Good Day
Grand Junction
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Goodwill of Colorado has opened a new donation center at 569 32nd Road in Clifton—accepting clothing, electronics, and household goods to help divert items from landfills. WesternSlopeNow.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital after a pickup truck—allegedly turning east on Four Corners Drive while traveling southbound on 29 Road—struck the motorcycle just before 8 p.m. on Aug 20th, and police closed the road while they investigated the crash. WesternSlopeNow.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America awarded $46,000 in college scholarships to students affected by Alzheimer’s disease in a national contest—students submitted essays or videos to share their stories. KJCT
- ➤ Mark C. Perna, a nationally acclaimed generational expert, will speak at 5 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Grand Junction High School Auditorium—his keynote 'The Power of Purpose' is organized by the Business Incubator Center with Mesa County School District 51, D51 Foundation and Colorado Mesa University, and $10 tickets benefit the D51 Foundation. The Business Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Derby Fire started on August 16 when lightning struck a steep cliff and spread on August 17 as burning material rolled down the slope. On August 20, the Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 3 took command—crews worked to protect homes and evacuate Sweetwater as overnight winds further fueled the blaze. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County has imposed a temporary hiring freeze effective August 12 due to uncertainties in federal and state funding — officials will review exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Deputy County Administrator Matt Lewis said the measure is designed to protect current employees and essential services. KJCT
- ➤ A new bill by Rep. Matt Martinez would stop the gray wolf reintroduction program by moving $264,000 from it—costing $3.4 million last year—to fund a health insurance effort. Supporters say the measure is needed during a budget crunch while critics worry it voids a voter decision from 2020, and the bill will be introduced in the special session starting Thursday. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ The Bureau of Land Management is constructing a new multi-use aviation operations base at Grand Junction Regional Airport using a $9 million grant from the Great American Outdoors Act to modernize outdated facilities for firefighting and support teams. The airport will also receive over $12 million to extend its runway—allowing the base to accommodate larger aircraft for more effective wildfire response. KKCO 11
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Grand Mesa Open Pickleball Tournament
Sep 12-14 — Lincoln Park — Registration required — Compete and play pickleball with local enthusiasts in a fun tournament setting.
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Cavalcade's Monthly Variety Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cavalcade — Check local listings — Experience phenomenal music and local poetry in a quirky, genuine variety show.
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