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Grand Junction
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ National Police Week is observed this week to honor local law enforcement officers including Deputy Innes, Sgt. Rosette, Acting Fruita Police Chief Dalley, Deputy Geer, and Sgt. Weyler — all of whom gave their lives for the community. KKCO 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Department of Transportation is launching a cannabis education campaign to warn teen drivers against mixing marijuana with driving — posters and videos are being sent to 55 driving schools and 17 driver license offices statewide. KKCO 11
- ➤ Terrence Liu, a Grand Junction High School graduate, was awarded the Gates Scholarship and will study cellular biology at Cal Berkeley. He said his award boosts his dream to work with stem cells and credits Colorado Mesa University’s TRIO Upward Bound (a college prep program) for guiding his success. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Colorado Mesa University has launched its Building Maverick Champions campaign to upgrade athletic facilities; the $11.5 million football complex at Stocker Stadium will begin construction in June to improve game day experiences and support local high school events and NCAA teams. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Department of Transportation is working with driving schools and license offices to teach drivers ages 15-20 about the risks of cannabis-impaired driving this summer - posters and videos have been sent out to warn that mixing cannabis with driving can lead to DUIs. KJCT
- ➤ Starting May 19, construction near Broadway Elementary School will add ADA-compliant sidewalks and improve drainage and roadway resurfacing along 22 1/2 Road and Greenbelt Drive, causing temporary traffic impacts and continuing through late September (Mesa County, Mountain Valley Contracting Inc., the city and School District 51 are involved). Mesa County
- ➤ Federal officials released $47 million for four Colorado water projects aimed at easing the prolonged drought (including grants for the Southwestern Water Conservation District and wetland restoration), while funding recipients work to finalize contracts. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local athletes from Grand Junction earned medals at the state track meet at Jeffco Stadium on Thursday; junior Isaac Baca won silver in shot put & senior Hadyn Bunnell earned bronze in shot put. More events continue today. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Colorado Mesa’s Mavericks rallied from a nine-run deficit to defeat Lubbock Christian 15-12 at The Diamond at Hamilton Ballpark last Thursday night. The team will face St. Marys in a three-game series starting today at 7 p.m. 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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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.
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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.
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