And when Sharrar retrieved the check from the lotto office in Grand Junction, he said it brought a tear to his eye.

Source: https://www.postindependent.com/news/parachute-man-waits-a-week-with-lotto-ticket-in-his-pocket-turns-out-to-be-a-1-million-winner/

A new daycare facility, located at the corner of 23-3/4 Road and Adventure Lane is directly across the street from Community Hospital, seen under construction in Grand Junction on Tuesday, April 26, 2023.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/04/30/colorado-child-day-care-cost-pandemic/

Azteca Dancers perform at the 8th Annual Cesar Chavez Day at Los Colonias Amphitheater on Saturday in Grand Junction.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/grandson-of-cesar-chavez-speaks-at-annual-celebration/article_ba8495e8-d0d2-11ed-8146-57680a81633f.html

Ballots can be mailed or placed in ballot drop boxes at Grand Junction City Hall, Grand Valley Transit West Transfer Facility, Mesa County Department of Human Services, Mesa County Central Services and Colorado Mesa University.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/election-workers-test-voting-machines/article_93c4dbd0-ca73-11ed-88c9-0b567a1ddffd.html

Basalt High School boys soccer coach Thomas Olson, center, greets players walking off the field as the team hosts Grand Junction on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, on the BHS field.

Source: https://www.aspentimes.com/news/basalt-boys-soccer-edges-grand-junction-for-third-straight-win-under-new-coach/

Cece Vanderwoude danced in Grand Junction and Parker, Colorado.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/9/2/23836509/dance-competition-debate-age-appropriate-costumes-moves

Central is the only local school with anyone in the finals but Grand Junction still has a chance to send someone to state.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/sports/mental-strength-is-key-in-central-sophomores-run-for-state/article_c98676b4-eae1-11ed-88ea-a3361cf7f6a6.html

Coach Joe Scheuermann believes his team will hit a few more long balls at the JUCO World Series in the thin air of Grand Junction.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/sports/delgado-takes-long-road-to-gj/article_4fb277ee-f99f-11ed-8ea3-c759b569c255.html

Crighton's been a fan of Stringer's since watching her play eight years ago at Maitland's Grand Junction Hotel, but the pair bonded as like-minded songwriters while supporting Midnight Oil on their farewell tour last year.

Source: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8125612/crighton-expanding-empire-after-breakthrough-2022/?src=rss

From the beginning, the Denver & Rio Grande and Grand Junction understood their value to one another.

Source: https://kiowacountypress.net/content/valley-grand-junction-oil-train-route-would-retrace-colorado-railroad-history

Grand Junction Central quarterback Asher Carter stretches during warm ups at practice on Aug. 22, 2023.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/sports/warriors-come-out-and-play-with-a-new-coach-offense-qbs/article_094f3e2a-414f-11ee-bfda-5b5e885a2697.html

Grand Junction City Council has moved two projects proposed for American Rescue Plan Act funding, totaling $2 million, forward to be voted on officially today.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/city-council-moves-some-arpa-projects-forward/article_fe67a7d8-ac9b-11ed-9c17-878f8af94684.html

Grand Junction’s third retail marijuana store is expected to open next week, with the Grand Junction Greenery scheduled for a grand opening Friday.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/grand-junction-greenery-to-open-as-citys-third-pot-shop/article_8bc303f6-800a-11ee-9cbd-3fc101d49dca.html

Grand Junction took first place overall in the tournament, earning the Knowledge Bowl National Championship.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/gjhs-academic-team-wins-knowledge-bowl-national-championship/article_e5fbc478-e453-11ed-97f7-b7303ad5b28a.html

“He would take us to a rec center when we were there, so I always loved going to the rec center, and I always wished there was one in Grand Junction.”

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/lucas-bullen-has-unfinished-business/article_82a3f954-95f2-11ed-b202-9389987b373f.html

“I always love to come to Grand Junction to race,” Grotts said.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/sports/gj-s-skarda-olympian-grotts-win-pro-mountain-bike-races-at-rides-vibes/article_bc5a7238-ec58-11ed-a974-7b1f9b386072.html

In a match to see if she could get into the placing rounds, she was unable to secure a two-point takedown and narrowly lost 2-0 to Grand Junction Central’s Rya Brown.

Source: https://www.broomfieldenterprise.com/2023/01/28/wrestling-mead-leads-local-teams-at-competitive-chatfield-invite/

In Grand Junction, Laura was also gifted with a dog named Tony who was her constant companion.

Source: https://www.vaildaily.com/news/obituaries/obituary-laura-marie-simonik-ramirez/

Jamie Porta, candidate for the District A seat for Grand Junction City Council, speaks at the Redlands Rotary Club debate at the Venue at Fisher’s Market on Friday.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/district-a-candidates-talk-public-safety-rec-center/article_a15bbb46-af12-11ed-9f4a-0f6313fd7576.html

Licensed therapist Stacy Archuleta walks students through several important points for the group during the day's group therapy session at the Hilltop Day Treatment school in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Source: https://www.kunc.org/news/2023-05-16/last-resort-students-in-rural-colorado-are-left-without-options-as-specialized-schools-close