Good morning, Grand Junction.

Mutual Aid Partners hosts MAP Distro every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 402 Grand Avenue in Grand Junction—local groups work together to offer pet supplies, vaccinations, haircuts, food and mental health services for residents in need.

Mesa County Department of Human Services and partners will host the 2025 Foster and Kinship Resource Fair at Orchard Mesa Lions Club Park on Sept.6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where foster, kinship and adoptive families can learn about support services plus enjoy games, activities and food trucks.

A business on Highway 330 in Collbran burned down Wednesday—fire threatened nearby structures and forced evacuations while De Beque and Palisade Fire responded and the highway was closed in both directions.

Mesa County Sheriff's Office disciplined five deputies for using a Signal chat to share immigration information with ICE in a breach of Colorado law that led to the detainment of a University of Utah student—penalties include unpaid leave, reassignment, and suspension.

The Business Incubator Center, collaborating with Colorado Mesa University, Mesa County School District 51 & D51 Foundation, will host acclaimed speaker Mark C.

Perna at Grand Junction High School on Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. Perna will deliver his keynote 'The Power of Purpose: Inspiring the Next Generation Workforce' while tickets for $10 benefit the D51 Foundation.

Mesa County property owners who own their property free and clear can now escrow their monthly property tax payments using a secure, cloud-based service—EscrowTaxes—with fees of $1 per e-check or 2.5% per credit/debit card transaction; the program allows both residential and business owners to make equal monthly prepayments, though tax bills arriving in January may be higher due to a reappraisal year and sunset of tax relief measures.

Grand Junction will launch a nationwide search for a permanent Fire Chief while Deputy Fire Chief Gus Hendricks returns to his previous role after serving over six months as Interim Fire Chief (he has worked with the department nearly 30 years).

Meanwhile, Police Chief Matt Smith will temporarily oversee both fire and police operations until a new Fire Chief is chosen.

A long-serving local clinic at 526 29 1/2 Road will rebrand as PrimeHealth+ on Friday, continuing its mission of affordable health care and expanded services for Mesa and Montrose counties.

CEO Kay Ramachandran said the change matches the clinic’s growth since 1988 and aims to reflect its commitment to accessible medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services.

Health officials confirmed that the state's first West Nile virus death was a Lafayette adult and that 9 new cases have been added, bringing the total to 11 across eight counties.

Three patients were hospitalized and five showed severe neurological symptoms — officials urged residents to prevent mosquito bites by removing standing water and using EPA-approved repellents.

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.

Postmodern Jukebox Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience modern pop hits reimagined in classic styles like jazz and Motown with a talented ensemble.