Coal train derails into Gunnison river, 2 aboard trapped
According to a police a scanner, a coal train derailed into the Gunnison River tonight (Tuesday night) around 11:30 p.m., […]
environment
Trump’s EPA chief doesn’t know agency’s mission & is drafting a plan to end the agency’s ability to address climate change
In a move that could nullify all environmental laws limiting tailpipe emissions and other greenhouse gases that are warming the
Summary of Rep. Jeff Hurd’s 3/11/25 town hall meeting
Here is a summary of CD-3 House Rep. Jeff Hurd (R)’s town hall meeting held on 3/11/2025, with thanks to
Trump administration working to change or eliminate boundaries of national monuments to allow increased mining & drilling
The Trump administration has started reviewing the boundaries of protected public lands with the intent of increasing mining for minerals
Proposition JJ: Should the state be able to retain additional revenues from the sports betting tax?
[Propositions placed on the ballot by the legislature that amend state statutes or refer a tax question to the voters
How to find out what’s causing the smoke in the air on hazy Grand Valley days
What caused the dense haze in the Grand Valley air a couple of days ago that obstructed scenic views of
Mesa County Commissioners ignoring safety concerns & quietly working to tweak land use code to advantage large scale solar development, citizens say
On January 9, Mesa County Commissioners Janet Rowland, Cody Davis and Bobbie Daniel voted to put a moratorium on large-scale
Former Public Utilities Commissioner from Paonia sends up warning flags about legislation, construction of hyperscale data centers & the sharp rise in electricity consumption
Colorado Senate Bill SB24-085, “Sales & Use Tax Rebate for Digital Asset Purchases” introduced on January 24th, would give substantial
Big Bear Bald Eagles Live Nest Cam
The watch for eggs to begin hatching starts on 2/29. We have our share of bald eagles visiting the Grand
Former Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese elected state House Minority Leader
Former two-term Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese, who moved to Colorado Springs in 2020 to run for the state House
Redlands residents oppose City building new sewer lift station and piping on unstable land
Redlands area residents are concerned that the City of Grand Junction and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
Schwenke is helping realtors and developers oppose City plan for more pedestrian & bike-friendly development
Former Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce President Diane Schwenke, who has a consulting business now called “Schwenke Solutions,” is working
CU Anschutz environmental toxicologist: Ascent Classical Academy’s lead remediation will have to meet tighter EPA standard of 3 micrograms/sq. ft. for floors, instead of the current standard of 10 mcg/sq. ft.
Michael Kosnett, M.D., M.P.H., at CU Anschutz School of Public Health in Aurora, CO, an expert in medical toxicology, occupational
Valley foxes turning up dead
Three dead foxes have been reported in the Grand Valley within the last 6 weeks, all looking like they just
Residential trash services vary widely in cost
Thinking of shopping for a new residential trash service? There may be good reason. Republic Services recently bought Monument Waste
Lead contamination a concern for new Ascent Classical Academy charter school, which plans to open in August at the former Rocky Mountain Gun Club building
 The former Rocky Mountain Gun Club building at 545 31 Road, where Ascent Classical Academy plans to open a
Open burning still a scourge in Mesa County in 2022
It’s a beautiful spring day in Mesa County, and once again the time of year when palls of thick smoke
Rep. Boebert promotes herself while I-70 shutdown causes national emergency
CD-3 House Representative Lauren Boebert was busy making a video of herself at the Rifle Demolition Derby August 2 while