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Grand Junction
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Vega, a five-year-old Border Collie mix, is available for adoption at Grand Rivers Humane Society. She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, rides well in cars, and does tricks + gets along with kids, other dogs, and cats with proper introductions. KKCO 11
- ➤ The free Cycle Safety Fest and Crime Stoppers of Mesa County Car and Motorcycle Show is at the Mesa County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors will enjoy demo rides, interactive games, and a touch-a-truck experience (featuring local law enforcement) to promote road safety. Mesa County
- ➤ A section of sidewalk on Main near Fifth is being demolished as the city repurposes an old fountain into play areas for families including a custom wooden boat play structure, an oversized chess/checkers board and a play mound with a dual tandem slide plus extra features. The $150,000 project is a city and Downtown Development Authority effort with demolition finishing soon and a full opening planned for mid-summer. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Vega, a five-year-old Border Collie mix who is spayed and current on vaccinations, is available for adoption at Grand Rivers Humane Society. The dog knows tricks like sit and lay down and gets along well with people, kids and other dogs (and may adjust to cats with a proper introduction). KJCT
- ➤ Outdoor recreationists joined the Grand Mesa Nordic Council on Saturday for a ribbon cutting at the new Skyway Station, a ski lodge awaiting final occupancy approval that will offer a warming area and ski equipment storage. Improvements (added fencing and security enhancements) are planned to boost its trail experience. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Vinelands Power Plant in Palisade is shut down because low Colorado River levels now favor irrigation over power generation. Orchard Mesa Irrigation District said the reduced output may strain revenue for Holy Cross Energy and affect future operations. KKCO 11
- ➤ Small business owners hit by drought can apply for SBA disaster loans offering up to $2 million at low interest rates with deferred repayment until Dec. 7 — the loans help cover debt, payroll and bills amid economic losses statewide. KJCT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Regional Transportation Planning Office launched a Crash Data Dashboard today to combine crash data from several agencies and help locals see trends and risks on roads (a tool that supports informed safety improvements). Mesa County
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A California firm bought seven mobile home parks (including six in Grand Junction and one in Rifle) for nearly $70 million since December. Primrose Real Estate sold the parks, introducing new management by Breaking Ground Property Management, and officials have not received notice of any intended land use changes. 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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