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Sunday, December 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Cadets at the Technical College of the Rockies held their first memorial run on Dec. 6 to honor fallen Deputy Derek Geer (a TCR graduate who died in Feb. 2016) by running a 2.5-mile route from the Delta County Sheriff’s Office to the Delta Police Department, with his family present.  KKCO 11

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A District 51 bus carrying Central High School wrestlers was involved in a traffic accident in the Denver area this evening following a wrestling tournament; emergency responders quickly assisted the students and coaches as they were taken to hospitals — families were notified.  KJCT

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Cadets at the Technical College of the Rockies ran a 2.5-mile memorial on December 6 to honor fallen Deputy Derek Geer, an alumnus killed in 2016. The route from the Delta County Sheriff’s Office to the Delta Police Department united his family — establishing a new tribute tradition.  KJCT

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office has worked since early 2025 to clear large encampments on private property north of 29 Road near the airport as property owners voice complaints + officers use a civil eviction process to help residents relocate ahead of winter.  Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

HEALTH NEWS

  • The University of Colorado School of Medicine is recruiting rural and western Colorado teens aged 13 to 17 with a history of suicidality or depression and their caregivers to help design a suicide prevention tool for non-specialist providers, offering $40 gift cards for participants and $1,000 stipends to clinics & workshop hosts.  Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

EVENTS

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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.

    Wed, 12/10/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/13/25

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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.

    Fri, 12/19/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/20/25

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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.

    Mon, 12/22/25

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