MAY 21 - 28, 2025
THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR GRAND JUNCTION BUSINESS & COMMUNITY NEWS SINCE 1994
In this issue n Skatepark bathroom situation stinks
Local skatepark patrons express disappointing bathroom conditions to the City of Grand Junction.
n Construction projects for D51
As summer approaches, District 51 enters the first stages of Phase 1 of its 25year Facilities Master Plan.
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Nothing sweet about roadwork
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n HopeWest adding dementia support
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Beginning July 1, HopeWest will be offering support for caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia throughout Western Colorado.
n St. Mary’s gets an ‘A’ for patient safety
The Leapfrog Group gave St. Mary’s Hospital an “A” grade for patient safety.
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n Guest Column: Marcus Straub
Empower your team to think independently.
n Opinion: Craig Hall
Regrets are not enough, Jason Nguyen needs to be removed.
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Be Sweet Café & Bakeshop feels the sting of two separate construction projects reducing customer traffic at its store on W. Main Street in Grand Junction. — See Page 2
Roadwork near the intersection of West Main Street and First Street as well as on the opposite side on Crosby Avenue has limited access to Be Sweet Café & Bakeshop, and several other nearby businesses, during Be Sweet’s most vital time of the year. Photo by Brandon Leuallen on May 15.
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