Good Day
Grand Junction
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ George Wheeler’s celebration of life is Friday at Salvation Army, and his family asks for donations; the Trutta Fund for Veterans is accepting grant applications until July 17, and Bike To Work Day encourages drivers to leave three feet for cyclists. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ A Mesa County family was honored statewide during National Foster Care Month for providing a safe, loving home for foster children and youth (including a 6-year-old top learner and a 19-year-old moving toward independence). The family hopes to inspire others to take the leap into foster care. Mesa County
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction 6-year-old Rhys Stanley is in second place in the Junior Ranger competition as of May 13 at 10:30 p.m.—voting remains open for eight more days. She could be the first girl champion and win $20,000, a Rick Ranger Magazine feature, and a trip with Jeff Corwin. KKCO 11
- ➤ The Colorado Department of Education will draft new rules for facility schools after Disability Law Colorado reached a settlement to improve oversight. Public input and audits will shape future policies to better coordinate services for students with disabilities. KKCO 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bureau of Land Management reminded campers to follow Leave No Trace principles as summer camping season begins amid drought conditions. Outdoor recreation planner Zack Kelley said campers must plan ahead, camp on durable surfaces, dispose of waste properly, and minimize campfire impacts to prevent wildfires. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Commissioners proclaimed May 10–16 as National Police Week to honor law enforcement officers in the region. The joint color guard (from Grand Junction PD and the county Sheriff’s Office) presented the colors at a public hearing that remembered fallen officers. Mesa County
- ➤ Colorado Parks and Wildlife increased limited hunting licenses by 3% at a recent Grand Junction meeting—offering more elk and deer licenses as mild winters boosted survival rates after a severe winter while officials adjusted counts to manage populations amid drought concerns. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Mesa County Jail will continue its behavioral health programs through June 2027 thanks to a $674,000 state grant from the Behavioral Health Administration. The funding helps 150-225 inmates weekly receive substance and opioid disorder treatments and aims to equip them with resources for continued sobriety. KJCT
- ➤ Xcel Energy crews began replacing 215 aging power poles and seven miles of wire in Fruita last week to modernize the town’s grid, and residents will get a 48-hour notice before brief outages + the project will continue well into next year. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Public Health Department inspected restaurants from Mack-to-De-Beque as part of routine and complaint-based checks reported in the Sentinel’s Restaurant Blotter, finding several establishments needed re-inspections for food-safety violations while no closures were noted since April 30. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Richrath Project REO Celebration
6-9 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Ticket info unavailable — Celebrate the music of REO Speedwagon in beautiful Grand Junction.
-
Kid Fest 2026
12-6 p.m. — Mesa County Fairgrounds — $5 adult entry, $25 kid wristbands — Experience a vibrant family-friendly festival filled with games, music, and activities for kids.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The more complete the despair, the more complete the awakening.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Grand Junction
Welcome to the Good Day Grand Junction, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Grand Junction, Colorado community. If you like the Good Day Grand Junction, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Grand Junction.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Grand Junction and across Colorado. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Grand Junction
A free Grand Junction community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaygrandjunction.com/sitemap