Good Day
Grand Junction
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Grand Junction man was arrested on 15 charges after an alleged early morning car chase on Wednesday near 30 Road and Patterson Road, where he ignored deputy commands and swerved to avoid a collision (he was driving about 75 mph) and officers used a precision immobilization technique near Interstate 70B and Warrior Way to stop him (charges include vehicular eluding and assault on police officers) before he was taken to Mesa County Jail. KKCO 11
- ➤ Mesa County Sheriff’s deputies encountered a dangerous situation today when a routine stop near 30 and Patterson roads turned into a high-speed chase reaching 75 mph and ended when they used a PIT maneuver on 24-year-old suspect Dylan Upchurch near I-70B + Warrior Way, and he now faces charges including vehicular eluding and aggravated driving. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Mesa University has merged its Career and Alumni Services to support graduates and alumni with resume help, interview preparation, and wardrobe advice—connecting them with local employers to boost talent retention on the western slope. KJCT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled that Senator Mike Lee’s plan to sell up to 3 million acres, which might include public lands in Colorado, now needs 60 votes to pass — a rule that makes the sale unlikely. Local officials and conservation groups praised the decision — saying lands in Mesa County remain protected for public use. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Workforce Centers across Colorado now offer an ASL pilot program for job seekers with disabilities as part of a statewide effort by Disability Program Navigators linking local services to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The program uses the Aira ASL app to provide on-demand interpretation until July 31—service success will be evaluated with user feedback. Mesa County
- ➤ Stage 1 fire restrictions will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday in Mesa County and on federal land after local officials, fire chiefs and the BLM agreed on safety measures. Residents and visitors must follow rules that ban fireworks and other risky outdoor activities—officials warn that a single spark can start a fast-spreading fire. WesternSlopeNow.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Public Health inspected local restaurants from Mack to De Beque and issued a biweekly blotter summarizing varied outcomes at local eateries. Taqueria Guadalajara 2 passed a re-inspection with zero violations after a brief license suspension — while establishments like Grand International Buffet and others had multiple issues with handwashing, temperature control, and food labeling. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ A natural birthing center is under construction after Bloomin Babies Birthing Center closed in March—Tender Gifts and Wellness Center is building the facility at 2241 N Seventh St to offer full midwifery and wellness services in Grand Junction. The center is scheduled to open by the end of the year to serve local families seeking natural child delivery options. KJCT
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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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Public Fittings for Custom Hearing Protection
July 26-27 — 5013 Tactical — Cost varies — Explore personalized hearing protection solutions in Grand Junction.
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