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Grand Junction
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Fruita family lost their home and car in a recent fire, and neighbors, local businesses + a fundraiser at Fruita Tavern are helping them rebuild. The Lower Valley Fire District and Fruita Police Department provided quick aid as community support continues. KJCT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Artist Brian Bickel’s sculpture Model T has been installed on east Main Street near Avalon Theatre at 645 Main St as part of the Art on the Corner exhibit — a display featuring reclaimed metal from a Des Moines foundry. Call 970-245-9697 for purchase information. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Bray Commercial Real Estate’s report shows Mesa County’s Q1 commercial sales rose to $57.5 million in 2026 despite a 29% drop in deals from last year. Key sales such as the La-Z-Boy Furniture building—vacant for months—and surging building permits point to cautious growth in local property development. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Parks and Wildlife released its 2025-2026 gray wolf report showing about 32 wolves in four packs across the state. The report notes four litters born and ten adult deaths from human and natural causes, with wolf activity mapped in counties near I-70 (Routt, Moffat, Garfield, and Gunnison). KKCO 11
- ➤ Three lower basin states proposed a plan that includes 1.25 million acre-feet in voluntary water cuts and up to 1 million acre-feet of extra conservation until 2029 — a move that could prompt Colorado to adopt similar measures to support Lake Mead and Lake Powell. KJCT
- ➤ Local community members gathered on May 7 at the Historic Lowell School Building to review a new environmental report from GreenLatinos and the UC School of Public Health that found gaps in pollution tracking and high emissions from certain facilities — prompting calls for stronger county monitoring. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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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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2026 State Summer Games Presented by Spectrum
June 5-7 — Colorado Mesa University — Check website for possible entry fees — Celebrate athleticism and community spirit with a weekend of Special Olympics competitions.
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Roswell Invaders vs Grand Junction
6:30-10:00 p.m. — Suplizio Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the Roswell Invaders take on the local team in an exciting minor league baseball match.
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