Good Day
Grand Junction
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Animal Services is seeking local volunteers to help care for shelter animals by walking dogs, socializing cats, grooming, and cleaning; interested community members can choose regular, seasonal, or foster shifts + receive training to get started. Mesa County
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Graduation week at Stoker Stadium is expected to increase traffic at the intersection of North 12th Street — North Avenue, where past data recorded over 120 crashes, so city officials and police urge extra caution as road improvements are planned to improve safety over the next 15 to 20 years. KJCT
- ➤ A gas line was breached near Patterson Road in a construction zone late Monday morning, leading to one household evacuation and nearby residents sheltering in place — Xcel Energy said repairs would take about one hour while officials investigate who cut the line. KKCO 11
- ➤ Graduation week will boost traffic at North 12th Street and North Avenue — an intersection that has seen many crashes over the past eight years. City planners and police advise drivers heading to high school ceremonies at Stoker Stadium to slow down and pay attention. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Polis recognized Grand Junction’s progress in affordable housing Monday as the city met Prop 123 requirements and secured funding for 374 homes (including 54 new units at The Current) amid nearly $30 million in investments. Local efforts are driving affordable housing projects to ease rising living costs. KJCT
- ➤ Job seekers using the old Career Coach must retrieve their resumes by May 31 from the Lightcast Career Coach and Resume Builder before it is disabled. Help is available via phone at 970-248-7560 or email if needed. Mesa County
- ➤ Gov. Polis and state leaders held a meeting at Colorado Mesa University (CMU) on Monday to gather Grand Junction input on which eligible tracts will be designated as Opportunity Zones for capital investment through 2036. Local business owners and elected officials offered feedback as part of the state planning process. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NonStop Local's Ryan Toohill talked with cycle safety experts to share practical tips for local cyclists on staying safe on bikes. The guidance includes wearing helmets and following traffic rules. 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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