Good morning, Grand Junction.

On June 29, Carboy Winery hosted its second annual Lavender & Labradors event where locals drank wine and met dogs ready for new homes.

The outdoor gathering, organized with Happy Little Rescue and local vendors, featured live music — a community highlight — and offered an opportunity for pet adoptions.

US 40 was closed after a vehicle fire between milepost 3 at Dinosaur and milepost 11 at Blue Mountain — both lanes were shut while the Colorado State Patrol advised drivers to take CO-64 as a detour.

After months of review, the District Attorney ruled that Officer Baldwin will not face charges for his deadly force on January 19 when he fired his rifle after warning suspect Aaron Blount—whose fatal wound was seen as preventing further harm—to protect his fellow officers.

Ryan Mead, a 19-year-old Australian country artist studying at Berklee selected as the 2025 Featured Country Artist by the Berklee Popular Music Institute, performed at Country Jam in Grand Junction.

He said the scenic mountains and energetic crowd made the festival special—his band quickly bonded and he plans a six-week tour in Australia before returning to tour across the United States.

The Hilltop Fire was declared contained by 8 p.m. Saturday and the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office transitioned the scene to a (Type 4 Incident Command) on Sunday as fire crews patrolled and mopped up the area.

Evacuations were lifted so residents returned home and (stage 1 fire restrictions) remain in unincorporated areas with full control expected by 8 p.m. Sunday.

Colorado officials presented a plan in Grand Junction that would base water releases from Lake Powell on a three-year average of natural flow at Lee Ferry — a supply-driven approach aimed at setting a water budget amid ongoing drought and low reservoir levels.

This proposal comes as the seven states prepare to update guidelines by the end of next year.

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.

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.

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.

Public Fittings for Custom Hearing Protection

July 26-27 — 5013 Tactical — Cost varies — Explore personalized hearing protection solutions in Grand Junction.