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Oct. 22, 2024: Creating savings incentives for renters; Voters to decide Mesa County interchange project

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A turquoise Grand Valley Transit Bus, partially obscured by a mailbox, drives southbound on 29 Road past a pair of campaign signs for the 29 Road Interchange. A larger, blue sign is adorned with the slogan "Finish the Loop" while a smaller yellow sign sits in front of it reading "No On 29 Rd!"
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A Grand Valley Transit bus traveling southbound on 29 Road near the intersection of Presley Avenue passes by dueling 29 Road Interchange campaign signs Friday, Oct. 18, in Mesa County.

Homeowners are able to build equity when they pay their mortgages; renters don't have that benefit. A new program hopes to create a different type of incentive. Then, voters in Mesa County will decide on a big interchange project this election that contrasts philosophies and vision. Plus, what we can learn from the highest alpine garden in North America. And a spine-chilling story to get into the Halloween spirit!