Colorado River

The Colorado River flows through the Grand Junction area giving people a way to cool off in the summer. Although the Western Slope portion of the river seems to flow slowly, there are still many dangers to be aware of.

The Mesa County Coroners Office has positively identified the body recovered in the Colorado river on Sunday (July 10) as that of missing teenager Alex Head.

The body of a male has been recovered from the Colorado River west of Fruita.

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office thanks the community for their offers to help locate the teen lost in the Colorado River but ask that they let their team do their job.

Authorities are searching for a 17-year-old boy who was last seen in the Colorado River.

If you are planning to raft, tube, or float the Colorado River over the holiday weekend, be aware that the Mesa County Sheriff's Office is warning river goers of major hazards near Fruita.

Summer is here, it's hot, and we are all looking for a way to cool off and have some fun at the same time. The river is appealing, but Grand Junction Parks and Rec is advising residents to stay out of the river right now.

The lower Colorado River Basin is experiencing a severe drought resulting in Lake Powell's, one of the nation's largest reservoirs, capacity below 45% of normal.

The Mesa County Sheriff's office recovered a body from the Colorado River Wednesday (Aug. 20).

After searching for the last couple of days, the Mesa County Sheriff's Office has come to the conclusion that the missing rafter is believed to be dead.