Good morning, Grand Junction.

The Food Bank of the Rockies restructured its Western Slope leadership when its longtime director left in late March — Amber Henning and Christina Gumbiner were promoted to lead community relations and programs at the Etkin Family Western Slope Distribution Center at 698 Long Acre Dr.

On Saturday, Girls on the Run Western Colorado’s Spring 5K drew 1,200+ runners in Fruita to celebrate the end of an eight-week training program that built confidence and teamwork.

Organizers said additional races will be scheduled later this year.

Gray Media reached an agreement to return KKCO 11 and other local channels to the DISH lineup, so customers can watch local news, weather & sports immediately.

This move restores NBC shows and reinforces the commitment to serving the Western Slope.

A revised merger application from Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern shows no increase in Grand Junction train counts, dropping the earlier forecast of a 20% rise — new data from competing carriers drove the change.

Federal regulators had flagged the original filing for incomplete local impact details.

Officials in western Colorado warn that conditions following a 100-acre fire near Collbran signal a risky summer amid low snowpack and drought.

Fire agencies plan to review staffing and detection measures + urge residents to stay vigilant as seasonal wildfire risks remain high.

Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Friday that a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma is now effective and will provide $75.6 million for Colorado.

Purdue’s manufacturing was transferred to a new company — one that cannot market opioids, with independent monitoring in place.

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meets Wed. and Thurs. at Grand Junction Convention Center starting at 8 a.m. to discuss big game licensing, wolf updates and prairie dog conservation (open to the public except during executive sessions), with public comments on Thurs. from 10:55 a.m. to 12:25 p.m.

Drivers in Grand Junction should expect road closures on 25 Road between Blichmann Ave & Waite Ave for the Four Canyon Parkway project, plus lane closures on Patterson Road this week.

A roundabout construction will begin at South Broadway and 23 Road later this month.

Local agencies will host suicide prevention trainings on May 14, June 23 and Aug.

28 for youth and providers, while the FDA recalls Ghirardelli powdered drink mixes with no local cases and a yoga fest donates proceeds to mental health groups (at Palisade High School May 29 to 31).

After an 11-inning 4-1 win against Grand Junction on Friday at Hamilton Ballpark at The Diamond, the Palisade High School baseball team beat Rifle 10-1 on Saturday in Rifle (the Bulldogs scored in every odd inning and relied on strong relief pitching).

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.