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Seasonal Events on The Western Slope

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The Slope Scoop
October 17, 2025

I was on vacation the last two weeks and therefore did not send out a newsletter. Also, that has caused this week to be a bit light on content. Please submit news, events, etc. and next week we will be back on track!

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Color Weekend

Please continue submitting photos of yourself/ the Western Slope. I have gotten so much good feedback about this section. Let’s see those beautiful Fall pics!

In this edition:

  • Homeowner Tip of the Week - Check for moisture!

  • Annual Book Sale

  • Seasonal Events!

  • Catch you next week

Housing

🏡 Homeowner Tip of the Week: After the Record Rain

After all that rain, take a few minutes to protect your home! Clear gutters and downspouts, check for standing water near the foundation, and make sure your sump pump is working. A quick check now can prevent costly water damage later. 🌧️

Market Stats

Average Sales Price: 

T12 (last 12 months): $467,000 (no change from last week)

YTD (since Jan 1st 2025): $470,000 (no change from last week)

Median Sales Price:

T12 (last 12 months): $406,000 (-$2k from last week)

YTD (since Jan 1st 2025): $406,000 (-$2k from last week)

Inventory Levels:

Number of New Listings: 65 (+4 from last week) 

Average Days on Market: 88 (+2 from last week)

Total Active Listings: 812 (+5 from last week)

Total Active Listings: 811 (no change from last week)

Source: Skyler Kraai with Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties

Annual Book Sale

Friends of the Mesa County Libraries held their big annual book sale from October 15-18.

Thousands of books are available at the sale, as well as other things like CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks. Everything is available for a low price.

“Right now, new books tend to be expensive. The library can’t carry all of them. And so, it’s a way for somebody, particularly if they’ve got a special interest, that they can get as many as they want,” said Carolyn Ramsey, the Treasurer of Friends of the Mesa County Libraries.

The sale has been around in some form for at least 40 years. All the proceeds go to support activities at the library like Comicon and their summer reading program.

Business Highlight

Advanced Pest Sells to King Pest Solutions

I really try not to over promote our business through this newsletter but we acquired another local business and I wanted to share a quick story.

Joel and Julie Dibble of Advanced Pest Solutions decided it was time to retire and they wanted to sell their company to us. They received interest from another local competitor, but stated they would never sell to them due to ethics. However, they trusted us with their customers, their legacy, and everything they have built over the last 25 years.

My cousin and I (in the photo on the right) put customer experience and employee happiness at the front of everything we do. This has allowed us to grow quickly, develop an incredible local reputation, acquire several local competitors, and keep employee turnover extremely low.

If you ever find yourself dealing with pests, termites, or wildlife, we can guarantee we provide the best experience. Even our competitors trust us with their customers!

Seasonal Events!

  • BOO fun run/walk

    October 25th at WestCo Brewing

    Costume up and bring your family and friends, we will haunt the town on our 5k route along the river while taking in the beautiful fall colors followed by a big costume contest, seasonal brews, hot chocolate and fun fitness games. Kids 12 and under run for free and dogs are welcome at all events.  https://grandvalleybrewruns.com/kannah-creek-brewing-company/

    Mustache fun run/walk

    November 22nd at Handlebar Tap House

    Join a Movember themed 5k run/walk to support men’s cancer awareness! Grow or wear your best stache for the post run contest and enjoy seasonal brews, hot chocolate, axe throwing, fun fitness games, music, and more fall fun! Learn more and sign up now HERE.

    Ugly Sweater fun run/walk
    December 13th at Copper Club 

    Wear your most festive or ugliest holiday gear and get ready for some magical winter fun! 

    After a social 5k fun run enjoy seasonal brews, hot chocolate, music and a big ugly sweater contest benefiting Girls on the Run Western Colorado. Learn more and register now HERE.

Family Fun!!

  • Yoga in the Park

    • 310 N. 7th St.Grand Junction, CO 81501

    • (970) 462-7572

    • Price: $22

    • Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

    • Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Thursday

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