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Hi Grand Junction, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Gold and silver surge, The Book of Mormon, and life-sized dinosaur adventure + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Grand Junction protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
What residents should know now: Grand Junction is beginning the switch to single-stream recycling ahead of a new Materials Recovery Facility. About 3,800 customers will begin moving to the new system this month — see what’s changing and when.
Affordable housing push gains momentum: Modular builder Fort + Home is eyeing a Grand Junction expansion after $1.08 million in incentives were approved, contingent on creating 97 jobs with pay above the Mesa County average — see what’s planned and where.
Major roadway improvements ahead: CDOT will begin resurfacing Highway 340 between Redlands Parkway and Grand Avenue in early March, including bridge work and curb ramp upgrades. The $6.2 million project should finish by August — see what’s planned and when.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Make movie night special: Craving a break from the multiplex? The Avalon Theatre keeps film nights fresh with one-off screenings, festival lineups, and its Back To The Big Screen Film Series, all inside a renovated 1923 venue. Big-screen classics and discoveries, without leaving Grand Junction.
Post-ride burger plans: Handlebar Tap House stacks burgers with local Western Colorado beef, house-made sauces, and brioche or wheat buns from Grand Junction bakers, plus 24 rotating taps. Roll in from the Lunch Loops, borrow a bike lock, and call it a very good day.
Curl care, sorted: Kinks n Curls is a homegrown beauty supply shop for textured hair, stocked with pro braiding hair, tools, and essentials. Shop local delivery or stop in for handpicked finds that make coils, curls, and waves thrive, no cross-state product hunt required.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎶 A Little Noon Music @ First United Methodist Church | Wednesday (3/11) at 12:00 PM – If your midweek needs a reset, slip into the sanctuary at 12:15 for a free, soul-settling dose of classical music. Think civilized lunch break with real acoustics, no email dings, and a chance to breathe, and your voluntary donation keeps the notes flowing.
🎭 The Book of Mormon @ Asteria Theatre | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:30 PM – Yes, it’s The Book of Mormon, the gloriously irreverent, Tony-winning musical everyone warned you about, and the critics weren’t lying. Expect choirboy harmonies, not-safe-for-Sunday jokes, and tunes you’ll hum in the grocery line. Bring your sense of humor, leave the delicate sensibilities at home.
🏛 March History Talk @ Palisade Community Gym | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – This month’s History Talk screens a 2015 Grand Valley Magazine film, Legends of the Grand Mesa, on local myths and the iconic Thunderbird. Head to the Palisade Community Gym for the second-Thursday staple, free entry, donations welcome, BYO snacks, and neighborly commentary Netflix can’t match.
🦖 Dinosaur Adventure @ Grand Junction Convention Center | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Grand Junction gets invaded by life-sized dinos that move and roar, which is honestly the most excitement the mall parking lot has seen in years. Bring the kids for Jurassic scooters, obstacle courses, and dino rides. You get bragging rights, they get nap-level exhaustion.
🏃 Saint Patty’s Day 5k Run/Walk @ WestCo Brewing | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Suit up in green for a St. Patty’s 5K along the Colorado River, an out and back benefiting a local nonprofit. $35 covers your run and a craft brew or hot chocolate, kids 12 and under free, and there’s a pot of gold growler challenge.
🍽 Annual Conservation Banquet @ Colorado Mesa University | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Polish your boots and your best poker face, the annual conservation banquet is back at CMU’s Myer Ballroom with live and silent auctions. Expect legit prizes, guided hunts, and that small-town bidding drama that ends with laughs, high-fives, and someone claiming a new favorite weekend.
🍷 New Release Wine Dinner @ Caroline’s at Wine Country Inn (Palisade) | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Grande River hosts a multi-course wine dinner at Caroline’s in Palisade, pouring first tastes of 2025 Rosé, 2022 Malbec, and 2023 Petit Verdot, all paired with a seasonal menu from Executive Chef Chad Griffiths. Seating is limited, reserve now, and act like you planned it.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Grand Junction report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 60°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 60. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 30. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 69. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
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