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Grand Junction
Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Junction Fire Department announces groundbreaking for Fire Station 7 to improve northwest response times and centralize wildland firefighting efforts, with completion expected by mid-2025. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ The Palisade Farmers Market is celebrated as the 7th best in the nation by USA Today, enhancing local tourism and community engagement during Peach season. KJCT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters is on trial for allegedly orchestrating a security breach in her county’s election system, involving collaborators linked to MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in an effort to validate election fraud claims. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers in Colorado combat long-term erosion dangers in wildfire burn scars by distributing sandbags, with efforts led by individuals like 92-year-old Dee Martin. KJCT
- ➤ Thousands of tarantulas in Colorado, Kansas, and New Mexico embark on their mating season from August to October, with experts advising people to leave them be as their venom is not deadly. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 29 Road interchange project in Grand Junction aims to complete a vital transport loop to alleviate traffic, improve safety, and connect the community, with a total cost estimated at $80 million. Mesa County
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Ice Nine Kills Live in Grand Junction
Experience a thrilling performance by Boston metalcore band Ice Nine Kills at the Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park.
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20th Annual Dog Days Pool Party
Experience a delightful day where dogs can swim, fetch, and leap off diving boards at the Lincoln Park Moyer Pool, exclusively for canines.
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Gentle Active Yoga Class for Beginners
Experience a calming yoga class designed for active beginners that combines movement, meditation, and breathing exercises in a supportive environment.
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