter conference, honors an administrator who strengthens county operations, leads with integrity, advances strategic goals and delivers meaningful improvements for the community, according to […]

Greek Orthodox Church hosts Christmas Marketplace

Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Grand Junction will hold A Greek Christmas Marketplace on Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-order for Greek pastries and other delicacies are being taken now at stnicholasmarketplace.com. Orders can be picked up Dec. 13. Pre-orders are encouraged, because the pastries sell out fast. Gyros and other […]

Museum’s Christmas at Cross Orchards is Dec. 13

Museum’s Christmas at Cross Orchards is Dec. 13

The Museums of Western Colorado invite families, neighbors and holiday enthusiasts to experience a cherished seasonal tradition at Christmas at Cross Orchards on Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic Cross Orchards site, 3073 Patterson Road. Guests can look forward to: Visits with Santa inside the historic buildings. Unlimited rides on […]

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