Good Day
Grand Junction
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Since May 25, when the '100 deadliest days of summer' began, officials report a 15% increase in Grand Junction crashes (with more incidents involving teen drivers and vulnerable road users), which local agencies are addressing with road improvements and driver education. KJCT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Grand Junction is reinstated in the Mesa County Enterprise Zone through a boundary amendment approved by the Colorado Economic Development Commission, the Business Incubator Center announced. Qualifying businesses in Census Tract 3 may now access tax credits for job creation, equipment purchases and more over the next 10 years. The Business Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marcus Straub of Life is Great Coaching explains how intentional listening can turn routine conversations into opportunities for deeper connections at work and home. He encourages community members to practice focusing on the speaker (without preparing a reply) since listening builds trust and improves relationships. The Business Times
- ➤ Grand Junction High School graduate Cameron Kirkegaard earned the Doug W. Mummert Scholarship from the Emmy Foundation to fund his studies at New York University — he began making films in seventh grade with projects that capture local stories. KJCT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of Miller moths are migrating from the Great Plains to the Rockies before summer to find blooms and help local wildlife. Experts note that the moths serve as food — including for black bears — and advise residents to dim outdoor lights from mid-May to mid-June. KJCT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials will begin transitioning 13 parks to native grass later summer or early fall to conserve water during the drought — shifting watering from grass to trees. KKCO 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Public Health announced that Dr. Kathryn Spangler will serve as its new medical director effective June 1. A Grand Junction High alum and hospitalist at Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital (with seven years of experience), she will guide infectious-disease response and reproductive health services. The Business Times
- ➤ Today VA Grand Junction Medical Center received a 5-star rating from CMS and remains the only hospital in town to earn this top mark for 4+ consecutive years. The rating reflects strong scores in key areas like patient safety, readmission, and timely care. The Business Times
- ➤ Community Hospital is one of two in Mesa County recommended by Becker’s Healthcare based on patient surveys from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The recognition shows its commitment to quality care for locals + cements its status as a trusted facility. The Business Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A three-year-old Lab mix named Hestia is looking for an active home to match her high energy and need for long hikes. Roice-Hurst Humane Society said interested adopters should bring their dog for a meet-and-greet. KKCO 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Baseball standout Hunter Smolinski returned to Suplizio Field on Monday with his new team Blinn College in the Alpine Bank JUCO World Series, hitting a key RBI that boosted the team’s win. Coach Dusty Hart— a JUCO Hall of Famer— said Smolinski’s play honored his homegrown roots in Grand Junction. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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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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