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The cost of annexation and development to the city of Grand Junction is significant, but varies depending on the type on annexation, a new study has found. The Grand Junction City Council heard a presentation from BBC Research and Consulting Managing Director Kevin Williams on the cost of annexations to city taxpayers at its work session last week. That presentation showed that smaller annexations close to the current city boundary cost significantly less per unit for one time expenses than larger outlying “flagpole” annexations. The one-time capital expenses above revenue were arou...

The city of Grand Junction has denied allegations made by the Grand Junction Peace Officers’ Association that the city and three individuals mismanaged an employee retirement fund and misled its

Restaurants are filling up again, parking lots are full outside hardware stores and new cars are hitting the streets as the Grand Junction economy continues to see a strong recovery

Outdoor Cinema Series on May 21. Once a month through September, the mall will showcase five films in a drive-in manner in the South Sutherlands Parking Lot. No entry is allowed from the Patterson Road side. The first film being shown is “The Sandlot” to celebrate the start of the Junior College World Series. Gates open at 7:30 p.m., and the show begins at 8:30 p.m. The mall is partnering with Community Food Bank for the event , so they’re asking guests to provide canned food or cash donations as an entrance fee. The series is presented by Alpine Bank. When guests arrive, th...

The Grand Junction City Council held a lengthy discussion at its Monday workshop on how to move forward with developing ordinances to regulate the newly allowed marijuana businesses. One of the main topics under discussion was over how to further engage the community to get input and feedback on those regulations. Interim Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck McDaniel said he felt the council needed significant public engagement. “My strong preference is to get this matter fully vetted among the public and listen to anyone who wants to say something about it,” McDaniel said. Senior Planner Lance Glos...