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July 24, 2019
by Rhonda Johnson Becoming an adult is exciting, but it can also be challenging when you think of all that it encompasses! One big challenge for young adults is finding a job. It’s a task that can seem overwhelming. Here are my top 10 tips to help you get you […]
June 24, 2019
by Sarah Brooks Grand Valley Transit (GVT) is the local bus system in Mesa County, serving Grand Junction, Fruita, Clifton, and Palisade. GVT operates 11 routes in Mesa County with service Monday-Saturday, except on holidays. Though buses run on a schedule, the SPOT app also shows the real-time location of […]
May 28, 2019
by Deputy Derrick Strauch We are lucky to live in such a beautiful area with access to several local rivers. One of my favorite things to do in the summer is go rafting with a group of friends. But rivers can also be very dangerous, especially this year. As […]
April 30, 2019
by Gary Stubler May is Bike Month in the Grand Valley. This active observance is organized by Mesa County Public Health and includes a variety of events—like FREE breakfast for those who bike to work on May 8th, a mountain bike film festival on May 16th, and a Bike Month […]
April 23, 2019
by Devon Balet There is a little known fact surrounding books and children in our country. In the United States, in low-income areas, there is ONE age appropriate book in the home for every THREE HUNDRED children. One in every 300. That number can be hard to grasp, especially if […]
April 9, 2019
by Cassidy Foster Many times, people are prescribed medication and are unsure of what to do once the medication is no longer needed. A lot of people hang on to the medication with the thought, “I may need this later,” whether it is a painkiller, an antibiotic, or maybe even […]
April 2, 2019
by Abby Landmeier April is host to National Volunteer Month. Across Mesa County, hundreds of hours are given each day, thousands a year. Each hour leads us to having a stronger community and keeping access to essential services going. Volunteering helps an organization and empowers individuals. Lending thought to the […]
March 19, 2019
by Johanna van Waveren Spring is my favorite time of the year to hike in Colorado National Monument. Picture waterfalls and streams flowing through red rock canyons that normally are as dry as, well, a desert. Keep your eyes peeled for the baby bighorn sheep shadowing their protective mothers. Bright […]
November 30, 2015
by Fran Parker I was very sad to hear that Ed Ruland died on September 14. I didn’t know him extremely well or for very long, but he made a lasting impression on me. I met Ed, well known both locally and statewide for his distinguished legal career, in 2012 […]
July 3, 2014
By Samantha Williams/Personal Trainer We do not live in a one-size-fits-all world. You probably think this is going to be all about how people are made up of all different shapes and sizes, right? While that is true, that is not what you are about to read. I […]