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Grand Junction
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends of Youth and Nature named Abram Herman as its first part-time executive director on Nov. 10 to guide the shift from volunteer-only to paid staffing while expanding outdoor programs and partnerships across nearby counties. He will also launch the Generation Wild Uncompahgre program funded through Great Outdoors Colorado. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Toys for Tots Mesa County is helping 600 local families this holiday season by sorting donated gifts for children, with a Stuff The Bearcat toy drive scheduled Sunday, Dec. 7 at Mesa Mall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and toy distribution set for Dec. 12 and 13. KKCO 11
- ➤ Local Boy Scouts are selling live Christmas trees in seasonal lots to raise funds for troop activities (including summer camps and trips). Three tree sales remain open in Grand Junction through mid-December with set hours. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Cleanup continues after a Union Pacific train derailed into the Gunnison River near Whitewater on Dec. 3 when rockfall and a boulder blocked the tracks (with two engineers rescued safely) as hazmat and mechanical teams work to contain spilled fuel and coal. KKCO 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colorado West Ballet will stage its Nutcracker at Colorado Mesa University's Asteria Theatre from Dec. 18 to Dec. 23. The production features three rotating casts — each with new costumes that offer a fresh twist on this cherished tradition. KKCO 11
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nationwide, electricity prices are rising as aging power grids, extreme weather & rising fuel costs push rates from $121 to $156 a month, according to NEADA. Grand Junction households should prepare for potential bill increases as winter approaches. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ A federal grant for rural broadband is funding over $3 million to ClearNetworx to expand fiber to 200 rural addresses around Palisade and Fruita. The work will span two to three years — part of the BEAD program to improve high-speed internet in rural Mesa County. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa County Workforce Center is offering free virtual workshops in December to help local job seekers improve their skills (Resume Workshop on Wed, Dec. 10, 10-11 a.m. and Interview Preparation Workshop on Wed, Dec. 17, 1-2 p.m.) and provide accommodations through the Colorado Disability Program Navigator. Mesa County
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Jared Polis ordered all public building flags to be lowered to half-staff today in honor of Senator Faith Winter whose funeral is set for later today + the flags will remain lowered until sunset on Dec. 6. KJCT
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mary Poppins Musical
7 PM — The Avalon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beloved nanny's magical adventures in a delightful musical adaptation.
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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.
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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.
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