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 […]
The Grand River Mosquito Control District has worked to Fight the Bite or 43 years, trying to control the mosquito population in the Grand Valley, and it’s already at work trying to suppress this year’s population. “We have 91 traps set throughout the valley and for the past three weeks we’ve had our 27 seasonal […]
CASA of Mesa County honored Steve and Terri Driscoll as the May 2025 CASA Champions, honoring their dedication to making a difference in the lives of children in foster care. After moving to Mesa County from the Front Range three years ago, the Driscolls were sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocates in December 2024 […]
Colorado National Monument Association announced the launch of its inaugural Community Artist in Park program, made possible through a grant from the City of Grand Junction’s Commission on Arts and Culture. The initiative invites local creatives to interpret the awe-inspiring beauty of Colorado National Monument through their chosen artistic mediums. The Community Artist in Park […]
The Grand Junction Lions Club will honor eight student athletes on May 20 during its 15th Annual Grand Valley Student Athlete Award Ceremony. The event will take place at noon at Warehouse 25Sixty-five, 2565 American Way in Grand Junction. The Grand Junction Lions Club will recognize the student athletes for their outstanding achievements both on […]
Colorado West Performing Arts Company announced it changed its name to Colorado West Ballet, marking a new chapter in its mission to bring professional ballet to Western Colorado. Founded in 2022, the nonprofit organization has grown into a regional leader in the performing arts. In three seasons it has welcomed professional dancers from around the […]
Luminate Bank announced it is partnering with local mortgage experts Merica Street and Mary Jane Douma, who own and co-founded Merica & Mary Jane, A Division of Luminate Bank. They have more than five decades of combined experience in the mortgage-lending industry in western Colorado. “We both have our roots firmly planted in the Grand […]
New artwork will be on display for the public to see as of May 16 at the Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial in Fruita. The new artwork includes stainless steel Screaming Eagles in the shape of the 101st Airborne signal as well as forged scrollwork spirals in wrought iron. The artwork was designed and created […]