Good morning, Grand Junction.

Grand Junction’s new rec center (located at 2836 Recreation Way) has drawn 1,050 sign-ups for guided tours offered since Aug.

24 and through Sept. 24, with a ribbon-cutting planned for Friday, Sept. 25 before free public access begins.

After 670 days in four hospitals, the White family welcomed their triplets home in Grand Junction on Sept.

3. Henry (26 pounds) faced critical care and complications, and his parents now seek community help for mounting expenses while celebrating his survival.

Food Bank of the Rockies marked National Food Bank Day on Friday by spotlighting its hunger relief efforts during Hunger Action Month.

The organization serves 13+ counties and partners with over 115 local groups to combat food insecurity.

Orchard Mesa Lanes, a historic bowling alley in Grand Junction since the 1980s, has opened registration for new leagues including men’s, women’s and junior teams that run for six weeks.

The venue will also host a breast cancer awareness fundraiser on Oct. 24.

On Friday, diesel prices hit a national record at $5.85 per gallon while the local average reached $5.54, affecting businesses and consumers in Grand Junction.

Colorado-based Kelleghan Farms said rising costs will likely lead to higher prices for transported goods in the coming days.

Bill Brassette, the 72-year-old owner and head instructor of Seibu-Kan Karate Studio, celebrated his 50th teaching year in July and still leads classes on North Avenue despite his Parkinson's diagnosis.

He holds black belts in both Shorin-ryu and Goju techniques and credits his early mentor for shaping his discipline and resilience.

Saturday brings warm, partly sunny weather with highs near 87 before scattered thunderstorms arrive Sunday night and rain falls after midnight through Monday morning + additional rain is forecast later in the week as conditions change.

This summer, the Mesa County Trail Crew finished clearing debris and repairing drainage crossings on Unaweep Trail after last year’s fire damaged the path on the Uncompahgre Plateau—restoring safe access over an eight-mile route.

They will shift in early September to maintain trails at 18 Road, Lunch Loops, and Kokopelli.