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Grand Junction
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Breeze Airways resumed its popular seasonal nonstop flights between Grand Junction Regional Airport and Orange County-Santa Ana on Thursday. The flights run twice a week (arriving at 12:08 p.m. and departing at 12:48 p.m.) just in time for the summer season. WesternSlopeNow.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday morning, Mesa County officials including MCDHS Executive Director Jill Calvert and Child Welfare Director Joe Kellerby planted pinwheel gardens at the Old Courthouse at 544 Rood Ave. to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month—reminding everyone that every child deserves to grow free from abuse and neglect. Mesa County
- ➤ Ute Water Conservancy District General Manager Larry Clever announced his retirement — effective May 30 — ending a 30-year career managing water projects and growth. The board is now reviewing internal candidate Greg Williams with a final decision expected on May 7. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ Mesa County Sheriff Todd Rowell opposed Senate Bill 3 signed Thursday by Governor Jared Polis — saying criminals steal firearms rather than buying them. He argued the law, which limits semi-automatic guns with detachable magazines and requires gun safety courses, will not reduce gun violence in Mesa County — pointing out that none of the violent crimes involved those types of guns. KKCO 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Public Health said there are no confirmed measles cases as of April 11 and it is ready to respond if one is detected—its staff finished 1,200 hours of emergency training and the clinic offers priority MMR vaccine scheduling. Mesa County
- ➤ St. Mary’s Intermountain Health opened a new Integrated Addiction Medicine Clinic on the sixth floor of a medical office building to offer addiction treatment and care for pregnant women and new mothers. The clinic triples the space from its old location (with seven exam rooms serving up to four patients at a time) and was funded by over $1 million in settlement funds, the Colorado Attorney General’s office, the Rocky Mountain Health Foundation and the Steadman Group. WesternSlopeNow.com
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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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Grand Junction Rides & Vibes
3:00 PM – 10:30 PM — Downtown Grand Junction — Donations encouraged — Enjoy a blend of mountain biking and music while supporting local youth initiatives.
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