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A refrigerator in the desert?
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — When most people think of a desert the image in their minds is a place much like the Sahara, with rolling hills of sand and palm trees. However, the image of the desert in the Grand Valley is completely different. more...
  11/12/2009 8:58pm
Volunteers needed for winter adaptive skiing program
Uschi Hall did not allow a 1994 hang gliding accident that left her paraplegic, keep her from pursuing the outdoor life she has always enjoyed.
  11/03/2009 9:19pm
Victim's advocate named Hometown Hero
The Grand Junction Lions Club Tuesday awarded its Hometown Hero at a luncheon at Two Rivers Convention Center.
  11/03/2009 9:06pm
We're halfway there!!!
United Way of Mesa County has raised 51 percent of its $1.1 million goal after receiving a grant from The Bacon Family Foundation.
  10/27/2009 6:57pm
United Way Mesa County is half-way to $1.1M goal
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — United Way of Mesa County has raised 51% of its $1.1 million goal after receiving a grant from The Bacon Family Foundation for a total of $563,000 raised by the community so far.
  10/26/2009 2:59pm
Master Gardeners set to host 12th annual Tree Auction
Each October, the Colorado State University Tri River Area Master Gardeners hold a tree auction and plant sale to raise money for their Scholarship Fund. This year's auction will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Mesa County Cooperative Extension...
  10/06/2009 8:39pm
Calendar: Sept. 28-29
TODAY

Sept. 28

Community Events

History of Desolation Canyon, 7 p.m., MSC Rm. 111, 1400 Houston Ave., author James M. Aton speaks about his new book. Info: 248-1868.
  09/27/2009 12:08pm
Hot dog learning experience
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Lyle Van Dover of Grand Junction dropped off donations to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore Monday, and then came back Tuesday to browse the store.

One of the things he bought was a hot dog and a soda.
  09/02/2009 12:56pm
Poker ride benefits DeBeque's wild horses
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — A little luck and a full house was all it took to win last year's ATV/Dirt Bike Poker Ride held in conjunction with Wild Horse Days in DeBeque.
  08/20/2009 9:37pm
The impact of mentoring on our community
The word “mentor” first appears as a character's name in Homer's Odyssey.
  08/16/2009 6:58pm
Local car dealer does its part to dodge hunger
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Dodging Hunger food drive, sponsored by Grand Junction Chrysler Jeep Dodge, was held Friday and Saturday at Rimrock Wal-Mart. The drive benefited Food Bank of the Rockies.
  07/26/2009 7:23pm
Meet the Highbrow Mensans
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Twenty-one years ago Judy Easter found herself 43, newly single with two kids, with not much of a social life.
  07/23/2009 10:14pm
New Salvation Army commanders hit the ground running
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- Salvation Army Captains Dan and Terrie Wilson liked living in Casper, Wyo., but they agreed to move when their commander asked if they'd be willing to relocate to assume another duty. It's all part of being in the Army.
  07/22/2009 5:28pm
Learn life skills, conservation through WCCC
The Western Colorado Conservation Corps is part of a rich history of conservation-minded employment.
  07/19/2009 6:51pm
City of GJ gearing up for annual Clothing Give Away
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — The City of Grand Junction Employees' Association is getting ready for its 18th annual Clothing Give Away.
  07/14/2009 7:43pm
Parking lot art — Jackson Pollock style
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — In the spirit of Jackson Pollock, local amateur artists created a painting at The Art Center Tuesday, by rolling wheelchairs across a canvas stretched over a portion of the parking lot.
  06/09/2009 8:09pm
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