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1. 3-story, self-storage facility coming to Crossroads Blvd. (thebusinesstimes.com) — A new three-story, climate-controlled self-storage complex is rising on Crossroads Boulevard in Grand Junction, with developers praising the city's smooth approval process. The $6.27 million Crossroads Self Storage project, near Rocky Mountain Health Plans and La Quinta, is slated to open by late summer 2027 and reflects growing confidence in Grand Junction's expanding market and demographics.
2. Brown Cycles building sold, being renovated for restaurant (thebusinesstimes.com) — A familiar downtown Grand Junction bike shop building has been sold and is being transformed into Valle di Sera, a new international-themed restaurant on Main Street. Existing tenant Bella Balsamic will stay, while owner Uwe Kirch plans elevated dining, locally sourced meats, and a private event space, aiming to bring bolder flavors than many current Grand Junction spots.
3. Grand Junction Economic Partnership hosts Site Selector Familiarization tour (westernslopenow.com) — Grand Junction is actively courting new employers this week as the Grand Junction Economic Partnership hosts national site selectors for a two-day familiarization tour. Visitors are exploring assets like Las Colonias Park, Colorado Mesa University, and West Star Aviation before a local "Taste of the Valley," all aimed at attracting future corporate investment and jobs.
4. Grand Junction Lions Club awards final 2026 grants (nbc11news.com) — Grand Junction residents are seeing $28,000 in new Lions Club grants flow to 10 local organizations, including District 51 Foundation's classroom project and Roice-Hurst Humane Society's shelter upgrades. Funded by the club's long-running raffle, these awards cap $120,000 in 2026 giving, and applications for next year's Community Betterment Committee grants are already open.
5. Current housing market dynamics in Grand Junction, Colorado (kubcthecanyon.com) — If you're selling a home in Grand Junction, expect it to sit on the market a median of 55 days, with about a quarter of listings going under contract within two weeks. Local homes are selling slightly faster than the national average, at a median price of $387,500 and near-asking sale-to-list ratios.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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