Good Day
Grand Junction
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community Hospital hosted a unique signing event on Tuesday for soon-to-graduate high school students with disabilities from Mesa County Valley School District 51 who enrolled in Project SEARCH—a year-long program rotating through 16 hospital departments. The program provides job training and independent living lessons to help students secure competitive roles after graduation. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two people died and a young girl was rescued when a silver Honda Civic rolled off Highway 550 near mile marker 88 on August 5—emergency responders closed the highway near Ouray while investigators continue examining the scene. KKCO 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Four Grand Junction residents arrived last Friday in El Salvador as part of a Foundation for Cultural Exchange delegation to strengthen the sister city tie—meeting locals and observing a modern customs terminal that shows both progress and ongoing challenges. They will spend the rest of the week visiting families and learning about everyday life in the rural community. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews in Western Colorado shifted to indirect tactics at Turner Gulch Fire—evacuating firefighters near the Lee Fire for safety as red flag weather increased fire intensity. Local officials warned residents to prepare for rising smoke and unpredictable fire activity in the area. KJCT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado lawmakers will meet on August 21 at 10:00 a.m. to tackle a $1.2 billion budget gap caused by federal cuts that removed this year's TABOR refund—officials also announced a hiring freeze from August 27 to December 31 to stabilize spending. KKCO 11
- ➤ A new Colorado law now bans selling pet animals in public places like parking lots and went into effect on August 6. The rule aims to protect pets and reduce unregulated sales — violators face a class 2 misdemeanor while licensed sellers can still operate. KKCO 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Delta County Public Health confirmed the first rabid bat of 2025 on July 30 after officials collected it on July 28 in the Delta area—no one had contact with the bat and they advised residents to call local wildlife if they see one acting strangely. KKCO 11
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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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Read Southall Live
7-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Admission cost TBD — Enjoy an evening of soulful melodies and bluesy guitar riffs from Austin's own Read Southall.
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