Good Day
Grand Junction
Monday, May 26th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marley Abbott, the 9-year-old youngest member of the Palisade American Legion Auxiliary, earned nine patches for completing tasks like reading books, talking with a firefighter, and raising funds for a national patch—she celebrated her birthday on May 25 with a softball-themed party. Her family members, who also serve in the program, say her achievements honor veterans and teach patriotism. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State grants funded with COVID stimulus money are supporting new child care centers in rural Colorado that will add about 330 seats. The Buena Vista center will open this fall and projects at a science museum in Durango and at Colorado Mountain College in Garfield County will open fall 2026—providing new options for families—aiming to ease local child care shortages. Colorado Public Radio
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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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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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