Good Day
Grand Junction
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Department of Human Services is strengthening families during Child Abuse Prevention Month and will host the CO for Kids Resource Fair on April 25 at the Denver Zoo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (the first 1000 attendees get free zoo tickets) along with online resources. KJCT
- ➤ Veritas Injury Lawyers is hosting the Downtown Coin Crawl today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the corner of 4th and Main, where participants can find one of 50 gold coins to exchange for $50 gift cards redeemable at local businesses. KJCT
- ➤ D51 staff volunteered at the Food Bank of the Rockies on Thursday as part of the JOY Celebration series organized by the D51 Foundation, with support from Monument Health — strengthening local ties and assisting community food programs. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Several events are on the docket for Grand Junction locals. Montrose airport will add a seasonal, Saturday-only flight to LAX starting May 23 while GVIN’s April Foods Day for local pantries is on April 18, and Taste of Africa dinner and the Altrusa Art Fair featuring student art are planned. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Daily Sentinel’s Best of the West contest is accepting nominations through April 26 and has already received over 3,000 entries. Finalists will be selected for a vote and winners will be celebrated on Aug. 26 at the Grand Junction Convention Center — a yearly event recognizing local business achievements. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Graff Dairy owners will keep the 66-year-old community staple open through summer while seeking a buyer to carry on its family traditions — early retirement for health reasons will not end the local ice cream shop's place in Grand Junction life. KKCO 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Journalists and tech experts are debating AI use in reformatting articles on channels like FOX4, as disclosed by WesternSlopeNow.com. Critics claim clearer policies are needed (insisting human review remains crucial) while similar disclaimers appear at FOX21 and FOX31. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Astrophotographer Terry Hancock, recently retired from directing the Grand Mesa Observatory, is planning the new Down Under Observatory in western Mesa County where he will test advanced digital camera equipment from QHYCCD while remaining active in local astronomy events. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Mesa University offers a two-year aviation program that lets students earn a pilot’s license in the first semester and build toward a commercial pilot license. The program features intensive flight and classroom training — celebrating its 10th anniversary next fall. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday morning, the Grand Junction Fire Department quickly extinguished a backyard fire in the 200 block of Red Mesa Heights after neighbors unsuccessfully tried to put it out. Officials warn that hot, dry, and windy conditions may lead to faster fire spread. KKCO 11
- ➤ Mesa County will start roadside weed treatments on April 20 in Fruita, Loma, Clifton, Mesa, and Collbran, applying herbicides up to 10 feet from main roads. Property owners outside city limits can join the county’s 'No Spray' list to prevent treatment near their property. Mesa County
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The LOST JUNCTION BAND with Izzy Burns
7-11:30 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of live country music with The LOST JUNCTION BAND and special guest Izzy Burns.
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