Good Day
Grand Junction
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Keller Williams is partnering with Food Bank of the Rockies on May 14 to fill 250 emergency food bags with ready-to-eat items for neighbors in need amid the wildfire season. Community members may donate or volunteer at the 2474 Patterson office with a free lunch provided. KKCO 11
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday night, a fire at River View Trailer Park in Grand Junction killed two dogs and three cats while firefighters rescued one dog and later found another roaming; no residents were injured and investigators are examining the cause. KJCT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Arc of Mesa County is launching a for-profit Sensory Store at 2412 Patterson Road, Unit 2 between Cafe Rio and Canyon View Dental. The new store will soft-launch mid-June before its grand opening around July 1 and will offer sensory supplies and create jobs to support the nonprofit. The Business Times
- ➤ Local business owners in Grand Junction are building long-term resilience by expanding operations and diversifying revenue amid market uncertainty. Their careful growth supports community investment & future opportunities across Western Colorado. The Business Times
- ➤ Visit Grand Junction has installed a cutting-edge dashboard system to track visitor behavior and tourism trends in real time — the system uses over 200 dashboards and 170 data sources to guide targeted marketing for responsible, weekday travel in the city. The Business Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new AAA study finds electric vehicles lose nearly 40% of their range in 20-degree weather + EV efficiency drops 35.6% while hybrids lose 22.8% fuel economy. AAA warns local drivers that fluctuating temperatures could raise operating costs. KJCT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Valley students competed in the National Civics Bee on Saturday, May 2 in Grand Junction. Three finalists earned spots in the state event in Denver on July 24, with Aryanna E. winning first place and a $500 award from the Chamber of Commerce. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Green Latinos hosts the sixth annual Take on Toxics Tour on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Historic Lowell School Building (310 N 7th St.) so locals learn about county polluters, the 2025 Mesa County Environmental Justice Report, and policy proposals for the Western Slope. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Local water providers report the Colorado River fell to less than 3 feet deep on May 4 amid an exceptional drought in Mesa County, urging Clifton residents to conserve water. They warn that if irrigation sources run out, restrictions may soon be needed to protect essential domestic use. KJCT
- ➤ Mesa County has adjusted irrigation at 26 parks to cut water use by up to 80 percent amid drought conditions, prioritizing trees and sports fields (saving about 7.5 million gallons). Grass may appear brown in some areas as the county focuses on long-term water conservation. The Business Times
- ➤ Xcel Energy in Colorado has installed 126 AI-enabled cameras (expected to expand to seven states by year-end) that detect early wildfire signs in remote areas, giving responders a roughly 45-minute head start over 911 calls. KJCT
- ➤ Local landscaper Matt Morgan of 2 Brothers Landscaping urges homeowners to water lawns deeply but rarely and mow higher to let roots breathe, recommending three waterings a week under normal conditions and two during drought (adjusted for sandy or clay soils). The Business Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Intermountain Health is building a 15,500 sqft primary-care clinic at 502/524 Kokopelli Blvd in Fruita for walk-in and primary care services with eight providers and on-site imaging. Construction started last summer and will finish in fall (public hearings are set for May 12 and June 16). The Business Times
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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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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.
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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.
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Native Plant Class: Grasses
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Lunch Loop Trailhead — Fee may apply — Explore the native and invasive grasses of Western Colorado in this informative field-based class.
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