Good morning, Grand Junction.

The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has launched the ELEVATE Mesa County mentorship program to connect emerging professionals with seasoned leaders.

The 10‑week program runs Oct. 6–Dec. 8 and applications are due by Sept. 25.

Grand Junction resident Dave Lord spent nearly three years clearing trash at Matchett Park and now has asked City Council to name the informal trail 'Hershey's Loop' after his service dog (Hershey), hoping the move inspires others to care for local spaces.

Grand Valley Power approved a $15K donation to the Snyder Fire Firefighters Benefit Account at Alpine Bank to support five firefighters’ families after the fire claimed four lives and hurt one.

The fire burned nearly 30,000 acres northeast of Glade Park, affecting local services.

Jordan and Maddison Burge—a husband-and-wife team—became the new owners of Graff Dairy at 581 29 Road on Sept.

1, promising to keep its famous ice cream while adding drive-through coffee and self-order kiosks. They will gather community input and hire extra staff as they expand operations.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers met with the Grand Junction Planning Department in August to discuss a plan for a 2821 sqft drive through restaurant at 2440 U.S. Highway 6&50 where Famous Dave’s runs a 6729 sqft restaurant on a 1.12 acre mixed use lot.

Frame Depot is set to double its retail space by removing a 60-ft wall and uniting its two units at 529 Bogart Lane – the expansion will add more room for oversize art and gifts and is expected to finish by mid-Oct.

The Museums of Western Colorado will present History Alive Colorado West Chautauqua on Sept.

12 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Cross Orchards Historic Site (3073 F Road) with the 20th annual event themed "Liberty's Legacy" featuring historians and young performers celebrating Colorado’s 150th and America’s 250th anniversaries.

Colorado Mesa University and Mesa County Valley School District 51 have expanded their partnership; qualified D51 instructors now serve as adjunct faculty and receive benefits such as library access + professional development, setting the stage for affordable college courses at local high schools.

Local landscaper Dalton Bentler (trained in Denver) is promoting graywater irrigation to reduce reliance on scarce water by installing laundry-to-landscape systems under new city incentives.

The program will help residents and businesses save water as workshops and updated regulations guide proper installation.

Grand Junction Regional Airport opened its new covered parking on Sept.

1, adding 100 standard and eight accessible spaces (with EV chargers in 6 standard and 1 accessible space) and a 668-kW solar array to offset terminal electricity. It was completed on budget.

The Grand River Mosquito Control District announced its new tire disposal program that reimburses up to 75% of recycling fees for up to nine tires per property to reduce mosquito breeding sites in the tax district.

Residents must secure preapproval + submit an official receipt from approved facilities.

On Monday, National Beer Lovers Day highlighted Grand Junction’s craft beer scene with local spots like Base Camp Beer Works and Colorado Craft Coffee and Beer House, which offer seasonal brews (peach and cream and pumpkin pie ale) and host community events.

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties announced that Skylar Kraai was named to its 2026 30 Under 30 list (an international award for top young real estate professionals), highlighting his strong sales and commitment to service as noted by owner and CEO Todd Conklin.