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Grand Junction
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. KJCT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ 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. KKCO 11
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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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