Good morning, Grand Junction.

During the 13th annual White Iced Celebration, honorees from local schools received keys to a new 2025 Nissan Leaf donated by Red Rock Auto Group.

Each vehicle comes with a two-year lease and fully paid registration worth about $700 — a contribution to the D51 Foundation's academic and community programs.

She Has a Name — a local nonprofit helping young girls in Kenya escape sex trafficking — will host its third annual golf tournament fundraiser on May 31 at Adobe Creek National Golf Course.

Registration will cost $125 per person, teams of four will compete for prizes, and all proceeds will support the girls’ education sponsorship.

Grand Junction Police arrested 29-year-old Aaron Alloway after a resident at an apartment complex on the 600 block of Grand Avenue pointed a firearm at several people following a verbal dispute—he is now charged with felony menacing and held at Mesa County Detention Facility.

Area students earned academic honors this spring as Haidyn Kracht of Parachute made the dean’s list and graduated with a cosmetology certificate from South Plains College while Marshall Quast of Whitewater graduated magna cum laude from Central College (May 10) and others received similar recognition at Belmont, Belhaven, Utah Tech and more. Local graduates also earned degrees from institutions such as the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Chadron State College, marking a busy academic season for area scholars.

Starting June 2, the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests will close Little Bear Campground and the Island Lake day-use area for reconstruction and improvements until summer 2026.

The boat ramp will be closed seasonally from June to November—its shoreline remains open to fishing as new fire rings, restrooms, picnic tables, roads, kiosks and walkways are installed with help from the Great American Outdoors Act.

CDOT and AAA warn Colorado drivers to plan for delays and check vehicle safety since lower gas prices will likely increase traffic for Memorial Day weekend.

They advise travelers to fill up and prepare for more sobriety checkpoints—key steps for a safer road trip.

Governor Jared Polis signed two bills on Thursday that make wild bison protected as big game wildlife so that hunting them without a license is now illegal (after several were shot when they wandered in from Utah).

The second bill expands the wild horse management program by giving new duties to the Department of Agriculture and forming a committee to study future solutions.

Congressman Jeff Hurd has backed the Senate's proposal to permanently protect over 730,000 acres in areas including the Gunnison Basin and North Fork Valley by introducing a companion House bill—this measure limits oil and gas development and has strong local support.

He is still reviewing a separate proposal for the Dolores River corridor and has introduced legislation to reverse recent BLM restrictions in the region.

Mesa County Public Health announced a recall of cucumbers from Bedner Growers that may have been contaminated with Salmonella — the produce was distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales from April 29 to May 19 and has been linked to 26 illnesses in multiple states, including Colorado. Consumers are urged to check their refrigerators, dispose of suspect products, and call Bedner Growers with questions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Colorado Native Plant Master: Noxious Weeds Training

8 AM – 12 PM — Colorado State University Extension Tri-River Area — Check website for cost — Engage in hands-on classes to identify and manage invasive weeds in Western Colorado.

DJ Snoopadelic Summer Bash

5-6:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $50-$109 — Enjoy an unforgettable evening with DJ Snoopadelic at the ultimate summer BBQ bash.