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Grand Junction
Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local couple has entered their baby Kazden in the 'Baby of the Year' contest—an event that raises funds for Baby2Baby—with first round voting ending on September 25. Born on August 14th, his parents say he is a calming spirit who loves music and hope the prize money will help his future—perhaps even funding a fun trip. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Department of Local Affairs awarded $1,073,787 in its second cycle of the Housing Planning Grant Program to 20 projects supporting housing assessments and action plans in Grand Junction, Paonia, Delta, and the Western Slope — the funds will help local governments plan for growth. The third round will open November 7 through December 3 and interested applicants should email Program Manager Ashley Basham for details. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ CiviCO’s 10th annual Governors Fellowship Program concluded in Grand Junction after a year of statewide travel and discussions on issues like water rights and affordable housing. The program built collisions of thought among nearly 40 fellows and set a Sept 30 application deadline for 2026 to bring more Western Slopers into civic service. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ The city of Grand Junction has finished underground work on Crosby Avenue and is finalizing rights and easements with CDOT—bids for the next phase are expected in the next few weeks. Construction of the upgraded street and pedestrian trail will begin early next year and is anticipated to take about five months. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ World Alzheimer’s Day was observed on September 21 to raise awareness and support for people living with Alzheimer’s, which affects over 91,000 Coloradans and ranks as the sixth leading cause of death, while the Alzheimer’s Association offered education and resources to families. The Association said *Walk to End Alzheimer’s* events will continue this fall with one in Durango on September 27 and another in Grand Junction on October 11. KJCT
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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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Oktoberfest Family Festival
Celebrate fall at Cross Orchards Historic Site during the Oktoberfest Family Festival, featuring live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and fun for all ages. Enjoy free train rides, historic demonstrations, a pumpkin patch, and the Colorado State Steinholding Competition at 1 PM on the main stage!
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The Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue
7-8:30 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Tickets vary — Enjoy an uproarious new comedy featuring the beloved Golden Girls in outrageous new escapades.
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