Good morning, Grand Junction.

The Grand Valley Horse Rescue held its first Hug a Horse open house on Valentine’s Day, inviting families to groom horses, take walks, and learn about the rescue’s mission.

The volunteer-run event highlighted how spending time with horses can calm emotions & build heart connections.

CMU Tech, Colorado Mesa University and Carlson Vineyards have launched Rowdy Red, a wine blend honoring the school’s mascot that is sold at the tasting room on 545 Main St plus at Fisher’s Liquors where $2 from each bottle supports the winemaking program.

In 1889 a Colorado company from Grand Junction planned a railroad linking the city to California, but leader Frank Brown drowned in Marble Canyon and engineer Robert Stanton pressed on despite deadly rapids + damaged boats.

Investor support soon waned and the plan faded into history.

BLM has opened a public comment period on a proposal to lease over 160,000 acres—mostly in northwest Colorado—for oil and gas, with comments accepted through Mar.

13. The plan affects acreage in Moffat, Rio Blanco, Garfield, and Mesa counties.

The residential real estate market slowed in January with 142 home sales and $61.9 million in volume, down 11.8% and 19.3% respectively from January 2025.

Median home prices dipped slightly to $392,500 while days on market rose to 89 as active listings hovered around 600.

Western Slope schools in wrestling regionals had strong showings on Saturday with Palisade, Montrose, Central High and Fruita Monument earning state qualifiers.

The Bulldogs claimed four titles, Central High overcame a bus crash — adversity that boosted their resolve, and Grand Junction High posted top finishes at Cherokee Trail.

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.