Good morning, Grand Junction.

The Mesa County Partnership for Children and Families is accepting nominations for local childcare champions until Friday, Aug.

14. Award winners will be honored at the inaugural gala 'Once Upon a Village' on Sept. 26 at Clifton Community Center (3270 D½ Road).

A Mesa County survey showed 69% of residents feel the local economy is unsatisfactory, a concern shared by county staff as officials brace for a tough budget year.

The survey results were presented on Tuesday to county commissioners to guide future fiscal plans.

Police, District 51, Grand Junction High and State Patrol will host a teen traffic safety event tomorrow—teaching new drivers about impaired driving, distractions and speed.

The event has demonstrations, a rollover simulator and presentations with free parking passes for registered students.

On Thursday, firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service (Grand Valley Ranger District) and others responded to the Snipe Fire on the Uncompahgre Plateau south of Snipe Mountain.

The blaze burned 4-6 acres and crews used aircraft and ground resources while advising people to avoid Divide Road.

On Wednesday the Colorado River near Palisade hit its lowest flow in a decade as officials balanced water needs; the water fell to 42.9 cubic feet per second before rebounding, straining supplies for farms & endangered fish.

Ded - Band Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Tickets starting at $66 — Experience the unforgettable music of Ded - Band at Mesa Theater in Grand Junction.

IV and The Strange Band at Mesa Theater

7-11 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a high-energy blend of country-western music and comedy magic.