Good morning, Grand Junction.

Fruita Thrift Shop celebrates 75 years of community giving.

The volunteer-run shop (started in 1951) now relies on 87 volunteers while continuing to support local causes.

The Western Slope Blue Star Mothers packed fifty care packages on Friday for local service members using items donated by nearby businesses — pretzels, hot sauce, and candy — to give military personnel a taste of home.

Western Slope Blue Star Mothers packed 50 care packages Friday for local service members using donations from local businesses to give troops a taste of home.

The boxes are sent overseas and in the U.S. and residents can contact the group for service member referrals.

Infinity Media Productions is producing Felina, an action-thriller featuring a cast and crew drawn entirely from the community + local sites; filming began in February, key scenes wrapped in April, and the final showdown will start on June 15.

Palisade High released roughly 250 endangered fish on Friday at Riverbend Park as part of a year-long hatchery program that has yielded over 1,500 fish.

The event drew hundreds from the community — including wildlife agencies and the Grand Junction Razorback Suckers baseball team.

Dos Rios splash park reopened for its second full season Friday with a water-saving recirculating system that filters and reuses water amid drought and rising heat in Grand Junction.

The park is open from 1 to 7 p.m. until the end of September (a sustainable addition to local recreation).

Mesa County is moving forward with a sidewalk and drainage project to improve ADA access near Broadway Elementary along 22 1/2 Road and Greenbelt Drive.

Construction will begin this summer — work on 22 1/2 Road is scheduled during school break with completion expected by early fall.

The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control released a wildfire response plan on Thursday that uses technology for early detection to help limit large fires amid severe drought conditions across the Western Slope (the plan aims to reduce future costs).

Alexis Walpole, a standout on the high school softball team & singer, will sing the national anthem at Avalon Theatre on May 20 when she receives a Daily Sentinel Sports Awards nomination.

The talented senior is building her music career online and performing locally.

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.

Coloradoscape with Natives Conference

8 AM – 5 PM — University Center, Grand Junction, CO — $65-$100 — Explore native plant horticulture and conservation with expert speakers and optional plant walks.