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Grand Junction
Friday, April 11th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction High School hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning to open the Tiger Community Gym—a remodeled facility that community members can reserve for a fee. Local officials and leaders celebrated the new space, and a tournament by GJ Blackout will begin today to promote youth activity. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ On April 10, CMU held its Rodeo Roundup at University Center Plaza with free food, drinks, a mechanical bull, music, live animals and a peek at this year's rodeo team. The annual Northwestern Mutual Maverick Stampede Rodeo will run today and tomorrow at Mesa County Fairgrounds and is free for CMU students and staff. KJCT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police are searching for two suspects who, on March 9, entered several containers at the National Guard Armory in the 2800 block of Riverside Parkway and stole items including a smoke machine, jugs of liquid smoke, extension cords, a skill saw and LED lights worth over $3,000—they were last seen driving a white Ford truck with an extended bed carrying a large water tank. WesternSlopeNow.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Bruin Waste Management, with support from the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, is building a recycling facility at the old Haliburton Campus on Mesa Industrial Development Park that will add 30 jobs with wages around $56,000—this project will also open doors for Colorado Mesa University students via internships and on-the-job training. KJCT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Mesa University turned 100 on April 10 with campus groups raising funds during its annual day of giving. President John Marshall said the event showed strong local support—helping the university thank those who built its legacy and look ahead. KJCT
- ➤ Colorado Mesa University turned 100 on April 10th—yesterday—and held its annual day of giving where campus groups and sports teams raised funds. President John Marshall said the celebration showed strong support from the community and honored those who helped build the school. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Western Colorado congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduced the Pet and Livestock Protection Act to reissue the 2020 rule that delisted gray wolves and block judicial review that could let judges in states like California relist them as endangered. The bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Jeff Hurd, passed the House Natural Resources Committee (24 to 17 vote). KKCO 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Department of Public Health confirmed a third measles case on March 31 — experts say one infected person may spread the illness to up to 18 others — and urge families to keep children’s vaccinations up to date. Local school districts may alert parents of unvaccinated children if an outbreak occurs. KJCT
- ➤ Mesa County Public Health held its first Night for Public Health Heroes on April 9th at the Clifton Community Center to honor local staff and partners who helped improve public health. Five honorees, including the Community Food Bank director and leaders from Mutual Aid Partners, the Good Samaritan Clinic and a local advisory group, were recognized for their work. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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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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