Good morning, Grand Junction.

The Grand Junction Lions Club honored Denny Granum with the Lion of the Year award at Bookcliff Country Club for his decades of service—he said he was surprised to receive the honor.

The September 23 road report, posted at 5:20 a.m. MDT, outlined travel conditions on Grand Junction roads—providing essential updates for local drivers.

Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County will host its third annual Hope Through Homes fundraiser on Oct.

17 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 3038 Stratton Drive in the John Hoffman Subdivision—Alpine Bank is the title sponsor, and tickets cost $20 presale or $25 at the door with free entry for children under 10.

Kristin Rau, Mesa County’s Enterprise Zone administrator, said Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade will approve the new map by Oct 16 and it will take effect Jan 1—about 1,800 businesses risk losing tax credits.

Affected businesses in key areas like downtown Grand Junction and the airport zone must apply for grandfather status by Oct 16 to retain the benefits.

Grand Valley Transit is introducing pilot route 12 that will begin service on October 6 for free until December 31 — the route runs every 30 minutes from North Avenue to the West Transfer Center near Mesa Mall and helps residents reach schools, parks and local businesses.

The City of Grand Junction now records all committee meetings so residents who miss them can listen online.

At the Urban Trails Committee meeting on Sept. 10th, officials approved a support letter for a $250,000 trails project and shared updates on cycling and pedestrian improvements—more details will come as issues are clarified.

The Mesa County Regional Transportation Planning Office is holding Week Without Driving from September 29 to October 5 to let residents try public transit and see the challenges of not having a car—free GVT rides are offered for the event.

During National Preparedness Month, local residents are urged to prepare for emergencies like wildfires, floods, and winter storms by making a family emergency plan—this plan should include communication steps, evacuation routes, and an emergency kit with food, water, and medicine. Delta County Public Health advises that self-sufficiency helps emergency services focus on those in greater need.

Trace One's review of CDC data shows Colorado had 74 foodborne outbreaks from 2021 to 2023—a drop of 18.7% from before the pandemic, with illness cases falling by 12.1%.

National figures dropped 40.8% overall, and sit‑down restaurants were the most common place to start an outbreak.

Gideon is a four-year-old lab mix found wandering a Walmart parking lot who was treated for a skin condition at Roice-Hurst Human Society in June and is now ready for adoption—he thrives in calm homes and gets along with other pets.

The HBA of Western Colorado will host the 44th Annual Parade of Homes from Sept.26-28 and Oct.3-5 where 17 homes by 16 Mesa County builders will be open on weekends—tickets and proper footwear will be required for the tour.

Homes in Grand Junction, Fruita and Orchard Mesa are set to be viewed at specific times and range in price from $373,000 to over $3.5 million.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.