Good morning, Grand Junction.

Mesa County deputies caught 45-year-old Joshua Awbery in Clifton at 4:56 p.m. on Wednesday after he allegedly took $10,000 from an ANB Bank, Grand Junction police later arrested Cody Tidwell for assault outside Walmart where a man was seriously injured, and Snowmass police used a drone to track a bull that escaped from a rodeo and wandered into a local neighborhood — all cases remain under active investigation.

A Grand Junction man allegedly robbed ANB Bank in Clifton on Wednesday by taking $10,000 and fleeing toward City Market, and deputies later found him in a grocery store bathroom and arrested him without incident.

At this year’s Country Jam in Mack, arrests and citations dropped sharply compared to last year, with just one summons for underage drinking, no fake IDs, and one arrest for criminal trespassing.

Local law enforcement, the Colorado State Patrol, and emergency responders handled fewer than 10 reports of fights and mostly treated minor medical issues—indicating a calmer festival atmosphere.

On June 24, the Mesa County Board approved a $194,240 contract with Roadway Asset Services, LLC to survey 713 centerline miles of paved roads for the 2025 Pavement Condition Assessment Project and format the data for the County's OpenGov system.

Public Works will use the final report to update its pavement management plan + help schedule future repairs.

At the June 24 public hearing, Mesa County Commissioners approved three new 29-foot Compressed Natural Gas buses for Grand Valley Transit at a total cost of $2,115,975.

Two buses will replace those at the end of their useful lives and one expansion bus will support planned route expansions later this year and in 2027 — funded through an 80% federal to 20% local match.

Kraft Heinz Foods now recalls its Oscar Mayer Turkey BACON ORIGINAL products+ offered in 12 oz, 36 oz and 48 oz packages due to a possible Listeria contamination; some items may have been sold in Mesa County though no illnesses have been reported.

Consumers should check their refrigerators and throw out the recalled items+ return them for a refund if needed.

Mesa County Public Health has launched a new Behavioral Health Division to improve care and prevent crises—Jennifer Daniels, a licensed social worker with over 25 years of experience, leads the effort.

The division will build a behavioral health workforce, support the local crisis continuum, and work on priorities set at the Behavioral Health Summit.

Local residents are urged to check refrigerators for recalled Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original products, with use by dates from 18 JUL to 04 SEP and produced from April 24 to June 11, due to potential Listeria risks & possible infection in vulnerable individuals.

Consumers should return affected packages to the store or throw them away and seek medical advice if symptoms occur.

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.

Thursday Night Concert Series

7:30 p.m. — Civic Center Park and Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy a mix of live performances featuring local and international acts across various genres.

Jo Dee Messina Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $40.00 - $75.00 + fees — Experience powerful vocals and chart-topping hits from country music's trailblazer Jo Dee Messina.