News in Mesa County, CO

Counseling center opens second site

The Counseling and Education Center, a mental health nonprofit serving the Grand Valley for 45 years, opened a second location in Orchard Mesa with a ribbon cutting on Thursday.

Key points Counseling center opens second site
  1. The Counseling and Education Center, a mental health nonprofit serving the Grand Valley for 45 years, opened a second location in Orchard Mesa with a ribbon cutting on Thursday.
  2. The expansion is expected to nearly double the clients it serves each year, from about 350 to 400 to about 750 to 800.
  3. A free neighborhood open house is planned for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. so community members can tour the building and learn about its services.
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Incubator hosts Entrepreneur Exchange

The Grand Junction Business Incubator Center is holding its first Entrepreneur Exchange on Friday, Oct. 16, at the Grand Junction Convention Center.

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  1. The Grand Junction Business Incubator Center is holding its first Entrepreneur Exchange on Friday, Oct. 16, at the Grand Junction Convention Center.
  2. The event marks the incubator's 40th anniversary and includes a keynote by pilot and photographer Jon Carmichael plus new Outstanding Entrepreneur Awards.
  3. Separately, Colorado's ninth annual Free Application Days runs Oct. 20-22, waiving fees at all 31 public colleges and universities.
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Mavericks host Nyikos Cup

Colorado Mesa University's football team returns from a bye week to host Colorado Mines on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Stocker Stadium in a homecoming game with the Nyikos Cup rivalry trophy at stake.

Key points Mavericks host Nyikos Cup
  1. Colorado Mesa University's football team returns from a bye week to host Colorado Mines on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Stocker Stadium in a homecoming game with the Nyikos Cup rivalry trophy at stake.
  2. The Mavericks are coming off their first home win of the season, a 30-20 victory over Chadron State, and have beaten the Orediggers each of the past two years.
  3. CMU Athletics will also celebrate its 2026 Hall of Fame Class at the game.
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Time Sprinkler up for adoption

A two-pound orange kitten named Time Sprinkler is available for adoption at the Roice-Hurst Humane Society in Grand Junction.

Horseman's Hall of Fame fundraiser

The Colorado Plateau Horseman's Hall of Fame will hold its annual Demo and Dinner fundraiser at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Mesa County Grand Stands Arena, in partnership with the Colorado Mesa University rodeo team.

D51 softball teams reach regionals

Three District 51 softball teams are headed to regional tournaments after the regular season ended last weekend.

Fruita fitness coaches

The City of Fruita is introducing its certified health coaches, a team of five fitness professionals available to help residents feel their best.

Farmers Market delivery nears goal

Jamie Wood, owner of Farmers Market in the Grand Valley, runs a local online grocery service that delivers food from area growers, ranchers, bakers and makers directly to customers' homes.

Grand Junction arts resource directory

The City of Grand Junction published a resource directory listing local artists, performers, and creative businesses.

Tortoise rescued on 29 Road

A tortoise found on a Grand Junction road after being clipped by a car was taken in by a passerby and then picked up by Grand Junction Police Department animal control.

Adopt Juno the cattle dog

Juno, a three-year-old cattle dog, is available for adoption through the Grand Rivers Humane Society in Grand Junction.

Grand Valley Military Museum planned

A nonprofit group is working to build the Grand Valley Military Museum in Grand Junction, envisioned as a roughly $60 million project.

Cross Orchards free weekends

The Museums of Western Colorado announced that weekend admission to the Cross Orchards Historic Site will be free for most of the rest of the year.

Free job skills testing offered

Mesa County's Professional Services is now an authorized Pearson VUE testing center, offering career and job skills assessments by appointment only.

Kannah Creek Brewing to close

Kannah Creek Brewing Company in Grand Junction will close after 21 years, with its last day set for Oct. 24, the brewery's anniversary.

Tomps graduates FBI academy

Grand Junction Police Commander Cory Tomps has graduated from the FBI National Academy, an elite leadership program for law enforcement leaders.

D51 tennis players reach state

One District 51 singles player and four doubles teams qualified for the Class 5A and 4A state tennis tournaments after regional play on Oct. 7 and 8.

Things to do around CMU

Colorado Mesa University sits in the heart of Grand Junction, surrounded by the Colorado National Monument, Mount Garfield, the Grand Mesa and the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison rivers.

Free breast health event

Mesa County Public Health is partnering with Dillard's and Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital to host a free educational event on breast health and screening recommendations.

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