Good morning, Grand Junction.

Roscoe is a two-year-old brown tabby who is adoptable now at Mesa County Animal Services in Whitewater — he is neutered and will get his rabies vaccine upon adoption, and the shelter notes he prefers gentle handling and does best with other cats while caution is advised around young children.

Yesterday, the Town of De Beque opened its 50-year-old time capsule — revealing documents from 1922 and 1976 that will be displayed at Town Hall.

Town officials plan to bury a new capsule to preserve local history for future generations.

The latest City Update (June 26) details America's 250 celebrations, Emerson Park winning the state’s Starburst Award, a new law affecting marijuana tax revenue, recent fire training, and several upcoming projects across town.

The Colorado State Forest Service (CSS) launched the Wildfire Risk Viewer to show high wildfire risk areas in northeast Garfield and central La Plata counties, and residents are advised to prepare an evacuation kit with water, food, documents, and medication.

The Colorado Department of Treasury is mailing tens of thousands of checks to return unclaimed funds from old paychecks and deposits to residents as part of The Great Colorado Payback program.

Nearly $28M in checks were sent recently & one in 10 residents may have money waiting.

City officials on June 24 revoked nonprofit Toilet Equity’s permit to dispose waste at the Persigo Septic Waste Disposal Site after a hauling violation, and the nonprofit will appeal while shifting waste transport to a Delta County compost facility (appeal pending) (increased costs expected).

Mesa County Animal Services is switching to the new DocuPet online pet licensing system to improve convenience.

Grand Junction residents can renew or buy licenses now and those outside the city will start on July 22 — veterinarians will not sell licenses under the new system.

Safety advocates urge parents to talk with teen drivers as the Fourth of July holiday nears; officials report a 20 percent rise in teen fatalities between Memorial Day & Labor Day as speeding and distractions pose risks.

The group hopes proactive talks will boost safe driving this summer.

The DEA warned residents after pills containing a dangerous mix of fentanyl, heroin and carfentanil (100 times stronger than fentanyl) were seized in Denver and on the Western Slope, urging that only pills prescribed by a doctor be taken.

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.

Hugh Phillips Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Tickets available — Experience the high-energy country sounds and storytelling of rising artist Hugh Phillips.