Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel stands as the biggest daily newspaper in western Colorado, reaching readers across six counties. In 2013, it celebrated 120 years of continuous publication since its establishment in 1893.

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Firefighters rescue pony after falling into river

2 days ago | gjsentinel.com | Charlie Fenton

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Terra Energy agrees to pay $41.7 million to settle royalty suit

3 days ago | gjsentinel.com | Dennis Webb

Terra Energy Partners has agreed to pay $41.7 million to settle a class-action lawsuit involving some 1,600 mineral royalty owners, including some located in Mesa County. A federal magistrate judge has preliminarily approved the settlement and a federal district court judge will hold a hearing in Denver on Aug. 1 to decide whether to give final approval to it.
Trudeau, Mayles finish first at pro mountain bike race in Grand Junction

4 days ago | gjsentinel.com | Adam Busack

The annual Rides and Vibes mountain bike races took place Saturday in downtown Grand Junction and the popular Lunch Loops and other singletrack trails. The bike races featured 15, 30, and 40 mile amateur mountain bike races as well as a professional 40 mile men's and women's races with a $20,000 cash purse for the top finishers split evenly between men and women. Kyle Trudeau of Tuscon, Arizona was winner in the men's pro race, knocking out the 40-mile ride in 3 hours, 6 minutes, 39.2 seconds.
Clifton Elementary staffers reflect on memories at event bidding farewell to school

4 days ago | gjsentinel.com | Nathan Deal

1 of 7 Larry Robinson/The Daily SentinelFrom left, Val Lambdin, Caleb Edwards, Jeff Edwards and Clifton Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Amber Burnell laugh while looking at old school photos in year books laid out during a Say Good-Bye to Clifton Elementary event at Clifton Elementary on Friday.
Fruita Monument wins Southwestern league title for 10th consecutive season

4 days ago | gjsentinel.com | Adam Busack

You’d need all 10 of your fingers to count the number of consecutive Southwestern League titles the Fruita Monument High School baseball team has won. The 10th straight title came Friday after the Wildcats defeated Grand Junction 6-3 at Canyon View Park. The Tigers defeated Fruita Monument 5-4 on Tuesday to turn Friday’s contest into a de facto league championship matchup.
Clifton Elementary staffers reflect on memories at event bidding farewell to school

4 days ago | gjsentinel.com | Nathan Deal

Previous 106 of 107 cattle, driver in I-70 wreck survive All but one of the 100-plus cattle involved in a truck wreck… Next Up Balancing open burns with public health As the Grand Valley’s population grows and its farming commu… 1 of 7 Larry Robinson/The Daily Sentinel From left, Val Lambdin, Caleb Edwards, Jeff Edwards and Clifton Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Amber Burnell laugh while looking at old school photos in year books laid out during a Say Good-Bye to Clifton Elementary...
Food happenings around the valley

4 days ago | gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher

As always, the food scene in the Grand Valley is dynamic and changing. New restaurants open, others leave, menus change and music and food continue to be a great combination. Mother’s Day is Sunday and the season of festivals has begun! Here’s a roundup of some of the happenings. Be sure to check directly with the businesses as information changes regularly. Have fun out there!Angelo’s and the British Baking Co. — This dynamic duo is teaming up for a special pottery and treats event.
Football players using track for conditioning falling in love with newfound sport

4 days ago | gjsentinel.com | Adam Busack

The starting gate at Stocker Stadium has been extra busy this year when the boys 100-meter dash is about to begin. A new phenomenon is sweeping District 51 track and field scene this season — football players from all four high schools have taken to sprinting for their school’s track team as a way to stay in shape during the offseason of their main sport.
Hurd introduces REPORT Act aimed at Congressional authority on tariffs

4 days ago | gjsentinel.com | Nathan Deal

Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District U.S. House Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-Grand Junction) has introduced a second piece of legislation aimed at giving Congress oversight on tariffs. Hurd, along with fellow Republican Young Kim from California’s 40th District, has introduced the Reviewing Economic and Protection Objectives for the Reciprocal Tariffs (REPORT) Act. This is the second bill Hurd has introduced with the goal of giving Congress authority regarding tariffs.
Miami museum opens a new exhibit that examines a century of swimwear and its connection to Florida

4 days ago | gjsentinel.com | David Fischer

Previous Is the Southern accent fixin' to disappear in parts of the U… Southern accents are disappearing in some parts of the U.S. … Next Up From Villanova to the Vatican: Alma mater is floored it taug… Church bells rang out for hours in celebration at Villanova … 1 of 7 Just in time for bathing suit season, the Waves of Style Swimwear Through the Decades exhibit is shown at HistoryMiami Museum Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in advance of opening Saturday in Miami. Just in time for bathing suit...