Ann Wright

4 weeks ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

In order of opening date: Palisade Sunday Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays from June 1 to Oct. 5 on Third and Main streets in downtown Palisade. Info: palisade.colorado.gov/sunday-farmers-market. Clifton Community Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays from June 7 to Oct. 25 at the Clifton Community Center, 3270 D ½ Road, in Clifton. Info: Search for “Clifton Colorado Community Market on Facebook.com. Farm and Ranch Market, 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from June 14 to Sept.

4 weeks ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

Fireworks, a laser show, giveaways, cornhole, $2 beers — the Grand Junction Jackalopes are determined to hit home runs for fans both on and off the diamond this season. The independent league team will even transform into the Humpback Chubs at least once a week to get fans’ attention, which is probably Harrison Shapiro’s favorite thing about this season overall.

1 month ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

Monday was a day to remember. It was a day for red, white and blue, salutes and thoughtful words, for remembering those who died while serving our country. Memorial Day began with a morning wreath floating ceremony along the Colorado River by the local branch of the Fleet Reserve Association and a memorial service and flyover at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado. It continued with an afternoon event at the Western Region One Source and another event at Palisade Memorial Park.

1 month ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

Marley Abbott was pretty thrilled about the dunk tank that was part of her 9th birthday party on SundayMay 25. Who will be in the tank? “Me mostly,” she promptly said with a grin during an interview last week. Since she’s a softball player, it will be a softball-themed party with a red velvet cake, sunflower seeds and Cracker Jacks. Her birthday falls on Memorial Day weekend, however with the dunk in the offing, the holiday wasn’t the first thing on her mind.

1 month ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

On Saturday, May 17, CMU confer 1,668 degrees on 1,478 graduates during two ceremonies The keynote speaker will be Ben Steele, a CMU graduate and tight ends coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL. Here are some 2025 graduate details from CMU: Of the degrees awarded, there will be 489 certificates, 191 associate, 901 baccalaureate, 4 graduate certificates and 83 masters. 441 are CMU Tech students receiving 547 degrees or certificates. 44% of CMU’s spring 2025 graduates are first generation.