Good morning, Grand Junction.

Area residents working in agriculture were honored by state cattle groups as Rocking U7 Ranch received the Outstanding Commercial Producer Award—Megan Cassidy was named Rookie of the Year and Justin Bennett from the U.S. Forest Service earned the Public Service Award for his leadership during the Turner Gulch Fire near Gateway.

A new national funding bill has banned some hemp products, and a Grand Junction dispensary owner said the rule will force consumers to buy CBD only from licensed stores and may hurt local businesses.

Joey Coleman explained the ban fixes a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill by stopping the sale of products with trace THC.

Colorado’s wolf restoration program is facing setbacks after a tenth reintroduced wolf died and new federal rules now block the use of Canadian-sourced wolves, lowering the survival rate to 60.

The agency released wolves in December and January and is now reviewing options to continue its translocation plan this winter amid political and logistical hurdles.

Delta Health named Julie Huffman as its Interim CEO after the board announced on November 15 that CEO Jonathon Cohee will depart within the next six months—Huffman stressed that the system's mission remains unchanged.

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.

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.

KT Tunstall Live Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Get tickets now — Experience the iconic KT Tunstall in a captivating live show blending folk, rock, and pop.

Home Free Holiday Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the holiday magic with all-vocal country sensations Home Free as they perform cherished classics and original tunes.

Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — The Feisty Pint — 25% off tickets with code UGLY25 until Nov 22nd — Get ready for a festive crawl in your best ugly sweater.