Good Day
Grand Junction
Thursday, December 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ HopeWest, a Grand Junction nonprofit, selects Deneen Silva as its new president & CEO, succeeding Cassie Mitchell in February 2025, with a focus on expanding hospice, palliative care, and elder care services. KJCT
- ➤ Scuba Ventures in Grand Junction provides scuba certification and has collaborated with local search and rescue, universities, and the VA to diversify diving education and opportunities within the Colorado high-altitude diving community. KKCO 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Patrick James Sneddon, 59, was arrested by Colorado State Patrol for a vehicular homicide incident on September 4th, leading to three fatalities, including two CDOT workers, while allegedly driving under the influence. KKCO 11
- ➤ A woman in Grand Junction was arrested for DUI following a series of hit-and-run incidents and crashing her vehicle into a ravine. WesternSlopeNow.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Animal Services enforcement operations will transition smoothly to the Sheriff's Office on Jan. 1, 2025, with shelter operations continuing under county management. Mesa County
- ➤ Grand Junction City Council members, including Randall Reitz and Cody Kennedy, have announced their re-election campaigns for the municipal election on April 8, 2025. KJCT
TRAVEL NEWS
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Annie the Musical at The Avalon Theatre
Experience the beloved musical 'Annie,' which tells the inspiring story of an orphan's journey to find her parents in 1930s New York City.
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Annie the Musical at The Avalon Theatre
Experience the classic musical 'Annie', which follows the journey of an optimistic orphan in 1930s New York City as she seeks her parents with the help of her friends.
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NYE Mascarade Recovery Ball (Peer 180 RCO)
Dress up on Mascarade & celebrate NYE with Peer 180. Lincoln Park Barn 8:00, tickets $10 in advance.
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NYE Mascarade Recovery Ball (Peer 180 RCO)
Dress up on Mascarade & celebrate NYE with Peer 180. Lincoln Park Barn 8:00, tickets $10 in advance.
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Women's Basketball: Colorado Mesa Mavericks vs. New Mexico Highlands Cowboys
The Colorado Mesa Mavericks women's basketball team will compete against the New Mexico Highlands Cowboys at Brownson Arena, offering a thrilling sports experience for fans.
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La Zenda Norteña Concert
La Zenda Norteña will perform at the Grand Junction Convention Center, featuring an evening of live music.
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Houndmouth Live at Mesa Theater
Houndmouth will perform live at the Mesa Theater in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
~ Maya Angelou
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