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Recap: FLC Cycling CMU Rumble Race
What to Know Saturday cross country was delayed after a heavy night overnight due to muddy conditions. Once racing got started at noon the sun was out and racing was under great condition. Downhill/DH was also delayed and with concerns that there would not be any practice time on the course and all the riders would have to race the course blind. They ended up with a couple of hours of practice. Only C Men and B/C Women raced before rain started. Sunday DH and STXC was canceled due to rain. Only C Men and B/C Women raced before rain...
Climb Credit Union Named to Top Three Best Credit Unions of Western Slope
Climb Credit Union is honored to be recognized by The Daily Sentinel’s “Best of the West” awards in Grand Junction. The “Best of the West” is a community-driven initiative where residents nominate and vote for their favorite businesses and organizations across the Western Slope. In the “At Your Service” category, Climb Credit Union was proudly voted the second-best credit union. This marks the second consecutive year that Climb has earned this recognition.
New fees for Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area proposed
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – The Grand Junction Field Office is seeking input on proposed recreation fees for certain campsites in the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) said in a press release that public comments will be accepted until Wednesday, Sept. 25. Funds from...
A woman was stabbed near Science Park
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The morning started with violence. Dispatchers received a call around 6:10 am. Police got to the scene early on Wednesday morning for the report of a stabbing. This happened in the area of Science Park. Officers found the victim with an apparent stab wound. The adult female was taken to the hospital.
Lady Panthers Fall to Tigers
The Pinnacle Panthers volleyball team has yet to play on their home turf this season. For their fourth road game within a week, Pinnacle was set to take on the Milford Tigers. The Lady Tigers are sitting at 6-2, early in the season. In the opening set, Milford was feeling...
Xcel wants to expand the time it charges more for electricity
DENVER — Xcel Energy is prepared to ask state regulators to expand and shift when it charges the highest rate for electricity. Next Tuesday, Xcel will submit its proposal for Time of Use rates starting in May 2025. The current peak rates are 3-7 p.m. on weekdays, except for holidays.
Land Cruiser Builders still Going Strong
It’s been seven years since Jeremiah and Chandra Proffitt re-established Proffitt’s Resurrection Land Cruisers at 21474-Austin Road in Orchard City. Since that time, their enterprise has grown to become America’s largest full-service business specializing in the upgrading and restoration of vintage Toyota Land Cruisers. With expanded buildings and the same commitment to service, Resurrection has continued to earn a national and international reputation for quality vehicle restoration and modification.
Softball Recap: Isabelle Mott's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Montrose over Grand Junction Central
After soaring to 11 runs the game before, Montrose was a bit more limited in their game on Tuesday. They came up short against the Grand Junction Central Warriors, falling 13-2. The Red Hawks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. Montrose saw five different players step up and...
Copper Creek wolf pack to be relocated after attacks on livestock
Colorado wildlife managers are relocating a group of reintroduced gray wolves in Grand County following multiple depredations. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said in a statement the relocation operation for the Copper Creek pack, announced on Tuesday, isn’t a precedent for how the agency expects to handle future conflicts between wolves and livestock. “The decision to capture and relocate the Copper Creek pack was made with the careful consideration of multiple...
Show us the data: Northern Water questions deal to purchase one of Colorado’s oldest water rights
Big Front Range water players are questioning a $99 million deal to purchase a historic Colorado River water right on the Western Slope, according to letters obtained through a public records request by The Colorado Sun. The Colorado River Water Conservation District, which is based in Glenwood Springs and safeguards...
Aspen to Springfield: These far-apart Colorado towns share electrical vulnerabilities
(Colorado Newsline) Springfield and Aspen have almost nothing in common other than being county seats in Colorado. They also happen to be in electrical cul-de-sacs, at the end of transmission lines. Microgrids may help both in their relative electric isolation. Aspen, of course, has a mountain backdrop that inspires calendar...
Man found deceased in Colorado after failing to return from camping trip in rugged terrain
On Wednesday morning, officials announced that an overdue camper who was missing in the area of Colorado's Indian Peaks Wilderness was found deceased. The 36-year-old male camper was reportedly hiking and camping in the area of Lake Isabelle, which is accessed from the Brainard Lake Recreation Area, but failed to return home on the morning of August 26. This prompted family members to report him missing. It was not noted in a press release on the matter how long the man had been camping for. ...
Colorado Moose Known as ‘Green Ears’ Found Dead in RMNP
Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park is known for having an abundance of wildlife. From marmots and moose to deer, elk, rabbits, and hawks, the list of unique animals the park is home to goes on and on. Unfortunately, last week, one of RMNP's most beloved and recognizable creatures was found...
CPW relocates family of bears caught "pushing the limit a bit more each day"
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) recently relocated a family of bears, a sow, and her three cubs after the animals had become too comfortable exploring Durango. Human food sources, like unsecured trash, had drawn the bears into town, where they were getting into trouble and "pushing the limit a bit more each day," according to an X post from CPW. The bears needed to be moved out of town and away from residential areas. ...
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