March for Our Lives to hold local rally Sat., 6/11 at the Old Mesa County Courthouse, 6th & Rood, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
The national student-led group March For Our Lives will hold a local rally Saturday, June 11, from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. […]
public health
“Gold standard” medical study finds Ivermectin does not reduce risk of severe Covid-19
A large number of Mesa County residents harbor the mistaken belief that the anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin, used to de-worm horses
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
Is it safe yet to go to indoor meetings and parties? Here’s how to tell.
As the omicron surge recedes in Mesa County, people are starting to gather in large crowds for indoor events again,
Another Rimrock Wellness Center chiropractor dispenses dangerous medical disinformation
For many people, chiropractors are de facto primary health care providers, particularly in medically underserved rural areas like the western
Mesa County Concerned Citizen meme demonstrates local cluelessness about respiratory transmission of disease
The above meme was sent out in an email blast last November 15, 2021 by the far right extremist group
Former KKCO weatherman Butch McCain now shilling for anti-vaxxers
Former longtime KKCO weatherman Butch McCain, who was fired from KKCO last October after refusing to get a Covid-19 vaccine
Another local chiropractor spreads dangerous misinformation about Covid prevention and treatment
In October, 2021, the U.S. News and World Report revealed chiropractors are a major force stirring up anti-vaccine sentiment and
G.J. chiropractor recommends novel but fraudulent way for anti-vaxxers to try to avoid mandatory Covid vaccination
Grand Junction chiropractor Wesley Sheader of New Life Chiropractic at 2532 Patterson Road is giving people trying to evade Covid-19
“Mesa County Concerned Citizen” fraudulently promotes $182 ripoff box of common OTC items as an “early and effective treatment of COVID-19”
In its January 3, 2022 email blast, the local extreme right wing group “Mesa County Concerned Citizen” included a plug
Does Greg Haitz’s furtive editing of his “Immune Support Pack” page indicate consciousness of guilt?
Last month we noticed that Grand Junction chiropractor Greg Haitz of the Rimrock Wellness Center at 12th and Patterson, was
Conservatives, Pandemic, Public health, Safety
Trump urges his supporters to get vaccinated. Will Mesa County listen?
“I recommend taking the vaccines. It’s good. I did it. Take the vaccines.” “The vaccines do work and they are
HD-55 candidate Cindy Ficklin (R) now blames taxpayers and a Daily Sentinel reporter for her getting Covid, and is taking unproven treatments for the disease
Republican House District 55 candidate Cindy Ficklin is using non-medically approved treatments for Covid-19, including the animal de-worming medication Ivermectin.
Anti-mask, anti-vax Republican candidate for HD55 Cindy Ficklin has Covid-19, blames it on government
Anti-mask, anti-vaccination candidate for HD-55 Cindy Ficklin (R-Mesa County) announced December 19 on Facebook that she has contracted Covid-19 and
Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra announces mandatory vaccine and masking policy for patrons 2021/2022 season
The Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra (GJSO) appears to be the first local organization to grasp the gravity of the coronavirus
HD 55 candidate Cindy Ficklin spreads false, dangerous misinformation about vaccines & Covid on her “Cindy Says” blog
After Republican House District 55 candidate Cindy Ficklin was banned from Facebook for 30 days on May 27, 2021 for
A look at where Mesa County is now with Covid, and how other places are doing by comparison
Arguably, Mesa County citizens’ denial of the science around Covid-19 transmission, and the overall lax attitude of our area’s elected
Mesa County fiddles while Covid-19 rages
Back on March 22, 2021, the Mesa County Commissioners, none of whom have a medical degree or any experience in