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Grand Junction
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way of Mesa County will host the 23rd annual Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley fundraiser on May 2 from 4-7 p.m. at 310 N. Seventh Street + Historic Lowell School Building in downtown Grand Junction; tickets are $40 if bought by May 1 and $45 at the gate, with proceeds aiding 43 nonprofit programs that support 50,000 Mesa County residents. The Business Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officers responded to two crashes on April 20—one at 29 Road and I-70 Business Loop where a vehicle collision injured one patient seriously and four others with minor injuries, and another where an officer was struck at 29 Road and North Avenue with the second driver sustaining minor injuries, and both incidents remain under investigation. KJCT
- ➤ The Grand Junction Police Department responded to two crashes on Sunday—one near 29 Road and Interstate 79 Business Loop when a vehicle turning east on I70B was struck, sending one person to the hospital for serious injuries and four others for minor injuries—and a second crash at 29 Road and North Avenue when a GJPD officer on an emergency run collided with a vehicle—resulting in the driver receiving treatment for minor injuries; both incidents are under investigation. WesternSlopeNow.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Riskey Fitness opened on April 1 at 622 W. Gunnison Ave to offer group exercise classes including Les Mills BodyPump, BodyBalance, and Pilates in a space that features a kids club and on-site childcare for family workouts. Owner Kathleen Riskey provides competitive memberships and class passes—with free classes for all of April—to attract local fitness enthusiasts. The Business Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Law enforcement responded Monday morning to a hit-and-run at Peach Tree Care Center where a driver struck a fence, porch, signage, another vehicle and part of a building, and officials from the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office and State Patrol suspect the driver based on a Jeep Grand Cherokee license plate while the Grand Junction Fire Department treated one resident for minor injuries as the investigation continues. WesternSlopeNow.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tope Elementary fourth grader Ellie Howard won the 2025 Crystal Baton Composition Competition with her piece 'Ellie's Melody' and her work will be performed by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra at the season finale concert (Grand Junction High School Auditorium) on May 3. KJCT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet will hold a town hall at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23rd, at the Aseria Theatre on the Colorado Mesa University campus—marking his second town hall in Grand Junction in just over a week. Bennet recently announced his run for governor and will answer questions from local residents while his Senate term runs through 2028. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Mesa County Elections certified the municipal election results on April 21—incumbent Cody Kennedy kept his District A seat, Laurel Cole won District D, Robert Ballard defeated incumbent Randall Reitz in District E, and Ben Van Dyke was elected Council At-Large—and a majority vote on ballot question 2A will move the municipal election to November while a majority voted no on question 2B regarding a council raise. KJCT
- ➤ Mesa County Elections certified on April 21 that Cody Kennedy retained District A, Laurel Cole won District D, Robert Ballard—defeating incumbent Randall Reitz—won District E, and Ben Van Dyke won the at-large seat; a yes vote on ballot question 2A will shift the municipal election to November while a no vote on question 2B rejected a council raise. KKCO 11
- ➤ Grand Junction finalized its 2025 municipal election results after the City Council certified the votes because candidates Cody Kennedy and Randall Reitz could not certify. Vote counts show Kennedy had 9,674 votes over Alexis Hitzeroth's 6,615 in District A, Laurel Cole ran unopposed with 12,163 votes in District D, Robert Ballard beat Reitz with 8,705 to 7,367 votes in District E, and Ben Van Dyke won the at-large seat with 7,876 votes over Ken Scissors's 6,864; ballot measure 2A passed while 2B failed, with new council members scheduled to be sworn in on May 5—departing officials will be honored with benches placed at local parks. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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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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Kite Day 2025
10 AM – 3 PM — Sherwood Park Playground — Free for the whole family — Experience the joy of kiting with activities and goodie bags for kids.
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The Garcia Project Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Tickets required — Experience a faithful tribute to classic Jerry Garcia Band performances from 1976-1995.
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Gang of Four Farewell Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Tickets available — Experience the iconic debut album 'Entertainment!' live as Gang of Four bids farewell on their last North American tour.
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