Good Day
Grand Junction
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rayo is a playful one-year-old pup available for adoption at the Roice-Hurst Humane Society in Grand Junction, known for his love of outdoor fun and relaxed indoor time (he has not been tested with cats). He does best in homes with adults and kids older than 10 and gets along with other dogs. KKCO 11
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction business Refined Safety Solutions sells bedazzled self-defense kits for women and children as daylight saving time ends and darkness comes earlier—offering both basic kits with alarms and whistles and larger sets with pepper spray and tasers, which see most sales during back-to-school season and the holidays. KKCO 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In Tuesday's election for Mesa County school board seats, challenger Kaci Cole led incumbent Vice President Will Jones by over 4,000 votes and Vicki Woods led incumbent Secretary Angela Lema by more than 6,000 votes, signaling a likely shift in the board’s makeup — Clifton and Plateau Valley voters backed fire district tax measures while statewide ballot proposals to support healthy school meals also showed strong support. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Junction Police Department recognized its eight-person records team during Law Enforcement Record Personnel Week for processing 10,000 cases annually and scanning over 31,000 documents—helping maintain important ties with local agencies. The team also fulfilled more than 5,000 open records requests, underscoring their key role in keeping operations smooth. KJCT
- ➤ Mesa County food banks report increased demand as nearly 11,000 residents have been affected by a SNAP benefit freeze that started four days ago amid a government shutdown now at 35 days—local groups urge those facing food insecurity to use available food resources. KKCO 11
- ➤ Today, the Town of Palisade announced it will not post a new town administrator job after Janet Hawkinson, who applied for a Winter Park role, was not chosen as Pitkin County Manager Jon Peacock was hired instead—officials said. A Know Your Rights event will be held Friday at Colorado Mesa University and the Mesa County Women’s Network will host an investment workshop on Monday, November 11th. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Fruita officials and Headwaters Housing broke ground on the Oaks Redevelopment Project on November 4 at 6 p.m. to convert a former assisted living facility into 62 modern, affordable apartments for residents earning up to $70,000; officials said the project is expected to finish in about a year (reuse of existing structures lowers costs and reduces waste). KJCT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Whit Blair won the men's Rim Rock Marathon on Sunday in 2 hours, 47 minutes and 48.4 seconds ahead of Bob Davis while Careth Arnold repeated as the women's champion with a finish time of 3 hours, 13 minutes and 37.9 seconds among 101 finishers — in the half marathon, Spencer Shellberg and Erika Sweigert Nava won the men's and women's races in 1 hour, 6 minutes and 45.2 seconds and 1 hour, 27 minutes and 14.5 seconds respectively among 417 finishers. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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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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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.
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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.
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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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Warren Miller's SNO-CIETY
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the joy of winter sports with thrilling skiing scenes and legendary athletes on the big screen.
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