Micah Norton walks his old english sheepdogs, Gracie and Chauncy, on Grand Avenue today in weather that is similar to dreary, rainy weather in England where the breed was developed.

Hugh Thackaberry does a little jig for the piper band, the Rocky Mountain Scots, as he arrives at his party at Gelato Junction Cafe Saturday night after a ride in a limo from his home in Mack.

David Dahl signs a picture for Torrey Beil of Grand Junction at the Rockies Caravan at the Ale House.

Citizen of the Year Betty Bechtel.

Steve Carver, right, of Dalby, Wendland & Co., P.C., accepts the Business of the Year Award from the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce at the annual banquet at Two Rivers Convention Center.

An ice water fall flows out of cracks in a canyon wall in Plateau Canyon along Hwy 65.The thaw and freeze adds to the frozen falls.

No.22, Colton Burgon wtih CMU bolcks a shot by No.10, Mitch McCarron of Metro State.

Treacherous road conditions likely led to a tanker truck rollover before 7 a.m. Friday morning, about 10 miles north of Gateway along Highway 141. The two-tank truck, carrying diesel and conventional gasoline, flipped into West Creek, leaking fuel that caught fire and was carried downstream. The driver suffered minor injuries, and was cited for careless driving, according to police. Both directions of traffic near mile marker 120 are open, though limited, at this point, and District 51 has canceled class at Gateway School for the day.

Treacherous road conditions likely led to a tanker truck rollover before 7 a.m. Friday morning, about 10 miles north of Gateway along Highway 141.

Treacherous road conditions likely led to a tanker truck rollover before 7 a.m. Friday morning, about 10 miles north of Gateway along Highway 141.

David and Tanya Johnson of Spanish Fork, Utah, pass the time in the boarding area at Grand Junction Regional Airport as they wait for the Salt Lake City airport to reopen to resume their flight Thursday. The two left Hawaii at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday.

With Lois Becker by her side, left, Dr. Janine Rider introduces the 2013 One Book, One Mesa County selection, Peter Heller’s “The Dog Stars,” during a kickoff at the central branch of the Mesa County Public Library on Thursday. The book is the story of a pilot searching for meaning in a world that has been decimated by a pandemic. Events based around the book will begin Feb. 3 and will continue through the month, culminating in a speaking engagement with the author at the Avalon Theater Mar. 9. Becker and Rider are co-chairs of the One Book, One Mesa County committee.

Western Investigations Team intern Amelia Bussell, left, describes how the 3-D Leica microscope can manipulate an image of a piece of metal as fellow interns, from left to right, Gregory Johnson, Dani Paszek and Meagan Atzman view a 3-D image on a screen in the new microscopy lab Thursday in the basement of the Museum of the West.

CEO Jeff Nichols addresses the crowd during Thursday’s announcement that Mesa Developmental Services is rebranding itself as Strive during a gathering at Two Rivers Convention Center.

A skier starts down the top of Diversion, a gladed run at Powderhorn.

Absolute Dance of Grand Junction is presenting full-length ballet performances of “Cinderella.” Upcoming performance will be on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25–27, at Colorado Mesa University’s Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center. Tickets — adults $15–$20, children $12–$17 — can be purchased at absolutedancegj.com or at Absolute Dance, 417 Monument Road. TAMMY LEATHERMAN/Special to the Sentinel

Absolute Dance of Grand Junction is presenting full-length ballet performances of “Cinderella.” Upcoming performance will be on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25–27, at Colorado Mesa University’s Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center. Tickets — adults $15–$20, children $12–$17 — can be purchased at absolutedancegj.com or at Absolute Dance, 417 Monument Road. TAMMY LEATHERMAN/Special to the Sentinel

While waiting for the Catholic Outreach soup kitchen to open for lunch, Mollie Woodard, operations coordinator for Homeward Bound, listens as Tony Day talks about how difficult it has been for him to find permanent shelter for both himself and his dog, Maxmillious. Woodard, who is also vice-chairwoman of the Grand Valley Coalition for the Homeless, is one of several people conducting this year’s annual survey of the homeless on where they spent the night Jan. 22.

Grand Junction Fire Department paramedics wheel an inmate from the Mesa County Jail to a waiting ambulance as they rush the man to the hospital Wednesday. According to radio traffic, the man attempted suicide by cutting his wrists.

Bruce McKay, bottom and Bill Roberts ski in the Home Loan Business League Ski & Snowboard Race Series at Powerhorn Mountain Resort Wednesday afternoon.

The line continued to grow during lunch hour at Grand Junction’s new Del Taco restaurant. The popular fast-food chain opened its first Western Slope location on Wednesday.

A man exercises on a wintery cold day as he walks around the elevated track at the Fruita Community Center, 324 N. Coulson St. The recreation center features the Fruita branch of the Mesa County Public Library, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a large gym area with the elevated running track exercise equipment and several multi-purpose rooms.

Steve Fruphy and Cameron Mason of the Grand Junction Water Department warm up a frozen water meter on North 17th Street from the exhaust of their truck. City crews have been busy during this long cold snap.

Kenny Wood of Delta shoots over Levi Hoaglund, left, and Zach Marengo of Palisade.

As westbound traffic on Patterson Road is diverted into the left lane, a Ute Water crew works to repair an 8-inch water main break in the closed right lane this morning. Ute Water is asking that drivers try to avoid the area of the break, which is located on Patterson between 25 Road and 25 1/2 Road.

A waxing half moon rising over the 600-ton boulder perched on Balanced Rock in Colorado National Monument Friday afternoon.

Taking down Christmas lights can be a slippery chore this time of year, as a stuffed dummy dangling from the gutter at Vicki Walker’s home in the 100 block of Independent Avenue demonstrates.

Chad Morris from Grand Junction drives the second hole on the Golf Disc Course in the West Lake Park Monday afternoon. Morris was out playing the course with friend, Jay Bair. Triple Play’s 3 on 3 Disc Golf Tournament is this Saturday, Jan. 26th at 10:30a.m. in Riverbend Park, Palisade.This tournament will support the Ice Bowl which benefits hungry people with food and cash donations.

Michael Hand walks the halls of Shelledy Elementary School as a volunteer member of Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students).

Michael Hand, left, of Fruita with the Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program listens to a reporter’s question with brand new volunteer Ernest Griffiths, also of Fruita, in the lobby of Shelledy Elementary School.

The speed limit is reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph on Colorado Highway 65 near County Line trail head after two cross-country skiiers died there after being hit by a vehicle.

Kyle and Janella Kirkpatrick man the Decibullz booth at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Photo special to the Sentinel.