The breathtaking views of the canyons, cliffs and rock formations found in Colorado National Monument draw thousands of visitors every year, but few get to study it in detail — the way the sunrise hits a rock tower or a shadow plays against a cliff — like painter and local Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse Monica Esposito.

Esposito, a Grand Junction resident, was selected as the first Community Artist in Park for Colorado National Monument. As part of that program, she is hosting painting events in the monument over the next several months.

“Colorado National Monument, it’s in my backyard, and I love promoting such a beautiful space,” Esposito said. “I think people really enjoy experiencing the space and seeing how the artist interprets that space. I think that all of the different kind

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