The Daily Sentinel

For a few weeks each spring, an archaic "loophole" allows Kathleen Curry, a rancher and former state lawmaker, to use more than her legal share of Colorado’s water. Researchers now suggest closing it. buff.ly/3AzvJUb

Veteran Andrew Rapozo Jr.'s non-combat-related PTSD meant options for a service dog were limited. Now, he and his wife are working to ensure all veterans can access the benefit. buff.ly/40KTyDe

President-elect Donald Trump announced late Sunday he would appoint Tom Homan as “border czar” in his administration. In Trump's first administration, Homan backed the controversial “zero tolerance” policy separating families at the southern border. buff.ly/3ClmEi6

Grand Junction’s seventh retail marijuana store, touting easy online ordering and convenient drive-thru pickup, has officially opened. buff.ly/40BFM5H

Brandon Pacheco, a 47-year-old Mesa County Detention Facility inmate, had never voted. That all changed last Tuesday. buff.ly/4fInMuM

Bob Mourning joined the U.S. Navy in 1943. Or at least he tried. More than 6 feet tall with an athletic build, he appeared to be just the type of sailor Uncle Sam wanted. There was one minor, and maybe rather major problem, however. buff.ly/4hMp8Xh

As the Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, “The only constant in life is change.” That's particularly true in the restaurant biz. Christine Gallagher gives the rundown on local eatery openings and closures. buff.ly/40Ezjac

In November 1891, war erupted in Telluride. buff.ly/3Z16l2M

The Mesa County Valley School District 51 Board of Education’s meeting concerning potential elementary school closures will take place on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 19. buff.ly/3UJ1twV

Jumps in bear reports in Mesa County and some other area counties contributed to a significant increase in reports statewide over the first 10 months of the year. buff.ly/3ABmkLF

The 21st Judicial District has announced the beginning of a competency docket to address mental health concerns in court cases. buff.ly/4flf4Te

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus had a wise saying: “The only constant in life is change.” That's certainly true in the restaurant biz. Christine Gallagher provides the low-down on local eatery openings and closings. buff.ly/40Ezjac

In his nearly 50 years in journalism, about half of which was covering politics in Colorado, Charles Ashby's never heard of what happened during U.S. Rep.-elect Jeff Hurd's election night watch party occurring anywhere else. buff.ly/3YZGc4L

Donald Trump’s presidential election victory is raising the prospect of his new administration possibly bringing the Bureau of Land Management’s national headquarters back to Grand Junction. buff.ly/4hJ9dsw

In 1990, not one of 45 states surveyed by the CDC had an obesity prevalence equal to or higher than 15%. Today, 35% of adults across 23 states are considered obese, with Colorado faring slightly better. buff.ly/4hEOTZm

While legislative Republicans didn’t do much to improve their numbers in the Colorado Legislature, they may have accomplished two goals this election. buff.ly/3Ch2dmp

A gray wolf found dead in Grand County in September appears to have died from injuries involving a fight with another wolf. buff.ly/3CgVMA3

Video footage of a man clad in a Trump tee profanely berating several Latino employees at a Grand Junction Five Guys as “beaners” is making waves online. buff.ly/3YHCpYt

Grand Junction's dream of snagging Costco appears dead. At least for now. buff.ly/48EGT6w

Fruita has named an interim city manager starting Dec. 3. buff.ly/4hBOIy2