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Grand Junction
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, KREX News joined Nexstar’s annual Founder’s Day of Caring by volunteering at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens—helping STRiVE employees improve the space and connect with the community. The event honored company founders and highlighted the local spirit initiated by Perry Sook. WesternSlopeNow.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Barry Morphew, whose wife Suzanne Morphew’s remains were found over three years after she went missing on Mother’s Day, was re-arrested Friday in Arizona on suspicion of first-degree murder—following a Colorado grand jury indictment after his earlier charges were dropped. KJCT
- ➤ The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in finding runaway 15-year-old Analyiah Alice Marie Thompson Scholtes, who was reported missing by her parents between 11:15 p.m. June 16 and 11:15 a.m. June 17 after leaving the 60000 block of LaSalle Road, and locals are urged to call 911 with any information. KKCO 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The CoComelon Sing-A-Long LIVE tour will take place at Asteria Theatre on November 30 with tickets starting at $20 and the performance set to begin at 2 p.m.—the 80-minute show is designed to offer a fun live experience for families. WesternSlopeNow.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Junction Air Center Tanker Base at the regional airport coordinates air and ground resources to fight wildfires along the I-70 corridor and works with federal and state teams to plan prescribed burns and employ drone technology for safer operations - it is also constructing an 8-000 square foot new building funded by the Great American Outdoors Act that is expected to open next fire season. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ A road report by Dalen Brazelton was published on June 20 at 5:18 a.m. MDT detailing local road conditions for Grand Junction—readers can submit corrections if needed. WesternSlopeNow.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ As Grand Junction faces over 100 degree heat today, Mesa County officials warn that pavement may reach 140 degrees—using the back of your hand to test can help determine if it is too hot for pets. They stress that pet owners should never leave animals in hot cars and should seek cooler alternatives for walks or play. WesternSlopeNow.com
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Colorado Riverfront Concert Series
7 PM - 1 AM — James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park — Donations appreciated — Experience a night of live music with Julian Marley and the Uprising supporting trail maintenance efforts.
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Rosé Wine Tasting
1-2:30 p.m. — 626 on Rood — $95 per person inclusive — Explore delightful Rosé wines paired with a special 4-course tasting menu.
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