Apollo Rodriquez stands and moves into the spotlight at the Paradise Theatre in Paonia. Brandishing a recently dyed-red, cropped-to-his-ears haircut, he turns to face the audience, and lifts his eyes.
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Walking up to the Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center on Friday night, one could not help but notice the large crowd.
The ReFind Art Festival at the Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center (GMAEC) was born into a world riddled with COVID-19. Though plans for this event, which challenges local artists to make art out of recycled materials, had been planned since before the pandemic, it was ultimately altered and a…
Downstream the Colorado is a mighty river irrigating and providing power to the Southwestern United States.
This Saturday, June 5, the duo known as “Freddy and Francine’’ will be performing in person at the magical Poulos Park in Paonia as part of the “Live Music Still Soothes the Soul’’ concert series.
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The Pine Gulch Fire, a wildfire situated less than 20 miles north of Grand Junction, continues to burn as firefighters from around the state join with regional crews to battle the blaze. In all, nearly 800 personnel are involved in fighting the ever-growing fire. Hot, dry conditions with sin…
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Allison Koehn, 5, stood in the doorway peering at the floor and walls as a smile spread across her face. Her pink house had been delivered and constructed by Make-A-Wish volunteers. Now it was time to move in.
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Betsy Krager enjoys giving back. She found a way to give back and involve her hobby of quilting through the organization, Quilts of Valor.
A week ago from Friday, Delta County’s variance request was accepted by the state. With that, the county took another large step toward waking up entirely. Throughout the following week, numerous businesses in Delta County stepped up to take advantage of the loosened restrictions and to invi…
As far back as Don Benjamin can remember, he enjoyed writing. Now, he is getting ready to release his first novel.
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A few years ago, Mary Bachran met Marjorie True.
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