Good Day
Grand Junction
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Family Health West partnered with the City of Fruita to provide free bike helmets to local children for the second year, following lessons learned when a young rider was seen without one last summer. Local businesses (ImageNet Consulting and ProSpace Interiors) donated funds to help buy plain helmets (designed to meet safety standards) and the program will continue as children grow. The Business Times
- ➤ Hilltop Community Resources received a 2025 Community Grant of $25,000 from the Taco Bell Foundation to support youth programs in Mesa County including education, career readiness & housing support. The grant, nominated by local Taco Bell franchisee ColCal Colorado Inc., will help more than 100 young people every year. The Business Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In 2024, the Mesa County Business Incubator Center earned runner-up status for best business incubator worldwide after it supported over 500 entrepreneurs—launched nearly 30 start-ups and created 700 jobs. CEO Dalinda Sassoon Bollig said the center’s model helped build sustainable businesses that diversified the local economy. KJCT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, a fire on Piñon Mesa led to the closure of JS Road at 16 1/2 Road which has since re-opened as the 20-acre Enoch Fire on private land threatened nearby structures. Firefighters made progress containing the blaze while Governor Polis declared a disaster emergency for the Elk Fire — other major fires in the region remain a concern. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Fire officials said that ground and air crews are battling the Leroux Fire near Hotchkiss after a lightning strike started it on August 3, and evacuations were ordered for residents living off 3100 Road north of the Oak Mesa Road intersection. By 5:30 p.m. on August 4, the fire had burned 700 acres — local agencies, volunteers, and federal resources are working to bring it under control. KJCT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County commissioners sent a joint letter on July 29 to Gov. Polis, Senate President Coleman and House Speaker McCluskie urging the state to fund or fix new rules that could cost local taxpayers nearly $10 million each year (including Rule 31, which would require $9 million upfront and $1 million annually). The commissioners say these unfunded mandates force the county to divert funds from essential services as local taxpayers pay the price. The Business Times
- ➤ Almost 200 new Colorado laws will take effect on August 6th — they include measures to protect voters in custody, update wage theft fines and waiting times, provide free state park access for tribal members, protect transit workers, designate a state mushroom, require gas stove warning labels, restrict roadside pet sales, safeguard ranchers' information, and expand pet rights for renters. KKCO 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Members’ Mark freeze dried fruit variety packs were recalled from Sam’s Club stores due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination—products may have been sold in Mesa County though no illnesses have been reported. Consumers should check their pantries and discard or return affected items for a refund. Mesa County
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction is adding nearly 10,000 residents and updating zoning to support compact growth and green building practices—projects like Thunder Valley and Dinosaur Residential Community show efforts to improve housing and cut energy use. The Business Times
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Attack Attack! One Hit Wonder Tour
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Mesa Theater — Check venue for ticket info — Catch the electrifying performance by Attack Attack! along with Savage Hands and Versus Me.
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Weird Al Yankovic Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $55.50 - $155.50 — Experience the comedic genius live with iconic hits and fan favorites during the Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour.
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