Good Day
Grand Junction
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two Socks, an escape-prone alpaca, was spotted on March 27 on Colorado Highway 330 near Collbran after a deputy lured it back with the promise of food. Fence repairs now limit its escapes, though owner Michelle Webb says it still finds clever ways to wander (adding charm to its antics). Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Todd Braley and Abigail Mangum share behind-the-scenes insight on Felina — a new film made by local talent in Grand Junction that shows how creative work comes to life. KJCT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction city officials are adjusting park maintenance to conserve water as drought conditions persist. The changes include letting grass grow taller and enhancing irrigation and native landscaping across parks and sports fields. KJCT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Animal control officers at Mesa County Sheriff’s Office are celebrated during Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week for handling calls about loose dogs, wildlife, and more * their work balances enforcement and compassion across a vast area. KKCO 11
- ➤ The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is marking Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week by honoring officers who serve a large rural area and face varied animal calls from pets to wildlife while balancing prompt-response times with paperwork to keep the community safe. KJCT
- ➤ Mesa County is proposing changes to its Land Development Code including easier public notice, flexible housing options like tiny homes & streamlined review processes. Residents can attend public hearings soon & share their input on the proposed updates. Mesa County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa County Public Health Department completed routine and complaint-based inspections on several local restaurants from Mack to De Beque earlier this month. Reported violations – including poor handwashing, improper food storage, and temperature issues – led to temporary closures and re-inspections, ensuring public health standards for Grand Junction diners. 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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Cryptic Writings Tribute Concert
8-11 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to the thrilling hits of Megadeth performed live by a talented tribute band from Colorado.
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