Just in time for a major capital fundraising campaign, Mesa State College is designated a Colorado enterprise zone.

The results of the latest health survey of Mesa County residents are out. The last such assessment was made in 2002 and this is the fourth study in 12 years.

An Orchard east of Palisade is forever saved from development as the landowners agree to a conservation agreement with the Mesa Land Trust.

A ranch northwest of Debeque will pay the federal government $155,000 in a settlement agreement for starting the Brush Mountain fire in 2003.

With a new state statute regarding smoking in place, Grand Junction City Council members tweak the city's smoking ordinance.

Delta County has enacted a fire ban on all property other than federal lands and state parks as well as towns that have adopted their own burning regulations.

Some county contributions to an emergency firefighting fund are almost doubling this year as Western Slope counties prepare for what could be a bad season of wildfires.

The 12 members of the Boise Smokejumpers based at Walker Field's Interagency Air Tanker Center are making the most of what could be their last chance to relax today.

Students and the community can expect to see major changes to the Mesa State College campus over the summer. Crews are working to complete the new residence hall at Mesa State College.

Looking to reclaim their neighborhood, some Clifton residents talk safety and protection with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office Tuesday.

Grand Junction bomb squad and haz mat units are called upon Tuesday afternoon after a suspicious package was discovered in a mailbox in Fruita.

Local bar owners are gearing up for a legal battle against the statewide smoking ban and have hired an attorney.

A new office building dedicated in downtown Grand Junction today uses "green" geothermal techniques to save on energy bills.

Mesa State is now accepting applicants for its brand new masters in education program.

Old Chicago is holding a food drive for the Food Bank of the Rockies this week.

The Bureau of Land Management got together with public officials and Grand Valley residents Monday to discuss the future of mineral leasing, particularly surrounding watershed lands.

The low vacancy rate is making it difficult for renters to find a place to live in Grand Junction.

A survey of west–valley high school students reveals some surprising aspects of teen driving...and some problems as well.

Federal Statistics show lives are being saved by gun locks, and this week people can receive locks free courtesy of Operation Childsafe.

The City of Grand Junction is hosting a forum tonight with federal officials to discuss issues relating to natural gas and minerals leasing. The forum is open to the public, and in at the city council meeting room. The meeting starts at 7PM.

The Twenty-First Judicial District names a new Magistrate. Stephanie Rubinstein will serve as Magistrate starting July third.

The woman who was critically injured in a car crash Sunday near Paonia has been identified.

A woman is critically injured after a one car rollover accident near Paonia.

Search and rescue crews suspended the search for a Brigham Young University student who was last seen on Wednesday.

Over forty bikers and runners came out to Palisade for the Palisade Mountain BIke Race and Trail Run.