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Grand Junction
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Response Team 3 plus other agencies held a meeting in Rifle to update those affected by the Lee Fire, Colorado’s fifth largest fire, with nearly 700 firefighters working to suppress it. Incident meteorologist Rose Schoenfeld reported a 40 to 50% chance of rain this weekend while public lands from the Colorado River Valley to Rifle Mountain Park were closed for safety. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ Grande River Vineyards will host the Stray Grass for Stray Pets concert on Aug. 16 at 787 Grande River Drive to benefit Roice-Hurst Humane Society. Gates will open at 6 p.m. and music will start at 7 p.m.—ticket prices are $25 in advance and $30 at the gate. The Business Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At 9:30 p.m. Monday night, a driver crashed into Holman House Furniture on Highway 6 and 25 Road, leaving the store with structural, roof, and concrete damage estimated at over $200,000—three people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while witnesses said alcohol may have been a factor. WesternSlopeNow.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Seven individuals were indicted Tuesday on 51 counts for a theft and forgery ring that stole 44 vehicles valued at over $870,000 from residents in Mesa, Garfield, and parts of Utah—Grand Junction Police Detective Sgt. Jacob Steele credited exceptional teamwork among local and regional law enforcement for securing the case. WesternSlopeNow.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Mesa University Tech offers a Wildland Fire Management Program that trains students to fight wildfires with hands-on classes meeting National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards. Enrollment has grown from five to 16 students this semester—helping to fill a nationwide shortage of qualified wildland firefighters. KJCT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters continue battling the Lee Fire today near Meeker as strong winds and dry conditions add to the challenge; the wildfire now covers 116,859 acres with 6% containment while the Elk Fire stands at 14,549 acres with 30% containment. Local officials have postponed events and are adjusting resources—heightening community vigilance as weather shifts may further impact fire behavior. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Dry lightning sparked wildfires in Western Colorado that now produce heavy smoke covering many areas—Air Quality Advisories remain active as slow, west/northwest winds carry the smoke, and a low-pressure trough may bring rain and thunderstorms Friday and Saturday. Temperatures are in the 90s today before cooling slightly later in the week. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Commissioners have filed a federal lawsuit against Gov. Jared Polis and Attorney General Phil Weiser to challenge vague rules in Article 74 of the Colorado Revised Statutes that they say put local police at risk—Sheriff Todd Rowell, Undersheriff Matt King and Capt. Curtis Bramer are named as plaintiffs with public funds approved to support the case. The Business Times
- ➤ The Grand Junction Fire Department is deploying wildland crews to fight multiple fires— a three-person team to the Turner Gulch fire, a four-person crew to California’s Plumas National Forest until the 19th, and a team leader to the Lee fire near Meeker until the 25th. Once these resources return, the department will assess local needs while continuing to support other states in crisis. WesternSlopeNow.com
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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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