Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Dolores Senior Center faces a potential shutdown as a $100,000 annual Medicaid funding cut jeopardizes meals, transportation, and social programs for 250 seniors. Director Alisa Schultz warned that in a rural county with few alternatives, the loss would deeply impact community independence — sparking urgent calls for support. KKCO 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After a Montrose teen faced relentless bullying that led to her tragic death, her family started nonprofit PEER Kindness to help Colorado students learn to prevent and address bullying; the program has reached 6,000+ students across 24 schools on the Western Slope. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Water managers warned that record low snowpack after a record March heat wave is setting up an extremely dry summer—local water users in Grand Junction may face early watering restrictions and irrigation calls if streamflows drop further. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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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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Grand Junction Rides & Vibes Festival 2026
5:00 PM – 1:30 AM — Grand Junction Convention Center — Visit the Rides & Vibes website for more details — Celebrate mountain biking with rides, music, and community vibes.
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