June Western Slope Community Guide: Local Wine Workshops, Historic Festivals, and Civic Forums
Discover your path on the Western Slope this June with our hyper-local community guide. Features hands-on agricultural propagation in Palisade, civic policy roundtables in Loma, regional warehouse mutual aid networks, and volunteer-backed historic walking tours across Mesa County.
The Civic Week Ahead June 8-14: Kinikin Road, Mesa County Budget Prep and Garfield County Services
Western Slope boards enter crisis-response mode this week. Track Montrose County's emergency Kinikin Road repair options, Mesa County's early 2027 budget kickoff constraints, and Garfield County's critical senior and childhood service funding.
Civic Wrap-Up: Camping Enforcement Changes, Emergency Infrastructure Rescues, and Extreme Basin Runoff Drops
Grand Junction overhauls its public property camping rules following the Supreme Court's Grants Pass shift, while Montrose executes an emergency roundabout rescue, and extreme water drops trigger municipal drought warnings across Mesa County.Latest Articles
Affordability tax credit likely not available for Colorado families in next two years
Colorado families may not receive the full Family Affordability Credit for the next two tax years after state economists projected revenue growth below the level needed to activate it. The credit helped reduce child poverty in 2025, but budget pressures remain.
Glenwood Springs Ready to Celebrate 129th Annual Strawberry Days Festival This Weekend
Strawberry Days returns to Glenwood Springs June 19–21! The 129th annual festival brings free strawberries and ice cream, a massive food court featuring Slow Groovin BBQ and Hillbilly Grill, the Strawberry Shortcut races, and a massive Saturday night anniversary drone show to Two Rivers Park.
Favored in Colorado Senate primary, Hickenlooper declines to debate challenger Gonzales
As the June 30 primary approaches, incumbent U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper is facing sharp criticism for skipping at least seven scheduled debates and forums with progressive challenger Julie Gonzales, mirroring the "Cardboard Cory" evasion tactics of the 2020 election.
June Western Slope Community Guide: Local Wine Workshops, Historic Festivals, and Civic Forums
Discover your path on the Western Slope this June with our hyper-local community guide. Features hands-on agricultural propagation in Palisade, civic policy roundtables in Loma, regional warehouse mutual aid networks, and volunteer-backed historic walking tours across Mesa County.
News
Affordability tax credit likely not available for Colorado families in next two years
Colorado families may not receive the full Family Affordability Credit for the next two tax years after state economists projected revenue growth below the level needed to activate it. The credit helped reduce child poverty in 2025, but budget pressures remain.
Favored in Colorado Senate primary, Hickenlooper declines to debate challenger Gonzales
As the June 30 primary approaches, incumbent U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper is facing sharp criticism for skipping at least seven scheduled debates and forums with progressive challenger Julie Gonzales, mirroring the "Cardboard Cory" evasion tactics of the 2020 election.
Events
Glenwood Springs Ready to Celebrate 129th Annual Strawberry Days Festival This Weekend
Strawberry Days returns to Glenwood Springs June 19–21! The 129th annual festival brings free strawberries and ice cream, a massive food court featuring Slow Groovin BBQ and Hillbilly Grill, the Strawberry Shortcut races, and a massive Saturday night anniversary drone show to Two Rivers Park.
Cycle Safety Fest and Crime Stoppers Car Show Returns to Grand Junction April 18
Grand Junction’s Cycle Safety Fest and Crime Stoppers Car Show returns April 18 at Mesa County Fairgrounds. Enjoy car displays, bike safety courses, demos, food trucks, and hands-on activities for all ages from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Government
Colorado county clerks to mail out 2026 primary ballots this week
Colorado county clerks are mailing June 30 primary ballots. Registered party members get their party’s ballot, while unaffiliated voters (over 50% of the state's 4M voters) get both major party ballots. Voters can update registration by June 22 to receive a mail-in ballot.
From Affordable Housing to Public Camping Rules: Key Decisions Coming This Week Across the Western Slope
A packed week of public meetings across the Western Slope will address affordable housing, public camping rules, water security, infrastructure spending, and development proposals. Here's what residents in Mesa, Montrose, and Garfield counties should know before attending.
Western Slope Civic Wrap-Up: Local Government Approves Millions for Affordable Housing While Neighbors Battle High-Density Zoning Changes
Local leaders across Colorado’s Western Slope pushed through massive housing bonds, fought federal broadband red tape, and faced angry neighbors over new high-density development this week. From Grand Junction to Glenwood Springs, big money is moving to shape how local communities grow.
Western Slope Civic Wrap-Up: Week Ending May 16
This week across the Western Slope: Grand Junction hits a historic Prop 123 affordable housing milestone, Garfield County hears tense public testimony on the Spring Valley Ranch PUD, and Montrose County appoints a new Emergency Manager ahead of critical wildfire code deadlines.Latest Articles
Affordability tax credit likely not available for Colorado families in next two years
Colorado families may not receive the full Family Affordability Credit for the next two tax years after state economists projected revenue growth below the level needed to activate it. The credit helped reduce child poverty in 2025, but budget pressures remain.
Glenwood Springs Ready to Celebrate 129th Annual Strawberry Days Festival This Weekend
Strawberry Days returns to Glenwood Springs June 19–21! The 129th annual festival brings free strawberries and ice cream, a massive food court featuring Slow Groovin BBQ and Hillbilly Grill, the Strawberry Shortcut races, and a massive Saturday night anniversary drone show to Two Rivers Park.
Favored in Colorado Senate primary, Hickenlooper declines to debate challenger Gonzales
As the June 30 primary approaches, incumbent U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper is facing sharp criticism for skipping at least seven scheduled debates and forums with progressive challenger Julie Gonzales, mirroring the "Cardboard Cory" evasion tactics of the 2020 election.
June Western Slope Community Guide: Local Wine Workshops, Historic Festivals, and Civic Forums
Discover your path on the Western Slope this June with our hyper-local community guide. Features hands-on agricultural propagation in Palisade, civic policy roundtables in Loma, regional warehouse mutual aid networks, and volunteer-backed historic walking tours across Mesa County.
