Good morning, Grand Junction.

Proposals are open for the 2026 Mesa County Community Summit, held Sept.

28 and 29 at Colorado Mesa University Center. Presenters will share practical ideas on serving children and families, with submissions due by May 1 and notifications coming in mid-June.

City crews in Grand Junction are wrapping up winter landscaping at Watson Island disc golf course today after enhancing paths and adding a pond for spring irrigation (costing about $5,000) as volunteers plan plantings on April 18 and winter bridge repairs are set to follow.

Grand River Humane Society says five-year-old Silver, a housebroken Boxer and Pit Bull mix, is available for adoption in Grand Junction.

He obeys basic commands and walks well but needs slow introductions to cats and small children (GRHS).

The Meadow Gold dairy facility is reducing its workforce as it shifts focus from frozen food to fluid and cultured products.

Dairy Farmers of America said changing market conditions prompted the change and will support impacted employees at Grand Junction, Silt and Cortez.

Negotiations broke down when the museum set a March 20 deadline, forcing the long-time model railroad club to leave Cross Orchards after decades of rent-free access for its annual Christmas show.

The museum plans to reopen discussions while the club has hired an attorney and may pursue legal remedies.

Angela Christensen, the 15-year executive director of the D51 Foundation, announced her retirement effective June to focus on family and travel.

She led fundraisers including White Iced Celebration, Stuff the Bus and the Elevate Kids Fun Run scheduled for April 12.

Mesa County officials advise homeowners (and gardeners) to plant resistant varieties (lilac, boxwood and juniper) to reduce Japanese beetle damage as warmer weather arrives, with ongoing eradication treatments in the area.

Mesa County landowners may receive 50%+ reimbursement for noxious weed treatment costs on private lands and irrigation ditches through a cost-share program by the Mesa Conservation District.

Applications are accepted on a first-come basis as funding is limited.

Starting Monday, Apr.

6, CDOT will resurface I-70 from Gypsum to Eagle using crews to repave the road, widen the westbound off-ramp, and replace guardrails and signs, so drivers should expect single-lane closures until fall.

Residential sales in Grand Junction reached 313 through February, 12.3% lower than last year, with median home prices rising to $406,750 and new single-family permits increasing to 76 as more builds shift toward Fruita and unincorporated Mesa County (Bray Report).

Cinderella: A Classical Ballet

7-11 p.m. — Asteria Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale of Cinderella brought to life through exquisite classical ballet.

The Wood Brothers Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the masters of soulful folk in a night of captivating music.

Easter Sunrise Service

6:50-7:30 a.m. — Loma Boat Ramp — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with a sunrise service featuring traditional hymns and a serene view of the Bookcliffs.

Dance With The Dead, Magic Sword and Megan McDuffee

7-10 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Enjoy an electrifying night featuring Dance With The Dead, a duo delivering a vibrant performance from Orange County.

Elevate Kids Fun Run

8:30-11:00 AM — Grand Junction Colorado — Entry fee not specified — A fun community event for kids promoting health and fitness.

Los Lonely Boys Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Ticket info unavailable — Experience the Texican rock & roll sound of Los Lonely Boys, thrilling audiences with their family-oriented music and fresh energy.

Clutch Live Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heavy riffs and unique sound of Clutch in an electrifying live performance.

Red Rocks River Run Pre-Registration Bash

10 AM – 3 PM — Teddy Morse's Grand Junction Harley-Davidson, BMW, KTM — Free entry — Celebrate the start of the riding season with live music, food trucks, and motorcycle community fun.