Good morning, Grand Junction.

Roper (a three-year-old hound mix with a curious nose) is now available for adoption at Roice-Hurst Humane Society.

He has a calm personality and low activity level, making him a good fit for either senior households or families with kids.

Bike Month is underway as Bike to Work Day takes place today, prompting officials to remind cyclists and drivers to share the road; safety tips include helmet use for riders & drivers keeping three foot clearance.

The Cross Orchards Farmers Market begins on June 27 at Museums of Western Colorado’s Cross Orchards Historic Site (3073 F Road) and runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon until Sept.

19. Some Saturdays feature train rides, live music, and historic demos plus guided tours.

On Tuesday, seven firefighting agencies battled a 10-acre wildfire in Whitewater as residents within a one-mile radius of 7803 Reeder Mesa Road were ordered to evacuate immediately & monitor official updates.

Fire crews fought a weed fire near Dos Rios Splash Pad off Riverside Parkway on Tuesday evening and worked into the night to prevent hot spots from reigniting in difficult terrain (from solid ground to swamp to water) while ensuring no structures were at risk.

Matt Wharton launched an online map on Mar.

24 to link local farm stands, farmers markets & food trucks so Western Slope vendors can easily share schedules with customers; a companion food-truck map added May 7 offers real-time updates in Grand Junction.

The 2nd annual Grand Mesa Writers’ Symposium will take place Sept.

11-13 at the Grand Mesa Arts + Events Center, featuring Colorado wordsmiths like Paolo Bacigalupi, Kierstin Bridger, Craig Childs and Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer; weekend passes cost $160 while a Saturday evening ticket costs $25.

AGNC is now accepting early-bird registration for its 11th Annual Economic Development Summit on Aug.

19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grand River Health Event Center in Rifle — the summit will showcase tools to boost local workforce and community growth.

New research shows that moose lived in the southern Rockies for centuries before wildlife reintroductions began.

The study used archaeological finds, historical records, and Indigenous knowledge to guide future wildlife management.

A new blood test called MCED can detect signals for up to 50 cancers + may change how early cancer screening is done, according to Erika Brown of One Cancer Place.

The test awaits FDA approval before the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare MCED Screening Coverage Act expands coverage for screenings.

The new blood test, Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED), can show signals for up to 50 cancers, which could help diagnose them earlier.

The test must pass FDA review and additional studies before Medicare coverage becomes available by year-end.

Colorado Mesa standout Olivia Reed Thyne was named RMAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Tuesday after breaking scoring and rebounding records and leading the Mavericks to a 37-2 season; she graduated with a 3.93 GPA in kinesiology (she is the first women’s basketball player in RMAC history to earn this honor).

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.

Mike Ippolito Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — Cruise Control Kitchen & Cellar — Check website for cost — Mike Ippolito returns for an evening of music paired with delicious food and cocktails.