Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
Good morning, Grand Junction.
🏘️ Community
Tractor Supply Co. hosted the Meet Your Hometown Heroes event on November 1 to honor first responders from the Mesa County Sheriff's Office and Grand Junction Police in Grand Junction.
The busy parking lot brought residents together with officers and adoptable dogs—providing a friendly space to connect beyond emergency calls.
🌲 Environment
Crews from the Western Colorado Conservation Corps completed phase one of thinning overgrown vegetation on a conserved Plateau Valley property to reduce wildfire risk and protect key water infrastructure.
The project, executed with Colorado West Land Trust, CSFS and Ute Water, features a 300-foot firebreak near a hydroelectric dam and will treat 25 acres each year until 2028 — improving wildlife habitat.
At Cross Orchards, five sheep from *High Country Environmental Grazing* are eating invasive weeds on the 16-acre historic site to control vegetation where mowing was ineffective; more sheep will join in the coming weeks to extend this sustainable method.
The animals serve as natural lawnmowers *linking agriculture and heritage* for visitors at the site.
🏥 Health
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported that fewer than 5% of Mesa County children under six were tested for lead exposure last year and advises parents to have the test as lead can harm learning, behavior and growth.
Upcoming health events include language justice training on Nov. 7 at Clifton Community Campus, a Fall Health Fair on Nov. 8 in Rifle offering vaccines and screenings, and a Montrose presentation on Nov. 12 about Axonics Therapy for incontinence.
🎉 Grand Junction Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
GJ Turkey Trot Charity Run
9-10:30 a.m. — Ralph Stocker Stadium — $25 entry — Participate in a spirited 5K and Kids Run to support the Grand Junction Fire Fighters Foundation this Thanksgiving.
Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet
7-8:30 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Cost Info — Experience the enchanting holiday classic that brings joy to the festive season.
CMU Choirs and Orchestra Holiday Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Cost not specified — Celebrate the season with joyous performances of holiday favorites.
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