JANUARY 14 - 21, 2026
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Harrahs heads to Horizon
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he City of Grand Junction has appointed a new interim city attorney following the retirement of longtime City Attorney John Shaver, which became effective Jan. 1, marking a major transition in one of the city’s most influential appointed roles. City Council formally appointed Assistant City Attorney Jeremiah Boies to the interim role during its Jan. 7 meeting. The appointment follows Shaver’s retirement after 35 years of service to the City of Grand Junction, according to the resolution included in the council packet. Position can span decades Mayor Cody Kennedy said the city attorney role carries long-term significance, because it often extends well beyond individual council terms and election cycles. He said the city attorney provides consistency as the makeup of City Council changes over time. “Over a period of let’s say, six years, we have a whole new set of faces on council,” Kennedy said. “It’s really helpful to have that consistency with the city attorney.” See story on Page 5
Downsizing leads salon to leave its home of 34 years for newly renovated space on Horizon Drive and a lot more parking. – See story, Page 2 Harrahs Salon co-owner LuAnn Harrah stands next to a sink for washing hair, and behind her are a nail station and pedicure chair at the salon’s new location: 759 Horizon Drive, Unit G. The space is approximately 1,000 square feet, about half the size of the salon’s previous home of 34 years at 1005 N. 12th St., No. 102, but the salon offers all of the same services and retained all of its employees. Photo by Tim Harty.
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