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4 days ago
- Health
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Community members reflect on Dan Workman who died on the job
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – 59-year-old Dan Workman was delivering mail on his route in the neighborhood around the VA, Village Inn, and above North Avenue. Last Friday, he was found unresponsive near the intersection of 23 Road and Texas Avenue and died on the job. Workman was a postal carrier out of the Grand Junction location off of 4th Street. Eric Salazar, who is the president of NALC Branch 913, released a statement about Workman's passing, stating, 'Dan was highly esteemed by both his customers and colleagues. This devastating event has had a profound impact on our NALC and USPS community. Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with his family during this incredibly difficult time.' WesternSlopeNow went to Workman's route, speaking with a couple of residents in the area. One of them who wished not to be on camera says the neighborhood has placed black ribbons on their mailboxes in support of Workman. Cindy Gallagher, who lives on Workman's route, tell WesternSlopeNow how he was more than just your average mailman. 'He was a friend. I think I could speak for the entire neighborhood, that we all just loved him. We're gonna miss him,' Gallagher states. Gallaghar said, that despite his busy schedule, Workman always took the time to greet his neighbors and would walk around the block with a smile you can't forget. Salazar told WesternSlopeNow the Deputy Coroner stated to him, 'Currently, heat exposure is not considered the primary factor. It may ultimately be ruled as a contributory factor, just as any physical exertion may play a role in a cardiac event.' WesternSlopeNow spoke with Dr. Chris Boyd, a cardiologist with Community Hospital, broke down the steps when it comes to reacting to a cardiac arrest event. Boyd states, 'If you give a feeling that just something doesn't feel right, you're dizzy, you're lightheaded, you're having chest pain; call 911. Don't mess around.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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CPW says clean boats make for happy lakes
DENVER (KDVR) – If you were a vessel inland, far from the roaring waves of the grand ocean, being in a place like Colorado with all those lakes and reservoirs would indeed be a fine thing. But there is one passenger you would not want to come aboard. The zebra mussel. View the latest Weather Alerts in Denver and across Colorado on FOX31 'They are an extremely prolific reproducer. A single zebra mussel can produce up to thirty thousand juveniles in a single spawn. Once they become attached they are extremely difficult to remove. They filter out plankton from the water which is the basis of our aquatic food chain,' said Robert Walters, Colorado Parks and Wildlife invasive species program manager. The zebra mussel and its buddy, the quagga mussel, are not wanted in Colorado. That is why the CPW has set up 77 boat cleaning stations throughout the state. The problem with these invasive species is so bad that last year, CPW had to completely drain Highline Lake near Grand Junction to get rid of the invaders. 'This is absolutely a huge problem. Once they become established, they can restrict or completely impede the flow of water, resulting in millions of dollars and ongoing maintenance costs,' said Walters. It's not just zebra and quagga mussels that are the problem. There are dozens of other non-indigenous species that are doing harm as well. Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosting Free Fishing Weekend CPW says brushing and cleaning your boat after each use is the key. 'That would be very effective. These species are really not able to move themselves from water body to water body,' said Walters. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
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D51's new board management platform improves transparency and public access
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — On Sunday, the Mesa County Valley School District 51 launched a new board management platform during its Board of Education meeting. The platform, called BoardBook, aims to make it easier for staff and community members to stay informed. The transition to BoardBook was made for easier access to information, clearer communication and public transparency. It aligns with the district's current three-year, community-driven strategic plan. BoardBook streamlines the operations of the Board of Education and provides easier public access to meeting agendas, materials and minutes. 'One of our goals as a Board is to make our work more accessible and transparent to the people we serve,' said D51 Board of Education President Andrea Haitz. 'BoardBook is a tool that helps us do just that. It gives families and community members an easy way to follow the decisions being made and stay engaged in the process.' 'Our strategic plan is not just a vision—it's something we are committed to living out. Tools like BoardBook support that commitment by making information easier to find and helping us stay accountable to our goals and our community,' said Superintendent Dr. Brian Hill. More information about BoardBook or D51 Board of Education can be found on its website or by calling 970-254-5100. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
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Man, reportedly under the influence, assaults missionary group member
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – A man was arrested Friday afternoon after he was reportedly intoxicated while being visited by a group of missionaries before he assaulted one of the members. The initial incident occurred around 1:25 p.m. The Grand Junction Regional Communication Center received a report of a man who threatened to kill his roommate at their home in the 2100 block of North 26th Street, according to the Grand Junction Police Department. While the missionaries were visiting with the suspect at his home, the man allegedly assaulted one of the members in the kitchen. The group immediately left the house before his roommate arrived not long after. The suspect reportedly tried to stab his roommate with a knife but he was able to restrain the man before law enforcement arrived. GJPD then took the suspect, Joel Ballantyne, 33, into custody. He was transported to the Mesa County Detention Facility and booked on attempted first-degree assault, felony menacing, attempted second-degree assault on a peace officer, menacing, harassment and restraining order violation. The police department said it believes this was an isolated incident and there's no ongoing threat to the community. The investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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31-05-2025
- Business
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Colorado conservation organizations award grants to land trusts and conservation nonprofits
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — On Wednesday, two Colorado conservation organizations, Keep It Colorado and the Land Trust Alliance, partnered together to award $206,000 in grants to land trusts and conservation nonprofits. These grants aim to help reinforce and build programs to create a stronger conservation sector and advance land trust organizational excellence. The grants were funded by investments from Great Outdoors Colorado through Keep It Colorado's Emerging Conservation program. After a competitive application process, 15 land trusts and conservation organizations received awards to support 20 projects, including Colorado West Land Trust (CWLT). CWLT, located in Grand Junction, Colorado, was one of the 2025 Organizational Development Grantees. It protects and conserves agricultural land, rural heritage, wildlife habitats, recreational areas and scenic lands in over 144,000 acres in western Colorado. The awarded funds will be used to develop structure and strategy as they expand their organization. The other 2025 Organizational Development Grantees include: Aspen Valley Land Trust (Carbondale, Colo.): Financial Health Review and Improvement Central Colorado Conservancy (Salida, Colo.): Implementing the Capital Expansion and Sustainability Roadmap Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust (Denver, Colo.): CCALT Strategic Engagement Video Campaign for 30th Anniversary Year Crested Butte Land Trust (Crested Butte, Colo.): Contract a Development Consultant to Increase Fundraising Estes Valley Land Trust (Estes Park, Colo.): Confirming Strategic Direction and New Fundraising Capacity High Line Canal Conservancy (Centennial, Colo.): High Line Canal Conservation Easement Stewardship Support La Plata Open Space Conservancy (Durango, Colo.): Harnessing the Power of AI and GIS Technologies for Monitoring and Conservation Outreach Montezuma Land Conservancy (Cortez, Colo.): Deepening Roots in Our Community: Transforming a Weedy Lot into a Community Plot Mountain Area Land Trust (Evergreen, Colo.): Master Planning of Mountain Area Land Trust's Sacramento Creek Ranch Palmer Land Conservancy (Colorado Springs, Colo.): Creating a Water Conservation Blueprint: Strategy, Planning and Implementation Southern Plains Land Trust (Lamar, Colo.): A Strategic, Flagship-based Communications Approach at Southern Plains Land Trust The 2025 Community-Centered Conservation Grantees include: Aspen Valley Land Trust (Carbondale, Colo.): Activating Coffman Ranch Public Access Colorado Open Lands (Lakewood, Colo.): An Evaluation of the Conservation Leadership Series to Promote Community-Centered Programs Crested Butte Land Trust (Crested Butte, Colo.): Connecting Community to Conservation Eagle Valley Land Trust (Edwards, Colo.): Community-Centered Conservation Programming with Historically Underrepresented Affinity Groups Estes Valley Land Trust (Estes Park, Colo.): Strengthening the Alliance to Preserve a Local Cultural Site High Line Canal Conservancy (Centennial, Colo.): High Line Canal Northeast Advisory Committee Conservation Education and Engagement Montezuma Land Conservancy (Cortez, Colo.): 2025 ARC Program: Advancing Agriculture, Recreation and Conservation Programming Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust (Del Norte, Colo.): Engaging and Strengthening Community Relationships Within the San Luis Valley 'These investments, made possible by support from Great Outdoors Colorado, help ensure that the conservation community is well-equipped to create a lasting conservation movement that serves all Coloradans,' said Beth Conover, interim executive director for Keep It Colorado. 'We look forward to the benefits these grants will bring to our members and their communities and extend our gratitude to the Land Trust Alliance for their partnership in facilitating the program.' 'Colorado's land trust community is a powerful force for conservation excellence and a source for innovative solutions to issues facing land trusts here and in every corner of the United States,' said Marcie Demmy Bidwell, the southwest senior program manager for the Land Trust Alliance. 'These grants empower land trusts to develop creative projects that cultivate sustainability within their organizations and provide incentives to develop new tools for the land trust movement.' In 2022, Keep It Colorado partnered with the Land Trust Alliance to provide programming for the increased demand from the land trust community to support advancing organizational work. The partnership focused on providing support for land trusts after learning that they are dedicated to expanding their work to support community-centered conservation. Between 2023 and 2025, over $500,000 in grants have assisted 17 organizations with funding for 45 projects. More information about the Land Trust Alliance can be found at and more information about Keep It Colorado can be found at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
