Tom Ferguson
Multimedia Journalist
Grand Junction, CO
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Tom Ferguson was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia. He graduated from the University of Virginia, and it was there that he first got involved with journalism through its student newspaper, The Cavalier Daily.
Having grown up near the water, Tom loves waterskiing, fishing, boating, and going to the beach. After driving across the country to Colorado, he is excited to explore the beautiful nature of this part of the country. While attending U.Va., he picked up a love for hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains and can't wait to explore the Rockies.
When he's not cheering on U.Va. football and basketball, Tom enjoys listening to podcasts, reading, running, and anything outdoors.
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Resources are available to those in need, according to the United Way of Mesa County and Housing Resources of Western Colorado.
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More rain in the Grizzly Creek burn scar area is expected, according to CDOT.
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The City of Grand Junction is citing infrastructure improvements as a cause behind increased business interest in northwest Grand Junction.
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According to Jeanine Cordova Dickey, rain caused the roof to collapse at the Margery Building in downtown Grand Junction.
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Shane Haas of FCI Constructors sought to empower students' abilities in technical and trade skills.
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The event was one of several across Colorado seeking community input on wolf reintroduction,
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The school has seen a slight increase in interest among students and families since the start of the pandemic, according to its principal.
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District 51 is currently reviewing its policies in response to the CDC's new guidance on masks in schools.
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The Grand Junction Police Department is investigating the incident.
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Local officials gathered on Monday to honor Garchar and his services to the community.
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A new biking trail opening to take riders from Grand Mesa to Palisade
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Officers responded to the scene at around 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 17.
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One party was transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
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Authorities got a call about the incident at 1:16 p.m. on Sunday.
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The scene was cleared by around 1:30 Thursday afternoon.
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One indicator of economic activity: how busy the Grand Junction Regional Airport has been.
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The event took place right after the first inning of the game on Suplizio Field.
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Officials continue to encourage vaccination.
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Almost 1,000 fish have been transported prior to the lake's draining.
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The projects seek to develop amenities for visitors and support local businesses, according to the Town of Palisade.
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Need among students is significant, according to the district.
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The incident happened on July 3, according to the Grand Junction Fire Department.
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Dry conditions and wind helped initiate the blazes, according to the department.
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Stage One Fire Restrictions currently prohibit the use of personal fireworks in Mesa County.
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Officials had concerns that individuals coming into Mesa County from other areas may bring the Delta variant of the coronavirus with them.
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Both Grand Junction and Fruita have professional displays planned to celebrate Independence Day.
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AAA expects that 2021's Independence Day weekend will be the second busiest in terms of travel on record, after 2019's.
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City Council decided not to move municipal elections to November.
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The Delta variant is more transmissible than previous strains, according to MCPH Executive Director Jeff Kuhr.
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The series will last through the summer.
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The ban reflects concerns over increased fire danger.
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Marillac Health was pleased to see the event was so successful.
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Schools with American Indian mascots will be fined under the new Colorado law.
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The market starts Thursday and goes until September 9.
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The drought has not been a major issue thus far in the growing season, according to peach farmer Dennis Clark.
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Vegetation in the mountains that used to absorb storm water was burned away last year.
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The bills addressed student financial literacy, prescription drug monitoring, and the importance of pollinators.
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State officials are encouraging vaccination in Mesa County and other communities.
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Gov. Polis shared his take on state efforts to support Colorado ranchers.
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The district is hoping to be able to provide further information to families by mid-July.
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The Wildland Fire Team mostly responds to fires in unincorporated parts of Mesa County.
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The incident happened shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.
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Multiple departments responded, according to the Grand Junction Police Department,
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The fire is not currently threatening any structures or private property.
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Multiple small fires are being suppressed by crews.
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The drought is making the Grand Valley hotter as well
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The moratorium's final extension is set to end by the close of June.
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Mesa County is home to about 300 to 400 homeless young people each year.