Good morning, Grand Junction.

A Denver-based non-profit — Bergen Spay & Neuter Alliance — is hosting a four-day spay and neuter clinic at Mesa County Fairgrounds from Aug.

7 through 10 to offer low-cost procedures for pet owners. The clinic will also provide free surgery for feral cats on Aug. 10 with limited space available.

On Friday, crews responded to a gas line leak at the intersection of 25 Road and Patterson Road that forced the evacuation of nearby businesses and closed the area, and power for roughly 1,376 customers was scheduled to be restored by 1:30 p.m.

Last month, rescue teams and law enforcement rescued 165 dogs and nearly 100 cats from deplorable conditions at a Delta County home — where animals are now in shelters in Peyton and Denver and homeowner Barbara Bowman faces 258 counts of animal cruelty.

Vineyards in Grand Valley are watching wildfire smoke that might change grape flavors through a process called smoke taint, and winemaker Garrett Portra said he hopes the haze clears before harvest so the wines will not be hurt.

Researchers at Colorado State University are testing how smoke affects grapes & producers are ready to adjust their guidance if tasting notes change.

City officials say work on the roundabout at Horizon Dr. and G Rd. will continue through October while G Rd. east of N.

15th St. will be closed from Aug. 4th for two weeks. Other projects on Ouray Ave. from 7th to 15th Streets, I-70 Business Loop, and Chipeta Heights will cause delays—drivers must follow detour signs.

Jawn Fisher, an 8-year-old leukemia survivor who had 12 blood transfusions, and his family will host a community blood drive on Monday, July 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mesa County Sheriff's Office to help donors support others battling cancer.

Mesa County Public Health has issued a food safety alert for W.W.

Industrial Group's Parashore Pear Slices due to concerns over elevated lead and cadmium levels—consumers with the 15oz cans bearing UPC 704817164237 and best by 2/19/2027 should return them or discard them.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Darius Rucker Live Concert

7-9 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $55.00 - $195.00 — Experience GRAMMY-winning artist Darius Rucker as he performs hits from his career in music.

Ice Nine Kills: Hell of a Summer Tour

5:30-7 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $40.50 - $75.50 + fees — Experience Ice Nine Kills’ theatrical show alongside Dayseeker and Kim Dracula this summer.