3 Minute Read When spring temperatures begin to rise, the City of Grand Junction Parks & Recreation Department’s Horticulture Division sees the fruit of their labor bloom. Each year the City makes a concerted effort to increase the number of flowers and other plants grown in the City’s greenhouse…
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Click here to read the full article by Newsbreak. Grand Junction was highlighted in Newsbreak's article titled "23 of the best places to see cherry blossoms trees bloom in the US". As Colorado's fruit capital, Grand Junction's cherry, peach and apricot blossoms were all mentioned in the article…
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Click here to view the full article by Wine Enthusiast. Grand Junction was mentioned in an article titled "Rivers Have Sustained Vineyards for Centuries, Now It’s Time to Return the Favor" by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. The article discussed the Colorado River and the agricultural impacts that the…
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5 Minute Read You don’t need warm weather to enjoy the great outdoors in Colorado. Every year, people flock to the state’s frozen bodies of water, hoping to reel in an impressive catch. Between December and March, Colorado’s reservoirs and lakes become lined with a thick layer of ice, where dropping…
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3 Minute Read The City of Grand Junction’s commitment to sustainable practices is evident in a variety of programs, including new community initiatives and an internal task force that gives employees the chance to get involved. Sustainability is more than a catchphrase for the City of Grand…
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3 Minute Read As recently retired Scott Peterson drives around Grand Junction, the memories of his rewarding career with the City of Grand Junction come flooding in. Peterson recently retired after two decades of working in the Community Development Department. He started as an associate planner…
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Click here to read the full article on AARP. Elaine Glusac with AARP wrote: "Grand Junction serves as an entertaining base for scenic drives amidst geologic wonders. West of the city, the Colorado National Monument offers striking red-rock canyons and stone monoliths, visible from the 23-mile…
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3 Minute Read The City of Grand Junction operates a 24-hour, 365-day emergency communications operation at the Grand Junction Regional Communication Center (GJRCC). GJRCC provides an emergency service hub for 26 public safety agencies in Mesa County including the Grand Junction Police Department…
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Click here to watch the live broadcast on Fox 31. Hayes Norris, Communications Manager for the Colorado Tourism Office, shared: "The Grand Mesa offers some of the best cross-country skiing terrain in the country and is the world’s largest flat-top mountain. It is located near Grand Junction, and…
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2 Minute Read Sustainability has been a consistent priority for the City of Grand Junction. In February 2022, the City solidified its commitment when it purchased CRI. Jennifer Redmond was an apprentice equipment operator that worked for CRI for four years. After City ownership, Jennifer and CRI…
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