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CDI student summit

Kaydee Lucero April 26, 2024

The Climate Democracy Initiative (CDI) Student Summit served as a catalyst for dialogue and action, urging attendees to recognize the interconnectedness of democracy, climate justice and youth empowerment. The...

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Dreams to Reality

Tahirih Bochmann April 26, 2024

A diverse group of faculty and students have joined forces to develop an incredible tool for second-year film student Cleo Wayt. Wayt is a 19-year old who was born with cerebral palsy, and dreams...

Business after hours

Business after hours

Kaydee Lucero April 26, 2024

The Culinary Arts Department at CMU Tech has once again captivated the local Chambers of Commerce with its series of Business After Hours events. Held on Feb. 27, March 8 and April 11 for the Grand...

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GJHS farewell tour

Julia Wildman April 26, 2024

It was an emotional day at Grand Junction High School (GJHS) as the community gathered to bid farewell to the building before it is demolished at the end of the school year. According to the District...

Mental Health Horizons

Mental Health Horizons

Julia Wildman April 10, 2024

CMU and local health care company hope to bring broader access to resources on the Western Slope Mesa County, the City of Grand Junction and Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP) have each made one-time...

Valley representation

Valley representation

Julia Wildman March 14, 2024

Western Slope representation in Congress is down to just a few names Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District has seen some rapid changes over the last three months with many candidates dropping from...

Blanketing the community

Blanketing the community

Dane Campbell March 14, 2024

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, student volunteers came together today to create over 50 handmade blankets for hospitalized local children. Members from Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU)...

Another kind of buzz at Copeka Coffee

Another kind of buzz at Copeka Coffee

Kaydee Lucero May 7, 2023

Copeka, the beloved local coffee shop, is taking its offerings to the next level. With its new bar and extended hours, Copeka is now poised to become a local hotspot for nightlife. The bar will feature...

Artists announced for PAC Spring Concert

Artists announced for PAC Spring Concert

Gwyn Elliott March 12, 2023

The time has finally come for the Program Activities Council (PAC) Spring Concert. This year’s headliner is Bryce Vine, with openers Baby Jake and Kid Caravan. Bryce Vine is most notably known for his...

State of Colorado Fines CMU

State of Colorado Fines CMU

Dane Campbell March 5, 2023

The Joint Budget Committee (JBC) from the Colorado State Legislature which is in charge of drafting the state’s budgets, determined that Colorado Mesa University (CMU) violated a recently passed tuition...

Running for Ricky Maestas

Running for Ricky Maestas

Will Locascio March 5, 2023

A heart-touching display of community and memory was put together the afternoon of March 1 at the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Track and Field Complex to mourn the loss and honor the life of Erica “Ricky’’...

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Smelling Des Fleurs in Grand Junction

Makenna Livingston March 5, 2023

Grand Junction has a vast community of small businesses, all ready to be explored, and one of them is La Fleur by Livvy.  La Fleur by Livvy is a natural perfume and beauty company that focuses on using...

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