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Grand Junction
Friday, April 4th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is hosting free Community Fraud and Prevention classes at 215 Rice St from 9-10 a.m. on the last Thursday of each month to teach residents how to spot and avoid bank imposter scams, and local officials report the Grand Junction Police Department receives an average of two scam calls each week; residents are urged to freeze their credit and use multi-factor authentication to secure their personal information. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Art Center of Western Colorado — partnering with Altrusa International of Grand Junction — is hosting the annual Altrusa Art Fair that features selected artwork from District 51 middle and high school students. Teachers choose 30 projects eligible for awards by external jurors and the exhibition is open to all ages until April 25th. KJCT
- ➤ The Art Center of Western Colorado is hosting the annual Altrusa Art Fair featuring artwork from District 51 middle and high school students. Thirty student projects (55 years of partnership) will be on display until April 25th and are eligible for awards by a panel of jurors. KKCO 11
- ➤ The City of Grand Junction and the Commission on Arts and Culture are asking local artists to design an original mural for the swimming pools at the new Community Recreation Center currently under construction. Proposals are due May 30 and digital design files must be submitted by July 16 — the project is funded by the city’s One Percent for the Arts Program. City of Grand Junction
- ➤ Grand Junction chef Josh Niernberg from Bin 707 was named a finalist for the James Beard Award for Outstanding Chef, making him one of five in the United States to receive this honor. His team will attend the award ceremony at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago on June 15th as the prestigious event unfolds. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chipeta Elementary's computer teacher Katie Myers received April's Golden Apple Award for her work in teaching computer literacy and safe online practices to students. She inspires young learners to explore computer science with creativity—preparing them for a rapidly changing digital world. WesternSlopeNow.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County’s Noxious Weed and Pest crew is restoring the riverfront at The Pond disc golf course along the Colorado River by drill seeding native grasses using a $35,000 America the Beautiful grant awarded in 2023 to remove invasive species and boost the local ecosystem. The three-year project will introduce native wildflowers and involves partners such as RiversEdge West and the Natural Resources Conservation Service — key contributors to the effort. Mesa County
- ➤ Volunteers will help clean the Colorado River on April 19 — organized by Gear Junction, RiversEdge West, and the Grand Valley Paddling Club — along segments from Palisade to the Loma Boat Ramp. Participants must bring their own water craft while safety gear and trash bags are provided and a barbecue is planned after the cleanup. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 3, a road report by Dalen Brazelton detailed local transportation updates—highlighting plans for roundabout construction to begin next week. The report also noted other maintenance and safety measures aimed at keeping roads clear—helping drivers navigate ongoing work safely. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ Grand Junction will hold a General Municipal Election on April 8 with several council seats in Districts A, D, E and at-large up for grabs. The ballot will let voters decide on moving future elections to November and raising council pay—opinions are split on these proposals—so local voices continue to shape the process. KKCO 11
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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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Spirit Mother Concert
7-10 p.m. — Copeka Coffee — Entry fee not specified — Experience the heavy rock sound of Spirit Mother infused with folk and classical influences.
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Cinco De Mayo Street Dance
6-10 p.m. — Downtown Grand Junction — Free entry — Dance the night away with Candace Vargas and NortherN 505 at this lively celebration.
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