Wes Adams, KEKB-FM (Grand Junction, CO) Journalist Profile

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What Makes The Gunnison Tunnel Key To Colorado's Farming Success?

1 week ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

Grand Junction and Montrose are just 60 miles apart, but if you’ve ever driven between the two, you know how much the landscape changes along the way. Head south on Highway 50 toward the San Juans, and you’ll leave the Grand Valley behind, pass through high desert terrain, and eventually arrive in the lush farmlands of the Uncompahgre Valley. How did Montrose County become such a successful place for farming and ranching?
What Hikers Should Know About Bears On Colorado's Grand Mesa

1 week ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

If you plan to hike the trails on Colorado's Grand Mesa this summer, be prepared to encounter wildlife. According to Axios, a very warm spring woke the bears up early from hibernation. Earlier this year, KJCT reported a 15% increase in bear sightings and conflicts in Western Colorado in 2024. Now that the summer temps are back in Grand Junction for 2025, the snow is melting on the Grand Mesa, and a family of bears has returned to the area around Island Lake.
What You Need To Know Before Mowing In Colorado Explained

1 week ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

Grand Junction's first triple-digit day should have arrived on June 15th, but the National Weather Service decided to record a high of 99 degrees that day. Regardless of whether it is 99 or 100, nobody wants to be outside mowing the lawn during weather like that. To avoid melting in the backyard, many Coloradans like to cut the grass during the first half of the day. So, how early is too early? The answer changes depending on where you live in the state.
Seven of the Best Hidden Gems Near Grand Junction, Colorado

1 week ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

Need to brainstorm a few fun places to visit near Grand Junction this summer? An overlook at Eagle Rim Park in Orchard Mesa may have a few ideas that work for you. A stone marker above the Colorado River points out seven attractions around the Grand Valley. From hiking in the Colorado National Monument to riding your mountain bike down the Palsiade Plunge, let's take a look at all seven suggestions found at the Eagle Rim overlook.
Experience The Rush On Grand Junction's Riverfront Zip Line

1 week ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

Grand Junction waited very patiently over the years for the River Park at Las Colonias to come together. From the opening of the Amp in 2017 to the completion of the Butterfly Pond in 2020, to the Dos Rios Splash Pad in 2024, the riverfront has become more enjoyable with each passing year. Did you know Grand Junction's riverfront also has a zip line? Let's take a closer look at Riverfront Zip Adventures so you can make plans to try it this summer.
Why Great Service Matters For Grand Junction Shoppers

1 week ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

We love to give credit when credit is due, and there are a lot of local businesses in the Grand Valley who deserve some love. One of our favorite questions to ask is about customer service. Tell us the name of a local company working hard to earn your business each time you walk through the door. Let's see what Grand Junction, Colorado, had to say about great customer service in June. I had just arrived at Cattleman's ahead of the hailstorm that swept through the Grand Valley on June 6th.
Can You Bike from Grand Junction to Palisade on the Riverfront Trail Yet?

1 week ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

Colorado's Riverfront Trail has come a long way since it began in 1987. That year, Mesa County and Grand Junction formed the Colorado Riverfront Commission. The group was charged with completing a proposed 28-mile Rivertrail connecting Loma to Palisade. While there is still work to be done before the project is complete, it is possible to enjoy a nice bike ride over most portions of the planned route. As the summer of 2025 gets underway, the trail is nearly complete.
Ghostly Footsteps And Hidden Tunnels Make Montrose’s History Unforgettable

1 week ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

The city of Montrose, Colorado, was incorporated on May 1st, 1882. Grand Junction and Delta would also incorporate later that year, making it a banner year for the Western Slope. By 1886, the first brick building in town was completed and became home to R. C. Diehl's Dry Goods at 347 E Main Street. Today, downtown Montrose is home to several historic buildings that may seem a little mysterious to some. Let's take a look at some of them. The Montrose Masonic Temple, Lodge 63, was completed in 1911.
Colorado's Drive-in Legacy: A Look Back At Cinematic Summers

2 weeks ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

Ahh, Drive-in movies. If you were lucky, you got to see a few movies at a Colorado Drive-in during your childhood. My first drive-in movie as a kid was Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. I could hardly see anything, but I still loved it. While the love for drive-ins and drive-in nostalgia is still substantial, owning and operating one of these theaters today is a challenge. Keep scrolling for a look back at some of Colorado's most popular theatres, and the ones still in operation today.
The Warm Welcomes Found In Colorado's Friendliest Towns

2 weeks ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

If you could select a Colorado city or town as the friendliest place in our state, which would you nominate? The folks at AMFMtreatment.com say the 'friendliest places' are locations where locals are most likely to greet a stranger. They recently published a list of the nicest/friendliest towns in America, and we're about to take a closer look at two Colorado communities that made the list. Colorado's nicest cities and towns.