Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way of Mesa County is hosting its eighth Poverty Immersion Experience to raise awareness and address challenges faced by low-income families, including interactive roleplay sessions to simulate the experience of poverty. WesternSlopeNow.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Janet Rowland concludes her 12-year service as a Mesa County Commissioner on Jan. 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to community improvement, especially in mental health and public safety. Mesa County
- ➤ Grand Junction City Hall has released nomination petitions for an April 8 municipal election, with four City Council seats open and several candidates already announced. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Mesa County residents can now prepare and pay their 2024 property taxes online, with flexible payment options available. KJCT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Public Health has deployed kiosks throughout the area offering naloxone for free to combat the opioid crisis. WesternSlopeNow.com
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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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Stayin' Alive: A Bee Gees Tribute Concert
The event features a performance of iconic Bee Gees hits like 'Night Fever' and 'Jive Talkin'' at The Avalon Theatre.
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