Tag: Grand Junction
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Protection vs. overreach: In western Colorado, national monument proposal ignites controversy
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sean Pond was around a small town of his native western Colorado when he spotted a man in a blue ball cap. Above the bill were the words at the center of an ongoing controversy: “PROTECT THE DOLORES.” Pond approached the man. “He said someone…
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8 whitewater parks around Colorado
Drop into many of Colorado’s riverside towns and you won’t need to go far to find the culture of play. Increasingly over the years, towns have built and expanded central meeting places for enthusiastic kayakers, tubers and stand-up paddleboarders: whitewater parks of rock-made waves, drops and rapids. Whether you partake or spectate, here are eight…
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Exploring Colorado’s Grand Mesa, the largest flat-top mountain in the world
MESA COUNTY • Spencer Christensen is conflicted when he talks about the Grand Mesa. “As a person who likes the Grand Mesa for personal reasons, I want it to be kept secret,” he said. “But as a business owner who has the Grand Mesa Lodge, it’s just the opposite. The more people find out about…
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Best spots to see wildflowers in Colorado? We asked a few experts
Thanks to abundant moisture, wildflowers are starting to show across Colorado with hopes high for “super blooms” later this month as snow melts from the high country. We asked a few experts and enthusiasts for their favorite viewing places around the state. Jen Bousselot, Colorado State University assistant professor of horticulture My absolute favorite is…
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High winds adding danger to Spring Creek fire near Parachute
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High winds were keeping crews from tackling the Spring Creek Fire from the air Tuesday afternoon. So far, it has burned 3,000 acres. Flames blew up Monday consuming 2,500 acres after winds whipped through the area 5 miles southwest of Parachute on parched Colorado’s Western Slope. Tankers were able to drop flame retardant on the…
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12 Colorado trails to appreciate stunning rocks
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save We all remember the tweet. In 2020, San Miguel Sheriff’s Office reported a “large boulder the size of a small boulder” blocking a highway — a viral post that made us laugh and reflect on our Colorado life. Yes, rocks are common obstructions. Also, they…
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8 places to camp with a rocky view in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save There’s nothing quite like crawling out of your tent to Colorado’s cool, crisp mountain air and watching the sunrise color some awe-inspiring view. Most inspiring? Perhaps the sight of some imposing rock that makes you feel small. Here we take a look at some camping…
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Greeley police officer cleared by grand jury for fatal shooting
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A grand jury in Weld County has decided not to indict a Greeley police officer for fatally shooting a man on Nov. 8 after a standoff. Seth Luedtke, part of the Greeley Police Department’s SWAT team, shot Benjamine Weise seven times in the head and…
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Patients speak out about alleged sexual abuse by Grand Junction ICU nurse while on life support
After videotaping his unconscious patient while sexually assaulting her, Chris Lambros recorded a bizarre note-to-self. “Don’t ever get rid of these videos,” he whispered into his cellphone. “You need to keep them forever … This your Dexter collection.” An arrest affidavit on Lambros outlined this episode, alleging he recorded five lewd videos over the patient’s eight-day…
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Ex-caretaker pleads guilty of neglect in death of Grand Junction nursing home resident
A former caretaker at a Grand Junction assisted-living facility has pleaded guilty to neglect in the 2021 death of an 86-year-old resident, according to a Friday news release from the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. Letticia Martinez, 28, was sentenced to 30 days in jail, 100 hours of community service, and three years probation for her…