Good morning, Grand Junction.

Mesa County marked the United States’ 250th birthday and Colorado’s 150th anniversary (250/150) on June 4 at the old courthouse downtown, with local leaders stressing the importance of preserving self-government and shared history.

Organizers said the celebration is designed to bring together voices from all parts of the region.

The Business Incubator Center celebrated its 40th anniversary after supporting local business growth on the Western Slope for four decades.

It added over $3 billion in capital and created more than 14,000 jobs (the oldest incubator in Colorado).

The fun run in late May at Las Colonias Park raised $8,730 for Mesa County Valley School District 51’s P.E. programs at several schools.

The D51 Foundation announced a Gary Community Ventures grant to study after-school and summer enrichment plans — aiming to broaden quality activities for local kids.

Palisade now limits large events at Riverbend Park to 5,000 people for safety; town officials reviewed road capacity and emergency services (including input from police and fire chiefs) to set the rule for festivals such as the Peach, Bluegrass, and Lavender Festival.

Gov. Polis declared a statewide drought emergency—activating phase 3 of the Drought Response Plan due to record low snowpack and high temperatures—and state agencies will reduce water usage as conditions worsen.

Local agencies are stepping up traffic safety measures as summer travel rises.

The Summer Blitz DUI enforcement runs from June 4 through June 17 to target speeding, impaired and distracted driving on Grand Junction roads.

Gov. Jared Polis signed the Colorado Artist Company Act on Tuesday in Denver, making Colorado the first state with a business structure for artists + Rep. Rick Taggart from Grand Junction and other sponsors helped shape the law that gives creatives tools to maintain ownership and spur local growth.

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.