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Grand Junction
Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Vietnam era veterans and their families gathered on March 28 at Western Slope War Memorial Park to honor fallen soldiers + reflect on 50 years since the war ended. Local groups provided live performances + veterans delivered speeches during the ceremony. KJCT
- ➤ Orchard Mesa Pool is experiencing colder-than-normal water temperatures after a boiler failed repair attempts — the City is working to purchase and install a new one quickly while the pool stays open with its solar system keeping water in the 70's. City of Grand Junction
- ➤ Today the Cesar Chavez Celebration runs at La Colonia Amphitheater from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with food trucks, vendors, a car show, and photo essay scholarship winners to be announced. Tony Garcia (a playwright, musician and social activist) spoke at Colorado Mesa University (room 213, 7 p.m., free admission) yesterday and will appear at the celebration today at 1 p.m. KJCT
- ➤ Bookcliff Middle School and Roper Music in Grand Junction are accepting gently used band, orchestra instruments and guitars today as part of the 15th annual Bringing Music to Life Instrument Donation Drive—donations at 1224 North 25th St will help refurbish instruments that have already supported 330 Colorado schools with over 8,700 instruments donated so far. WesternSlopeNow.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction Police Department responded on March 28 at 2:55 p.m. to a crash at the intersection of Patterson Road and Rio Grande Drive when a truck turning eastbound struck a person in a wheelchair, who was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries—lanes between 28 Road and 28 1/4 Road remained closed as investigators began their inquiry. KKCO 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Professional dancer Anthony Noa returned to the stage today at Asteria Theatre in Colorado West Performing Arts Company’s production of Coppélia—his first performance in nearly 30 years—and said his return revived his lifelong passion. He has coached local ballet dancers since arriving in Grand Junction after answering a Craigslist ad for a teaching position. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County decision makers approved a $643,750 agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc on March 25 that will update the Assessor’s Office’s mass appraisal system and the Treasurer’s Office’s tax collection platform—promising more reliable online searches and shared databases to cut manual work. The contract includes a $180,000 annual fee and seeks to modernize systems that have been in use since 2008. Mesa County
- ➤ Grand Junction residents will participate in the annual spring cleanup from March 31 to April 11, with the first week focusing on areas north of North Avenue and the second on areas south. Residents must place yard waste and unusable household items in one pile at the curb — at least three feet from buildings or other property. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Crime Stoppers of Mesa County Car Show
10 AM – 3 PM — Mesa County Fairgrounds — Join the community for an exciting day showcasing classic cars while supporting a great cause.
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Grand Valley Job Fair
10 AM – 2 PM — Lincoln Park — Free entry — Connect with local employers and explore career opportunities at this community-focused job fair.
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Damage Inc. Tribute to Metallica
8-11 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Tickets & tables available — Experience the electrifying performance of Southern California's premier Metallica tribute band.
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Do The '80s Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — The Feisty Pint — 25% OFF with code RAD25 — Get ready for a totally tubular night of '80s nostalgia with contests and prizes at this vibrant pub crawl.
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