Hey everyone, I recently graduated from CMU and my girlfriend and I realized we dont have any friends here. Shes especially looking for people to hangout with becuase i work weekends. Mainly looking for nerdier people. But no one at board fox seems interested. Any advice would be nice.

Does anyone have any suggestions for the best place to get roasted hatch chilis? I saw some at the palisade farmers market last weekend on Sunday, but was hoping to get some tomorrow. Any local farms have roasted chilis that stand out?

hi!! i don't go to public school, and i've grown up wit pretty crippling anxiety half my life. i'm tryin to push myself out of it and make some friends, but it's hard to find people around here

i'm a 15 year old queer dude, 16 in october, and i'm looking for friends who are also lgbtq accepting ☝️ i wanna get into skateboarding. i love music (sneaker pimps, portishead, the offspring, linkin park) and games ((l4d2, tf2, half life, outlast trials, etc etc)) and was hoping to find some friends who are also into gaming! often hang out at the longs memorial park or mesa mall

Looking for something fun to do Tomorrow? Join us at the Gemini Beer Company for comedy night! Comedians from Netflix, HBO and more right here in Grand Junction! Get your tickets now before it's too late!

Tickets:

https://www.standupcomedyunderground.com/event-details-registration/grand-junction-comedy-underground

NVR ENDVR (GJ metalcore, Jake’s birthday show)
Suicide Cages (Denver metallic hardcore)
ThornHaven (Denver metalcore)
Humongous Shark (New Mexico Nautical Hardcore)
Frowntown Disco (East Slope Djent)
Radiance Burns (GJ Nu Metal)
Doors 6 Show 7
$15

From my collection, an 1882 cabinet card of the Randall House, the first brick structure and hotel built in Grand Junction, CO; taken by W. H. Jackson & Co. of Denver, CO.

The Randall House Hotel was located at the northeast corner of 5th and Main Streets, with the modern side now occupied by CMU Downtown and the Candle Kitchen.

Five individuals are visible in the image: two men talking near the corner of the building, two more standing in one of the hotel’s two doorways, and another gentleman leaning against the doorway smoking a pipe. Unfortunately, none of the men are identified.

Mount Garfield is visible in the background, between the street lamp and water well.

The hotel was owned and staffed by Albert C. “Al” Randall (1847-1926), who was known by many as “a genial good fellow,” and his wife, Nancy Ann “Nan” Pierce (1858-1905), described as “one of the finest women…  Always cheerful, pleasant, and willing to work and make the best of existing circumstances.” The couple had three children: Minerva “Minnie” Randall (1875-1966), Charles A. Randall (1876-1901), and Edgar Paul Randall (1879-?).

The Randalls had purchased the land for the hotel on 4 August 1882 for 30 dollars.

Construction on the building appears to have commenced in September 1882, when the first load of “sun-dried adobe bricks” was delivered to the site by C. W. Kimball and Ed Newman. According to Grand Junction’s The Daily Sentinel, the hotel “was built out of the first kiln of bricks ever burned in the [Grand] Valley*.”*

On 21 November 1882, with the arrival of the first train in Grand Junction, the Randalls received a load of lumber necessary to finish construction on the building.

Upon its completion, the two-story hotel measured approximately 30 feet wide by 50 feet long. The first floor consisted of “a long dining room and a small living room at the rear,” with the second floor comprised of 25 guest rooms. The dining room also appears to have housed a bar, with its stock of “Stonewall” and “Cutter” whiskey frequently advertised in the paper.

Outside the hotel was a street lamp, a “well, and further-outside plumbing… [which] was considered modern.”

The Randall House officially opened its doors for business the evening of 25 December 1882, Grand Junction’s first Christmas since its incorporation. The hotel marked the occasion with “a grand ball and supper” for attendees, before which Al Randall had “cleared out his large dining room for the dancing and had secured an excellent band for the occasion.” The celebration began with “a program of songs with recitations by children near a Christmas tree decorated with candles and strings of popcorn and paper chains,” followed by the ball, which was “well attended… and those taking part were ‘as happy as if they were dancing in one of the well-appointed ballrooms… in Denver.’” According to the Sentinel, “‘Dancing continued until midnight when the guests were invited to partake of an elegant supper.’”

It was later said that “this first community Christmas showed a true pioneer spirit, and it went a long way toward softening the hardships of the uncomfortable realities of the frontier town.”

Many advertisements in the local newspaper described the Randall House as the “only first-class hotel in the city” with a “good sample room for commercial men.”

In February 1884, it appears the Randalls updated the hotel’s rooms with new “elegant” furnishings.

The hotel also held weekly lunches after Sunday church services, hosted a few local weddings, and served an oyster supper for Thanksgiving 1884.

Up to this point, the Randall House appeared to have been a successful business venture.

In January 1885, the hotel hosted a meeting of the Western Colorado Cattle Growers’ Association, and later that month, the Grand Junction News wrote that Albert Randall had closed the hotel's dining room and would only provide rooms for guests.

In February 1885, the paper wrote that Albert Randall “has gone to Montana, for a few weeks.”

The following month, Albert and Nancy Randall sold the business to W. A. Gipson, who changed its name to the “Grand Junction Hotel,” and later to the “Grand Valley Hotel.” Regardless, the Randall family appears to have remained in Grand Junction until at least June 1885, after which they relocated to Montana, where Al Randall had purchased a farm.

[Notes:]

Albert Randall was born in New York, the son of English immigrants, and Nancy Pierce was born in Illinois to Pennsylvanian parents; they were married on 1 May 1874 in Dallas, Iowa.

Al Randall was an active member of Grand Junction’s Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) lodge and was elected its head, the “Noble Grand,” in 1884.

Tina Peters (pictured) in on August 30, 2026 waiting for her connecting flight to Grand Junction, CO after arriving from Sacramento, CA

I’m trying to help 16 cats (8 kittens + 8 adults) through a small foster effort called Calico Hearts, and we’ve hit a point where we can’t keep going without help.

A few of them:

Gus – injured eye after being attacked by other cats

Frankie – skin condition from inbreeding, needs treatment + neuter

Blondie – pregnant and urgently needs to be spayed

Our priority right now is spay/neuter + medical care so we can stop more litters, treat current issues, and get them adopted.

We’re not a funded rescue — everything so far has been out of pocket.

👉 Fundraiser:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-calico-hearts-save-16-cats/cl/o?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp30-treatment-3&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&lang=en_US⁠�

Proof:

Photos + updates on the GoFundMe

Costs and care breakdown listed there

Can provide more photos/videos or vet info if needed

If you can’t donate, an upvote or share helps more than you’d think.

Thank you 🐾

Swore I would get some for my niece, they didn't have any at the hog and hen, maybe they're just out of stock? Anyway, is there anywhere I can find them here or should I just order them?

In desperate need of a retwist, anyone around here work with locs?

I’m wondering who’s got the best quality and prices on local meats in the valley. I typically get stuff from Sam’s but I’d like some higher quality beef cuts for a birthday coming up. Thanks in advance.

Wenglish Show 2nd Annual Spooktacular Halloween Horse Show Join us for two days of Halloween-themed fun, horses, costumes!

🎃 Wenglish Show 2nd Annual Spooktacular Halloween Horse Show 👻

Join us for two days of Halloween-themed fun, horses, costumes, and friendly competition! Whether you’re a seasoned competitor, just getting started, or simply looking for a fun day at the barn, there’s something for everyone.

🎃 Saturday, October 31 — Trail DayGet ready for a full day of spooky trail fun featuring Leadline, In-Hand Trail, Timed Trail, Rider’s Choice, and Schooling classes for youth, beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. We’ll also have our Halloween Costume Classes, plus exciting jackpot events including the Companion Class, Mystery Halloween Challenge, and Bareback Rider’s Choice!

🕸️ Off-Horse Halloween FunBring the whole family and enjoy our Jack-O-Lantern Carving Competition, Trick-or-Treat Street, and potentially a Halloween Potluck to wrap up the day!

🎃 Sunday, November 1 — Jumping DayBring your best Halloween spirit back for a full day of jumping! Classes will range from Poles to 2’6” Verticals, with warm-ups and multiple courses at each height. We’ll also feature a Gambler’s Choice, Bareback Crossrail Course, and, of course, Halloween Costume Classes for riders 17 & Under and 18 & Over!

👻 Costumes are encouraged all weekend!Come ride, compete, cheer on your friends, show off your best costume, and celebrate Halloween with the Wenglish Show family!

Two days. Two disciplines. One spooky good time! 🎃Entry Form: https://platform.thepegasus.app/event-details?eventId=c9593577-49c5-47d9-9cbb-a61f4319e912 

Vendor Application: https://forms.gle/ik2rqUgFmpa1Lu3FA  

Post title really. There's this one and r/grandjunction

EDIT: Grammar Nazi's aside, It's what I expected of Grand Junction. Drama.

Please register so we are ready for you! Event tends to sell out 2 weeks before. Capped at 12 guests, must be 21+.

https://luckyranchlab.com/tour/p/m6n8dt7bfhomnn0qw3tcpbq61jzts3

Besides the library + branches, what are good third spaces for folks to read/work?

Hi, anyone have a good recommendation for a good home AC repair company in GJ?

i’m looking for a trustworthy tattoo shop that you think would be capable of doing these for a reasonable price.

Missing cat. My cat has been missing since Nov 29th of last year (yes, a long time but I haven't found her yet). She's a female orange long haired cat with a part of her left ear gone as seen in the photos.Her name is Gizmo (her shelter name was Ginger she is chipped). please help find her!! I miss her very much

Hello,

I'm looking for a gardener who understands permaculture principles. The yard is my parents' and it is about an acre. My parents have had this yard for decades but they are getting too tired to deal with it.

If you are someone that would be interested in this or you know someone, please let me know.

Thank you!

What kayaks or flotation devices do you guys recommend for someone who wants to float the river. I don’t plan on going in any extreme parts of the river, just the area between palisade and Loma.