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Grand Junction
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Elections announced winners of the 2026 I Voted sticker contest to celebrate local youth art and civic pride. Winners Alyna Labrum, Rhett Behrman, Jacob Walden, and Amora Wilson will be honored at a Mesa County Commissioners public hearing on Jan. 13 at the Old Courthouse. Mesa County
- ➤ City Market launched a Value Savings Program for customers on government assistance (SNAP and Medicaid) that offers 20% off fruits and vegetables and discounted Boost memberships until Jan. 31 to improve fresh food access in our community. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Museums of Western Colorado & The Art Center partner to debut the 'Spider Woman & Trading Posts' exhibit that shows the evolution of Diné weaving, opening Jan. 17 at Museum of the West at 462 Ute Avenue and running until Mar. 21. KJCT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Applications for the Universal Preschool Program are open through May to help eligible preschoolers while saving Mesa County families about $6 million a year, and providers now offer extended plus full-day options for working families. KKCO 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews are cleaning up about 9,250 gallons of oil spilled in West Douglas Creek after a tanker crashed on Highway 139 Monday — the spill affected BLM grazing land while public land remained unaffected and the EPA has not provided a cleanup end date. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ CDOT and contractor KSK of Grand Junction will host an open house at the Palisade Recreation Center Gymnasium on Jan. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. to gather public feedback on U.S. Highway 6 improvements, including a planned roundabout, with work scheduled between Jan. 19 and October. KJCT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents are urged to dress in layers, eat well, and drink plenty of water to stay safe in sub-zero temperatures, as meteorologist Stephen Bowers advises; pet owners should bring pets indoors or cover them with warm blankets. These tips help keep everyone safe during extreme cold weather. KKCO 11
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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.
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