Good morning, Grand Junction.

Alisha Wenger (executive director of the Community Food Bank) was surprised with the First YES Award in a ceremony by Kooler Garage Doors and her nominator yesterday, recognizing nearly seven years of service to Mesa County.

The award highlights the collective effort to support local families facing food insecurity.

Grand Junction Police promote safe driving for teens during National Teen Driver Safety Week.

The department hosts a safety event to build driving skills and hazard awareness ahead of winter.

Grand Junction Police (GJPD) are urging teens and parents to focus on safe driving habits during National Teen Driver Safety Week as winter roads loom ahead, and the department will host a teen driver event before the new year to build driving skills and reduce hazards.

Five Colorado Mesa University students have joined the statewide Water Fellows Program to prepare for water management careers.

They receive a $1,000 stipend and will attend monthly conferences and site visits throughout the academic year.

Recent rains eased the drought while making roads slick as Grand Junction sees wet conditions today and areas farther south face flood risks near wildfire burn scars; Colorado State Patrol urges drivers to slow down and check chain requirements—Eagle County enforcement is set for Friday, Oct. 23.

Engineers from Grand Junction, Fruita and Mesa County participated in the Walk and Roll workshop on Oct.

8 in downtown, testing accessibility by using wheelchairs, noise-canceling headphones and vision-impairing glasses. They experienced firsthand challenges with curb transitions and varying ramp standards along a loop starting and ending at City Hall.

The city reversed its plan to close the Senior Recreation Center after community pushback, and the facility at 550 Ouray Ave will remain open.

City Manager Bennett said the city will work with the nonprofit to develop a new agreement by January 2027 + ensure long-term sustainability for seniors.