Good Day
Grand Junction
Monday, May 19th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab held an adoption event at Chow Down in Grand Junction yesterday to offer dogs from Native American reservations a chance for a new home. The Moab-based group holds about six events each month and has rescued 4,229 dogs in over seven years (helping dogs with tick infestations and injuries) while also asking for new volunteers and fosters. KKCO 11
- ➤ Veterans from VFW Post 3981 volunteered at the Food Bank of the Rockies on May 13—packing food boxes for families facing food insecurity across western Colorado as part of their National Day of Service. The event supported their ongoing 'Still Serving' initiative even as food funding challenges increase. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chipeta Elementary School students broke ground Friday evening on the new Chipeta Community Park funded by a $550k grant from Colorado Health Foundation and additional local contributions—the summer project will add a turf field, playground equipment, a basketball court, a Blue River Path, murals, and a time capsule that will be unearthed in 20 years. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado National Monument Association will host three programs in the coming weeks, including a 'Then and Now Presentation' on May 24 at Saddlehorn Visitor Center, a kids program on June 5 at Devil's Kitchen Picnic Shelter, and 'Nocturne Art' on June 11 at Saddlehorn Picnic Area, with park passes required and some events needing RSVPs & no RSVP needed for the presentation. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control launched a Chromebook Safety Campaign after over 200 incidents in schools reported damaged laptops from a social media challenge, warning that tampering with charging ports can lead to overheating and fire risks. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wells Enterprises voluntarily recalled over 16,000 gallons of Blue Bunny and Halo Top ice cream and frozen yogurt on April 25 due to possible plastic contamination in three-gallon tubs—these products, offered in 22 flavors at 103 centers nationwide and with best-by dates from March to October, have not caused any illnesses—company officials confirmed. KJCT
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A Taste of Ireland
7:30-10 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Not specified — Experience electrifying Irish music and dance starring world champions in a captivating celebration of Celtic culture.
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9th Annual Rods & Hogs Classic Car and Motorcycle Show
10 AM – 5 PM — Teddy Morse's Grand Junction Harley-Davidson, BMW, KTM — $10 per vehicle — Experience the roar of engines and enjoy food, music, and prizes at this community-centric event.
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Jason Boland & The Stragglers Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night with Jason Boland & The Stragglers as they showcase their new album and celebrated career.
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40 Oz to Freedom: A Tribute to Sublime
8-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — All ages welcome — Experience the energetic tribute to Sublime by the award-winning band 40 Oz to Freedom.
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Ninety Percent 90s
8-11 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Cover charge TBD — Covering the best and worst hits of the 90s with 100% awesome vibes.
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Clyde McGee with Eric Mocko Live
8 PM — Mesa Theater — Free venue parking — Enjoy a night of live music returning to Grand Junction with Clyde McGee and special guest Eric Mocko.
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Rock Junction
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Grand Junction Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram — Entry fee varies — Explore a plethora of automotive innovations and network with industry professionals.
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Cheap Trick Concert
7-11 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — Ticket information available — Experience classic rock tunes from the legendary Cheap Trick band.
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Phantom Ink Festival
12 PM-10 PM — Grand Junction Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Immerse yourself in a vibrant tattoo festival featuring artists, competitions, and entertainment.
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Wüffstock at the Gardens: Liver Down the River
4-7 p.m. — Western Colorado Botanical Gardens — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Zac Grant and Liver Down the River in a beautiful botanical setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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