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Single father David Watkins and his two 8-year-old nieces Abigail, left, and Zoe hug each other right after District Judge Valerie Robison granted Watkins’ adoption petition Monday at the Mesa County Justice Center.
Uncle becomes dad to five and meets his biggest challenge yet
Most men don’t start their path to fatherhood at age 36, single, technically homeless, with four traumatized children and one toddler who during her waking hours can’t be set down.
David Watkins took the path less traveled.
Police arrest burglary suspect
A Utah man is under arrest and suspected of burglarizing eight Mesa County businesses since July 15, including three early Monday morning, stealing thousands of dollars worth of cash and merchandise and causing thousands of dollars in damage.
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Retail magazine honors Junction woman for out-sized influence in the outdoors industry
The Allman Brothers Band told us that soulshine is better than sunshine and … more
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Rifle native is now No. 2 at Interior
Rifle native David Bernhardt on Monday was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to … more
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Affidavit: Inmate used jail phone to tamper
A Grand Junction man awaiting trial on drug and weapons charges now faces … more
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Coroner IDs river, lake drowning victims
The Mesa County Coroner’s Office has identified the body found in the … more
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Fire near Dinosaur proving hard to corral
The Overlook Fire that began from a lightning strike near Dinosaur flared up on … more
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Crime with gang ties
Police: Loosely affiliated Satan’s Disciples behind brazen burglary and fire.
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Outdoors
The Hidden Treasure
Pearl Lake campground is the perfect place to camp and enjoy mountain views.
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Article
Taste of the Tropics
Bananas Fun Park’s new Coconut Cover water feature makes a splash.
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Lifestyle
King of his Lego castle
Plastic bricks inspire teacher Matt Garhart’s medieval construction.
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Sports
Western Slope Open
CMU player Max Lindqvist tops Steven Howe at the Western Slope Open.
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Entertainment
Make the river sing
Details about this weekend’s three riverfront concerts.
NEWS »
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Fire near Dinosaur proving hard to corral
The Overlook Fire that began from a lightning strike near Dinosaur flared up on Sunday. … more
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Uncle becomes dad to five and meets his biggest challenge yet
Most men don’t start their path to fatherhood at age 36, single, technically homeless, with … more
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BLM moves to erase 2015 fracking rule
The Bureau of Land Management today is formally moving to do away with a new rule governing … more
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Blotter, July 25, 2017
Coroner waiting on tests to establish cause of death … more
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Police arrest burglary suspect
A Utah man is under arrest and suspected of burglarizing eight Mesa County businesses since July … more
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Democratic governor candidates share ideas on fracking, education
U.S. Rep. Jared Polis does not want to ban fracking. … more
OPINION »
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Printed Letters: July 25, 2017
I read Sen. Cory Gardner’s op-ed column in Sunday’s paper soliciting help to get the … more
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A matter of perspective
Early during my time as a member of the Grand Junction City Council, I rushed back to town from my … more
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A sad situation
If any place in the West has an appreciation for wild horses, it’s Grand Junction. … more
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Email Letters: July 24, 2017
Workshop a great start to reducing ugly social trait of child abuse The numbers in Erin … more
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Printed Letters: July 23, 2017
The debate over our nation’s broken health-care system can be extremely personal and … more
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Inclusivity an important key to revitalizing local museums
The Sentinel’s July 20 editorial, “Museums are doing some soul searching” … more
SPORTS & OUTDOORS »
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Grand Junction Rockies box score, July 24, 2017
Great Falls 11, Grand Junction 1 … more
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Western Slope Open results, July 24, 2017
Western Slope Open … more
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Grand Junction Rockies recap, July 24, 2017
Great Falls 11, Grand Junction 1 … more
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Close bonds highlighted in doubles divisions
There was frustration on one side of the court and satisfaction on the other, and that changed … more
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Western Slope Open results, July 23, 2017
Western Slope Open … more
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Grand Junction Rockies box score, July 23, 2017
Billings 4, Grand Junction 2 … more
LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT »
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Despite the jokes, digestive issues can be serious
Talking about poop is commonplace in my life. All day at work I talk about poop. Try not to judge … more
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Student Spotlight, July 24, 2017
■ Richard H. Wise, a 2015 graduate of Grand Junction High School, was named to the spring … more
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King of his Lego Castle
hen customers enter eBricks Outlet they automatically gravitate toward the large medieval castle … more
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Your Town, July 23, 2017
The riveting series, “Diary of a Graceful Gray,” continues this week with installment … more
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Pegging Out, July 23, 2017
Here are results of recent Two Rivers Cribbage Club games: … more
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Gray Gourmet, July 23, 2017
All meals served with 1 percent milk: … more
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COLORADO »
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$1M bail set for Colorado man accused of killing teenage son
DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — A judge has set bail at $1 million for a Colorado man who was arrested in the 2012 death of his 13-year-old son.
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John Elway agrees to 5-year contract with Denver Broncos
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — One leadership saga down, another one continues for the Denver Broncos.
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Robert Hight extends Funny Car victory streak to 13 seasons
MORRISON, Colo. (AP) — Robert Hight beat Tommy Johnson Jr. on Sunday in the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway to extend his Funny Car victory streak to 13 seasons.
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Freeland's arm, Rockies' bats key 13-3 win over Pirates
DENVER (AP) — Kyle Freeland pitched six strong innings in his first start since taking a no-hitter into the ninth, Trevor Story, pinch-hitter Pat Valaika and Mark Reynolds hit two-run homers during a seven-run sixth, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-3 on Sunday.
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Father of Colorado boy, 13, arrested for boy's 2012 death
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado man was arrested Saturday in connection with the 2012 death of his 13-year-old son, police said.
NATION »
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Smugglers offer crammed big rigs as 'VIP treatment' to US
SAN DIEGO (AP) — When Thomas Homan, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was awakened Sunday morning with news that migrants were found dead inside a sweltering tractor-trailer outside a San Antonio Walmart, his mind flashed back to 2003, when he stood at the back of a truck about 120 miles (200 kilometers) southeast of San Antonio that carried 19 dead migrants.
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Mexican officials: At least 25 people in truck were Mexican
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The tractor-trailer was pitch-black inside, crammed with maybe 90 immigrants or more, and already hot when it left the Texas border town of Laredo for the 150-mile trip north to San Antonio.
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Iowa firm tied to truck deaths has history of legal problems
SCHALLER, Iowa (AP) — The small, family-owned Iowa trucking company linked to the deadly case of immigrant smuggling in Texas has a history of safety and tax violations and financial problems, public records show.
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Tractor-trailer survivor says truck had no ventilation
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Adan Lara Vega said he was told the $5,500 he was being charged to be smuggled into the United States would include an air-conditioned truck ride.
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AP: US church goes to Brazil; instills fear, splits families
SAO JOAQUIM DE BICAS, BRAZIL (AP) — At the Word of Faith Fellowship churches in the Brazilian cities of Sao Joaquim de Bicas and Franco da Rocha, the signs of broken families are everywhere: parents separated from their children, siblings who no longer speak, grandparents who wonder if they will ever know their grandchildren.
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