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Grand Junction
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On August 30, Trail Life Brewing celebrated three years and Gear Junction marked nine years along Main Street. The partners said their joint milestone strengthened downtown energy—boosting local business growth. KKCO 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A plaque installed Aug. 9 along the Colorado River by the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus suggests that bandits from the 1889 Telluride bank robbery, including Butch Cassidy, may have passed through the Grand Valley—though no definitive proof confirms the route. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researcher Chloe Beaupré used trail cameras in the Upper Gunnison Basin in late 2020 to study how busy trails affect local wildlife; her study showed that elk avoided trails with many visitors while deer were more common near these trails (elk activity dropped within 655 meters) and she recommends rethinking trail design to limit human impact on elk habitat. This work helps inform how to balance recreation with wildlife needs. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Judge Jennilynn Lawrence dismissed a lawsuit without prejudice against former Mesa County Deputy Alexander Zwinck, who resigned on Aug20 after Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said he broke the law by sharing immigration details in a Signal chat that led to Caroline Dias Goncalves' arrest in Fruita. The judge noted the state may re-file the case if Zwinck takes another state or local job—since the law only applies to current employees. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released five measles exposure sites in Mesa County from Aug. 22 to Aug. 27, including locations in Fruita + Grand Junction. Mesa County Public Health reported 7 cases in Mesa County and 27 statewide, and residents who visited these sites and develop symptoms are urged to contact a medical provider. KJCT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Food happenings fill the region as nearly 1,000 people attended the sold-out Best of the West awards ceremony on Aug. 21 at Two Rivers Convention Center where local food and dining winners were honored—upcoming events include the soon-to-open JJangs Korean BBQ at Mesa Mall, a new Natural Grocers at the former Sutherlands, a Panda Express in Clifton, cooking classes at the Bill Heddles Recreation Center, and a planned food hall at Colorado Mesa University opening in 2026. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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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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