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Grand Junction
Friday, July 11th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dalen Brazelton posted a road report on July 10 at 5:22 a.m. MDT that detailed early traffic conditions for Grand Junction — the update informs local drivers ahead of their commutes. WesternSlopeNow.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A pickup truck rolled over on Interstate 70 near mile marker five at about 2 p.m. Thursday, injuring five people who were taken to a hospital (the scene was nearly cleared by 4 p.m. and the crash is under investigation). WesternSlopeNow.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction police tased and arrested a combative knife-wielding suspect named Michael Ritchie on Thursday at 9:15 a.m., when officers found him on the 2800 block of North Avenue with active arrest warrants and transported him to a local hospital for evaluation before booking him into Mesa County Detention Facility. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AgriWest hosted its second annual council meeting at Clifton Community Center Wednesday evening—drawing over 60 regional agriculture and business leaders who shared ideas to strengthen local farming. Rancher Janie VanWinkle and BIC CEO Dalida Sassoon Bollig said the meeting set up workshops at CSU Western Campus on July 16 and Aug. 13—supporting plans to include agricultural input in regional transportation and business development. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the City of Grand Junction will relaunch the Almost Home Guide + a free resource under its At Home in GJ program that lets Mesa County families view rental units available for move in within 45 days. New listings will appear on the first and third Thursday of each month + providing updated housing options for residents. KKCO 11
- ➤ Attorney General Phil Weiser announced on Thursday that Colorado joined a nationwide settlement with eight opioid drugmakers that may yield over $12 million for local recovery efforts. The overall deal totals $720 million—designed to curb opioid promotion—and sets new limits on opioid marketing and prescribing. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Public Health is offering vaccines recommended by schools such as HepB, DTaP, IPV, MMR, chickenpox and Tdap — vaccines are available on a sliding scale with a cost of no more than $20 per shot — and parents can call 970-248-6906 to schedule an appointment. KKCO 11
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Public Fittings for Custom Hearing Protection
July 26-27 — 5013 Tactical — Cost varies — Explore personalized hearing protection solutions in Grand Junction.
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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.
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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.
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Grand Junction - Whiskey Blending Workshop with Westland Distillery
6:30-8:30 p.m. — SoCo Social House — Tickets start at $1.00 — Craft your own American Single Malt Whiskey with expert guidance from Westland Distillery.
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Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country
7-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Tickets starting at $80 — Experience a night of Cosmic Country music with Daniel Donato in Grand Junction.
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Leftover Salmon and The Infamous Stringdusters Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $35.50 - $91 — Experience progressive bluegrass from two iconic bands on a summer evening.
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The String Cheese Incident Live Performance
6:15-7:45 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $55.00 - $85.00 — Experience the innovative and philanthropic spirit of The String Cheese Incident in an unforgettable live show.
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