Good Day
Grand Junction
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 15th, 63-year-old Tammy Turner from Grand Junction was crossing the road near Walmart when a car traveling eastbound on North Ave hit her and she died later that evening. KJCT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Williams Mercantile, a family-owned casual clothing store, opened its second location in downtown Grand Junction on June 23 at 535 Main St.—owner Stephanie Williams moved from Indiana after Grand Junction offered better opportunities for her family and business—and customers now enjoy a rotating selection of practical clothes. The Business Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An employee found a PVC pipe under a desk near a gate at the airport on Tuesday morning, and police cleared the area and investigated the item—officers later confirmed the pipe was empty and not dangerous. KJCT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ VA Western Colorado Health Care System is hosting the 28th annual Creative Arts Festival from today to July 31 to showcase veteran art in five divisions, featuring 180 entries by 67 veterans and 23 new participants. The festival opening is set for 1 p.m. today at Grand Junction VA Medical Center Building 6, and the art display will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 24–31. The Business Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County declared a local disaster emergency to speed up response efforts for the ongoing Turner Gulch and Wright Draw Fires near Gateway. The Turner Gulch Fire, sparked by lightning on July 10, has burned 16,679 acres and the 466-acre Wright Draw Fire threatens local waterways + over 500 crews work to slow the fires while strict fire restrictions remain + officials plan measures to reduce flooding and debris flows. Mesa County
- ➤ Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser filed a lawsuit against Mesa County Sheriff’s Deputy Alexander Zwinck after a June 5 traffic stop in Fruita led to University of Utah student Caroline Dias Goncalves being detained by ICE despite having no criminal record. The suit says Zwinck illegally shared her license photo in a Signal chat group—an act that broke Colorado law. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Grand River Mosquito Control District now uses an in-house PCR lab to test for mosquito-borne viruses such as West Nile Virus—giving them same-day results that let officials act quickly. The lab expands testing from 15 traps to 76 additional traps across the valley, providing more accurate data for treatment decisions. The Business Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The City of Grand Junction will host the 24th annual Western Colorado Senior Games from August 18 to 24, inviting athletes 50 and older to compete in basketball, pickleball, horseshoes + more. Early bird registration with a free T-shirt ends July 25 at 5 p.m., and final registration is open until August 8 at 5 p.m. City of Grand Junction
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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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