Civic Election results: D51 override and Orchard Mesa pool fail, Hurd pulls ahead in CD3 Unofficial results from Mesa, Montrose, Garfield and Delta counties as of 5:38 p.m. Wednesday, with most local ballots counted: what is settled and what is still close. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 9 min read
Mesa County I-70 daytime lane closures hit Grand Junction next week I-70 between Horizon Drive and Clifton runs one lane each way from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, Fourth Street downtown is closed through Nov. 20, COtrip lists Hanging Lake Tunnel lane closures through Nov. 6, and 6000 Road north of Banner Road in Montrose County is closed by flooding. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 6 min read
Mesa County 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. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 5 min read
Events 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. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 5 min read
Mesa County 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. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 6 min read
Celtic Thunder Events 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. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 5 min read
Mesa County Road construction alert: US 6 closed in Palisade, Ida Road closes Monday Four Canyons Parkway is set to open, Patterson and 25 Road lose their signal two Saturdays in a row, and Glenwood Canyon has tunnel holds through Oct. 31. Here's what's under construction in Mesa, Garfield and Montrose counties this weekend and the week of Oct. 12. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 6 min read
Photo by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases / Unsplash Montrose County Montrose County Confirms Three Cases of West Nile Virus, Urges Community Precautions With three confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in Montrose County this season, public health officials are urging residents to take simple precautions—like eliminating standing water and using insect repellent—to protect themselves during peak mosquito months. 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
Montrose Montrose Approves $4.3M Sewer Expansion as City Moves to Restore Business Grant Funding Montrose approved a $4.3 million sewer expansion to unlock growth in the city’s northeast corridor, while council moved to restore business grant funding affected by a budget error. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 4 min read
Montrose County Delta and Montrose Counties Launch Regional Partnership to Expand WIC Services Delta and Montrose counties have launched a new partnership to strengthen WIC services across the region. The collaboration expands nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, and family assistance while improving flexibility and access for rural families on the Western Slope. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Montrose County Montrose Students Pitch Businesses, Nonprofits, and Creative Ventures Through Innovative Spark Lab Program Students from across the Western Slope showcased businesses, nonprofits, and creative ventures during Montrose’s May 13 Spark Lab forum. The program blends entrepreneurship, mentorship, and hands-on learning to help students turn ideas into real-world projects and opportunities. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 4 min read
Montrose County Apr 22 Montrose Forum Highlights: Police Share Real-World Scam Tactics and How Residents Can Stay Safe A Montrose forum featuring local police highlighted growing scam and fraud risks, from ransomware to romance scams. Officials shared real cases and simple steps residents can take to protect themselves and support vulnerable community members. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 3 min read
Civic Montrose County Invites Students to Design “I Voted” Stickers for 2026 Elections Montrose County is inviting students in grades 3 through 12 to design official “I Voted” stickers for the 2026 primary and general elections. Winning artwork will be printed and distributed at polling centers, encouraging youth creativity and civic engagement. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
