Good Day
Grand Junction
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction business Skyhook Solar was named a 2025 Colorado Company to Watch for its role in driving clean energy innovation and boosting the local economy. The company designs, builds and manufactures portable off-grid solar stations used in Colorado and beyond. KKCO 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County law enforcement arrested five people during a three-day operation to stop online child exploitation — the suspects include Grand Junction residents Randy Abeyta, aged 61, Bobby Adams, aged 23, and Everett Kiser, aged 41, along with Delta’s Robert Turner, aged 55, and Montrose’s Fidel Nunez-Morales, aged 37, all charged with crimes involving child luring as agencies warned these actions will not be tolerated. WesternSlopeNow.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The South Rim Fire in Montrose County grew by 100 acres Monday morning to 3,633 acres after lightning ignited the blaze that forced evacuations at Black Canyon of the Gunnison and nearby neighborhoods last week. Fire management transferred Monday from the San Juan Type 3 Team 8 to the Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3—over 300 personnel using engines, dozers and aircraft are working to protect structures and power lines while two water scooper aircraft are set to arrive later. WesternSlopeNow.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office announced Highway 141 was closed at 2:00 p.m. Monday due to fire activity near Gateway from two wildfires (Turner Gulch Fire covered 1,470 acres and Wright Draw Fire covered 249 acres). Officials asked residents to avoid the road unless leaving evacuation zones and said an evacuation center is open at Clifton Community Campus (3270 D 1/2 Road). WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ The City of Grand Junction is forming a Housing Affordable Code Task Force to review policies and speed up home approvals. Council members plus Mayor Cody Kennedy and others will choose 10 to 15 members on July 16 to help lower home prices. 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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~ Rumi
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