Good Day
Grand Junction
Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Mesa Nordic Council received a grant from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to design, map and plan new ski and snowshoe trails as part of the work required for U.S. Forest Service approval. Officials plan to gather public input on the trail trials and host end-of-season parties – on April 6th at Yarrow Taproom and April 13th at Peach Street Distillers – to share more details. KKCO 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction police responded to vandalism at Colorado Mesa University when racist and antigovernment messages were spray-painted on campus; officers are investigating and asking for help to find two suspects (a white male seen with a bun and a white female in a striped sweatshirt) as the case remains unsolved. KKCO 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Mesa Nordic Council received a grant from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to design, map and plan new ski and snowshoe trails — the grant will cover work required under the National Environmental Policy Act and other assessments for U.S. Forest Service approval. Officials plan end-of-season events on April 6 at Yarrow Taproom and April 13 at Peach Street Distillers to gather public feedback on the new routes. KJCT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, six firefighters from the Palisade Fire Department attended the March Mayhem Fire Conference in Boise, Idaho where they learned incident command tactics, fire attacks with 2.5-gallon water extinguishers and engine and truck company operations—improving their skills and building professional relationships. KJCT
- ➤ Ballots for Grand Junction’s April 8 municipal election were mailed Monday, and they ask voters to decide on one proposal to shift elections to November with council terms starting in January beginning in 2027 and another to raise City Council and mayor pay by tying it to the area median income with current officeholders unaffected unless reelected. Four City Council seats are also contested plus votes must be returned by 7 p.m. April 8 via drop boxes, mail or in person. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, Mesa County Public Health approved its Community Health Improvement Plan—called CHIP—which focuses on eight health priorities and breaks them into two key areas: economic stability and behavioral health. Nearly 400 community members helped pick the topics and the department will launch a public dashboard soon to track progress. KKCO 11
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International Fly Fishing Film Festival at The Avalon Theatre
Experience the latest cinematic works showcasing the beauty and excitement of fly fishing from around the globe.
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Connect for Good Luncheon: Building Community Connections
The Connect for Good Luncheon invites attendees to engage in meaningful discussions and discover local resources, fostering community connections through interactive group activities and a locally sourced menu.
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Grand Mesa Pow-Wow
7 PM – 3 PM — Colorado Mesa University — Visit wsnarc.org for details — Celebrate Indigenous culture with drum contests and gourd dances.
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Kundalini Yoga for Nervous System Renewal and Stamina Building
10:00-11:30 a.m. — Grand River Financial Partners — Check website for costs — Explore breathwork and meditation to enhance energy and support holistic wellness.
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Nicholas Gledhill Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Love Recital Hall — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of horn music from CMU alumnus Nicholas Gledhill.
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Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the magic of Jim Henson's Labyrinth with a live concert performance.
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Los Toms Live Show
7-10 p.m. — Copeka Coffee — $10 adv/$15 dos — Experience a dynamic evening of surreal psychedelia and heavy psychrock with Los Toms.
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Tucker Wetmore Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Ticket info available — Get ready for an exciting outdoor concert featuring country music star Tucker Wetmore.
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BEE GEES GOLD - The Tribute
6-9 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Tickets & Tables on Sale — Experience a vibrant tribute to the legendary Bee Gees with live renditions of their timeless hits.
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The Unlikely Candidates Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Enjoy live music with The Unlikely Candidates and special guests Hillbilly Riot.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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