Money

This holiday, and every holiday we should always strive to spend as much as we can locally. Why? Because our friends, our family, and the livelihood of many in the community depend on it.

In a recent report, it was revealed that the population of the Western Slope of Colorado could grow by nearly 400,000 people by 2050.

Three of the nation's smartest cities are in Colorado, but where is Grand Junction?

It may be a coincidence, but another winning lottery ticket was sold in Grand Junction. This one for the $3.3 million Lotto jackpot.

Someone who shopped at a Grand Junction convenience store bought a jackpot winning Powerball ticket and is now $133.2 million richer.

We all know how difficult it is to find a place to live. Or pay utilities. But sometimes our needs don't match our income, and when that's the case who will help us bridge the gap?

Recently, I asked you if you had the power to change one thing about Grand Junction, what would it be? And you responded. Some of the comments left were very enlightening, and I think the poll results speak for themselves. Here, then, the poll, and the results...

If you had the power to change one thing about Grand Junction to make it a better place to live, what would it be?

Just in case you're feeling lucky, you may be interested to know the Megamillions Jackpot has climbed to $346 million for Tuesday's drawing.

You might want to get your wallet or purse out right now and check your $1 bills. Areas of Colorado may have special ones that could make you $10,000 richer.