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“Bus service is a lifeline, not an option,”: Proposed GVT bus cuts spark protest from workers and riders

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Imagine finding out that your only way to get to work— or even a critical medical appointment— could soon be taken away. Or you’re a worker that’s found out your income could be taking a hit. That’s the real uncertainty facing...

Grand Junction, CO · 2d
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CBS Colorado

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I-70 East reopens after hazmat cleanup in western Colorado

The Colorado State Patrol says eastbound I-70 reopened after hazmat crews finished cleaning up the site of a crash on Saturday.

Colorado · 4d

Vail Daily

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Grand Junction, Eagle County officials urge more passenger rail planning for Western Slope

In the wake of Tuesday’s midterm elections, passenger rail advocates across Colorado are celebrating voter approval of CoCo on the Front Range and wondering if the federal electoral shift may free up funds to pursue better rail connections to the Western Slope as well. In Eagle County, a local...

Eagle County, CO · 5d
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Western Slope road work, Nov. 9 to 15: Fourth Street stays shut; Shavano Valley Road closes Monday

Fourth Street in downtown Grand Junction stays closed through Nov. 20, Shavano Valley Road west of Montrose closes Monday for a culvert replacement, and Patterson Road drops to one westbound lane at 25 Road starting Monday in this rundown of road work for the weekend and the week of Nov. 9.

Grand Junction, CO · 5d
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We Are Montrose

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Under New Proposals Grand Junction Bus Service Could Start Later

Grand Junction may need to make a few early morning adjustments in 2027, especially if Grand Valley Transit eliminates the first hour of the city’s bus service. GVT has been considering two proposals that are likely to affect riders who rely on daily service. Neit...

Grand Junction, CO · 8d

99.9 KEKB

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A Major Grand Junction Road Project Is Raising New Concerns

A proposed expansion of 29 Road would connect a new I70 interchange between Clifton and Horizon Drive.

Grand Junction, CO · 16d

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Grand Valley Transit proposes cutting the first hour of bus service starting in January

The earliest buses in the Grand Valley could stop running in January. Grand Valley Transit is asking riders to comment on two proposals that would eliminate the first hour of service on every route, starting in January 2027. The agency says the cuts are needed because of budget constraints. The...

Grand Junction, CO · 11d

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I-70 daytime lane closures hit Grand Junction next week

I-70 between Horizon Drive and Clifton drops to one lane each way from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, downtown Grand Junction's Fourth Street closure now runs to Nov. 20, COtrip lists more westbound lane closures at the Hanging Lake Tunnel Nov. 2 to 6, and flooding has closed 6000 Road north of Banner Road in Montrose County. Here's what's under construction in Mesa, Garfield and Montrose counties this weekend and the week of Nov. 2.

Grand Junction, CO · 12d

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UPDATE: Student used MAVrides for a trip to the hospital

Recent reporting from the Criterion contained unverified information regarding a call to Grand Junction Police Department’s dispatch last weekend. The story by Julia Wildman reports that GJPD dispatch redirected a caller with a broken nose to take a rideshare service. This was not accurate and resulted in negative comments on Facebook directed towards the dispatchers. The Criterion would like to apologize to GJPD and the dispatch department specifically for this mistake.

Grand Junction, CO · 13d

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Mesa County 2025 crash report highlights high-risk roads, intersections and driving behaviors

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The Mesa County Regional Transportation Planning Office has released its 2025 Mesa County Crash Data Report, highlighting crash trends, high-risk intersections and contributing factors across the county. The report shows more than 2,000 crashes were documented in 2025, with 114 people killed or seriously injured.

Mesa County, CO · 13d

KIX Country

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A Major Grand Junction Road Project Is Raising New Concerns

A proposed expansion of 29 Road would connect a new I70 interchange between Clifton and Horizon Drive.

Grand Junction, CO · 16d

KREX

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Highway 65 closes after van falls 100 feet off Grand Mesa

Highway 65 is closed on the Grand Mesa after a vehicle went 100 feet down an embankment on Wednesday morning.

Mesa County, CO · 14d

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Mesa County 2025 crash report highlights high-risk roads, intersections and driving behaviors

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The Mesa County Regional Transportation Planning Office has released its 2025 Mesa County Crash Data Report, highlighting crash trends, high-risk intersections and contributing factors across the county. The report shows more than 2,000 crashes were documented in 2025, with 114 people killed or seriously injured.

Mesa County, CO · 13d

KIX Country

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Western Colorado Drivers: New I-70 Ramp Closures Are Here

Two construction zones are slowing down I-70 this week in western Colorado.

Grand Junction, CO · 15d

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Grand Valley Transit seeks public input on service hour cuts

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Grand Valley Transit is asking for public input on two options to reduce service hours because of budget constraints next year. The first option eliminates the first hour of service on weekdays only. The second option cuts the first hour of service on all service days.

Mesa County, CO · 14d

ESPN Western Colorado

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Western Colorado Drivers: New I-70 Ramp Closures Are Here

Two construction zones are slowing down I-70 this week in western Colorado.

Grand Junction, CO · 15d

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I-70 closures hit Grand Junction, Glenwood Canyon this week

I-70 ramps at Horizon Drive close in stages two nights next week, Fourth Street is shut downtown, Four Canyons Parkway is open, and night paving keeps flaggers on US 6 east of Fruita. Here's what's under construction in Mesa, Garfield and Montrose counties this weekend and the week of Oct. 26.

Grand Junction, CO · 19d

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CDOT presents proposed access changes along US 6 corridor

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Drivers traveling along U.S. 6 between Fruita and Grand Junction could eventually see changes to how they access nearby properties. An open house held Wednesday and Thursday gave the public a chance to review proposed changes and learn what they could mean for the corridor.

Grand Junction, CO · 20d