The Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department Horticulture Division is increasing the number of flowers and other plant material it can plant around the city this spring while reducing the
City Council awards $2.3 million for the La Volla Creek drainage improvement project
Funding comes from the 2021 Stormwater Capital Improvement Fund and the project should be completed within two years. Author: Brian Burns Updated: 6:46 PM CST January 27, 2021
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas A long awaited drainage project got the nod of approval from city leaders this week.
City council awarded $2.3 million to design the La Volla Creek Drainage Improvement Project near Airport Road and North Padre Island Drive.
In recent years, the La Volla Creek watershed has experienced frequent flooding during heavy rains.
Flooding occurred at La Volla creek during May 2015 and 2016, June 2018, and September 2018.
Thank you, Herb Bacon, for supporting community
During these divisive and economically worrisome times, David Brooksâ column on Jan. 10 reminded us that âLeadership matters. Character matters.â No truer statement describes the impactful life of Herb Bacon. This humble, kind and thoughtful man and his family have enriched us all in Mesa County, the state of Colorado and the world.
Ten years ago, I went to the Republic of Georgia to implement a mentoring program for youth involved in the Georgian Ministry of Justice. Herb contacted and gave me a donation to help the Georgian Mentoring Program get started halfway around the world. He and Laura May had visited this former Soviet Union State in 1991 when for the first time in 74 years the Orthodox Churches could ring their bells.
If you are hoping to supplement your income this summer, Grand Junction Park and Rec is taking applications now for several seasonal job opportunities this summer.
Grand Junctionâs riverfront saw a lot of activity and development this year with construction projects at both Las Colonias Park and Dos Rios.
In May, a new river park amenity opened in Las Colonias that saw extensive use throughout the summer. The river park focused on providing an accessible experience for users.
âThere are a lot of whitewater parks in Colorado,â Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Director Ken Sherbenou said at the time. âThose parks really cater to a higher-end kayaker. Most people are kind of sidelined into being a spectator and watch those higher-end kayakers do their rolls and stand-up paddle boards do surfing on waves. Ours is really designed to be really accessible.â