Good morning, Grand Junction.

Covenant Presbyterian Church is hosting its annual spaghetti dinner on Oct.

10 from 4-6:30 p.m. at 237 32 Road (Orchard Mesa, north of Clifton) with tickets at $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for younger kids to benefit its ministries.

The Blue Angels will fly at 3 p.m. today during the Grand Junction Air Show, with additional performances planned for Sunday, Oct.

4. The squadron shared details on high-altitude challenges (including tight wingtip spacing) during a Q&A ahead of their local homecoming.

The Colorado State Patrol warns drivers that October through December is peak season for wildlife crashes (as animals move to lower areas for mating) and advises extra caution on high-risk roads such as Hwy 160 and I-70.

Avatar Offroad, a Utah-based outdoor company, is relocating its headquarters to Grand Junction and will add about 40 new jobs over the next eight years while partnering with Colorado Mesa University for internships (it receives a $15,000 grant and tax benefits).

Golden Rookie temporarily closed its downtown location at 605 Grand Ave on Sept.

27 for reorganization with plans for a new-and-improved reopening soon. The store opened in Feb. 2025 as the town's ninth retail marijuana outlet.

Community Hospital has partnered with Colorado Mesa University to provide exclusive sports medicine support for student-athletes on game days and beyond; the agreement includes investment in a new video board (Building Maverick Champions campaign) at Stocker Stadium to enhance local football events.

The Palisade Plunge mountain biking trail opened in summer 2021 but still faces maintenance challenges + a November stakeholder meeting will review modifications to improve safety and broaden its appeal.

Local officials and community partners plan to address issues that affect both advanced and less experienced riders.