Grand Junction, Colorado
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| Mayor | Jim Doody | |
| Area –Land –Water | 80.5 km² 79.8 km² 0.7 km² | |
| Population –Total (as of 2006) –Density | /km² | |
| Time zone –Summer (DST) | (UTC) (UTC) | |
| Latitude Longitude | 39°3′1.91″ N 108°33′33″ W | |
| Official website: http://www.grand-junction.net/ and http://www.gjcity.org/ | ||
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[edit] Introduction
Grand Junction, Colorado located in Mesa County, Colorado, USA. It's the biggest city on the Western Slope. It is located along the north side of the Colorado River, where it connects with the Gunnison River from south. The name "Grand" refers to the historical name of the upper Colorado River.
The city sits near the mid-point of a 30-mile (48 km) arcing valley, known as the Grand Valley, that is a major fruit-growing region. In recent years, several wineries have been established in the area as well. The Colorado National Monument, a series of canyons and mesas similar to the Grand Canyon overlook the city. Interstate 70 connects the city eastward to Glenwood Springs and Denver.
Articles (started or soon to be started) about Grand Junction, Colorado:
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Accommodations
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Attractions
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Children's activities
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Climate
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Current events
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Downtown
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Festivals and Parades
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Food and drink
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Government
- Grand Junction, Colorado: History
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Industry
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Landmarks
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Media (newspapers, radio stations, etc.)
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Medical facilities (hospitals, clinics, etc.)
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Museums
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Music
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Natives (famous people born in Grand Junction, Colorado)
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Organizations
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Prominent people (which residents have been in the public eye? No personal ads please)
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Restaurants
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Schools
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Sports
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Sustainability
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Tertiary education
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Theatres
- Grand Junction, Colorado: Transportation
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[edit] Other places named Grand Junction
- Grand Junction, Iowa
- Grand Junction, Michigan
- Grand Junction, Tennessee
- Grand Junction, Brimingham, England
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