Grand Junction Grand Junction Traffic Alert: Road Closures and Delays for the Week of August 3 Drivers in Grand Junction should expect road closures and delays the week of August 3 as construction continues on Crosby Avenue, Four Canyons Parkway, D ½ Road, Highway 340, and other major routes. Plan extra travel time and follow posted detours. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Events Things to Do This Weekend on the Western Slope: Colorado Day Edition (July 31–August 2, 2026) Colorado turns 150 this Saturday and the Western Slope is celebrating — Fruita's 9:30 p.m. drone show, the Garfield County Fair parade in Rifle, free bluegrass in Cedaredge, and Palisade winery concerts all weekend. Your county-by-county guide to July 31–August 2, from GJ to Glenwood. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 4 min read
Events Celebrate Colorado's 150th Birthday at Fort Uncompahgre's Free Colorado Day Open House Celebrate Colorado's 150th birthday with a free Colorado Day Open House at Fort Uncompahgre in Delta on Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tour the reconstructed 1830s trading fort, meet historical interpreters, and explore the stories that shaped Colorado's Western Slope. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 1 min read
Government Western Slope Civic Lookahead: Public Meetings and Deadlines, July 27–August 9, 2026 Montrose City Council weighs charter amendments Wednesday, Palisade votes on drought water surcharges Tuesday, and Colorado's ballot-initiative deadline hits Aug. 3. Plus: Grand Junction council, Garfield commissioners, and a BLM lease-sale protest deadline. Your two-week civic guide. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 7 min read
Grand Junction Western Colorado Senior Games Celebrate 25 Years in Grand Junction This August The Western Colorado Senior Games celebrate their 25th anniversary Aug. 17–23 in Grand Junction. Adults 50 and older can compete in pickleball, basketball, disc golf, a 5K and more. Registration is open through Aug. 7. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 1 min read
Grand Junction Grand Junction Traffic Alert: Major Road Closures and Construction for July 27–31 Grand Junction drivers should expect road closures, detours, and lane restrictions July 27–31. Major impacts include 25 Road and Four Canyons Parkway, D 1/2 Road, Ute and Pitkin avenues, overnight Highway 340 bridge work, and construction at 23 Road and Broadway. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 3 min read
Events Things to Do This Weekend on Colorado's Western Slope (July 24–26) Looking for things to do this weekend on Colorado's Western Slope? From the Montrose County Fair & Rodeo and Carbondale Mountain Fair to live music, Palisade wineries, farmers markets, family activities, and Grand Junction events, here's your complete guide for July 24–26, 2026. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 4 min read
Events This Weekend on the Western Slope — July 17–19 Fair season is in full swing on the Western Slope. The Mesa County Fair wraps up as Montrose celebrates its 140th fair, plus Lee Brice, Asleep at the Wheel, Palisade wine events, markets, live music and more. Here’s what to do July 17–19. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 4 min read
Montrose Montrose Traffic Alert: Rio Grande and East Oak Grove Intersection to Close Through Mid-September The intersection of Rio Grande Avenue and East Oak Grove Road will close beginning July 27 as crews complete Montrose's new roundabout. The closure is expected to last through mid-September, with detours in place while local access to nearby businesses and parks remains open. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Grand Junction Grand Junction Traffic Alert: Week of July 20, 2026 Drivers should expect continued delays across Grand Junction the week of July 20 as construction impacts Four Canyons Parkway, Crosby Avenue, D ½ Road, Patterson Road, Highway 340, and several downtown streets. Plan extra travel time and follow posted detours. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 3 min read
Montrose Montrose Recreation District Names Justin Mashburn as New Executive Director The Montrose Recreation District has selected longtime leader Justin Mashburn as its next Executive Director. After nearly 21 years with the district, Mashburn will lead future recreation programs, capital projects, and community partnerships beginning July 20. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Government Western Slope Civic Look-Ahead: Housing, Budgets and Public Safety Decisions Lead This Week Housing, county budgets, transportation funding, and public safety ordinances headline this week's local government meetings across the Western Slope during the week of July 13–17. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 4 min read
Government Western Slope Civic Wrap-Up: Wildfires, Housing, Recycling and New Colorado Laws Local governments responded to wildfire emergencies, advanced housing projects, invested in regional infrastructure, and prepared for next year's budgets during the week of July 3–10. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 4 min read
The Lake Fork of the Gunnison is pictured in current low-flow conditions. CPW photo Outdoors & Recreation CPW Requests Afternoon Fishing Pause on Three Gunnison-Area Streams as Drought Stresses Trout Colorado Parks and Wildlife has enacted voluntary afternoon fishing closures on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, Tomichi Creek, and Cochetopa Creek as drought, low water, and rising temperatures place increasing stress on trout populations. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Grand Junction Grand Junction Residents Invited to Share Feedback in 2026 Community Survey Grand Junction residents have until July 20 to participate in the City's 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey. The survey will help guide future planning, City services, and investment priorities while giving every resident an opportunity to share feedback on the community. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 1 min read
Grand Junction Grand Junction Traffic Alert: Major Road Closures Continue Across the City During Week of July 13 Several major construction projects continue across Grand Junction during the week of July 13. Closures remain in place on Crosby Avenue, Four Canyons Parkway, D ½ Road, and Highway 340, with additional lane reductions and overnight work expected throughout the city. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Montrose Montrose Awarded $3.3 Million to Clean Up Former Bullock Power Plant Montrose will receive a $3.3 million EPA Brownfields Cleanup grant to remediate the former Bullock Electric Steam Plant along the Uncompahgre River, with plans for future river access, trail connections, green space, and a possible indoor climbing gym. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 4 min read
Farmers Market at Cross Orchards — Cross Orchards Historic Site Events Western Slope Weekend Guide: Fair Season Warm-Up, Live Music, Quilts, Cars, and Library Finds Fair season is almost here, but the Western Slope still has a packed July 10-12 weekend with KAFM benefit music, the Black Canyon Quilt Show, a Loma car show, farmers markets, library events, comedy, jazz, and free live music from Palisade to Carbondale. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 4 min read
Government Western Slope Civic and Municipal Wrap-Up Week Ending July 4 Western Slope local governments entered July with wildfire restrictions, evacuation notices, postponed fireworks, road preservation work, airport upgrades, public health alerts, and new opportunities for residents to weigh in on city priorities. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 4 min read
Montrose Montrose Slurry Seal Work Starts July 6, With Road Closures and Parking Restrictions Expected Montrose slurry seal work begins July 6 and is expected to last about three weeks. Drivers should watch for road closures, one-lane traffic, parking restrictions, flaggers, pilot cars, and early trash collection needs. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Interactive map of Gold Mountain Fire Evacuation Zones: Click to view https://arcg.is/0fO8Gv0 Montrose County Montrose County Issues Voluntary Evacuation for Zone 34 Near Gold Mountain Fire Montrose County has issued a voluntary evacuation for Zone 34 near the Gold Mountain Fire, including properties south of P77 Road and Cimarron Road and parts of P77 Road north of the intersection. Residents may leave now if they feel unsafe. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Photo by Emanuel V / Unsplash News Colorado Civic Roundup: New July 1 Laws, I-25 Speed Cameras, and Holiday Fire Risk Colorado’s new fiscal year brings July 1 laws on 3D-printed firearms, conversion therapy civil claims, and mobile home tax notices, while CDOT adds I-25 speed cameras and warns drivers about holiday traffic and wildfire risk. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 4 min read
News Western Colorado Residents Warn BLM Oil and Gas Rule Could Shift Cleanup Costs to Taxpayers Western Colorado residents and public lands advocates warn that a federal proposal to lower oil and gas bonding requirements could increase the risk of orphaned wells, taxpayer-funded cleanup, and reduced public input on leasing decisions. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 4 min read
Montrose Montrose Closes Buckhorn Lakes Due to Gold Mountain Fire Threat The City of Montrose has closed Buckhorn Lakes because of wildfire danger from the Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray County. The city-owned park southeast of Montrose is under pre-evacuation notice, and residents are urged to follow official emergency updates. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
