Good Day
Grand Junction
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Birdie is a two-year-old shepherd mix who loves to explore and is ready for an active home — she is adoptable now and will appear at the Dog Adoption event at Chow Down Pet Supplies every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. KJCT
- ➤ Grand Junction volunteers built beds on September 13 as part of Bunks Across America—Sleep in Heavenly Peace event that gives free beds to children 3 to 17. The chapter’s 58 volunteers and ten core members marked a three-year effort by delivering its 400th bed—boosting local support for families in need. KKCO 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed that adult zebra mussels were found in West and East Lake and in the side channel joining the Colorado River after initial tests detected veliger DNA on Aug 28 and adult specimens on Sept 2—officials now classify the river as infested from the 32 Road bridge to the Colorado-Utah border. WesternSlopeNow.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Workforce Center in Mesa County has a DVOP Specialist who helps eligible veterans with career guidance, job search assistance, and interview preparation—providing personalized support to overcome work barriers. Veterans can visit the center or call 970-248-7560 to connect with these services. Mesa County
- ➤ The City of Grand Junction finished reconfiguring Fourth Street from Ute Avenue to Grand Avenue to restore its original layout and improve safety—City Council voted on August 20 to make similar changes on Fifth Street. Crews began work on Fifth Street on September 11 and will continue through the week. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ Mesa County officials announced that children in grades 1-12 may submit one sticker design featuring 'I voted' on a two-inch by two-inch artwork for the 2026 contest which will accept entries until October 31 — top designs will be chosen for resident voting in December with an official winner announced in January. KKCO 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Red Cross urges Grand Junction residents to prepare for disasters during National Preparedness Month by packing a go bag with essential items—water, food and medications. Executive Director Christie Caster said this step will help families as weather-related storms are expected in the colder months. KKCO 11
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A.J. Croce Live Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique musical journey with A.J. Croce and his band.
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Italian Family Style Dinner
6-9 p.m. — Mafia Princess Wines — Limited tickets — Savor an intimate Italian dinner with local ingredients under the stars.
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Great West Beer Fest 2025
10 PM – 2 AM — Alumni Field, Colorado Mesa University — Free entry — Celebrate local breweries and enjoy craft beers under the stars.
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79th Annual Rock, Mineral, and Gem Show
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Mesa County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Explore a dazzling array of rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, and jewelry from over 40 vendors.
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Community Concerts of the Grand Valley featuring M5 The Mexican Brass
6-10 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Season tickets from $90 — Celebrate 20 years of M5 with a vibrant blend of classical, opera, jazz, and pop music.
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Pepper Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Ticket info not provided — Celebrate 20 years of Pepper's music with a live performance spanning coastlines and genres.
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Ballyhoo Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Tickets available — Experience the punk energy and pop reggae grooves of Baltimore’s BALLYHOO! on their coast-to-coast tour.
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Spencer Crandall Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Cost info not provided — Experience country music with Denver's own Spencer Crandall in a cozy venue.
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96 Bitter Beings Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Ticket prices vary — Deron Miller returns for a night of energetic riffs and captivating music.
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Off With Their Heads Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Check for ticket prices — Celebrate the release of 'Be Good' with fresh tunes from Off With Their Heads.
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