Good Day
Grand Junction
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Grand Junction Fire Department quickly extinguished an engine compartment fire in an RV in Orchard Mesa & ensured the driver and two dogs evacuated safely with police assisting with traffic control. KKCO 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Matt Cesario from Triple Play Records outlined plans for Record Store Day in Grand Junction, promising special in-store promotions and unique music offerings. More event details are expected to be shared soon. KKCO 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Young Entrepreneurs Academy students (after months of planning) pitched business ideas to local investors at a Grand Junction Chamber event, gaining real-world feedback and potential funding. The program, running from January through June, helps students learn how to launch a business. KJCT
- ➤ Central High School students participated in Mesa County's first mock election today to learn steps of ballot casting, signature checking & vote tabulation. Mesa County clerk Bobbie Gross said the exercise prepares juniors and seniors to vote once they become eligible, with plans to extend the program to more schools. KKCO 11
- ➤ Students from the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy presented business ideas to local investors during a recent pitch event after months of market research, budgeting, and marketing plan development. Officials noted that early business experiences in the program have helped launch startups over its 14-year history. KKCO 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A sudden freeze is expected this weekend to drop temperatures into the 20s and risk damaging early spring plants in Grand Junction and the western slope. Experts advise covering or moving plants indoors for protection. KJCT
- ➤ A hard freeze threatens spring plants across the Western Slope this weekend as temperatures fall into the 20s, risking gardens and crops after weeks of warm weather spurred early growth. Meteorologist Stephen Bowers advises moving plants indoors or covering them with mulch (or pine straw) to protect them. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Workforce Center celebrated two team members after they received awards at a recent summit in Denver; Jeana Brown was honored for customer service and Victor Carreras for career expertise + his nearly two decades of experience supporting job seekers. Mesa County
- ➤ CDOT lowered the curb on U.S. 6 in front of the Clifton Fire Protection District station to help emergency vehicles cross safely. CDOT and Clifton Fire monitored the project since last year and warn that the curb is not for public use. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross reminds families today that drowning is a leading threat for children ages one to four as warmer weather brings more pool, lake, and river visits; it advises constant supervision, water classes, and safety measures (like wearing lifejackets) to lower risks. KJCT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ City officials approved a plan for an affordable apartment project at 500 S. Seventh St., expected to include about 150 units from 60% AMI to market rate. Developers hope to secure state funding soon and plan to break ground within a year if awarded. 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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