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Grand Junction
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An electrical malfunction with the Flat Top Flyer chairlift at Powderhorn on Sunday led to 37 riders to be escorted down the mountain—operators fixed the electrical problem quickly with no injuries reported. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Avery Kane, a recent CMU graduate, built an AI tool named River.AI for the local firm The Confluencial during her internship this spring—her work earned global awards recognition and a full-time AI engineer position. The tool helps businesses streamline tech evaluations by offering free unbiased technology advice. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On September 27, TEDxGrandJunction featured speakers who shared new ideas on technology, personal growth, and asking for help—Brenda Gleason, Dmitry Chislov-Starkin, and Kuiper Curtis each shared their experiences to help the community see things differently. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado River District will host its Annual Water Seminar at Colorado Mesa University on Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a networking happy hour until 5 p.m.—speakers including U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd will discuss water management and new proposals while the public registers online for in-person or virtual attendance. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ The 21st Judicial District will hold a warrant forgiveness day on Oct. 18 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mesa County Justice Center—helping people with warrants for petty offenses, traffic offenses, misdemeanors and low-level felonies get new court dates while excluding domestic violence, sex offenses, municipal cases and out-of-county warrants; Judge Michael Grattan said no arrests will be made and free Grand Valley Transit is available for those attending. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Colorado’s Behavioral Health Administration hosted a community conversation on September 25 in the Grand Valley to introduce Colorado LIFTS—a new network that connects individuals to behavioral health services provided by United Healthcare and Signal Health. Commissioner Dannette R. Smith said the effort aimed to improve access for adults and youth, serve as a resource for schools, and lower suicide rates by December 2026. KKCO 11
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Friends of Youth and Nature highlights fall traditions by urging families to enjoy outdoor activities like harvest, hunting, and Halloween—offering safety tips and local ideas to connect with nature. The non-profit seeks to inspire youth and create lasting outdoor memories this fall season. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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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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RECA Resource Fair
11 AM – 1 PM — Grand Junction Convention Center — Free entry — Explore valuable healthcare benefits for former uranium workers while enjoying a complimentary lunch.
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