FRUITA, Colo. (KREX) — On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Fruita City Council adopted the Municipal Budget of $28.2 million for 2026.

The Fruita City Council adopted the City of Fruita 2026 municipal budget of $28.2 million on Dec. 2 following a public hearing. The plan includes $27.1 million in projected revenues and $28.2 million ...

FRUITA, Colo. (KKCO) - Local farmers in Fruita say they are in a “David versus Goliath struggle”, as the government is pressuring them to sell their land in a push for urban development. The City of ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The Fruita community got the chance to hear from finalists for the vacant City Manager Position. The four finalists spoke at a meet and greet Thursday evening at the ...

The City of Fruita recently partnered with the Housing and Building Association of Western Colorado (HBA) to tour new and upcoming housing and community developments. One of the first properties ...

FRUITA, Colo. (KREX) – Fruita resident Dane Snover started his cannabis company, Foxhole Farms, six years ago. On Wednesday, ...

FRUITA, Colo. (KREX) – It looks like interim Fruita City Manager Shannon Vassen will have “interim” removed from his title. Last week, Fruita City Council unanimously voted to offer the position ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — His name might seem familiar to some. Shannon Vassen has been working for the City of Fruita for about six years. Through his time, he’s had many titles. A lot of them ...

After narrowing the candidate pool down to four finalists, the City of Fruita decided to stick close to home with its decision on a new city manager. Last week, Fruita City Council unanimously voted ...

Austen Erblat is a digital producer and assignment editor at CBS News Colorado and is Covering Colorado First. Originally from South Florida, he's been working as a journalist in Denver since 2022.