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A 56-year-old Whitewater man, Richard Lemus, was arrested for attempting to sexually exploit a child after the '14-year-old girl' he met online was revealed to be an undercover Mesa County Sheriff's Office investigator.

A free webinar on Oct.

15 by Colorado HR Connection will cover the unemployment claims process and the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act.

Mesa County's sales tax collections rose to over $33.1 million in the first eight months of 2024, marking a 2 percent increase from the previous year, fueled by gains in general merchandise, clothing, and home improvements.

Craig Hall, owner of the Business Times, reflects on overcoming personal and financial adversity, including the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on advertising revenue, as his publication approaches its 30th year.

Nathan Perry's economic update on Mesa County reveals a mixed outlook with labor and real estate market slowdowns, alongside positive signs like population growth and income increases, projecting a 50% chance of a soft economic landing over recession.

Colorado Mesa University expands its CMU Promise program statewide, increases income eligibility to $70,000 to support more low-income and first-generation students.

A Colorado State University research lab and a peach farm in Grand Valley have received a part of $500,000 in grants for agrivoltaic projects, blending solar energy production with agriculture.

A $49,997 grant from the Colorado River District will fund a master irrigator program for Mesa and Delta conservation districts to improve water use efficiency in agriculture.

The NFIB endorsed Jeff Hurd for the U.S. House and two incumbents for the Colorado House, emphasizing their support for small business economies.

Mike Bennett, with a decade of experience as Fruita's city manager, has been named the finalist for the Grand Junction city manager position, aiming to start in late November.

Gentle Active Yoga Class

Experience a calming yoga class that integrates movement, meditation, and deep breathing, designed for active beginners and above.

Sound Destroyer Concert Featuring Mike Love & the Full Circle

Experience an exciting night of music with Mike Love & the Full Circle, featuring a blend of metal, reggae, and rock at the Mesa Theater in Grand Junction.

Gentle Active Yoga Class

Experience the harmony of mind and body through a gentle yoga class designed for active beginners featuring movement, meditation, and breathing exercises.

Gentle Active Yoga Class for Beginners

Experience a rejuvenating yoga class designed for active beginners, focusing on movement, meditation, and deep breathing exercises.

Alice's Wonderland at The Avalon Theatre

Experience a delightful show featuring creative performances inspired by the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland.

2024-2025 Grand Valley Community Concert Series

Experience a captivating night of music at the Grand Valley Community Concerts hosted at The Avalon Theatre.

Ladies Night Out: Wine and Pumpkin Designs

Experience an evening of creativity and camaraderie with fellow women as you craft pumpkin-themed designs while enjoying wine.

Gentle Active Yoga Session

Experience a revitalizing yoga class designed for active beginners and above, focusing on movement, meditation, and deep breathing exercises in a serene setting.

Koko Love - Funky House DJ Set

Experience a vibrant DJ set featuring funky house music by Koko Love at Sauvage Spectrum.

Deadlands Live Concert

Experience an electrifying evening of music with Deadlands at the Mesa Theater in Grand Junction.

JunkTown Film Festival

We’re not Sundance or Tribeca or Telluride. We’re certainly not Cannes and we’re not even Slamdance. We’re the Junktown Film Festival, located in Grand Junction, Colorado, the childhood home of blacklisted screenwriter (and bathtub enthusiast) Dalton Trumbo. We showcase incredible short films from across the United States and around the world.