Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
Good morning, Grand Junction.
Legion commander Greg Schneck of American Legion Lincoln Post 50 said it will sue Palisade if officials do not help repair the aging Veterans Memorial Community Center — built by locals after World War II.
Town leaders say repair costs over $3 million make restoring the site unfeasible.
A recent Stacker report using Zillow data shows Colorado cities’ home prices are rising.
Local areas near Grand Junction such as Palisade + Glade Park saw annual gains of about 4 to 8%, while the report ranked 50 cities across the state.
Colorado Mesa baseball lost its first super regional game Thursday to UT Tyler, 21-15, leaving its season in jeopardy.
The Mavericks must win Friday’s rematch and Saturday's winner-take-all game at The Diamond at Hamilton Ballpark to stay in contention for the Division II College World Series.
Challenger Baseball Grand Junction wrapped up its 28th season with an end-of-season game that brought nearly 100 players, local volunteers and visiting Junior College World Series teams together to celebrate inclusion — showcasing adaptive baseball opportunities for children with special needs.
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.
The DIRT: 80's Hair Metal Tribute
8-11 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Tickets available — Experience the loudest, most over-the-top hair metal tribute band with the biggest party anthems of the 80s.
Anthony Gomes Concert
8-11 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Ticketed event — Experience a live performance by renowned artist Anthony Gomes in Grand Junction.
LANCO Concert
8-11 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of country music with LANCO in a lively venue.
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