Good morning, Grand Junction.

A small fire started near Holloway and 16 Road in Glade Park on Wednesday, and Mesa County's Wildland Fire Team with the Glade Park Fire Department contained it to a few acres while deputies and rangers managed traffic — the cause remains under investigation and stage 2 fire restrictions are in place.

A 47-year-old man — David Leroy Carver Jr. — disrupted a Breeze Airways flight that made an unscheduled landing in Grand Junction by breaking free of restraints twice, threatening a passenger with chewing tobacco, and injuring a flight attendant with his belt, and he now faces federal charges.

David Leroy Carver Jr., 47 — accused of making sexual comments, racial slurs and threatening a flight attendant as he diverted a Breeze Airways flight to Grand Junction, injured a crew member during the struggle and later appeared in court on Thursday.

Fire crews are battling multiple wildfires as the Lee Fire burned 127,107 acres and is 3% contained, the Elk Fire burned 14,518 acres and is 75% contained, the Turner Gulch Fire burned 31,695 acres with 53% containment, and the Stoner Mesa Fire burned 7,390 acres without any containment. The Leroux Fire is 90% contained after 195 acres burned and the Crosho Fire in Rio Blanco County has burned over 1,700 acres—stage 2 restrictions now cover Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests from August 14 until December 31.

Gov. Jared Polis visited the Western Slope on Thursday.

He stopped at Talbott farms to pick peaches and talk with local groups—then he went to the Turner Gulch fire command center to learn about wildfire response and to the Palisade Insectary where he declared Palisade Insectary Day before flying back to the Front Range.

Mesa County Human Services was recognized by the Colorado Department of Human Services for processing 95% of SNAP applications on time—showing its commitment to quickly assisting families in need.

City projects on Horizon Dr.—including roundabout construction that will close G Rd. between Horizon Dr. and 27 1/2 Ct. and the Ouray Ave water project with detours on 7th to 15th Streets—will change traffic patterns through October.

CDOT will narrow lanes on I-70 Business Loop and limit South Camp Rd. to one lane starting Wed. Aug. 20, so drivers will face delays.

Mesa County Public Health’s WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program earned the Premiere Award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its support of breastfeeding families.

The program provides personalized guidance to Mesa County mothers—72% of participants in 2023 breastfed at six weeks postpartum.

A confirmed case of measles was found in an unvaccinated adult in Mesa County who had no known connection to other cases or travel, raising concerns of local spread in Grand Junction.

Health officials from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment listed several exposure sites—Landmark Baptist Church and School, Chick-fil-A, Burger King, and the Community Hospital Emergency Department—where people should watch for symptoms for 21 days after possible contact.

CDPHE reported that four Mesa County locations – Landmark Baptist Church and School, Chick-fil-A, Burger King, and the Community Hospital Emergency Department – were possibly exposed to measles from Aug.

7 through Aug. 14; symptoms may appear between Aug. 28 and Sept. 4. Mesa County Public Health is investigating a case of a resident who had not received the MMR vaccine and urges anyone unvaccinated to get it within 72 hours of exposure.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Live in the Grapevines Concert: Quemando

7-9 p.m. — Grande River Vineyards — Benefit concert — Experience the vibrant sounds of the Quemando Salsa Band in a beautiful vineyard setting.

Dinner Under the Moon

5-8:30 p.m. — Western Colorado Research Center - Orchard Mesa — Ticketed — Enjoy a delightful evening of food and performances supporting bilingual education under the stars.

Understanding ADCs in the Real World

6-8 p.m. — Colorado Mesa University Confluence Hall — Free entry — Explore the role of analog-to-digital converters in making sense of the analog world with live demonstrations.

Rebecca Folsom Duo Performance

7-9 p.m. — The Radio Room — Doors at 6:30 p.m. — Enjoy an evening of melodic tunes by the talented Rebecca Folsom Duo.

Grand Mesa Open Pickleball Tournament

Sep 12-14 — Lincoln Park — Registration required — Compete and play pickleball with local enthusiasts in a fun tournament setting.