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Grand Junction
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Grand Junction is partnering with the Skateboard Alliance to host the Wild West Skate Fest on September 13 at Emerson Skate Park from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Skaters of all levels must pre-register by 5 p.m. Sept. 11 or sign up on day-of to compete for prizes including a $5,000 cash purse — live music, food, artwork, and business booths will also be available for spectators. KKCO 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction police arrested 45-year-old Arthur Lucas for first-degree assault and illegal discharge of a firearm related to a weekend shooting near Sam’s Club—while officers also detained 18-year-old Dangelo Saenz after a pursuit that ended in a crash at Mesa Mall, charging him with felony menacing, attempted vehicular assault and vehicular eluding. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is investigating the Pueblo County Coroner after state officials found more than 20 decaying bodies at Davis Mortuary—authorities are using dental x-rays, fingerprints, and DNA samples to identify the remains while state regulators suspended the mortuary’s license on August 20 and Governor Polis urged Cotter to step down. KKCO 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Urban areas and burn scars in western Colorado are at risk for flash flooding due to poor drainage—First Alert Chief Meteorologist Stephen Bowers stressed that residents should have a go bag and know their escape routes. Grand Junction Fire Department's Dirk Clingman advised that drivers avoid flooded roads and urged residents to seek higher ground when water builds up. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dalen Brazelton posted a morning road report at 5:34 a.m. MDT on August 25 that outlined traffic updates and road conditions for Grand Junction commuters—providing key details for local travel. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ At station one, the Grand Junction Fire Department held training to prepare for a worst-case event when a firefighter gets hurt in a fire. The team used a hose, blackout masks, and loud music to create a simulated rescue scenario and they plan to practice this setup monthly. KKCO 11
- ➤ Mesa County administrative offices will close on Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day—except the Coroner’s Office, Criminal Justice Services and the Sheriff’s Office emergency functions, while Animal Services will operate from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mesa County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado now connects older adults (60+) and caregivers with programs for independent living such as Meals on Wheels + transportation, legal advice and Medicare counseling in Garfield, Mesa, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties. Mesa County
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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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