Winefest in Palisade, Ranch Rodeo in Montrose: Your Western Slope Weekend, Sept. 18–20
Winefest returns to Palisade, Montrose hosts ranch rodeo finals and a free punk festival, and Glenwood Springs welcomes Octoberfest. Find concerts, community gatherings and outdoor events across the Western Slope for September 18–20.
Amendment 87 vs. Proposition 136: What Colorado’s Tax Measures Mean for Western Slope Residents
Colorado voters face competing income tax measures this November. Amendment 87 would introduce graduated rates; Proposition 136 would cap rates at 4.4%. Here’s how they compare, what taxpayers could pay and why the outcome matters on the Western Slope.
Grand Junction’s Homes Starting at $279,000 Come With 40-Year Affordability Rules
Juniper Grove advertises Grand Junction homes starting at $279,000, with income qualifications and resale limits lasting 40 years. Council will consider a no-cost land transfer and nearly $750,000 in support. Here’s what the proposal means for buyers and the city.Latest Articles
Western Slope Voters Face Choices on Hunting Rights and Wildfire Funding
Western Slope voters face two outdoor-related ballot measures this fall. Amendment 83 would establish constitutional hunting and fishing rights. Proposition 137 would direct existing tax revenue to conservation and wildfire prevention. Here’s what would change and how the measures differ.
Western Slope Schools Put Teacher Pay on the Ballot Alongside Proposition NN
Three Western Slope school districts are asking voters to fund staff raises this November. Proposition NN would also add school funding by reducing TABOR refunds. Here’s what District 51, Roaring Fork and Garfield Re-2 are requesting, what it could cost and how the separate ballot decisions compare.
Grand Junction Traffic: Lincoln Park Entrance Closure and Detours for Sept. 21–27
Grand Junction drivers face detours on Crosby Avenue, 25 Road, D ½ Road and Crossroads Boulevard the week of Sept. 21. Lincoln Park's 12th Street entrance is expected to close Monday through Wednesday, while downtown lane restrictions continue. Here's where to go and what access remains open.
Shakespeare Meets Dr. Seuss at Grand Junction’s Free Theatre in the Park
Shakespeare meets Dr. Seuss at Grand Junction’s free Theatre in the Park on September 19. Bring a blanket or low-back chair to Watson Island Amphitheater for family activities at noon and The Theatre Project’s performance of Seusspeare: Much Ado About Everything at 1 p.m.
Winefest in Palisade, Ranch Rodeo in Montrose: Your Western Slope Weekend, Sept. 18–20
Winefest returns to Palisade, Montrose hosts ranch rodeo finals and a free punk festival, and Glenwood Springs welcomes Octoberfest. Find concerts, community gatherings and outdoor events across the Western Slope for September 18–20.
Amendment 87 vs. Proposition 136: What Colorado’s Tax Measures Mean for Western Slope Residents
Colorado voters face competing income tax measures this November. Amendment 87 would introduce graduated rates; Proposition 136 would cap rates at 4.4%. Here’s how they compare, what taxpayers could pay and why the outcome matters on the Western Slope.
Montrose Opens Applications for Vacant Council Seat, With Sept. 23 Deadline
Montrose is accepting applications for the District IV City Council seat following Dave Frank’s resignation. Eligible residents must apply by 6 p.m. Sept. 23. Council will interview candidates Oct. 5 and appoint a replacement Oct. 6.
Grand Junction’s Homes Starting at $279,000 Come With 40-Year Affordability Rules
Juniper Grove advertises Grand Junction homes starting at $279,000, with income qualifications and resale limits lasting 40 years. Council will consider a no-cost land transfer and nearly $750,000 in support. Here’s what the proposal means for buyers and the city.Events
Every Thursday, the weekend roundup: festivals, markets, live music, film and family events across Mesa, Montrose and Garfield counties, organized by town. Every listing is checked against the organizer before it runs, so if it's here, it's happening.
Bikes, Barks, and the Calm Before Winefest: Your Western Slope Weekend Sep 11-13
Ride the Monument, catch Montrose’s free concert finale or let your dog take the last swim of summer. Your Sept. 11–13 Western Slope guide covers live music, wine country, a Cedaredge writers’ gathering and more across Mesa, Montrose, Garfield and Delta counties.
Things to Do in Grand Junction, Montrose & Rifle Aug. 7–9
Looking for events on the Colorado Western Slope this weekend? Top highlights for August 7–9, 2026, include the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Grand Junction, FUNC Fest water competitions in Montrose, and the demolition derby at the Garfield County Fair in Rifle.
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Latest Articles
Western Slope Voters Face Choices on Hunting Rights and Wildfire Funding
Western Slope voters face two outdoor-related ballot measures this fall. Amendment 83 would establish constitutional hunting and fishing rights. Proposition 137 would direct existing tax revenue to conservation and wildfire prevention. Here’s what would change and how the measures differ.
Western Slope Schools Put Teacher Pay on the Ballot Alongside Proposition NN
Three Western Slope school districts are asking voters to fund staff raises this November. Proposition NN would also add school funding by reducing TABOR refunds. Here’s what District 51, Roaring Fork and Garfield Re-2 are requesting, what it could cost and how the separate ballot decisions compare.
Grand Junction Traffic: Lincoln Park Entrance Closure and Detours for Sept. 21–27
Grand Junction drivers face detours on Crosby Avenue, 25 Road, D ½ Road and Crossroads Boulevard the week of Sept. 21. Lincoln Park's 12th Street entrance is expected to close Monday through Wednesday, while downtown lane restrictions continue. Here's where to go and what access remains open.
Shakespeare Meets Dr. Seuss at Grand Junction’s Free Theatre in the Park
Shakespeare meets Dr. Seuss at Grand Junction’s free Theatre in the Park on September 19. Bring a blanket or low-back chair to Watson Island Amphitheater for family activities at noon and The Theatre Project’s performance of Seusspeare: Much Ado About Everything at 1 p.m.
Winefest in Palisade, Ranch Rodeo in Montrose: Your Western Slope Weekend, Sept. 18–20
Winefest returns to Palisade, Montrose hosts ranch rodeo finals and a free punk festival, and Glenwood Springs welcomes Octoberfest. Find concerts, community gatherings and outdoor events across the Western Slope for September 18–20.
Amendment 87 vs. Proposition 136: What Colorado’s Tax Measures Mean for Western Slope Residents
Colorado voters face competing income tax measures this November. Amendment 87 would introduce graduated rates; Proposition 136 would cap rates at 4.4%. Here’s how they compare, what taxpayers could pay and why the outcome matters on the Western Slope.
Montrose Opens Applications for Vacant Council Seat, With Sept. 23 Deadline
Montrose is accepting applications for the District IV City Council seat following Dave Frank’s resignation. Eligible residents must apply by 6 p.m. Sept. 23. Council will interview candidates Oct. 5 and appoint a replacement Oct. 6.
