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Grand Junction
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Meals on Wheels will serve dine-in meals at several community sites this week from noon to 12:30 p.m. Reservations must be made by calling 970-298-9844 ext-3 by 4 p.m., with a $3.50 donation required and a $10.75 fee for guests under 60. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This past Saturday, thousands gathered in Fruita for the Mike the Headless Chicken Festival, which featured a 5K run, live music + wing eating contests that celebrate a historic local icon. The quirky event continues to unite the community and attract visitors from around the world. KKCO 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Climatologists predict an El Niño event may develop between now and this winter and could boost rain chances in western Colorado, though Grand Junction meteorologists say the extreme drought might limit rainfall reaching the ground — research remains ongoing. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, Colorado is set to distribute $11 million from opioid settlement funds to boost mental health and addiction services & improve infrastructure across the Western Slope. Over $2.2 million will support secure patient transport, co-response programs and recovery services for communities in northwestern Colorado. 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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