(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.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:51 PM MDT
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In Delta County, officials are urging everyone to be cautious around streams and rivers for the next few weeks.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:28 PM MDT
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Discussions over the Orchard Mesa Pool continue. The City of Grand Junction is looking for a long-term solution.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 12:35 PM MDT
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Fire management officials from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests’ Grand Valley Ranger District plan to conduct the Steamboat Rocks prescribed burn beginning May 17, depending upon weather and appropriate ground and vegetation conditions.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 12:06 PM MDT
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According to the Colorado State Patrol, one of the leading causes of car accidents is a wandering mind.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 11:11 AM MDT
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St. Mary’s Medical Center received an “A” grade for 2023 from the national Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade survey. This is the 12th consecutive “A” grade for St. Mary’s.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 9:53 AM MDT
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With outdoor pool season fast approaching, Gov. Jared Polis announced a program to help local governments train lifeguards.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 9:29 AM MDT
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Colorado is now a safe haven for wild horses. Senate Bill 275, also known as the Colorado Wild Horse Project, passed on Monday.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 7:06 PM MDT
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On Monday Colorado Department of Transportation starts its May Mobilization seat belt enforcement period as part of the click it or ticket campaign.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 4:42 PM MDT
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On Saturday, Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at the Super 8 hotel at 728 horizon drive at 3:38 a.m.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 3:41 PM MDT
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The week is dedicated to recognizing active-duty law enforcement and paying homage to those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 3:08 PM MDT
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In Palisade, Union Pacific Railroad is starting work on railroad crossings throughout the town starting May 16. That means road closures.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 1:03 AM MDT
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A KJCT follow-up after we broke the news about an executive session where Mesa County Commissioners talked about possible financial misconduct at the health department.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 10:36 AM MDT
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We’re following reports that Colorado Parks and Wildlife doesn’t know where it will get wolves for the state’s reintroduction program. It’s supposed to start by the end of this year.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 12:54 PM MDT
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Grand Junction VA Medical Center participated in the Grand Junction Regional Airport mass casualty exercise.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 12:06 PM MDT
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Western Slope counties are working to make sure the flooding impact isn’t too severe.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 5:30 PM MDT
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Now Pleasant View Properties LLC, the developer, is suing Montrose County. The complaint states the denial is arbitrary and capricious.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 5:56 PM MDT
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For the first time in Colorado, a bat has been infected with a deadly disease: white-nose syndrome.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 12:07 PM MDT
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Colorado is removing its COVID-19 exposure notification system.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 5:52 PM MDT
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Montrose County Sheriff’s Office is aware of an increase in mail theft, especially from larger banks of mailboxes.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 5:41 PM MDT
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Homeowners always like to know their property value went up, and it sure did. You’ll get your notice before May 1.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 4:59 PM MDT
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The work at Whitman Park will include turning on the water, trimming trees, and fertilizing, among other tasks.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 4:38 PM MDT
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One proposed change is that compensation for livestock killed by wolves would be capped at $15,000 per animal.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 12:00 PM MDT
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Montrose City Council members chose Bynum to succeed Dave Frank for the 2023-2024 mayoral term. The council selected Councilor David Reed to become the new mayor pro tem.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 10:49 AM MDT
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We told you on Monday how Mesa County Commissioners planned to spend almost $5 million for a community hall in De Beque and $485,000 to remodel the Clifton Community Hall.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 6:24 PM MDT
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Mesa County’s landfill is facing changing times because the country’s second-largest waste company, Republic Services, bought two local businesses last year.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 7:28 PM MDT
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With a lot of road construction underway throughout the community, Colorado State Patrol wants to remind drivers to be mindful of the road workers and other drivers.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 7:14 PM MDT
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The City of Grand Junction and Mesa County are monitoring the snowpack in the high country.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 7:07 PM MDT
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The Board of Education will hold a special meeting on the agenda for a proposed boundary change.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 7:41 PM MDT
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Emergency SNAP benefits officially expired in March, and recipients of SNAP emergency allotment benefits noticed a reduction in their monthly benefits.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2023 at 2:22 PM MDT
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Diane Schwenke’s law firm sent a letter to the City of Grand Junction’s City Clerk Amy Phillips and City Attorney John Shaver.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2023 at 12:35 AM MDT
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It’s a double-edged sword. Mesa County home prices are up, but so is the number of homes on the market.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 11:38 AM MDT
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The fight over wolf reintroduction on the Western Slope spilled over into the State Capitol. Supporters say a new measure will protect Colorado stock growers but opponents say the measure is a slap in the face to voters.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 8:17 PM MDT
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Grand Junction police report a “heavy law enforcement presence in the area of N. 16th St and Walnut Ave for an officer involved shooting involving the Grand Junction Police Department.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 3:44 PM MDT
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Election day is fast approaching, and some Grand Junction voters are asking themselves why they didn’t receive their mail-in ballots.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:59 PM MDT
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Experts hope wider medicine availability will reduce the nation’s high drug fatality rates.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:35 AM MDT
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The first self-run municipal election in Grand Junction in 15 years is just a little over a week away.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:17 AM MDT
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Winter storms bringing feet of snow, causing avalanche warnings throughout Colorado.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 7:19 PM MST
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Students will be allowed to finish their semester, but it will be their last semester.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 8:27 PM MST
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District 51 discussed closing some schools this school year. Aside from East Middle School, D51 initially considered closing Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary and Orchard Ave. Elementary.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 8:13 PM MST
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Libraries are temporarily closing around the state--the culprit is methamphetamine.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 8:08 PM MST
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A neighborhood in Mesa County is working to stop a proposed apartment building neighbors told us last month they’re worried about things like traffic and safety.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 6:53 PM MST
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A lot of public debate since the news broke of wolf reintroduction in Colorado, but there’s a new twist to plans to reintroduce wolves on the Western Slope.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 11:38 PM MST
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Meals on Wheels in Mesa County is the latest to be impacted by old man winter. This is the first time in three years that brutal winter weather forced drivers off the roads.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 8:44 PM MST
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Area school administrators anticipate being back in class on Thursday after a Weather Alert day forced schools and businesses to close their doors.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 4:29 PM MST
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The Riverside Educational Center has opened its 16th after-school program – this one at Palisade High School.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 6:24 PM MST
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Lincoln Park Pool staff say they're hard at work prepping for the incoming busy season.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:49 PM MST
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The governor pushed his economic agenda, which included high-quality education, supporting small businesses, and improving transportation infrastructure.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:10 PM MST
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On Thursday, the Colorado State House passed a bill to address teacher shortages and get more educators on the job.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 11:41 PM MST
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A neighborhood up in arms over a proposed apartment building headed to their part of town.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:55 AM MST
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The big blow comes from the federal government as it puts an end to the temporary boost to SNAP benefits put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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