Good Day
Grand Junction
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Palisade International Honeybee Festival will kick off this weekend as event organizers Dixie Burmeister and Michelle Gossage announced a reception at Talon Wines at the Meadery Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Honeybee festivities will begin downtown Palisade at 10:00 a.m. Saturday — parking is available and shuttles run every 15 minutes. WesternSlopeNow.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bruin Waste Management is expanding in Grand Junction with a new division that will use advanced recycling and sortation technology—supported by Colorado’s Rural Jump-Start Program—to offer services previously available only in Utah. The facility at 365 32 Road is expected to create up to 30 jobs and reduce transportation costs while improving recycling efficiency and cutting emissions. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Local resident Quantinn Williams faced housing instability until he joined a program at Trailer Made where he built a tiny home in 8 weeks to learn new skills and secure stable housing. The company—which offered him a long-term job—plans to help others in similar situations in the future. KKCO 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 32-year-old woman was arrested on April 9th about 8:30 a.m. at Clifton Nature Park after deputies reported she threw trash from her car and then deliberately crashed into patrol vehicles and a parked car while trying to flee—damaging a fence estimated to cost $3,000 in repairs. KKCO 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction will host its annual Grand Valley River Clean-Up on April 19, when community members will bring their own boats to clean a 30-mile stretch of river—participants will work on sections from four to seven miles long. The Gear Junction organizes the event and will provide shuttles and rental crafts for those who need them. WesternSlopeNow.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Patrol, the Grand Junction Police Department and Mesa County Sheriff’s Office will work together on Friday to conduct a surge operation on Patterson Road after several pedestrian crashes, including two fatal incidents involving wheelchair users — they urge drivers to avoid distractions, drive sober and watch for lighted crosswalks to improve reaction times. WesternSlopeNow.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Western Colorado Pediatrics is urging families to get the measles vaccine after three cases in Denver, Pueblo and Archuleta County raised concerns about the virus spreading and causing serious illness—patients 12 months and older who are unvaccinated are being contacted by the clinic. WesternSlopeNow.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Athletes from across the nation will gather for the Maverick Stampede Rodeo to compete for a College Nationals qualification at the Mesa County Fairgrounds on April 11 and 12—tickets cost $15 and children attend free. KJCT
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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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Dwight Yoakam in Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $85.00 - $175.00 + fees — Experience live music from a legendary country artist with multiple Grammy awards and a rich album history.
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