Sunday, January 5th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fido, a 2-year-old pit bull mix, became the 10,000th animal adopted from the Grand Rivers Humane Society, now named Butters by his new Grand Junction family. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ The Grand Junction Regional Communication Center received 289,781 calls in 2024, a slight increase from the previous year, emphasizing the support and unity among dispatch and police department staff. KJCT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Western Slope ranchers face mysterious losses of over 180 cattle, leading to a multi-agency investigation into potential rustling, prompting increased surveillance and inter-state cooperation to address rising concerns in Colorado. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Patrick James Sneddon was arrested for vehicular homicide after a crash that killed three people, including two Colorado Department of Transportation employees. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local car dealership experiences a sales increase following a drop in federal interest rates, with a positive outlook for the market. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Todd Hollenbeck has been appointed as the new Mesa County Administrator, succeeding the retiring Pete Baier, and aims to promote collaboration, innovation, and transparency in the county. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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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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The Meteors Live at Mesa Theater
The Meteors will perform live at Mesa Theater in Grand Junction, offering an evening of music and entertainment.
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