Good Day
Grand Junction
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 16, Colorado Mesa University held an official groundbreaking for Formation Food Hall to create a new dining option for both students and residents—CMU President John Marshall, city leaders, and representatives from Haselden Construction attended the ceremony. The facility will offer indoor and outdoor seating with multiple dining concepts and is expected to open in August 2026. WesternSlopeNow.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Grand Junction man, 31-year-old Ashanti Schmitt, was charged Thursday with first-degree attempted arson after he allegedly set a vehicle on fire at 11:10 p.m. Feb. 26 in a local parking lot and faces additional charges including second-degree arson and criminal mischief—he is set to appear in court on June 4. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ Officers arrested 31-year-old Ashanti Schmitt on May 29 in connection with a February vehicle fire in the 2800 block of Orchard Avenue that caused no injuries—he faces charges of attempted 1st Degree Arson, 2nd Degree Arson, Criminal Mischief, Possession of Incendiary Parts, and Domestic Violence—and he is held at Mesa County Detention Facility. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city is closing sections of Crosby Ave from Main St to W. Gunnison for utility work through June + it is building a roundabout at Horizon Dr and G Rd through October to guide drivers with detour signs. Non-city projects will add delays with lane shifts on 29 Rd between North Ave and Patterson Rd + 6th St closed today for a water tie-in and one-lane restrictions on First, Ute, and Pitkin. City of Grand Junction
- ➤ Governor Polis signed a bill Friday at Community Hospital in Grand Junction that prohibits restrictions on 340B drug providers to help low-income patients get affordable medications. The Colorado Senate passed the bill 30-4 and the House 57-8 (which will save Community Hospital up to $3 million a year) as the law aims to lower drug costs and protect the federal pricing program. KJCT
- ➤ At a special meeting Thursday night, the City Council voted unanimously to split the Fourth and Fifth Street pilot project at Grand Avenue—keeping one lane with a buffered bike lane north while adding two lanes with a bike lane downtown—after receiving input from residents. City Engineering Director Trent Prall said changes north of Grand will occur in the next few weeks and modifications south will likely finish by the end of summer. WesternSlopeNow.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Families using SNAP benefits can get a one-to-one match on eligible purchases up to $20 daily and $60 monthly when shopping at Mesa County farmers markets such as Downtown Grand Junction Market on Main, Palisade Farmers Market and Fruita Farmers Market. The Double Up Food Bucks program boosts family food budgets and supports local farmers—providing more fresh produce for healthier eating. Mesa County
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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