Colorado attorney general says making marijuana oil at home is illegal
By virtue of a single comma, the Colorado attorney general's office says making marijuana hash oil at home is still illegal under state law, despite other laws legalizing marijuana use, cultivation and...
View ArticleYou can't make hash oil at home in Colorado, Attorney General says
Marijuana may be legal in Colorado, but extracting the drug's high-potency oil at home is not, the state's attorney general said Tuesday, fueling a debate about how to punish hash-oil producers who...
View Article9 grams of meth lands Clifton man in jail
Cooper and his 19-year-old male passenger were pulled over in the area of 32 and C 1/2 Roads on Monday afternoon for multiple defective vehicle violations. The passenger retrieved a marijuana pipe from...
View ArticleSteve King Tops Colorado's Most Wanted List From Colorado Ethics Watch
Colorado Ethics Watch has been releasing a list of Colorado's Most Wanted since the political watchdog group started in 2006. This year's list contains four Colorado officials who wound up getting...
View ArticleBlack Magic Asphalt under investigation in Mesa County
Investigators with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office are looking into a paving operation - called Black Magic Asphalt or a variation of that name - that has recently been in the Mesa County area. This...
View ArticleArson charge against Birgfeld suspect dropped
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 4:03AM MST expiring January 1 at 5:00PM MST in effect for: Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache Winter Storm Warning issued December 30 at 6:48PM MST expiring...
View ArticleDA dropping arson charge against Birgfeld suspect
A Mesa County prosecutor is moving to dismiss a charge of felony arson in the case against Paige Birgfeld's alleged killer because the statute of limitations has expired. Police arrested 63-year-old...
View ArticleFirst 2015 baby born in Mesa County
An excited couple became first time parents this morning as they rang in the New Year at St. Mary's Hospital. Kassian West Hansen was born at 2:03 a.m. this morning weighing a healthy seven pounds and...
View ArticleNew Years Eve DUI arrests in Mesa County
Mesa County law enforcement officials were on high alert last night for New Year's Eve adding extra saturation patrols to look out for drunk drivers. The Colorado State Patrol reported four DUI arrests...
View ArticleOne Year Since Recreational Pot Shops Open in Colorado
Meanwhile, there are questions across the state about whether or not hash oil, a high potency oil made from marijuana, should also be allowed under the state's recreational pot law. State Attorney...
View ArticleBreaking down the symptoms between the common cold and the flu
Winter seems to be the time that colds and the flu are prevalent, and while some say that it's the cold temperatures that can cause you to catch a bug, that is actually a common myth. "The reason that...
View ArticleGJPD works to educate Grand Valley residents on sexually violent predators
It's required by law...Monday police will air a program informing residents of a sexually violent predator moving to the area. The Colorado Revised Statutes states that if a sex offender is given the...
View ArticleComing to terms
After eight years of budget cuts, construction projects, insurance changes, grant approvals, shuffling administrators and tackling every topic from endangered species to water use, Steve Acquafresca is...
View ArticleCarbon Monoxide dangers heat up during the winter
It's an odorless and colorless gas, and when leaking into your home it could go undetected. Carbon Monoxide can be deadly at high levels.
View ArticleMesa County Animal Services addresses pet safety in frigid temps
Make sure to consider your dog's breed, coat and age when planning your dog's outside environment. What is suitable for a long haired dog that is acclimated to cold weather would not be suitable for a...
View ArticleBrewer ends long career of service to the citizens
Barbara Brewer, 67, says after spending nearly half her life working for Mesa County, she found that dealing with people on the sensitive subject of taxes is most rewarding. Barbara Brewer will end a...
View ArticleHarmony Acres horses helping to heal disabilities
Therapy pets are becoming more common and one Mesa County nonprofit is helping many in the community with a technique called 'equine therapy.' Harmony Acres Equestrian Center helps over forty clients...
View ArticleDahna Raugh is City of Fruita's community development director.
Dahna: I am the community development director for the City of Fruita. My job is to oversee the physical growth and coordinate development in Fruita.
View ArticleOne-day closure to aid library
Austin Mullenix, the head of public services for the Mesa County Public Libraries, demonstrates the new self-checkout kiosk at the Central Library branch at 443 N. Sixth Street in Grand Junction. It's...
View ArticleMesa County's health plan gets board's approval
Mesa County can officially move forward with its 2015 health insurance plan following passage Monday of four documents related to the plan's operation. But confusing language in one of those documents...
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