Good morning, Grand Junction.

Food Bank of the Rockies launches Hunger Action Month 2026 as families face a 12-year high in food insecurity amid rising costs and federal cuts; a $1 donation provides three meals to help those in need (donations run through September).

Grand Valley Power donated $15,000 to the Snyder Fire Firefighters Benefit Fund at Alpine Bank, supporting firefighters & families impacted by a 30,000-acre blaze northeast of Glade Park.

The board approved the contribution in recognition of the risks its team faced during the crisis.

Grand Valley Power donated $15,000 to a firefighters’ benefit fund at Alpine Bank to support families impacted by the Snyder Fire near Glade Park, where four firefighters lost their lives & the community honors their sacrifice.

The Mesa County Workforce Development Board invites business leaders to a Skills-First Talent Development training on Monday, Sept.

21 at the Workforce Center (512 29 ½ Rd) to learn new recruiting strategies and talent retention through interactive workshops that include breakfast, snacks and a workbook for $30 registration.

Grand Junction Toastmasters is hosting a free four-week Youth Leadership Program for students ages 13-18 beginning Monday, Oct.

5. The program meets at the Mesa County Central Library (443 N. Sixth Street) every Monday in October from 5:30–6:30 p.m. to build confidence and leadership skills.

The Colorado Department of Education released preliminary ratings this week for Mesa County Valley School District 51.

All four high schools earned the top performance rating while several elementary schools saw declines after closures shifted student numbers.

Grand Junction offers a $50 rain barrel rebate to encourage residents to capture rainwater and lower water bills, while experts advise combining rain and graywater systems to ease shortages and mitigate urban heat (a practice gaining interest in the high-desert region).

CDOT worked around the clock to clear a heavy mudslide on Highway 141 between mile markers 115 and 125 caused by recent rain.

The highway reopened at 8 p.m. Monday, but crews will continue cleanup into next week.

Grand Junction Regional Airport opened its first covered parking structure Tuesday with a 668 kilowatt solar array that powers the terminal and EV charging for 7 spaces; the project finished under a $7.4 million budget with State Infrastructure Bank funds and is free until premium parking starts early next year.

Realty ONE Group moved to a 4,000 sqft space at 734 Main St in July and August to house its growing staff and unify operations.

Broker Tyler Harris said the move supports further growth + plans to open an office in Rifle early next year.

Bray & Co. analysis shows Mesa County’s Q2 commercial real estate sales increased to $109.6 million—a 15% rise from last year—by featuring newly built and remodeled properties that boost overall volume.

Consistent transaction numbers and rising sales tax collections confirm ongoing local investment.