2 Minute Read Janet Harrell has worked for the City of Grand Junction for nearly a decade. Before her current position as the Records Manager, Janet worked in the same department — the City Clerk’s office — as a Deputy City Clerk. When the previous records manager retired in September 2023, Harrell…
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Click here to view the full article online. Click here to view the print article in the June/July 2024 edition. In partnership with Colorado Tourism Office, Jennie Nunn, Deputy Editor for Southbay Magazine, highlighted the Grand Junction area in a print and online article titled "Colorado's…
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Click here to read the full article by AARP. In AARP's article "These Travel Dupes Offer Bucket List Experiences for Multigenerational Trips," the Colorado National Monument was highlighted as an alternative to the Grand Canyon. For those looking to avoid the crowds, the Colorado National…
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Click here to read the full article by National Geographic. Rebecca Toy, writer for National Geographic, shared that the Colorado National Monument, part of the Colorado Plateau, shares geological features with the Grand Canyon and Arches National Parks but receives far fewer visitors. Located…
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5 Minute Read Although Grand Junction is known for the Colorado National Monument, the temperate climate, and thousands of miles of trails interconnected, the area also boasts some of the best access to water sports in the state. Named after the convergence of the mighty Colorado River and the…
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Photo by: The Hotel Melrose Click here to read the full article on 5280.com. Daliah Singer, author of 5280, described The Hotel Melrose in Downtown Grand Junction as a beautifully modernized historic 1908 site with a sophisticated design featuring jewel tones and sleek furniture. Its 16 suites…
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5 Minute Read Looking for a remote Colorado camping spot that doesn't require a reservation? You're in luck! Grand Junction is surrounded by over 1.5 million acres of public land and numerous dispersed camping escapes that allow you to explore the surrounding wilderness and recreation areas…
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4 Minute Read Local produce and natural ingredients are often hard to come by, but not in Grand Junction! Regionally grown goods can be found in many of the shops and local markets around town. From flavorful fruits and fresh veggies to aromatic herbs and natural spices – Grand Junction’s…
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Photo By: Danielle Zimmerman Click here to read the full article on AAA.com. Janna Graber, writer for AAA, highlighted Grand Junction, Hotel Melrose and Melrose Spirit CO. in an article titled "6 Boutique Hotels that will Spruce up Your Travel Experience." Graber discussed the history behind…
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2 Minute Read Photo: @erberrie If your idea of a good time involves ripping downhill through alpine forests, then the Palisade Plunge is for you! The Plunge, is one of the longest downhill-only trails in the country. This brand-new trail will run from the top of the Grand Mesa, the world’s largest…
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