This weekend on the Slope
170 events · Friday, July 3 – Sunday, July 5
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Grand Junction
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Western Slope Residents Question Who Owns the Flag
An opinion piece exploring the shifting narrative of patriotism on Colorado's Western Slope, where flags fly high but the meaning of freedom and ownership is increasingly contested by locals.
Smoke Lingers Over Grand Junction Airport as Heat and Fire Risk Persist
Smoke from distant fires hangs over the Grand Junction airport as temperatures rise into the 80s and 90s, keeping fire risk high across the Western Slope through the holiday weekend.
Grand Junction Enforces Stage Two Fire Restrictions for Fourth of July
Grand Junction and Fruita enforce Stage Two fire restrictions for the Fourth of July, banning personal fireworks and solid fuel grills due to extreme dry conditions and high fire danger.
Hotchkiss Residents Learn Ready Set Go Evacuation Framework
Discover the American Red Cross's three-stage 'Ready. Set. Go!' framework to help Hotchkiss and Silt residents prepare for wildfires, from packing go-bags to executing evacuation orders.
6 Million Dollar Band Brings 80s Hits to Steamboat for Independence Day
Former high school friends reunite as 6 Million Dollar Band to headline Steamboat Resort's Independence Day concert, delivering timeless 80s hits to a familiar local crowd.
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