(Cristian Sida)
Multimedia Journalist & Anchor
Grand Junction, CO
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Cristian was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in May 2021. He is a multimedia journalist since September 2021 and weekend anchor as of December 2022. When not working, Cristian can be found at the gym or skating at Canyon View Park.
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Loki was started as a home business in the ‘90s by the Anderson brothers.
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In the event of a shutdown, key federal services like food assistance could be put to a halt.
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Colorado’s housing helpline, Colorado Housing Connects, is hearing from more residents in need of housing assistance than ever before in the housing helpline’s 17-year history.
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Say goodbye to the summer, and hello to fall. The Powderhorn Resort celebrated the changing of the season with its Color Weekend.
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Bushfire in Glenwood leads to neighborhood evacuation, the cause unknown.
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Michael Bennet held a roundtable discussion with firefighters regarding pay cuts and what solutions could be an option in the future.
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Enrollment numbers are declining in Mesa County Valley School District 51. Declining school enrollment is not specific to Grand Junction, it’s happening nationwide.
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The closure of Whitman Park has shed light on discussions of homelessness.
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Colorado is experiencing the worst West Nile virus outbreak in the nation.
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The Colorado Moutain Winefest is the primary fundraiser for the Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology (CAVE), a nonprofit organization that supports Colorado’s winemaking and grape growing.
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Colorado's largest wine festival took over Palisade this weekend.
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Considered the center of the homeless in Grand Junction, Whitman Park is closed. Earlier this week, the City of Grand Junction erected metal barricades around the park, citing its plans to reimagine the use of the park in the future.
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Colorado is America’s remote working capital with the highest percentage of people working from home, around 37%, according to SelectSoftware Reviews.
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Communities across the country are honoring those who lost their life on September 11th, 2001.
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Families in the Grand Valley received a little help putting food on the table thanks to a mobile pantry run by the Food Bank of the Rockies.
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Peer 180, a recovery organization, took over Hawthorne Park to bring resources to the community for it’s 6th Annual Recovery Rally.
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According to the Grand Junction Police Department, officers responded to the 2100 block of North Avenue to assist the Grand Junction Fire Department at approximately 4:10 p.m. on Saturday.
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Palisade is known for its fruitful orchards. Now, it may be known for something else a world record.
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Data from the Colorado Department of Public Health indicates that within one school year, one in five Colorado high school students reported considering suicide.
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The Grand Valley Resettlement program is celebrating the milestones that began with the first Afghan refugee family arriving in Mesa County in 2022. Now the City of Grand Junction is honoring the achievements of the program.
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On the first Monday of September we celebrate Labor Day. Historically it’s a day to thank people for contributing to American society by means of production and service.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It’s a time to raise awareness about suicide as a serious public health problem and to highlight the role that everyone plays in preventing suicide.
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It seems like a long time until the 2024 election season starts but for some creative Mesa County children their talents could help you remember to get out to vote.
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Mesa County voters will have four ballot measures to decide if term limits will change.
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Thursday is International Overdose Awareness Day, and Peer 180, a recovery organization, wants to remind the community of the importance of preventing and reversing overdoses.
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Colorado Department of Education has released the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) scores this week for mathematics and English language arts. Mesa County Valley School District 51 is proud to announce progress in student proficiency and early literacy initiatives across its schools.
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With the colder months right around the corner, the Colorado Health Department expects COVID-19, flu, and RSV numbers to increase but you can safeguard yourself right now.
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Montrose County Police Department is giving local businesses money to help detour criminals.
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To date, the city records 45,000 rides and over 80,000 miles.
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Several school districts are facing bus driver shortages across the country, including Mesa County Valley School District 51.
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Colorado residents will get their first chance at e-bike rebates next week.
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Preschools across Colorado are seeing an uptick in the amount of registrations. Thanks to the state’s promise of universal preschool. The program provides funding for 15 hours a week per student.
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The 2023-2024 school year is here, and several districts in Colorado are providing universal free meals to all students including Mesa County Valley School District 51.
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August 1 marked a big day for nonprofits in Colorado. Alpine Bank employees directed a one-time charitable gift to support county nonprofit organizations.
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This is just the beginning of a long process. It’s nothing new for the Grand Valley. Its dealt with this invasive species before.
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City of Grand Junction is considering a ballot measure to boost the pay of city council members. If approved it would be the first bump in over 24 years.
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A new gravel pit is in the works for the City of Grand Junction, and it’s causing quite a stir in the community.
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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to an altercation resulting in injury to a child, in the area of 2601 Belford Ave, on Saturday at approximately 2:40 a.m.
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Tuxedo Corn Company is the largest grower of sweet corn in Colorado, but this year it’s facing a big obstacle.
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According to the Grand Junction Police Department, officers responded to a two-motor vehicle collision in the area of Hwy 6 & 50 and 24 ¾ Road. It happened at approximately 12:20 PM.
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According to the Colorado State Patrol, this morning at approximately 3:45 a.m., the CSP was working a crash on I-270 MP1 in Adams County when a driver struck an unoccupied CSP vehicle. At the time, the trooper was outside of the vehicle and uninjured.
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Colorado is facing a blood shortage, according to a nonprofit blood donation organization called Vitalant.
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It’s what prompted 5,000 property owners to file assessment appeals. Goff says to blame the overheated real estate market in 2021.
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On Friday, local law enforcement teamed up across the Grand Valley to save lives on the highway.
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One person was killed in a motorcycle accident on Saturday at approximately 10 a.m.
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The scenic chair rides and downhill biking are back at Powderhorn Moutain Resort.
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The red flag indicates potentially dangerous conditions in one of Colorado’s main waterways. This year the snowmelt created strong currents and high water levels.
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Following the resignation of four board of health members, Mesa County Commissioners appointed three temporary members to step in until permanent members are selected, but last week one of the new-appointed members resigned, Victor Yahn. He called it quits last Friday.
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Gov. Jared Polis signed several bills into law this week protecting foster care youth, some of the most vulnerable to homelessness after aging out of the foster care system.
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A property tax increase means some homeowners will struggle to keep up with costs. Mesa County Commissioners say they are working to connect with the 44 taxing entities in the county to reduce the number of mills on your property tax for this year to help reduce the burden.
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