Good Day
Grand Junction
Friday, May 30th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Sheriff’s Office and Special Olympics Colorado will host the 5K Glow N Games 2025 at Long Family Park on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.—runners will be covered in glow powder while deputies, volunteers, and civil employees cheer, and all funds raised will support Special Olympics Colorado. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ Kiwanis will host its 57th annual Pancake Day and Funfest on Saturday, June 7 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Mesa County Fairgrounds on Orchard Mesa—tickets cost $10 for adults and are free for children under 12 while proceeds will help local non-profit groups supporting kids. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ In early June, the Colorado National Monument Association will host two family-friendly events at the Devil’s Kitchen Picnic Shelter at 2300 Monument Road—Resiliency Ranger Family Day on June 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. featuring outdoor workshops led by Amber Martin—and Scales, Tales, and Creative Trails on June 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. offering lizard hikes and art by Denise Wright with registration open until June 2. WesternSlopeNow.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office identified New Castle resident Dawn Ingrid Triplat, 84, and Highland residents Teddy-Jo Headrick, 70, and Richard Headrick, 81 as the victims of Tuesday’s two-vehicle crash on U.S. Interstate 70—Colorado State Patrol is investigating the incident. WesternSlopeNow.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jonah Larson, 29 year old and accused of kidnapping & assaulting a woman last week, appeared in court this morning with his attorney who requested waiving the 35 day wait period and scheduling a 50 minute bond hearing next week while the prosecution sought a significantly higher bond with his next hearing set for Tuesday, July 3 at 8:15 a.m. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ A Grand Junction officer named Cody Lopez has denied using his taser improperly during a January incident at Abraham Ybarra’s home—where a federal lawsuit alleges excessive force even though charges against Ybarra were later dropped. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday at about 8 p.m., firefighters fully contained the Fault Line fire near a campsite in Ruby Horsethief Canyon, where 34.4 acres burned. Six firefighters remained at the site (mop-up continued) as officials investigated the cause, and no injuries were reported. WesternSlopeNow.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction is re-launching its affordable housing incentive program and is inviting developers to submit letters of request between June 1 and July 1 for the 2026 budget so the city can pay fees — including impact fees, plant investment fees, and water and sewer services — to lower the cost of building affordable units. The program also requires developers to ensure long-term affordability through deed restrictions or land use covenants. KKCO 11
- ➤ The Grand Junction City Council voted unanimously to move ahead with a split design for the Fourth and Fifth street pilot program after strong community input. The new plan creates two-lane traffic between Ute Avenue and Grand Avenue — with a buffered bike lane and modified parking — while retaining a one-lane design in neighborhood areas north of Grand. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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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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Mineral & Rock Sale
9 AM – 3 PM — Grand Junction Gem & Mineral — Open to all — Discover an array of gems, fossils, and minerals from local enthusiasts.
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Summer Solstice Celebration
1-2 a.m. — Wingate Park — Free entry — Celebrate the energizing Light and Love of the Summer Solstice at sunset.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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