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

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Grand Junction’s Ultimate Summer Concert Picks for The Amp

1 week ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

Grand Junction's outdoor concert season is off to a great start this year. Visits from Dwight Yoakam and Gary Allan in May have warmed us up for summer, and we are ready for a fun year of live music. The 2025 concert calendar is pretty full, but as music fans, we just keep dreaming up even more shows. We asked you which artists you'd like to see play The Amp in Grand Junction, and you gave us a freakin' awesome list.
How Locals & AI Envision A Better Grand Junction, Colorado

1 week ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

Have you ever wondered what Grand Junction would be like if AI were in charge instead of people? We decided to ask you, our audience, to tell us some things we need more of in Grand Junction. Then we had ChatGPT answer the same question. Keep scrolling for a look at some great suggestions from both Coloradans and AI alike about things we need more of on the Western Slope. There are no wrong answers, just a few strange ones.
A Colorado Retreat Reimagined: Island Lake's Closures Bring New Beginnings

1 week ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

Say it ain't so, Grand Mesa. First, you left the visitors center empty all summer in 2024—now you're planning to take away one of our favorite day-use areas and campgrounds in 2025? Read More: Wear The Right Colors: Save Yourself From Colorado's MosquitoesThe Grand Mesa's Island Lake is one of the most popular destinations for Western Colorado residents trying to escape the summer heat.
Discover The Best Hiking Spots In Colorado National Monument

1 week ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

Many of the trails inside the Colorado National Monument are designed to be short, fun adventures that almost anyone can enjoy. The park has several short trails that allow visitors to easily access some of its must-see features. The monument (enter in Fruita or Grand Junction) is also home to longer trails such as Monument Canyon Trail (11 miles), Liberty Cap Trail (13 miles), Otto's Tub (8.5 miles), and Ute Canyon (6.5 miles).
Learning to Look at Colorado Petroglyphs and Pictographs

1 week ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

Colorado's Petroglyphs and and ancient rock art are a window into the past, showing us a glimpse of the cultures that came before us in the American Southwest. Here in Grand Junction, this ancient art is all around us. Keep scrolling to learn more about the origins of the rock art that can be found in Western Colorado, and places you can access to see it for yourself.
USPS Issues Alert for Colorado Residents to Check Their Mailboxes

1 week ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

Did you know that the United States Postal Service sets aside the 3rd week in May for USPS Mailbox Week? It's also known as Mailbox Improvement Week. USPS is asking all Colorado residents to spend a few minutes during Mailbox Improvement Week inspecting their mailboxes to ensure safe and secure delivery. Keep scrolling to find out common mailbox issues you may encounter, and maintenance tips everyone wishes they knew sooner.
Love Colorado Mosquito Bites? Wear These Colors

1 week ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

Colorado's mountain hiking trails generate a serious buzz - and it's usually from larger-than-life mosquitoes. Anyone getting ready to hike the Grand Mesa or visit campgrounds on the Uncompahgre Plateau is going to encounter some hungry skeeters. Forgetting to bring bug spray stinks, but did you know you can make things much worse by wearing the wrong colors? Some of the colors you wear around mosquitos can be like ringing the dinner bell. Keep scrolling for some blood-saving tips.
Hot, Dry, and Suddenly Stormy: That’s a Grand Junction Summer

2 weeks ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

Grand Junction and the Grand Valley are ideal for anyone who loves sunshine. We get way more blue-sky days than rainy ones, but that doesn’t mean we’re storm-free. Western Colorado can still get hit with intense thunderstorms and hail. Thunderstorms are common during Colorado’s summer monsoon season, but what is it about the Western Slope that helps fuel storms strong enough to cause flash flooding and damaging winds?
The Rich History Of Fort Uncompahgre In Western Colorado

2 weeks ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

Colorado history is full of brave and rugged Americans. In Western Colorado, Fort Uncompahgre (Fort Rubidoux) is considered the oldest fort or Anglo settlement West of the Rockies. So, who occupied Fort Uncompahgre, and what was it like to live on the Western Slope 30 years before Colorado was even a territory? Let's start by checking out the replica of the fort rebuilt during the early 1990s in Delta, Colorado. The location of the original 1828 settlement at Fort Uncompahgre has been lost to time.
Spirits And Strange Sightings Spice Up Colorado River Lore

2 weeks ago | kekbfm.com | Wes Adams

Mysterious tales and folklore predating the territory tell us of legendary creatures living beneath the waters of the Colorado River. Some stories date back to the native Americans of the area, while other reports of strange beings in Colorado are far more recent. From phantom ships to modern-day dinosaurs, here is a look at some of the alluring legends of the mighty Colorado River.