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City Wins Innovative Partnership and Collaborations Award from APA

The City of Grand Junction was recently recognized by the Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) with an Innovative Partnership and Collaborations merit award for the Riverfront at Dos Rios. The award was presented at the 2022 Colorad...

City of Grand Junction Hosts Water Lights at Night

Grand Junction Parks and Recreation is excited to announce a new special event, Water Lights at Night on October 15, 2022, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at the Butterfly Pond at Las Colonias Park. Admission is free. Attendees can purchase a lanter...

Grass Off-Leash Dog Park at Las Colonias to Close for the Season

The east side and middle sections of the grass off-leash Dog Park at Las Colonias will close on October 10, 2022, for the season. The park will reopen in June 2023. While the dog park sections on the east side and the middle are closed, the two woodchip d...

City of Grand Junction Hosts “Get to Know Your City” Event

The City of Grand Junction invites community members to attend the “Get to Know Your City” event on Thursday, October 27 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Stadium Hospitality Suite, 910 North 12th Street. This meeting is the third in a series planne...

City of Grand Junction Launches National Search for New Police Chief

The City of Grand Junction has launched a national search for a new Chief of Police. As the first step in the recruitment process, the public is invited to provide input about the qualifications and qualities they would like to see in the next Grand Junct...

City Council Preview for the Week of October 3, 2022

City of Grand Junction City Council meetings are open to the public. Options for participation in hybrid meetings can be found on the City's Public Participation for Hybrid Meetings webpage and below:

• Call 244-1504 and leave a voicemail message fo...

Projects Affecting Traffic for the Week of October 2, 2022

City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions

 2022 Asphalt Overlay Project

• Redlands Parkway between Hwy 340 Roundabout and the Colorado River Bridge
• Crews will be removing and replacing concrete at the following locations along the Parkw...

Goats Get to Work Grazing in Grand Junction

Grand Junction has created a unique partnership with Garrett and Chelsea River, owners of Goat Vegetation Management farm, and their local goat herd to remove noxious weeds throughout the city. The first location goats have begun grazing is along the Colo...

Portion of Riverfront Trail Closes for Asphalt Replacement

The City of Grand Junction will close the portion of the Riverfront Trail between Banana's Fun Park and the Junior Service League Park for replacement of the asphalt with concrete beginning Monday, October 3, 2022. An alternative route is availab...

City Begins Annual Leaf Removal Program for Residents on October 10

The City of Grand Junction leaf removal program for city residents begins on October 10 and ends December 16, 2022. This is a free service provided for city residents that provides a convenient way to dispose of leaves by raking them out into the street r...

City of Grand Junction Hosts Celebration at Dos Rios

The City of Grand Junction will host a combined ribbon cutting and groundbreaking celebration for the Dos Rios development on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 4 p.m. at the Magpie Shelter, just west of the Dos Rios bike playground. The ribbon cutting commemo...

City Council Approves Graywater Control Program Ordinance

Grand Junction City Council recently approved a Graywater Control Program Ordinance. The regulations will allow use of graywater for subsurface irrigation and indoor toilet and urinal flushing. The ordinance establishes new permitting, inspection, and enf...

Visit Grand Junction Receives State Tourism Award

Visit Grand Junction (Visit GJ), the City of Grand Junction’s Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), was awarded “Outstanding Marketing Program” at the annual Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference. This award re...

Deputy Chief Matt Smith Appointed New Interim Chief for Grand Junction Police Department

City Manager Greg Caton has appointed current Deputy Chief Matt Smith as the Interim Chief of the Grand Junction Police Department until a national search can be conducted to fill the current vacancy.

Deputy Chief Smith joined the Grand Junction Police Dep...

City of Grand Junction Acts Quickly to Support Urban Trees

Since the spring/summer of 2021, Grand Junction Ash Trees have been threatened by the exceptional drought facing the area and increasing pressure from insects, including the Lilac Ash Borer and Ash Bark Beatle. The City acted quickly to spray and treat so...

Projects Affecting Traffic for the Week of September 18, 2022

City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions

Fire Station 8 Fiber Project - D Road Between 29 Road and 30 Road

• Possible Intermittent lane closures during normal work hours
• Expect moderate delays

• Anticipated completion: mid-September

Replacing trees...

City Council Preview for the Week of September 19, 2022

City of Grand Junction City Council meetings are open to the public. Options for participation in hybrid meetings can be found on the City's Public Participation for Hybrid Meetings webpage and below:

• Call 244-1504 and leave a voicemail message fo...

City of Grand Junction Zoning and Development Code Module 1 Open for Public Input

The City of Grand Junction is updating its Zoning and Development Code and the Module 1 draft (PDF) is now available for public review and input.

Drafting of the Zoning and Development Code will be completed in three modules over the next six months and ea...

City Issues Calls for Artists to Create Murals At Duck Pond Park and Eagle Rim Park in Orchard Mesa

The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture Commission has announced calls for artists interested in creating murals at Duck Pond Park and the Eagle Rim Skate Park in Orchard Mesa. Interested artists are invited to apply by submitting a color design...

Enjoy The Fall Season with Grand Junction Parks and Recreation: Fall Activity Guide Now Available

Grand Junction Parks and Recreation has published the fall guide that provides information on classes, services, programs, special events, and more. Readers can also learn about city parks, trails, and facilities. Guides were mailed to Grand Junction resi...