News Flash

City Offices Closed Monday, May 29, 2023

In observance of Memorial Day, City offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023. Trash and Recycling services will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. 

Projects Affecting Traffic for the Week of May 28, 2023

City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions

24 Road and G Road – Traffic Roundabout Project 

• Be aware of the posted 15 mph speed limit around 24 Rd. and G Rd. temporary roundabout  
• Continue to see lane shifts on 24 R...

City of Grand Junction Hosts Public Forum Focused on Plans for an Orchard Mesa Recreational Facility

The City of Grand Junction has scheduled a public forum to discuss the Orchard Mesa recreational facility on Tuesday, June 6 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Barn at 910 N. 12^th Street. The forum is designed so community members can review prelimina...

City Provides Guidance on Weed Control

The wet spring has created a healthy environment for weeds to sprout up throughout Grand Junction. Municipal Code for the City of Grand Junction requires that all weeds and brush exceeding six inches in height be cut to within three inches of the ground. ...

City Opens Applications for Ebike to Work Ownership Program

The City of Grand Junction is offering a new Ebike to Work Ownership Program funded by a grant through the Colorado Energy Office “Community Access to Electric Bicycles” in the amount of $134,000. This grant-funded program provides ebi...

Coffee with the City Manager

Coffee with the City Manager is a monthly event where community members can connect with the City Manager, Greg Caton, and a special guest from the City of Grand Junction. The event will take place on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 9 a.m. at Kiln Coffee Bar (...

Grand Junction Hosts Open House for Input on Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan

The City of Grand Junction is hosting an open house to gather input from the community on the Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Plan from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24 at the BookCliff Activity Center at 540 29 1/4 Rd. in Grand Junction. T...

Additional Riverfront Trail Closures

Due to the continued snow melt causing rising water levels in the Colorado River, City Parks and Recreation has closed additional sections of the Riverfront Trail. Anyone biking those routes can check signage along the trail for QR codes that link to maps...

City of Grand Junction Forms Community Steering Committee Focused on Resiliency and Sustainability

The City of Grand Junction has opened applications to establish a steering committee tasked with providing direction for the creation of a resiliency and sustainability plan. Applications are open for city residents until June 2, 2023, and after a review ...

City of Grand Junction Issues Call for Artists to Create Mural at Westlake Skate Park

The City of Grand Junction has announced a call for artists interested in creating a single continuous mural design as a focal point to enhance the Westlake Skate Park, located at 325 W. Orchard Avenue. Interested artists can apply by submitting a color d...

City Cautions Users of River Park at Las Colonias with Posting of Red Flag

Due to the spring snowmelt this year, the currents in the Colorado River are very strong and water levels have been slowly rising. Residents and visitors using the River Park at Las Colonias are reminded to use caution when recreating in the area, abide b...

Grand Junction, Clifton, and Ute Water Districts Collaborate on 2023 Regional Water Efficiency Plan

The City of Grand Junction, Clifton Water District, and Ute Water Conservancy District have worked in collaboration to develop the 2023 Grand Junction Regional Water Efficiency Plan which is available for public review and comment at EngageGJ.org for a pe...