Good morning, Grand Junction.

Food Bank of the Rockies is preparing for Colorado Gives Day on December 9 as mobile pantries have seen a 25% attendance increase and hunger rates on the Western Slope reached a decade high—United Airlines will match donations so every dollar provides three meals.

Puff & Pour opened Oct 7 at 3026 Patterson Road selling vape products and will add beer, wine & spirits once local and state approvals are final, likely by mid-December.

The store aims to offer competitive pricing and weekly deals to reward loyal customers.

The Grand Junction Chamber launched its Keep the Cheer Here campaign to encourage Mesa County residents to shop, support and give local during the holiday season—this initiative features a free Bingo Challenge and a Business Marketing Toolkit to boost local economic strength.

Profuels of Fruita, operating at 221 U.S. Highway 6&50, renovated its building and opened a convenience store that sells premium diesel & ethanol-free fuels not found elsewhere on the Western Slope.

The business will launch an e-bike rental program in partnership with the city and lease extra warehouse space for local service enterprises.

Grand Valley Power is accepting applications from high school juniors and seniors who receive its electricity and whose parents are members to attend an all-expenses-paid leadership trip either to Washington, D.C. from June 15-21 or to a youth camp near Steamboat Springs from July 11-16. Students must be at least 16 by the event and submit a 500-word essay online by Jan. 5—meeting all eligibility requirements.

Mesa County’s Hazardous Waste Collection Facility accepts select electronics for 80 cents per pound to ensure devices banned from landfills are recycled safely.

County officials said the disposal process will be busy from now until the Super Bowl (including televisions, computers and video game consoles) as recovered metals are reused.

The Confluence Center of Colorado launched a rapid fundraising campaign to raise $90,000 for installing a 40.9-kilowatt rooftop solar array by Atlasta Solar, which is expected to offset 70—90% of its electricity use before federal incentives expire on Dec.

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CDOT and State Patrol are urging drivers to prepare for dangerous winter road conditions by packing food, water, blankets, and keeping at least three-quarters of a tank of gas—officials warn that black ice—especially near I‑70—and shaded spots like Glenwood Canyon can cause accidents. They advise motorists to avoid harsh braking and oversteering and to use low beams and fog lights when visibility is low.

Mesa County Elections announced finalists for the 'I Voted' sticker design contest featuring youth in grades one through 12.

The community can vote online from Dec. 1 to Dec. 12—votes will decide the design to be used on 2-inch stickers during the 2026 election season.

Grand Junction saw its first snowfall on December 1 as temperatures dropped into the twenties.

Veterinarians warned dog owners not to leave pets outside for long minutes—recommending insulated coats, paw balm, and snow shoes to protect against hypothermia and harmful road salt.

Santa Paws — also known as Geller — is a six-month-old yellow lab mix who gets along with kids, adults and other pets according to Grand Rivers Humane Society; he is crate-trained, has a medium energy level and enjoys short walks.

He is adoptable now and could be the perfect addition for a loving family this holiday season.

Mesa County's commercial sales reached $203 million through the first three quarters of 2025, up 36% over last year.

The boost was driven by the Mesa Mall sale on July 18 for $49 million — additional transactions at Peach Street Distillers, the Guild Mortgage office, Dutch Bros Coffee, and Bookcliff Apartments added to the strength of the market.

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.

Mary Poppins Musical

7 PM — The Avalon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beloved nanny's magical adventures in a delightful musical adaptation.

Disney's Mary Poppins - The Musical

2-3:30 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Tickets start at $56 — Experience the enchanting tale of Mary Poppins brought to life on stage.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

7-8:30 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting night of acrobatics and holiday music with Cirque Musica's breathtaking performances.