Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of June.
Good morning, Grand Junction.
A procession escorted the bodies of firefighters Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson and Sydney Watson to Snyder Funeral Home Monday afternoon.
Hundreds gathered along Dos Rios Park and Duck Pond Park — honoring their sacrifice — after they died fighting wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border.
On Saturday, three firefighters died fighting the Knowles Fire (which later merged into the Snyder Fire) and federal officials identified them Monday morning while two others remain injured and hospitalized.
Grand Valley Transit will streamline routes starting July 6 by converting several regular stops to by-request service — passengers must call ahead for pick-ups and note adjustments on Routes 1, 2 and 3, including new and eliminated stops.
Recent Western Colorado fire updates show the Mesa County Sheriff extended pre-evacuation orders and closed roads while the Red Cross relocated its resource center to Grand Junction High School for displaced residents.
Deputies evacuated campers and local agencies advised residents on safety protocols.
Gov. Polis verbally issued extra disaster declarations yesterday for the Willow Fire in Lake County and the Aspen Acres Fire spanning Pueblo and Custer Counties, activating state emergency operations to deploy fire and evacuation teams.
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.
Ian Munsick Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $45.50 - $75.50 + fees — Experience the soaring sounds and heartfelt storytelling of Wyoming's own Ian Munsick as he performs live.
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