Good morning, Grand Junction.

The Gift of Love, a nonprofit providing meals and supplies, is hunting for a new location after Living Stone Church said it could no longer host expansion.

It warns its partnership with Food Bank of the Rockies will end if a new space is not found by end of September.

A Grand Junction woman, the 55-year-old Director of Technology for the United States Parachute Association, was among 12 killed in a Missouri skydiving plane crash on Sunday in Butler, Mo - the deadliest such accident since a 2019 incident in Hawaii.

Music in the Grapevines returns at Two Rivers Winery with live shows from the Art Center—Queen Bee’s Wednesday event is sold out while Exit 42, Feeding Giants, and the Still House String Band are scheduled to perform on July 21, Aug.

18, and Sept. 9.

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation was honored by the Colorado Wildlife Council as the 2026 Conservationist of the Year for its work protecting local lands.

Its efforts since 1987 have preserved 514,000 acres through 40-year research and local volunteer actions.

Firefighters are battling the South Shale fire that still burns at 43 acres 12 miles west of De Beque, confirmed Tuesday by the Bureau of Land Management.

Crews, first dispatched at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, now include heli-rappel teams responding from helicopters (due to the remote location).

The city council supported a proposal Monday to create a multimodal corridor along Ninth Street south of North Avenue that would add a protected bike lane and connect the new campus entrance with nearby parks + facilitate a future traffic signal change, setting the stage for safer transit.

A new Colorado law will allow EMS providers to get paid for treatment in place (TIP) instead of hospital transport, aiming to cut Medicaid spending by reducing hospital trips.

The measure goes into effect at the end of this year and is expected to help taxpayers and patients save costs.

Officials warn residents against leaving children in hot cars—temperatures can soar over 100°F in 10 minutes—and urge calling 970-242-1211 for neglect reports.

Stage 1 fire restrictions have been in place on private and BLM lands near Grand Junction since 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 12.

With triple-digit temperatures forecast this week, Grand Junction animal care workers advise pet owners to keep pets indoors when it exceeds 90 degrees (to prevent overheating) and recommend testing pavement before walking dogs on concrete.

UnitedHealthcare’s fourth annual report reveals nearly 70% of college students are showing signs of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and ADHD.

The report notes that 30% of young adults have relied on AI tools for symptom advice (experts urge seeking professional care).

Mesa County’s housing market had its highest May inventory since 2017 with 832 listed properties and 249 closings, prompting buyers to have more options and sellers to emphasize pricing as the report shows longer market times and varied inventory by price range.

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.

Wynonna Judd Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $49.50 - $299.50 + fees — Experience the powerful vocals of Wynonna Judd as she performs her classic hits.

Cactus Paint Night

6-8 p.m. — Cruise Control Kitchen and Cellar — $15 event fee — Paint your own cactus-themed ceramics in a fun pottery night.

Lee Brice Live Concert

7-9 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — Tickets available — Experience the heartfelt country music of Lee Brice in an intimate setting.