Good morning, Grand Junction.

Brown Cycles Bike Shop in downtown Grand Junction marked 25 years of service with a simple celebration using discounts and root beer floats — thanking loyal customers since its opening on October 1, 2000.

Local roasters Colorado Legacy and Roastiva are raising prices as coffee costs jump from $6.3 to $8.8 per pound due to global supply issues—harsh weather, tariffs, and shipping changes are at play.

They are reaching out to more suppliers and keeping customers informed as they adjust to these rising costs.

Downtown Grand Junction hosted its 10th annual Downtown Art Festival on Main Street on October 4, where more than 9,000 people enjoyed booths with paintings, photography, and handmade crafts along with live art demonstrations.

The event also featured a train art show at the Union Depot and unveiled 21 new public art sculptures downtown—highlighting the community’s creative spirit.

Since last year, the Colorado West Land Trust has permanently conserved eight sites that support water security for farms, wildlife, and communities, protecting 386 acres of riparian habitat, 1,806 acres of farmland, and over 30 miles of rivers across the region.

The group finished 13 weeks of work in Glade Park and will restore over 130 acres of riparian and wetland land along the North Fork of the Gunnison starting in November—thinning vegetation near the Plateau Creek Canal to lower wildfire risk.

CPW workers found two mussels during end-of-season work at Highline Lake and sent them to a lab to test for zebra mussels.

The finding adds to past discoveries that have troubled the lake & led to plans such as a dip tank next boating season and ongoing sampling in the Colorado River.

The City Council is finalizing a strategic plan that prioritizes public safety, affordable housing, and updated infrastructure—efforts that include reviewing the Comprehensive Plan, addressing staffing needs at Fire Station 7, and supporting local homeless service providers.

Council will use community feedback and the outcomes from recent RFPs to guide these long-term improvements.

Today, Colorado Mesa University’s women’s wrestling program will receive its first-ever scholarship as local business ProSpace and owner Dave Huerkamp, who established a permanent endowment for the men’s team last year, create a matching fund that quadruples donations+ benefits for current and future athletes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Western Slope Cowboy Gathering

Two days of fun — Grand Valley Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate with top Cowboy Poets and Western Singers in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Confluence Center Grand Opening

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Confluence Center of Colorado — Free entry — Celebrate the opening of a new community hub dedicated to collaboration and conservation.