Good Day
Grand Junction
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Grand Junction paramedic rescued nine ducklings trapped in a storm drain last Friday by climbing down a roofing ladder and using a bystander's carrier, reuniting them with their mother. The rescue, reported amid other calls for Engine 2, shows the fire department’s readiness for unexpected situations. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bob Delavan from the Business Incubator Center explained key steps for starting a business during a presentation yesterday, offering simple tips for local entrepreneurs looking to launch new ventures. KKCO 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa County Workforce Center will host free in-person workshops for job seekers this June. Job Search 101 will be on Thursday, June 4, Resume Basics on Thursday, June 11, and Interview Prep on Thursday, June 18 at the center. Mesa County
- ➤ Colorado Mesa University student Enrique Quintero won the Society of Professional Journalists’ Mark of Excellence Award late last month for his photo of a firefighting plane dropping retardant over the Turner Gulch Wildfire in the Gateway area (the shot was published by The Criterion). Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ The District 51 Foundation received a grant from Gary Community Ventures to help local families access after-school and summer programs. The foundation is workshopping a program to support Mesa County children in participating in extracurricular activities. KJCT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Aspen-Sopris Ranger District will empty Lake Ann through August to repair its reservoir dam while keeping nearby day-use areas open. Repairs start mid-June and will take about six weeks — visitors should stay clear of construction zones. KJCT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Champion Foods LLC is recalling select batches of Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread after California Dairies recalled dry milk powder used in its seasoning because of Salmonella concerns — no illnesses have been reported yet. Mesa County residents should check freezers and return or discard affected products. Mesa County
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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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