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Base Camp 40: Warriors in the Wild

Nov 06, 2018 02:45AM ● By Melanie Wiseman

When it comes to showing gratitude, Glade Park resident Paul Bristol doesn’t do anything on a small scale. In 2011, Bristol started Whistler...

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Go out and vote! League of Women Voters forum shines light on local issues

Oct 07, 2018 07:59PM ● By Jan Weeks

The midterm elections have been front and center on every news outlet in the country. Which party will control the Senate and the House? Of ...

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Locals dig gem and mineral show: Rock club hosts fall show at Mesa County Fairgrounds

Aug 31, 2018 09:42PM ● By Melinda Mawdsley

During Mel and Pam Bersch’s first date, Mel casually asked Pam if she wanted to see his rock collection.For some, a question like that would...

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Ribbons of tangible hope

May 30, 2018 07:38AM ● By C.J. Payton

Just like many women of her day, Justine Merritt upheld the holiday tradition of sending out cards with greetings to loved ones every Christ...

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Try your luck at horseshoes

May 01, 2018 05:15AM ● By Kathy Applebee

What outdoor activity is inexpensive and portable, requires no particular athletic prowess and can be played almost anywhere? It's horseshoe...

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Bookcliff Barbershop Harmony Chorus: 50 Years Young

Apr 04, 2018 06:48AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Give your life harmony with the melodies of the men from the Bookcliff Barbershop Harmony Chorus (BBHC), which celebrates 50 years at its sp...

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Citizens combat climate change with legislation

Apr 04, 2018 06:20AM ● By Jan Weeks

2017 was a dry year for the Western Slope, with the fall months showing only a trace of precipitation, ski areas opening late and skiers pra...

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Love connections: Not Going Quietly fosters friendship and fun

Jan 02, 2018 11:59PM ● By Jan Weeks

Sharon Conklin-Starr, a religious science practitioner and member of Center for Spiritual Living Grand Junction (CSL), saw the need for a pl...

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KAFM brings classics to the big screen

Oct 31, 2017 11:56PM ● By Ryan Cook

Betty Ries loves movies. Namely, classic movies. She’s been a self-described “mega movie fan” since she was a teen.Ries has found herself di...

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Filling bowls for hungry souls

Oct 04, 2017 01:31PM ● By Polly Kennedy

Grand Valley Catholic Outreach’s (GVCO) Empty Bowls fundraiser was introduced to the organization by the late Ginger Rice, who recognized it...

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