Good morning, Grand Junction.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The DIRT: 80's Hair Metal Tribute

8-11 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Tickets available — Experience the loudest, most over-the-top hair metal tribute band with the biggest party anthems of the 80s.

Anthony Gomes Concert

8-11 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Ticketed event — Experience a live performance by renowned artist Anthony Gomes in Grand Junction.

LANCO Concert

8-11 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of country music with LANCO in a lively venue.

Brothers Osborne Concert

7:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $35.50 - $95.50 + fees — Experience the award-winning duo merge classic and progressive country music with special guest Cassidy Daniels.