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Grand Junction
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Warehouse 25 Sixty-Five is hosting the 10th annual Local Jam as local bands play live music while food, drinks, and ticket sales support suicide prevention charities through the Western Colorado Community Fund. Organizer Greg Hartman said almost all proceeds go to the fund and he expects the event to grow—bringing more support to suicide prevention. KJCT
- ➤ Families from Mesa County will attend a free foster and kinship resource fair on Sept.6 at Orchard Mesa Lions Club Park — the event is hosted by the Mesa County Department of Human Services with partners and will offer games, food trucks and prize drawings to help explore adoption and care options. Mesa County
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Over a century ago, prospectors on the Colorado plateau dug for carnotite, a uranium-heavy mineral later used in the Hiroshima bomb that sparked a mining boom and helped towns like Uravan flourish. Radioactive contamination forced closures in the 1980s—a town reunion was held in late August—offering a lasting reminder of Colorado’s atomic legacy. KJCT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ashley Ojala was named the new executive director of the Colorado National Monument Association — she joined in July and plans to build partnerships, enhance visitor experiences and boost conservation efforts. WesternSlopeNow.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials from CDOT expect I-70 traffic from Denver to Grand Junction to rise to about 46,000 to 47,000 cars this Labor Day weekend with delays likely on mountain corridors and the Front Range. CDOT has suspended construction until Tuesday and advises drivers to plan ahead by carrying supplies — such as food, water, and blankets — in case of emergencies. KJCT
- ➤ Mesa County Public Health has delayed the fall burn season for Grand Junction and Mesa County residents due to unsafe weather and fire restrictions + active wildfires in western Colorado, and updates will be posted online when burning is allowed, though permit applications will start on September 1. Mesa County
- ➤ State legislators passed bill HB25B-1005 that removes the longstanding 4% sales tax vendor fee to help fill an $800 million budget shortfall—the change may force small business owners who depended on the fee for over 40 years to raise their prices. WesternSlopeNow.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Delta Health will temporarily close its labor and delivery unit on September 18 due to fewer births and a shortage of providers. Hospital worker Silvia Reed said the decision was made without talking to the doctors who were ready to help — staff not trained for deliveries now worry about the impact on patient care. KJCT
- ➤ Vitalant partnered with Primary Care Partners on Friday for a Labor Day weekend blood drive in Grand Junction—donors received a $20 gift card and T-shirt with a special code. The drive is part of a national campaign and will offer a free hemoglobin A1C test with each blood donation in September, while Gov. Jared Polis has proclaimed Sept. 4 as Colorado Blood Donation Day to help address shortages. WesternSlopeNow.com
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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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Amy Grant Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the timeless music of Amy Grant, the Queen of Christmas.
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Sip & Stitch at Whitewater Hill Vineyards
3-6 p.m. — Whitewater Hill Vineyards — 25% off glasses of wine — Craft in a relaxed setting while enjoying discounts on delicious local wine.
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