Good Day
Grand Junction
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nonprofit organizations in Mesa County can apply for substance use grants from the Brownson Memorial Fund starting Monday, Jun. 1; applications will be accepted until Jun. 26. The fund, managed by the Western Colorado Community Foundation, has awarded over $532,000 since 1985 to support prevention and recovery services. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Farmers market season is starting soon across the region — Palisade’s Sunday market opens June 7, Fruita’s Saturday Farmers & Makers Market begins June 13, Cross Orchards runs Saturdays from June 27, and Grand Junction’s Market on Main kicks off on July 9 offering local produce, crafted goods and live music. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Mesa County Department of Human Services hosts free Adult Protection Awareness Month events in June to educate on protecting vulnerable adults; events include a Purple Ribbon Ceremony and Meet and Greet (Tuesday, June 2, 10:30 a.m. in Room 1060) and follow-up sessions on June 11 and 16. Mesa County
- ➤ Powderhorn Mountain Resort will hold an online auction for most double chairs from its West End Lift from June 1 to 7, with $1,000 minimum bids and $10 increments; some proceeds will go to local charities while select chairs will be reserved for a winter passholder giveaway and lodge seating. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A state report shows the Grand Junction area had the lowest median wage (at $23.32 per hour) last year, a $5.43 gap below the state median that widened from 2022. Mesa County added 270 jobs with strong growth in health care and protective services, adding to local labor market trends. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Clifton Water District announced temporary water conservation rates to limit usage amid the ongoing drought effective June 1; the new rates keep the monthly minimum unchanged for the first 3,000 gallons while urging residents to adopt water-efficient practices — such as limiting outdoor watering and repairing leaks. KKCO 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During Mental Health Awareness Month, Mesa County Public Health offers a free Nurse-Family Partnership Program that gives first-time mothers visits from specially trained nurses in homes + parks or at the Public Health Building. The program supports mental health from pregnancy until the child turns two. KJCT
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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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