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Grand Junction
Thursday, January 9th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for open positions on various panels, boards, and commissions to empower community involvement. Mesa County
- ➤ Nina Anderson steps down, appointing Jenny Hunter as the new general manager of Express Employment Professionals in Grand Junction, focusing on community job connections. The Business Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ CMU Professor Nathan Perry forecasts ‘reasonable’ economic growth for Mesa County in 2025, despite mixed indicators, attributing potential positive trends to national policies and local economic resilience. The Business Times
- ➤ The 2025 real estate market in Grand Junction is expected to see growth across residential, commercial, and property-management sectors, with a focus on affordability and evolving market needs. The Business Times
- ➤ Coffee bean prices reached a 47-year high in 2024, driven by droughts, supply-chain issues, and increasing demand, leading local coffee businesses to consider price increases despite concerns over customer retention. The Business Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County is close to purchasing a 32-acre parcel of federal land south of Interstate 70, potentially opening up significant commercial development opportunities in Clifton after the passing of the Clifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields Act. The Business Times
- ➤ The Grand Junction City Council discusses increasing impact fees and enhancing the planning department's efficiency to expedite affordable housing projects, with a study anticipated to provide recommendations in March. The Business Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Med Lift, a non-emergency medical transportation provider in Mesa County, has had to suspend services for Medicaid patients due to a state suspension over suspected fraudulent behavior, affecting staff payment and patient care. KJCT
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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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2025 Fruita Sweetheart Run
Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K run along the Fruita Trail System, featuring a costume contest and post-race activities.
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