The Downtown Cat is Grand Junction’s newest coffee shop—but it’s not quite what you’d expect. Yes, they serve coffee, pastries, and all your café favorites, but this spot also has cats. A lot of cats! As a unique twist, The Downtown Cat is home to several resident felines you can relax with while enjoying your drink.

In this episode, we talk with owner Tasha about this one-of-a-kind business and her work with pets and pet care throughout the Grand Valley.

https://thedowntowncatcompany.com/

https://www.dogdynastygj.com/

On this episode of the Kokopelli Connection, we spoke with Mesa County School Board Candidate, Vicki Woods.

Vicki told us about her long career as a teacher, administrator and principal in School District 51 and why she now wants to run for school board. Vicki discussed problems facing the district, including declining enrollment, behavioral issues in classrooms and how the district needs to build a stronger academic foundation for students.

Learn more about Vicki Woods and her campaign for schoolboard:

https://www.vickiwoodsd51.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578862955541

This fall in Grand Junction the District 51 School Boardelections are taking place for 3 separate seats.

Today on the Kokopelli Connection, we sit down with Andrea Haitz. Andrea is the incumbent in District C, running again Mike Rathbone. Andrea discusses her last four years on the school board and what they have accomplished, as well as the many challenges this board has face. Andrea tells us what prompted the school closures and why the board decided to close Scenic Elementary, Nisly Elementary, andClifton Elementary. We also talk about the state of the schools in Mesa Country and what Andrea hopes to achieve ifshe is re-elected.

Learn more about Andrea and her bid for re-election:

https://www.facebook.com/Andrea4Kids/

https://www.andrea4kids.com/