Good Day
Grand Junction
Monday, July 21st, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At its May meeting, El Pomar Foundation approved $160,000 in grants for 16 nonprofits and government agencies in the Northwest region — including a $25,000 grant to the City of Grand Junction for its Matchett Park Community Recreation Center. The funds, awarded through its longstanding grant making process, will support organizations in Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Mesa, Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt counties. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Uncanny Valley Art Gallery brightened a slow Sunday on Main Street by hosting a mini market with live art demos and sales by gallery members—local visitors met the artists and heard how their work was made—and organizers plan to include more local artists in future events. KJCT
- ➤ The Uncanny Valley Art Gallery hosted a mini market Sunday on Main Street in Grand Junction with local artists showing their work and selling art — the event gives residents a quieter chance to connect with artists while also supporting local businesses. KKCO 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews made progress on Western Colorado wildfires with Turner Gulch, Wright Draw, Cottonwood Flat, Sowbelly, South Rim and Deer Creek showing containment from 30% to 66% based on updates from July 19th and 20th. The U.S. Forest Service has closed roads and issued evacuation warnings in Turner Gulch and South Rim—residents in evacuation zones are urged to contact the American Red Cross for assistance. KJCT
- ➤ Over the weekend, fire crews made progress on Western Colorado wildfires with Turner Gulch at 34%, Wright Draw at 51%, Cottonwood Flat at 35%, Sowbelly at 66%, South Rim at 31% and Deer Creek at 30% by late Sunday, July 20 — updates provided before evening. The U.S. Forest Service announced road closures and pre-evacuation orders, while residents in affected areas could call the American Red Cross for help. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Valley Transit will start a new route in October and order three new compressed natural gas buses valued at $2.1 million to connect North Avenue with western Mesa County – the agency also offers free rides through Zero Fare for Better Air. It will open an $8.2 million maintenance facility at the city fleet yard to expand its space from three to eight bays and hire more mechanics. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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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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Grand Junction Centennial Band Concert at Eagle Rim Park
7-8 p.m. — Eagle Rim Park — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful mix of movie music, pop hits, and marches in a community concert.
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Pink Fuzz Performance
7-10 p.m. — Copeka Coffee — Check the venue for ticket prices — Experience explosive sludgy riffs and captivating harmonies from the accomplished band Pink Fuzz.
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