Good morning, Grand Junction.

Tonight, BIC and AgriWest host a fire management event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with dinner at 5:45 p.m. Alethiea Mind and Medicine opens in the Lowell Historic School in February, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife holds a meeting Thursday, Jan.

8 at 711 Independent Ave. (via Zoom).

The Mesa County Workforce Center invites local job seekers to submit hiring questions that will shape an upcoming employer survey and future workshops.

Submit your queries by Friday, Jan. 23.

Central High School announced a new STEM partnership with Colorado Mesa University and the CU Boulder Engineering Program yesterday to offer college-level courses, university mentorship, and guaranteed admissions with expanded merit scholarships (for qualifying students) that strengthen local STEM pathways.

The Grand Junction Fire Department urges families to install and test smoke alarms, create fire escape plans, and check heating equipment as 2026 begins in Grand Junction.

The GJPD Animal Control Unit launched Jan.

1, 2025 and handled over 5,000 calls in its first year, addressing dog bites, barking complaints, and more in Grand Junction. Manager Amber Peck said the unit also engaged in community education and park visits.

Health officials reported that Mesa County recorded 97 flu hospitalizations since Oct.

1, more than double last year's count. The county increased its data reporting to weekly — a move to better monitor 13 outbreaks in nursing homes and schools.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is offering free radon test kits in Grand Junction during January’s National Radon Action Month.

Nearly half of homes have radon levels above EPA guidelines + residents are urged to test their homes to reduce lung cancer risk.

Grand Junction native Randy Emmons (PonchoMan) has attended Broncos games since 1996 and travels 13 hours for every home game.

He is excited as the team prepares for the NFL playoffs after their Sunday win over the Chargers.

The She Gees Tribute Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Ticket prices will be available soon — Dance and sing along to the electrifying female-led tribute to the Bee Gees' greatest hits.