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Grand Junction
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Junction Police Department arrested 43-year-old Melvin Johnson on August 31 at the Columbine Motel for threatening his roommate with a knife—he barricaded himself inside and was booked into Mesa County Detention Facility on charges of Felony Menacing, Obstruction, and Resisting Arrest with no injuries reported. KKCO 11
- ➤ The Grand Junction Police Department arrested 43-year-old Melvin Johnson on August 31 at about 1:25 p.m. after he threatened his roommate with a knife at the Columbine Motel 2824 North Avenue and barricaded himself until officers booked him on charges of felony menacing & obstruction & resisting arrest. KJCT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Weird Al Yankovic will perform tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park as part of his Bigger and Weirder 2025 Tour featuring guest Puddles Pity Party. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the show will include a giant video wall, costume changes, and an eight-piece band—offering fans both top hits and new material. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ A skeletal fish, a life-sized ostrich and three other figures will be installed in downtown Fruita on Wednesday, Sept 3 as part of the HeART of Fruita Program—an expansion from three sculptures last year created by local artists Pavia Justinian, Jeff Bates and Trevor Hall. An Art Walk is scheduled on Sept 10 to showcase the new pieces. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ground has broken on a Roan Creek project to build a permanent fish barrier that will protect native fish such as the rare cutthroat trout in western Garfield County. The work will cost over $1 million and update aging irrigation systems—improving water use and stream habitat with funding from the Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART Program and other partners. 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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