Western Slope Weekend, Oct. 23-25: Sara Evans, Main Street trick-or-treating and a film night in Rifle
Sara Evans at the Avalon, trick-or-treating on a closed-off Main Street in Grand Junction, a free home expo in Montrose, the Wild and Scenic Film Fest in Rifle, and Dia de los Muertos in Carbondale. Here is what is happening in Mesa, Montrose and Garfield counties this weekend.
The $101 million Glenwood Canyon I-70 overhaul slides to 2028 because of the Aspen airport closure
CDOT did not want a seven-month airport shutdown and a canyon construction season in the same summer. The state added $5 million to cover the cost of waiting. Meanwhile, emergency tunnel repairs are slowing westbound traffic through Oct. 31.Latest Articles
I-70 closures hit Grand Junction, Glenwood Canyon this week
I-70 ramps at Horizon Drive close in stages Sunday and Monday nights, Fourth Street is closed downtown, Four Canyons Parkway is open, US 6 east of Fruita has night flaggers, and the Hanging Lake Tunnel repair is scheduled to finish by Oct. 31.
Western Slope Weekend, Oct. 23-25: Sara Evans, Main Street trick-or-treating and a film night in Rifle
Sara Evans at the Avalon, trick-or-treating on a closed-off Main Street in Grand Junction, a free home expo in Montrose, the Wild and Scenic Film Fest in Rifle, and Dia de los Muertos in Carbondale. Here is what is happening in Mesa, Montrose and Garfield counties this weekend.
The $101 million Glenwood Canyon I-70 overhaul slides to 2028 because of the Aspen airport closure
CDOT did not want a seven-month airport shutdown and a canyon construction season in the same summer. The state added $5 million to cover the cost of waiting. Meanwhile, emergency tunnel repairs are slowing westbound traffic through Oct. 31.
Civic Look-ahead, Week of Oct. 19: Data center pauses and a Garfield hearing
Grand Junction and Fruita both weigh pauses on new data center applications this week. Garfield County holds a Monday hearing on a planned development, and Montrose votes Tuesday on a housing resolution and shelter funding.
Road work: Patterson signal dark Saturday, Blue Mesa holds
The Patterson and 25 Road signal is off Saturday, the westbound US 6 closure through Palisade is off COtrip's list, Rifle closes East Seventh Street through Wednesday, US 50 at Blue Mesa gets 20-minute holds, and Hanging Lake Tunnel holds run through Oct. 31.
Western Slope Weekend, Oct. 16-18: Two Oktoberfests, Celtic Thunder and a pirate haunted house
Two Oktoberfests in Carbondale and Glenwood Springs, Celtic Thunder at the Avalon, electric violinist Mia Asano at the Mesa Theater, Symphony in the Valley in Rifle and Glenwood, and a fall festival in Delta. Here is what is happening in Mesa, Montrose and Garfield counties this weekend.Events
Every Thursday, the weekend roundup: festivals, markets, live music, film and family events across Mesa, Montrose and Garfield counties, organized by town. Every listing is checked against the organizer before it runs, so if it's here, it's happening.
Western Slope Weekend, Oct. 16-18: Two Oktoberfests, Celtic Thunder and a pirate haunted house
Two Oktoberfests in Carbondale and Glenwood Springs, Celtic Thunder at the Avalon, electric violinist Mia Asano at the Mesa Theater, Symphony in the Valley in Rifle and Glenwood, and a fall festival in Delta. Here is what is happening in Mesa, Montrose and Garfield counties this weekend.
Western Slope Weekend Oct 2-4: Blue Angels Above, Art and Harvests Below
Blue Angels over Grand Junction, artists on Main Street, fresh-hop beer in Montrose and Potato Days in Carbondale: your October 2–4 weekend guide covers the big gatherings and quieter outings, with parking reservations, ticket details and a car-free harvest party in Basalt.
Western Slope Weekend: Paonia’s Harvest Festival, Ghost Walks and Pumpkin Picking
Paonia’s Mountain Harvest Festival fills the weekend with music, farm tours and local food. Across the Western Slope, September 25–27 also brings ghost walks in Glenwood Springs, pumpkin picking near Montrose, and a sidewalk sale and concerts in Grand Junction.
Winefest in Palisade, Ranch Rodeo in Montrose: Your Western Slope Weekend, Sept. 18–20
Winefest returns to Palisade, Montrose hosts ranch rodeo finals and a free punk festival, and Glenwood Springs welcomes Octoberfest. Find concerts, community gatherings and outdoor events across the Western Slope for September 18–20.Civic
What your local governments are deciding, and when. The Civic Look-ahead lands Sunday with the week's meetings and agendas for city councils, county commissioners and school boards; the Civic Wrap-up lands Friday with what was actually decided. Voting this fall? Check out our Voter Guide: https://www.westernslopetrellis.com/2026-ballot-guide/
Civic Look-ahead, Week of Oct. 19: Data center pauses and a Garfield hearing
Grand Junction and Fruita both weigh pauses on new data center applications this week. Garfield County holds a Monday hearing on a planned development, and Montrose votes Tuesday on a housing resolution and shelter funding.
Western Slope Schools Put Teacher Pay on the Ballot Alongside Proposition NN
Three Western Slope school districts are asking voters to fund staff raises this November. Proposition NN would also add school funding by reducing TABOR refunds. Here’s what District 51, Roaring Fork and Garfield Re-2 are requesting, what it could cost and how the separate ballot decisions compare.
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I-70 closures hit Grand Junction, Glenwood Canyon this week
I-70 ramps at Horizon Drive close in stages Sunday and Monday nights, Fourth Street is closed downtown, Four Canyons Parkway is open, US 6 east of Fruita has night flaggers, and the Hanging Lake Tunnel repair is scheduled to finish by Oct. 31.
Western Slope Weekend, Oct. 23-25: Sara Evans, Main Street trick-or-treating and a film night in Rifle
Sara Evans at the Avalon, trick-or-treating on a closed-off Main Street in Grand Junction, a free home expo in Montrose, the Wild and Scenic Film Fest in Rifle, and Dia de los Muertos in Carbondale. Here is what is happening in Mesa, Montrose and Garfield counties this weekend.
The $101 million Glenwood Canyon I-70 overhaul slides to 2028 because of the Aspen airport closure
CDOT did not want a seven-month airport shutdown and a canyon construction season in the same summer. The state added $5 million to cover the cost of waiting. Meanwhile, emergency tunnel repairs are slowing westbound traffic through Oct. 31.
Civic Look-ahead, Week of Oct. 19: Data center pauses and a Garfield hearing
Grand Junction and Fruita both weigh pauses on new data center applications this week. Garfield County holds a Monday hearing on a planned development, and Montrose votes Tuesday on a housing resolution and shelter funding.
Road work: Patterson signal dark Saturday, Blue Mesa holds
The Patterson and 25 Road signal is off Saturday, the westbound US 6 closure through Palisade is off COtrip's list, Rifle closes East Seventh Street through Wednesday, US 50 at Blue Mesa gets 20-minute holds, and Hanging Lake Tunnel holds run through Oct. 31.
