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Grand Junction
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Just Housing is hosting a housing resource fair and rally on Saturday at Rocky Mountain Elementary Park at 2 p.m.—partnering with Housing Resources of Western Colorado and Mutual Aid Partners to address the housing crisis. Local housing providers will discuss challenges in the Grand Valley and urge the county to take further action. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Color Crew Salon is offering pink hair extensions and tinsel throughout October for a $10 donation that supports Community Hospital’s oncology department. The campaign — which has raised nearly $30,000 in six years — will continue with events on Oct 19th, Oct 20th, and Oct 25th, and each donor enters a drawing for a pink prize giveaway. KJCT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Clifton Fire Protection District responded Tuesday night to a home fire on the 3200 block of D 3/4 Rd in Clifton and quickly put out the blaze (despite some damage) with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation. KJCT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At a meet and greet hosted by Timberline Bank, Mayor Cody Kennedy, CMU President John Marshall, and local community members welcomed Ben Williams, the new Executive Director of CMU’s Davis School of Business—who joined from UMKC. Williams said he plans to build stronger ties between local small businesses and CMU graduates. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ On Monday, Heirlooms turned its upscale Grand Junction store into a Christmas wonderland that benefits HopeWest programs such as the PACE care for the elderly + grief support. The shop also features sustainable gift wrapping ideas, unique hosting platters and vintage finds while its Montrose and Delta locations continue to offer similar holiday looks. KJCT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local CSU researcher Sri Pinnamaneni and Delta farmer Mike Ahlberg planted black-eyed peas on 10 acres near Delta and harvested 24,800 pounds that may earn more per acre than pinto beans while using less water—an advantage as water becomes scarcer. They will plant more peas next year with a nearly $64,000 state grant to test if these beans can be a better alternative crop as the climate changes. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Junction Lions Club donated 80 NumWorks calculators+ to Mesa County high schools to help students during state tests, SAT, and ACT exams. D51 Foundation said math departments will loan the calculators+ to kids who might not afford one on their own. KJCT
- ➤ Mesa County School District 51 received over 80 calculators from a $7,700 donation by the Grand Junction Lions Club and matching funds from the D51 Foundation—helping students gain confidence in math class. Grant applications for future Lions Club funds are accepted until October 18th. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ Colorado Mesa University recently launched a commercial on social media that uses satire (comparing a fictitious Featherstone University to CMU) to spotlight funding challenges and its commitment to supporting first-generation students. Some students criticized the ad (citing issues with parking and living accommodations) and questioned its focus on elitism. KJCT
- ➤ School District 51 uses a federally funded Migrant Education Program to help children of migrant farm workers join school and get academic support. Outreach specialists in 29 districts work with families to enroll students and link them to community services + offer help with housing, transportation, and language challenges. WesternSlopeNow.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Recent rain relieved Western Colorado farmers of some irrigation needs and helped preserve river water—softening the soil for easier fall plantings. Locals said that a steady, slow soak benefits fields more than a heavy downpour that can run off quickly. KJCT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The October 15 morning road report by Dalen Brazelton was posted at (5:19 a.m. MDT) and updated at (5:20 a.m. MDT) to share recent road conditions for local drivers. WesternSlopeNow.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chace Wheaton from Health Solutions West spoke with WesternSlopeNow yesterday about burnout — he explained its effects on community members and offered advice on managing stress. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ Caprock Academy held its 10th annual Pink Out Night Tuesday in its pink gym to raise money for the Side-Out Research Program during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Athletic director Dylan Albert said the event united the community—a sign of local unity—as many came together against breast cancer. WesternSlopeNow.com
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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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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.
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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.
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Schaffer Brothers Band Live Performance
9 PM - 1 AM — Cruisers Bar — Entry fee varies — Experience a night of raw blues and groove with the Schaffer Brothers Band.
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November Meeting of the Art Quilt Association
10 AM – 12 PM — The Art Center — Free entry — Engage with fellow quilt enthusiasts at the monthly Art Quilt Association meeting.
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Izzy Burns Live
8-11 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Check venue for ticket prices — Enjoy a heartfelt folk-pop performance by rising star Izzy Burns.
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