Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of August.
Good morning, Grand Junction.
🏘️ Community
The Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce will host the Western Slope Young Professionals Summit and BestSlope NEXTGen Awards on Aug.
19 at the Colorado Mesa University Center (starting at 8:30 a.m. with an interactive keynote and breakout sessions) before recognizing 20 award recipients at 5 p.m.
The Grand Junction Community Recreation Center at Matchett Park will open Friday, Sept.
25 with a ribbon-cutting and free access until 8 p.m., and regular operations begin Monday, Sept. 28—staff moved in on Monday, Aug. 17 and community tours run from Aug. 24 to Sept. 24.
🎓 Education
CMU will open a 537-space, $22 million parking garage by spring semester to double campus parking capacity.
The four-story structure is located in the heart of campus near the recreation center, academic buildings and Ember Eatery.
The Mesa County Valley School District 51 board will vote on a $23.2M mill levy override at its Tuesday, Aug.
18 meeting at R-5 High School to improve safety, expand CTE and STEAM programs, and boost teacher salaries. A $400,000 household will see an $18 monthly increase if approved.
🏥 Health
A recent report shows that 49% of Colorado children with ADHD received behavior treatment from 2020 to 2023 (based on parents' reports), as experts recommend the approach for building lasting skills.
Families can support treatment at home by keeping routines and providing clear instructions.
📰 Real Estate
The groundbreaking ceremony for Salt Flats, a planned development with 450 affordable units, has been postponed by city officials.
They said extra time is needed to finish required agreements, approvals and processes at 28 Road off the I-70 Business Loop.
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