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Grand Junction
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross of Western Colorado opened an evacuation center at Pagosa Springs High School to help residents displaced by the Oak Fire, which burned 150 acres on Monday morning. Volunteers are providing refuge, food, water, and medical care while Governor Polis authorized Colorado National Guard support — a step to bolster the emergency response. WesternSlopeNow.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dry lightning from monsoon storms in Western Colorado started several wildfires on July 10, July 28, August 2, and August 3. Officials said fires like the 2274-acre Sowbelly, the 28403-acre Turner Gulch at 49% contained, and the 113378-acre Lee fire at 7% contained vary in control levels — crews continue to monitor the situation. KKCO 11
- ➤ Since the Lee Fire moved into Garfield County over the weekend, operations in Rifle were affected on Monday as the Clerk and Recorder's Office lost its state motor vehicle system with no repair time estimated. Colorado Parks and Wildlife closed the West Rifle Creek State Wildlife Area shooting range until further notice—while the overall area remains open to the public. WesternSlopeNow.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 23, Mesa County on behalf of Garfield, Delta, Montrose, Moffat and Rio Blanco sent a letter to the Department of Interior asking for the release of $40 million for the Shoshone Water Rights Preservation Project — local commissioners stressed that the initiative, backed by Mesa and Garfield’s contributions of $1 and $3 million toward a $99 million purchase, is vital for agriculture, energy and rural communities. Mesa County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Public Health has added three new naloxone kiosks—located at Mesa County Libraries in Orchard Mesa, Palisade, and Collbran—that bring the total to 12 sites offering free naloxone with instructions in English and Spanish. The program has distributed over 3,000 boxes since December 2024 and continues helping reverse opioid overdoses. WesternSlopeNow.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A study by Pet Insurance Deals showed Colorado pet owners led the nation with 1,726 vet-related Google searches per 100,000 residents, a trend driven by outdoor hazards that affect animal health. Jason Wilson from Caninely advises homebuyers to factor in local pet risks when choosing a property—citing issues like toxic mushrooms as key concerns. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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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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