Good Day
Grand Junction
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ MADD and Uber are offering free rides in Colorado this New Year's Eve to prevent drunk driving, promoting safety and responsible celebration. KJCT
- ➤ MADD and Uber collaborate to offer free rides for New Year's Eve in Colorado to encourage safe, impaired-free driving, using code SAFECO24. KKCO 11
- ➤ The Grand Junction Jewish community, along with US Representative-Elect Jeff Hurd, celebrated Chanukah by lighting the sixth candle on the menorah at Mesa Mall, highlighting the holiday's communal spirit through music, dancing, and traditional foods. KKCO 11
- ➤ Orchard Mesa Recreational Facility's pool is cooler than usual at 75 degrees due to a pilot light issue but remains open for public use, with repairs underway. City of Grand Junction
- ➤ Mesa County Elections announces a sticker design contest for grades 1-12, open Jan. 8-Feb. 28, 2025, to create the next 'I Voted' sticker. Mesa County
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lovell Cassius Benallie has been sentenced to 166 months in prison for shooting an elderly man during an attempted robbery on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation. KJCT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting May 2025, travelers will require a Real ID, marked with a star, for domestic flights and accessing certain federal facilities, with the option to use a passport or enhanced driver's license as alternatives. KJCT
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Women's Basketball: Colorado Mesa Mavericks vs. New Mexico Highlands Cowboys
The Colorado Mesa Mavericks women's basketball team will compete against the New Mexico Highlands Cowboys at Brownson Arena, offering a thrilling sports experience for fans.
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La Zenda Norteña Concert
La Zenda Norteña will perform at the Grand Junction Convention Center, featuring an evening of live music.
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Houndmouth Live at Mesa Theater
Houndmouth will perform live at the Mesa Theater in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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Concert by The Fretliners at Mesa Theater
The Fretliners will perform live at the Mesa Theater in Grand Junction, showcasing their musical talents and entertaining the local community.
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Chris Duarte Concert at Mesa Theater
Renowned blues and jazz guitarist Chris Duarte will perform live at the Mesa Theater, offering an evening of seated, high-quality musical entertainment.
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Futurebirds Concert
Futurebirds will perform live at the Mesa Theater in Grand Junction.
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JJ Grey & Mofro: Olustee Tour Performance
JJ Grey will perform songs from his album Olustee, showcasing personal stories and themes of redemption, rebirth, and inner peace, at The Avalon Theatre.
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