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Grand Junction
Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nonprofits across the Western Slope provide vital help to families, students, and individuals in crisis—supporting mothers fleeing violence, students needing food, and veterans facing tough times. These groups work every day with clear accountability and care to serve the community. The Business Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction Police responded to a stabbing report near Noland Avenue and South 8th Street on Monday night where a man was hospitalized with a serious stab wound during a domestic dispute and on Tuesday morning they arrested 35-year-old Nicole Parks on charges of first degree assault, felony menacing, domestic violence, and obstructing an officer—she fled before officers arrived. KJCT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Garfield County Commissioners passed an ordinance banning fireworks use, sale or possession in unincorporated areas due to extreme fire danger from record-low fuel moisture and severe drought (with little rain expected through the Fourth of July) and violators face fines up to $1,000 per violation. KKCO 11
- ➤ Mesa County Commissioners ratified a coalition letter on June 24 that urges the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to pause wolf reintroductions until core programs for communication, carcass disposal, depredation investigations and compensation are fully operational—officials say current shortcomings are placing undue burdens on local ranchers and rural communities. Mesa County
- ➤ City Council debated plans to add protected bike lanes on Fourth and Fifth today— the project may require extra curb-cut work and remove 30 downtown parking spots. They will seek pilot programs and stakeholder outreach proposals to address concerns over parking revenue and downtown worker safety. The Business Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Thrive Marriage + Family Counseling moved into its new home at 827 Grand Ave after owner Chantel Landeros bought and renovated the 117-year-old house to fully use every room for its nine therapists and their clients. The practice opened on May 26 and held an open house on June 21 to show how the renovated space helps clients move from surviving to thriving. The Business Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Junction baseball team changed its Wednesday name from Jackalopes to Humpback Chubs to honor a local threatened fish after fan Ian Lummis pushed for a unique change. The team sold more Chubs gear than Jackalopes and worked with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and local high schoolers to help protect the fish — a move that highlights community pride and care for nature. Colorado Public Radio
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Keep Flying Live at Mesa Theater
7-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — All ages — Experience high-energy punk rock with horns from Keep Flying and support from Backhand.
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