Good morning, Grand Junction.

The City of Grand Junction is accepting calendar photo submissions to show off the area's beauty for the 2027 calendar and winners will have their photos printed and distributed across town.

Submissions must follow quality guidelines and be sent electronically by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31.

102-year-old WWII veteran Harold Dougherty remains active after celebrating his birthday on June 9 and continues to work on his family’s land while sharing time with great-grandson River Garner in Grand Junction.

The Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit is fighting eight fires started by lightning overnight near the Utah border.

The Jones Fire near Grand Valley grew from 10 acres to 14,450 acres (in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area) and Mesa County remains under a Stage Two fire ban.

Johnston Ranch, a 266-acre property along the Dolores River, is now protected by a conservation easement from Colorado West Land Trust which preserves its agricultural uses and critical wildlife habitat for Paradox Valley; the effort received support from The Telluride Foundation + Great Outdoors Colorado + Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency for the Snyder Fire, which grew from an estimated 70 acres to over 28,000 acres as it spread from near the Utah border into Mesa County; he approved state agencies and the National Guard to deploy firefighting resources.

Sunshine Rides announced earlier this month that it will nearly cut Medicaid non-emergency transport services at the end of June if state payment cuts go ahead, and General Manager Kelly Milan said they have paused layoffs while the Colorado Joint Budget Committee reviews the rate change with recommendations by July 6.

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.