Grand Junction Grand Junction Traffic: Lincoln Park Entrance Closure and Detours for Sept. 21–27 Grand Junction drivers face detours on Crosby Avenue, 25 Road, D ½ Road and Crossroads Boulevard the week of Sept. 21. Lincoln Park's 12th Street entrance is expected to close Monday through Wednesday, while downtown lane restrictions continue. Here's where to go and what access remains open. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Grand Junction Shakespeare Meets Dr. Seuss at Grand Junction’s Free Theatre in the Park Shakespeare meets Dr. Seuss at Grand Junction’s free Theatre in the Park on September 19. Bring a blanket or low-back chair to Watson Island Amphitheater for family activities at noon and The Theatre Project’s performance of Seusspeare: Much Ado About Everything at 1 p.m. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 1 min read
Rendering of Salt Flats Development Grand Junction Grand Junction’s Homes Starting at $279,000 Come With 40-Year Affordability Rules Juniper Grove advertises Grand Junction homes starting at $279,000, with income qualifications and resale limits lasting 40 years. Council will consider a no-cost land transfer and nearly $750,000 in support. Here’s what the proposal means for buyers and the city. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 4 min read
Grand Junction Grand Junction Traffic: Closures and Downtown Lane Restrictions for Sept. 14–20 Grand Junction drivers face closures on 25 Road, Crosby Avenue and D ½ Road, plus downtown lane reductions and a detour at Alcove Drive. Here’s where to expect delays and how to reach affected streets during the week of Sept. 14. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Visit The Grand Mesa: 300 Lakes, an Hour From the Desert A basalt plateau the size of a small county sits 6,000 feet above Grand Junction. Here is what to do up there, and when the road is worth it. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 5 min read
Grand Junction Grand Junction Traffic Alert: Major Road Closures Continue the Week of Sept. 7 Grand Junction drivers should expect continued closures on Crosby Avenue, 25 Road and D ½ Road, plus lane restrictions downtown and construction at the 23 Road and Broadway roundabout during the week of Sept. 7. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Grand Junction Grand Junction Traffic Alert: New West Lake Closure, Downtown Lane Restrictions Begin Aug. 31 Grand Junction drivers face new and ongoing traffic impacts the week of Aug. 31, including a West Lake parking lot closure, downtown lane restrictions, CO 340 overnight work and continued Four Canyons Parkway closures. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 3 min read
Grand Junction Grand Junction Traffic Alert: Road Closures and Construction for the Week of Aug. 24 Grand Junction drivers should expect road closures, lane reductions and overnight construction the week of Aug. 24, including work on 25 Road, D 1/2 Road, Ute and Pitkin avenues, Highway 340 and Industrial Boulevard. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Grand Junction Grand Junction Voters Will Decide Orchard Mesa Pool Funding in November Grand Junction voters will decide in November whether to raise the city sales and use tax to help fund the Orchard Mesa Pool. The measure would increase the rate from 3.39% to 3.46%, with a partial reduction after repayment. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Grand Junction Grand Junction Traffic Alert: Road Closures and Construction for the Week of August 17 Grand Junction drivers should expect road closures, lane restrictions and overnight construction the week of Aug. 17, including work on 25 Road, D 1/2 Road, Highway 340, Ute and Pitkin avenues. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 3 min read
Grand Junction Grand Junction Traffic Alert: Major Road Closures and Construction Continue the Week of Aug. 10 Road construction continues across Grand Junction the week of Aug. 10, with closures on Crosby Avenue, 25 Road, D ½ Road, downtown lane reductions, Highway 340 overnight work and ongoing roundabout construction at 23 Road and Broadway. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Grand Junction Grand Junction to Break Ground on 450-Home Salt Flats Mixed-Income Housing Development Grand Junction will break ground Aug. 17 on the Salt Flats development, a 450-home mixed-income community that will provide affordable apartments and for-sale homes for working families, seniors, veterans and first-time homebuyers. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
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
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
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
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
Grand Junction Grand Junction Traffic Alert: Closures and Lane Restrictions Continue for Week of July 6 Grand Junction drivers should expect closures, detours, lane restrictions, and overnight work during the week of July 6, including impacts on Crosby Avenue, Four Canyons Parkway, D ½ Road, Riverside Parkway, Ute Avenue, Pitkin Avenue, and Highway 340. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 3 min read
Mesa County Mesa County and Grand Junction Civic Week Ahead: Fire Rules, Housing, Redlands Traffic, and Holiday Closures Mesa County and Grand Junction head into a shortened holiday week with fire restrictions, housing policy updates, Redlands traffic impacts, and camping ordinance enforcement among the key civic issues to watch. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 4 min read
Grand Junction Grand Junction Traffic Alert: Road Closures, Lane Restrictions, and Overnight Work for Week of June 29 Grand Junction drivers should expect closures, lane restrictions, detours, and overnight work during the week of June 29, including impacts on Crosby Avenue, Four Canyons Parkway, D ½ Road, Riverside Parkway, Ute Avenue, Pitkin Avenue, and Highway 340. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 3 min read
Grand Junction Grand Junction and Mesa County Advance $8M Housing Package as Growth Pressures Build Near 29 Road Grand Junction and Mesa County committed $8 million in bond capacity for the Salt Flats housing project, while neighbors raised concerns about rezoning, traffic, and growth near 29 Road. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 3 min read
Grand Junction Grand Junction Traffic Alert: Road Closures and Lane Shifts Planned for Week of June 15 Grand Junction drivers should plan for road closures, lane shifts and construction delays during the week of June 15. Major impacts are expected on Patterson Road, D ½ Road, Riverside Parkway, Highway 340, 25 Road, Ute Avenue and Pitkin Avenue. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 3 min read
Grand Junction Grand Junction Recreation Center Memberships Go on Sale June 8 Grand Junction will begin selling memberships for the new Community Recreation Center on Monday, June 8. Memberships can be purchased at a sales trailer near the construction site, and facility rental reservations will also open ahead of the center’s expected late 2026 grand opening. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
