Good morning, Grand Junction.

Community Hospital installed a plaque to honor Brandi and Jay Pollock of Fisher’s Liquor Barn and Market in recognition of their long-term support through the annual Fisher’s Two-Man Golf Tournament, which has donated over $350,000 to the hospital foundation in the past 10 years.

Tyga, a 13-year-old dog with arthritis and age-related illnesses, is now at the shelter and available for adoption with his fee waived after his owner's passing; shelter staff urge potential adopters to visit him + ensure his new home is calm and caring.

Okagawa Farms in Orchard Mesa is running normally today as it starts its nursery phase ahead of a produce stand opening in June.

Listed for sale, the 35-year-old farm will operate until a buyer is found + the owners aim to keep it in agriculture.

Western Cuts and Market opened on April 11 at 644 North Ave., Unit 3, offering a bilingual butcher shop with traditional and American meat cuts and freshly made items.

Co-owners Paola Murrieta and her husband Omar Ibarra renovated the space with friends’ help — welcoming law enforcement and students.

Grand Junction’s SkyRun Vacation Rentals, managed by Wanda and Wayne Cooley, was featured on an April 7 episode of Wheel of Fortune, offering a vacation package at the Beatrice Estate at 123 Mesa Vista Drive plus local experiences that aim to boost the business.

The Business Incubator Center was named Entrepreneur Support Organization of the Year at an international conference on April 14 (Chicago), marking 40 years of local support for entrepreneurs.

It will host its 40th Anniversary Kick-off Celebration on June 4 at 4 p.m. at Ramblebine Brewing Company.

Global trade shifts, including the reshoring of 240,000 jobs in 2025, are creating new economic opportunities in Western Colorado.

Business Incubator Center CEO Dalida Sassoon Bollig (at 2591 Legacy Way) says local institutions must support farmers, workers and entrepreneurs as communities work to build lasting strength.

On May 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Western Colorado Chapter of the Society for Human Resources will host its conference at the Colorado Mesa University Ballroom (registration: $300 for members, $400 for others), offering lunch and a presentation by local law firm Bechtel and Santo.

McConnell Science Museum and partners invite local residents to join the 2026 Natural Heritage Survey as rare plant geocachers; an info session is set for April 29, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Confluence Center (2596 Dos Rios Drive), with training sessions to follow on May 15 and 16.

Federal and state officials plan to reduce Lake Powell water releases to 6 million acre feet amid severe drought and boost levels with extra releases from Flaming Gorge, while Colorado water agencies urge residents to cut usage as a final decision comes next week (local restrictions are in place).

Mesa County hosts a workshop spanning two days May 12 — 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3071 US 50 at the Organic Materials Composting Facility where experts Dr. Ricardo Vázquez-Perales and Sam Bennett will demonstrate how to improve soil and store carbon using yard waste.

Grand Junction is flushing nearly half of its 1,200 hydrants today to maintain water pressure and water quality for firefighting— a process that drains roughly 3 million gallons before finishing by week's end.

Multiple road projects will affect travel in Grand Junction this week as the City and CDOT enforce lane closures and detours on routes from Blichmann to Waite Ave, Patterson Road, I-70B and CO 340 — motorists should plan alternate routes.

Crystal Bowden from Grand Junction and Lindsay Kelly from Montrose were named finalists for Colorado’s highest nursing honor at a Western Colorado Nightingale event on April 11.

They will vie for the 2026 Luminary Award at a banquet in Denver on May 16.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Turnpike Troubadours Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $45.50 - $145.50 + fees — Experience a vibrant evening with the acclaimed country-rock band delivering their latest music.