Good morning, Grand Junction.

A Grand Valley woman, Lori Henderson of First Light Homecare, received the first Community Impact Award from Alzheimer’s Association of Western Colorado Thursday for decades of service and more than 60,000 in donations.

The award honors local efforts that support research and care in the area.

Lori Henderson, owner of First Light Homecare, was honored on Thursday in Grand Valley with a unique Community Impact Award from Alzheimer’s Association of Western Colorado—recognizing her decades of service and contributions exceeding $60,000.

Grand Junction Police confirmed a fire at 1629 21 Road near the Xcel industrial fuel plant in the north desert.

The area was closed shortly after the incident while crews investigated.

Koi Ramen & Sushi passed its Mesa County health check and reopened on Feb.

4 in Grand Junction after earlier reports said it had closed. A correction on Feb. 12 cleared up the mistake.

The MICHELIN Guide announced on Wednesday it will expand statewide, sending inspectors to scout restaurants beyond the major cities for a full 2026 selection (previous lists only covered key urban areas).

Riverside Education Center marks 20 years serving more than 1,200 local children with free after-school programs, hosting a community open house in July (and launching a $20 for 20 Years giving campaign) to support future outdoor learning activities.

Colorado's snowpack sits at 53% of normal, with Grand Mesa sites (44%-46% of normal) prompting ranchers to worry about water and hay for next year.

Forecasts call for more snow and rain on Monday but only record snowfall later could raise levels to normal.

Grand Junction and Mesa County held an open house on Thursday to collect resident input for a comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment addressing local affordable housing challenges.

Officials said the report (over 100 pages) will be finalized by early summer and an action plan completed in the fall.

Mesa County Public Health is holding walk-in clinics in Grand Junction every Friday in February (8 a.m. to 11 a.m.) for flu and travel vaccines to help residents prepare for spring.

Mesa County Public Health said oysters from Stellar Bay Shellfish have been recalled due to potential norovirus contamination; restaurants and retailers in Colorado who received products from British Columbia (including Kusshi and Chrome Point) must discard them and consumers should not eat the recalled items.

Western Regional Basketball Tournament

8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. — Colorado Mesa University — Free entry — Compete and cheer for athletes in a thrilling day of basketball and health promotion.

Western Slope Hospice & Palliative Care Conference

8 AM – 12:30 PM — Community Hospital — Free entry — Attend a conference focused on hospice and palliative care in western Colorado.

Princess Festival

10 AM – 12 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Junction — Entry fee may apply — Dive into a fairytale adventure with princesses, makeovers, and magical experiences.

Pop Evil Live Concert

8-11 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying sounds of Pop Evil in an intimate setting.

The Hip Snacks Live

8-10 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of engaging music with The Hip Snacks and MoonBeem.

Led Zepagain Tribute Concert

8-10 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Tickets required — Celebrate over 36 years of tribute to the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin with Led Zepagain.

2026 Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Grand Junction Convention Center — Admission details not specified — Explore the latest trends and tips for transforming your home.

Crêpe Girl Concert

7-11 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the indie pop sounds of crêpe girl with hits like 'RACING 2 U'.

Almost St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — The Feisty Pint — 25% off early bird tickets — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day a bit early with games, prizes, and festive fun in Downtown Grand Junction.