Swinging Through Grand Junction
A Golf Lover’s Guide to Local Courses. Story by: Daniel Severyn, Tourism Editor Photos by: Adelaide Martinsen Keeping the competition light and the laughs louder, JohnKelley peeks through Austin Hayes’s legs as he attemptsto sink the putt. (Adelaide Martinsen, May 2025) Grand Junction, Colorado, is home to a broad range of golf courses that cater…
Grand Junction Adventures: Guiding the Grand Valley, One Trip at a Time
Story By: Makenna Livingston, In the Dirt editor Photos By: Courtney Havel and Emmerson Rezoski On any given summer morning, you might find a group of strangers practicing sunrise yoga by the swiftly flowing rivers, a raft slicing through Ruby-Horsethief’s red cliffs, or a family wobbling with laughter on paddleboards. Behind it all may be…
Grand Junction Community Stays Strong
Trump’s Federal Cuts Hit Grand Junction and Mesa County: A Community Faces Uncertainty with Resilience Story By: Stone Quinn, Sports Editor Photos By: Westin Winter The Grand Junction Federal Court House sits on 400 Rood Ave, waiting for anyone to enter (W.Winter April 3, 2025) Grand Junction, Colorado has long been known for its culture…
Priced Out and Pushed Out
Grand Junction’s Struggle With Housing, Homelessness, and Hopes for Change. Story by: Daniel Severyn, Tourism Editor Photos by: Juliana Bomark Many new houses are under construction in the Grand Junction area. Construction equipment can be spotted constructing new developments in areas where housing is already being built. Photo by Juliana Bomark, May 8th, 2025) (Grand Junction, CO) In Grand…
Battered, Fried, and Fearless: Korean Corn Dogs
Korean corn dogs are sizzling, but it’s Christina Tuttle’s journey that truly cooks. Story By: Makenna Livingston, In the Dirt Editor Golden potatoes crackle in the fryer, while the smell of county fairs swirls in the air. Crispy, juicy corn dogs smothered in potatoes, Hot Cheeto dust, and mustard cheese sauce? Yes — it’s a…
Hops & Hype: Local Breweries and What They’re All About
Story by: Daniel Severyn, Tourism Editor Photos by: Gemma Redeker & Poppy Williams The bar offers a variety of in-house cocktails, and the beers on tap are only house-made from RockSlide Brewery’s brand. (Photo by Poppy Williams, May 2025) (Grand Junction, CO) Grand Junction, Colorado, has a thriving craft beer industry, with notable establishments including…
West of Downtown
Paul Irvine City Event Meeting Story Much debate over the evolution and master plan of Whitman Park see progress as the out come become more evident. The entire downtown area sees a revamp around Union Station, fixing many public works issues and beautification of this area. The entire City of Grand Junction looks at the…
Commission On Arts and Culture Meeting
Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture Advances Public Art Projects Story By: Stone Quinn, Sports Editor Photos By: Megan Pierce This sculpture is a permanent resident of Main Street, and has resided there for years. Every spring it is one of many sculptures that are decorated with crochet creations made by Grand Junction locals. …
Dirty Lil Cacao
How One Grand Junction Chocolatier is Bringing Ethics, Flavor and Community into the Chocolate SceneStory by: Harumy Torres, Foodie Editor Photos by: Juliana Bomark In a quiet kitchen in Grand Junction, what started as a culinary experiment for seniors has blossomed into Dirty Lil Cacao a locally created chocolate business. Keanen Karnan, a 2008 graduate of Colorado Mesa…
Stay Scenic Strong
Distrust, and Displacement in D51 Story By: Harumy Torres , Foodie EditorPhotos By: Megan Pierce In May 2025, Scenic Elementary one of Grand Junction’s long-standing schools will shut its doors for good, displacing hundreds of students and more than 70 staff members. The closure is part of a district-wide consolidation plan tied to declining enrollment and poor infrastructure…
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