Good Day
Grand Junction
Monday, July 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On July 13, Carboy Winery in Palisade hosted its Summer Craft Fair where local vendors and guests enjoyed handmade crafts, food, wine, and live music. Manager Barbie Graham said a scammer impersonated the winery online to charge $70 for booth reservations — a scheme that led to a police report and may influence future events. KKCO 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A lightning storm over the weekend ignited three wildfires near Gateway and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, prompting evacuation notices along Highway 141 and in Bostwick Park. Firefighters continue to battle the Turner Gulch, Sowbelly and South Rim fires, which range from 512 to 3,556 acres and remain 0% contained. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Bieser Ranch, a 614 acre property in Plateau Valley on the northern slopes of Grand Mesa, is now protected forever because the family placed a conservation easement on it. The move stops development and keeps the land a safe habitat for wildlife like elk and deer—ensuring scenic views for everyone. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Jared Polis verbally declared a disaster on Sunday for wildfires burning in Montrose-Delta-Mesa counties as state emergency teams will support local officials; wildfires have burned between 512 and 3,556 acres with evacuations ordered near Highway 141 and closure of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. KJCT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After a 2015 crash near La Jara left Nicole Silva’s 4-year-old daughter with a surprise ambulance bill that grew to over $3,000, state lawmakers have worked on bills to curb such charges. The proposed measures (which mirror those adopted in 20 other states) met resistance from insurers and Gov. Jared Polis, who vetoed a similar plan over concerns it would raise premiums. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.
~ Elbert Hubbard
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