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Telluride Venture Network introduces new loan fund
Entrepreneurs are a rare breed of enthusiastic risk-takers, willing to commit long hours, pivot frequently, and be a jack of all trades to recognize their dreams. However, many founders armed with a solid business plan and plenty of ambition don’t get the chance to begin their journey due to limited access to capital and resources. These barriers are especially present in rural areas.
Final Whistle: College Athletics in Full Swing
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Summer is winding down, there is a slight chill in the air at night, and college athletics are back, with several Colorado Mesa Mavericks Teams getting their seasons underway. The Mavericks Football Team actually started their season down in Texas A&M Kingsville, winning in dramatic...
Warm with Slight Rain Chances
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - It was another sunny and warm day on the western slope. Tomorrow’s forecast has some slight rain chances in it. Today’s high temperature was 92 degrees in Grand Junction. This will continue to be the pattern the next several days with high temperatures of low 90s in the valley and mid 80s in the higher elevations. Low temperatures in the morning will be about 62 degrees in Grand Junction, 55 in Montrose, 55 in Delta, and 53 in Cortez. High temperatures in the afternoon will be about 92 degrees in Grand Junction, 85 in Montrose, 90 in Delta, and 85 in Cortez.
Eagle County School District breaks ground on Gypsum Early Learning Center and employee housing
Eagle County School District held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Gypsum Early Learning Center and accompanying employee housing on Thursday, Aug. 29. Employees and board members of the Eagle County School District, as well as representatives of the construction companies RA Nelson and Haselden Construction Company, gathered on the cleared site that will soon become homes and an educational facility to kick off the journey. The early learning center and housing site already belong to the Eagle County School District, located in Gypsum near Gypsum Creek Middle School and Red Hill Elementary School.
“Most people start their addiction because they’re hurting.” Recovered addict shares her recovery journey
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Recovering from an opioid addiction is not an easy feat. “I OD’s (overdosed) three times off of fentanyl...a very, very scary situation,” said recovered addict Shayanne McCurdy. Her addiction was unexpected. McCurdy explains that she was never planning on using, but family influence...
Soccer Game Recap: Bear Creek Comes Up Short
On Saturday, the Bear Creek Bears didn't have quite enough to beat the Overland Trailblazers and fell 3-2. The loss was the Bears' first of the season. Having lost for the first time this season, Bear Creek fell to 2-1. Both squads will have to hit the road in their...
Soccer Recap: Coal Ridge Comes Up Short at Home Against Glenwood Springs
Coal Ridge couldn't capitalize on their home-pitch advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Glenwood Springs Demons by a score of 2-1 on Friday. The match was a 1-1 toss-up at halftime, but the Titans couldn't quite close it out. Glenwood Springs now has a winning...
Aspen’s Lauer uses ’23-24 season in EHL as springboard to NCAA Division III commitment to LVC
Lochlan Lauer spent the 2023-24 season playing in the Eastern Hockey League for the Philadelphia Hockey Club, and the Aspen native will stay in the region for the 2024-25 season after recently committing to play NCAA Division III hockey for Lebanon Valley College. The Dutchmen play in the UCHC with...
Hog and Hen Celebrates 5th Birthday
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The Hog and Hen celebrates their 5th birthday this weekend. To celebrate, the Market & deli is hosting a party within and in front of their store. Comprised of live music, a petting zoo, balloon animals, face painting, and food, the event is a way...
Fruita Monument Rallies for 37-19 Victory Over Central’s Football Team
Fruita Monument secured its first victory of the season, defeating Central 37-19, with a dominant second half highlighting their performance. After trailing 13-10 at halftime, the Wildcats turned things around with four second-half touchdowns, showcasing improvement from their previous defeat. Despite losing starting quarterback Ben Romero to injury, backup Cooper Rowell effectively led the offense, contributing both through the air and on the ground. Central struggled with consistency, hampered by turnovers and missed opportunities, falling to 0-2 on the season.
Friday Night Blitz: Week 1
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Football season is fully back on the Western Slope, and no team is safe with games all over the state. Stocker Stadium was busy, with three games across two days, starting off Thursday with a rivalry matchup featuring the Central Warriors and Fruita Monument Wildcats, more on that game can be found here.
Labor Day weekend is approaching
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – The holiday weekend is here and Grand Junction is getting ready for guests to come in and enjoy what’s around the Western Slope. Ken Sherbenou, City of Grand Junction parks and recreation director, states, “One of the big things that people will be taking advantage of this holiday weekend is our aquatics facilities. We have Lincoln Park pool that sees over 600 people, average attendance a day. It’s the second to last weekend before we close the pools for the season.”
Former Ohio State Star Floats Wild Shedeur Sanders Conspiracy Theory That Might Have Some Legs
Both Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter looked every bit like projected top-10 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft in Colorado’s 31-26 victory over North Dakota State on Thursday night. Sanders completed 26-of-34 passes for 445 yards, four touchdowns and one (fluke) interception), while Hunter caught seven passes for 132 yards and three touchdowns, including one […] The post Former Ohio State Star Floats Wild Shedeur Sanders Conspiracy Theory That Might Have Some Legs appeared first on BroBible.
Sean Payton may have made life harder for Russell Wilson after bombshell report
The situation with San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is finally resolved, and the Denver Broncos may have played a part in that. On Thursday, news broke that the San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk agreed on a four-year, $120 million extension. This deal makes Aiyuk one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL.
Giving up pets to seek rehab can worsen trauma. A Colorado group intends to end that
DENVER (AP) — Simon Rubick had lost almost everything to decades of alcoholism and drug addiction. In 2022, he found himself without a vehicle and without a home, which forced his two teenage children to move in with friends. He had burned bridges with friends and family and it took a drug-induced stint in the hospital for him to realize his cocaine addiction was going to be a “death sentence.”
Conflicting Colorado GOP votes to retain Williams one week after voting to remove
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Colorado Republican Party published the results of a vote that favored keeping Dave Williams as chair of the Colorado GOP one week after a group of Colorado Republicans voted to oust Williams. In a press release posted on Twitter/X, the GOP said the group of 204 Republicans voted 191.5 The post Conflicting Colorado GOP votes to retain Williams one week after voting to remove appeared first on KRDO.
Silverpeak investor wants to see company books
An investor with Silverpeak Holdings is seeking a court-authorized injunction allowing him to inspect the cannabis company’s books after it put its stores up for sale in May and broke a long-term lease at its Basalt cultivation facility in June. In the second civil action initiated against the company...
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