Good morning, Grand Junction.

Families in Beulah found their homes reduced to rubble on June 30 when the Aspen Acres Fire swept through the area; fire officials warned the blaze is expected to grow and more structures may be lost.

Neighbors have rallied to offer aid and support for the displaced residents.

United Way of Mesa County activated the Snyder Fire Support Fund to help displaced neighbors after the fire, accepting donations through July 4 with 100% of funds going to immediate relief.

A committee (including local and state partners) will allocate funds where needed.

Stacy Antonucci, owner of nonprofit Steppin’ It Up, was honored as Citizen of the Year and Betsy Martin was named Educator of the Year during a June 25 event at Warehouse 25/Sixty Five (Mesa County volunteers recognized for their silent contributions).

The Here & Now Tour: Building Local Resilience to Climate Disaster will host a free listening session on July 8, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at The Monument Room in Mesa County Central Library where local residents share firsthand experiences with climate impacts like droughts & wildfires.

Firefighters maintain control lines on the Snyder Fire 13 miles west of Grand Junction, reaching 10% containment while monitoring lingering hot spots; officials hold a community meeting at Glade Park Community Center at 6 p.m. today + pre-evacuation orders remain in effect amid critical fire weather.

The City of Grand Junction is asking residents to complete its 2026 Community Survey, now arriving to 5,400 households, to gather feedback on local priorities (including the future of Orchard Mesa Pool).

A wider survey for all residents will launch soon to guide city planning.

Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital was redesignated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by DNV Healthcare USA Inc today.

The recognition confirms the facility offers 24/7 stroke care, advanced imaging, and expert treatment to help patients when every second counts + shows its commitment to quality care.

Housing Resources received a $2.9 million funding boost in recent months that will expand its low-interest Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program to help around 50 families make urgent home repairs.

The program now serves additional counties (Delta, Montrose, San Miguel) along with Mesa, Garfield and Rio Blanco.

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.