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 Voters Face Choices on Hunting Rights and Wildfire Funding
Western Slope voters face two outdoor-related ballot measures this fall. Amendment 83 would establish constitutional hunting and fishing rights. Proposition 137 would direct existing tax revenue to conservation and wildfire prevention. Here’s what would change and how the measures differ.Latest Articles
Western Slope civic week ahead: Budgets, a data center pause and a Montrose council appointment
Grand Junction considers a data center pause and about $10 million in budget adjustments, Montrose is expected to fill a council vacancy, and Mesa County weighs new paratransit buses. Your October 5–11 guide to public meetings across the Western Slope, with hearing dates and ways to weigh in.
Grand Junction traffic: 25 Road closures and downtown lane restrictions for Oct. 5 week
Road closures continue along 25 Road, Crosby Avenue and D ½ Road during the week of Oct. 5. Downtown drivers face lane restrictions on Fourth, Fifth, Ute and Pitkin, while Westlake Park’s parking lot closes for maintenance. Here’s where to detour and which access remains open.
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.
Grand Junction Traffic: 25 Road and Crossroads Closures for the Week of September 28
Closures on 25 Road, Crosby Avenue, D ½ Road and Crossroads Boulevard will affect Grand Junction travel the week of September 28. Downtown lane restrictions and roundabout construction at 23 Road and Broadway also continue. Here are the affected stretches and detours.
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.
Western Slope Voters Face Choices on Hunting Rights and Wildfire Funding
Western Slope voters face two outdoor-related ballot measures this fall. Amendment 83 would establish constitutional hunting and fishing rights. Proposition 137 would direct existing tax revenue to conservation and wildfire prevention. Here’s what would change and how the measures differ.
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.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: 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.
Bikes, Barks, and the Calm Before Winefest: Your Western Slope Weekend Sep 11-13
Ride the Monument, catch Montrose’s free concert finale or let your dog take the last swim of summer. Your Sept. 11–13 Western Slope guide covers live music, wine country, a Cedaredge writers’ gathering and more across Mesa, Montrose, Garfield and Delta counties.
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/
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.
Western Slope Week Ahead: Housing Votes in Grand Junction, Leadership Changes in Montrose
Grand Junction weighs agreements for 48 homes at the Salt Flats, Montrose formalizes its city manager transition, and Mesa County considers a $4.6 million road contract. Your guide to Western Slope government meetings September 14–17, with key decisions and ways to participate.
Mesa County Weighs Health Cuts as Garfield Looks to Limit Hogback Funding: Western Slope Civic Week Ahead: Sep 7–13
Mesa County reviews proposed public health staffing cuts, while Garfield County considers $200,000 for Hogback bus service with conditions for future funding. Your guide to local government meetings for September 7–13, 2026.
Mesa County Takes the Spotlight During a Quiet Week for Local Government
While most regional government bodies across Mesa, Montrose, and Garfield counties are off-cycle this week, Mesa County commissioners are set to review over $19.1 million in FAA airport grants, a $549,900 property sale, and flood mitigation funding at their Tuesday, August 25 hearing.
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Western Slope civic week ahead: Budgets, a data center pause and a Montrose council appointment
Grand Junction considers a data center pause and about $10 million in budget adjustments, Montrose is expected to fill a council vacancy, and Mesa County weighs new paratransit buses. Your October 5–11 guide to public meetings across the Western Slope, with hearing dates and ways to weigh in.
Grand Junction traffic: 25 Road closures and downtown lane restrictions for Oct. 5 week
Road closures continue along 25 Road, Crosby Avenue and D ½ Road during the week of Oct. 5. Downtown drivers face lane restrictions on Fourth, Fifth, Ute and Pitkin, while Westlake Park’s parking lot closes for maintenance. Here’s where to detour and which access remains open.
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.
Grand Junction Traffic: 25 Road and Crossroads Closures for the Week of September 28
Closures on 25 Road, Crosby Avenue, D ½ Road and Crossroads Boulevard will affect Grand Junction travel the week of September 28. Downtown lane restrictions and roundabout construction at 23 Road and Broadway also continue. Here are the affected stretches and detours.
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.
Western Slope Voters Face Choices on Hunting Rights and Wildfire Funding
Western Slope voters face two outdoor-related ballot measures this fall. Amendment 83 would establish constitutional hunting and fishing rights. Proposition 137 would direct existing tax revenue to conservation and wildfire prevention. Here’s what would change and how the measures differ.
