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Grand Junction
Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Powderhorn Ski Resort is planning to replace its 1972 west end chair lift—pending U.S. Forest Service approval—to offer guests a faster ride; if approved, construction will start this summer and finish by Christmas. KKCO 11
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Colorado residents can expect smaller TABOR refunds this year because estimated General Fund revenues are about $17.8 billion — single filers earning up to $54,000 will get roughly $20 and joint filers about $40, while those earning between $54,000 and $110,000 will see refunds of roughly $26 for singles and $52 for joint filers. WesternSlopeNow.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kaleo Nakano, the first staff member focused on youth outreach at Mesa County Workforce Center’s Career Development team, was nominated for the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt Award for his work connecting young people to job training and education. His efforts built strong ties with schools, detention centers, and employers—helping Colorado youth gain access to vital on-the-job training and internships and earning him state recognition at a recent ceremony in Denver. Mesa County
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Mesa County Board of Commissioners and Administrator Todd Hollenbeck honored county employees for 5 to 45 years of service at the 2025 Years of Service Recognition Luncheon—recognizing workers who maintain roads, serve families, and care for stray animals. The event celebrated the dedication of local workers who keep Mesa County running smoothly. Mesa County
- ➤ The Grand Junction Fire Department held a ceremony on September 25 to promote eight members to Firefighter Paramedic and awarded the Bar of Valor to a crew that rescued two people from a house fire on Gunnison Avenue on April 16—also recognizing former city employee Cecilio Zarate for applying a tourniquet during a motorcycle crash on May 9 and other staff for improvements like building a wheelchair-accessible ramp and enhancing the EMS supply process. KKCO 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sprout Organics is recalling its Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach baby food pouches—distributed at Walgreens and possibly sold in Mesa County—due to potential lead contamination, and consumers are told to discard or return the product while no illnesses have been reported. Mesa County
- ➤ Mesa County Public Health scaled back its measles response after 37 days of operations as seven confirmed cases were reported and no new cases appeared—its team will continue to monitor the outbreak and urge residents to stay updated on vaccinations. Mesa County
- ➤ The Grand Junction Fire Department reminds parents during Child Passenger Safety Month to check car seat installations because most seats are not correctly fitted+officials offer free inspections and advise replacing seats after crashes or when they expire. KKCO 11
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Stacker compiled a list of the best Colorado counties for retirees using Niche 2025 data to rate cost of living, health care, weather, and outdoor activities. The report covers 25 counties—including Archuleta and Huerfano—and presents scores that help seniors choose the right place to settle. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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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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Discovery Auto Group Pet Fair
10 AM – 2 PM — Discovery Auto Group — Free entry — Find your new furry friend at Roice-Hurst Humane Society's adoption booth during this community pet fair.
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Howl-o-ween 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run & Dog Walk
1-4 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $40 — Dress up with your pet for a festive run and enjoy an after-party with awards and live music.
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