Crews kicked off the Mill Creek Bank Protection Project in January, reinforcing stream banks through late February ahead of runoff, opening steady subcontract work in stabilization and earthwork. Rocky Mountain Power flipped the switch on LED streetlight conversions starting January 5 for brighter nights with little fuss. Desert Rivers Credit Union announced a new branch on January 21 to meet booming tourism finances, while City Council annexed prime unincorporated land via Ordinance 2026-01 for homes and businesses. Grand County greenlit stormwater fixes like the 300 South bridge and Pack Creek at their January retreat, plus hiring exceptions including a $200,000 housing loan to keep workers in play. A $1.4 million tourism push targets winter trails and deals. Come March and April, watch for project wraps, branch groundbreaking, and housing progress—stock up on materials early and snag bridge subcontracts to stay ahead.