/tags/grand-junction Grand Junction en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-09-09/raising-awareness-of-overdose-as-deaths-rise-in-colorado People gathered in Grand Junction on August 28, to remember the Coloradans lost to overdose in 2023. Although overdose deaths in 2023 have decreased nationwide, Colorado and Mesa County saw an increase. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-09-09/raising-awareness-of-overdose-as-deaths-rise-in-colorado Jace DiCola, Grand Junction Daily Sentinel /news/2024-08-05/wildlife-experts-still-hunting-for-source-of-invasive-mussels-in-colorado-river Invasive zebra mussels could harm native fish and clog agricultural equipment. Until recently they had never before been seen in the stretch of the Colorado River near Grand Junction. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:56:46 GMT /news/2024-08-05/wildlife-experts-still-hunting-for-source-of-invasive-mussels-in-colorado-river Alex Hager /news/2023-07-24/the-valley-in-grand-junction-oil-train-route-would-retrace-colorado-railroad-history The Uinta Basin Railway could send 10 trains per day through remote Ruby Canyon, and Palisade orchard country. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT /news/2023-07-24/the-valley-in-grand-junction-oil-train-route-would-retrace-colorado-railroad-history Chase Woodruff | Colorado °µºÚ±¬ÁÏline /environment/2022-11-07/from-rubbery-to-grassy-we-tasted-colorado-tap-water-like-fine-wine Colorado cities competed to see which has the best-tasting tap water. KUNC's Alex Hager was invited to judge, but found that it's hard to pick up on "grassy, earthy and rubbery" flavors in a famously bland beverage. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:33:18 GMT /environment/2022-11-07/from-rubbery-to-grassy-we-tasted-colorado-tap-water-like-fine-wine Alex Hager /news/2021-06-21/will-the-bureau-of-land-managements-new-hq-stay-in-the-west The Trump administration moved BLM headquarters away from Washington, D.C. Now the Biden administration has to decide whether to move it back. Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:03:55 GMT /news/2021-06-21/will-the-bureau-of-land-managements-new-hq-stay-in-the-west Madelyn Beck /news/2021-06-09/only-three-blm-employees-relocated-to-new-western-headquarters Following its relocation out West, only three Bureau of Land Management employees wound up working at headquarters in Grand Junction, Colorado. Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:03:21 GMT /news/2021-06-09/only-three-blm-employees-relocated-to-new-western-headquarters Maggie Mullen /2020-10-15/pendley-defends-bureau-of-land-management-job-despite-judges-ruling The top official at the U.S. Bureau of Land Management said Thursday he’s still working despite a federal judge ruling he’s illegally holding the position. Thu, 15 Oct 2020 23:21:25 GMT /2020-10-15/pendley-defends-bureau-of-land-management-job-despite-judges-ruling Associated Press /2020-08-13/western-colorado-wildfires-grow-in-warm-weather-drought Fueled by drought conditions, wildfires burning in western Colorado continue to grow in warm, windy weather. Thu, 13 Aug 2020 18:03:59 GMT /2020-08-13/western-colorado-wildfires-grow-in-warm-weather-drought Associated Press /environment/2020-07-09/in-letter-to-members-grand-valley-irrigation-association-stays-neutral-on-water-investments A tight-lipped Western Colorado irrigation association is remaining neutral on the growing presence of private investors in their sizable pool of senior… Thu, 09 Jul 2020 11:00:00 GMT /environment/2020-07-09/in-letter-to-members-grand-valley-irrigation-association-stays-neutral-on-water-investments Luke Runyon /environment/2020-06-22/when-it-comes-to-water-rights-this-once-a-decade-list-details-who-will-use-it-or-lose-it Use it or lose it.That saying is at the heart of how access to water is managed in the western U.S. Laws that govern water in more arid states, like… Mon, 22 Jun 2020 18:52:28 GMT /environment/2020-06-22/when-it-comes-to-water-rights-this-once-a-decade-list-details-who-will-use-it-or-lose-it Luke Runyon