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Grand Junction
Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food Truck Fridays in downtown boost holiday cheer by adding lights + Santa and family-friendly activities, making the weekly event a festive chance for locals to try pizzas, sandwiches, and Hawaiian food while supporting local businesses. KKCO 11
- ➤ Moon Farm is lighting up winter nights with a free holiday drive through and designated walkthrough display every night from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. until Christmas at 1360 18 1/2 Road; local sponsorship makes the festive event free and donation-optional, inviting families to enjoy the tradition. KKCO 11
- ➤ AAA warns that holiday travel is expected to exceed last year's 660,000 motorists through the Eisenhower Tunnels — heavy congestion on I‑70 is forecast. A major construction project near Evergreen will pause during the travel period, and gas prices in Grand Junction remain stable amid rising demand. KJCT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Junct’n Square Pizza food truck caught fire early Friday at 12th Street and Ute Avenue and was closed temporarily — firefighters quickly put out the blaze with no injuries while the restaurant continues its planned move downtown. KJCT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fruita Gelato Company opened on December 13 in Fruita bringing authentic Italian gelato to the Grand Valley. The family owned business, led by Bridget Legg who brings 35 years of restaurant experience, sources its gelato directly from Italy and is located at 156 Park Square. KJCT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A hundred years ago on Dec. 14, 1925, three buffalo arrived at Colorado National Monument as superintendent John Otto worked to create a game preserve in Grand Valley. The small herd grew to 45 before management challenges and environmental concerns led to its removal in 1983. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clifton Fire Chief Brian Cherveny said the nearly complete Highway 6 project is causing longer response times when emergency vehicles must use a single lane and raised crossovers (up to 20 seconds delay) as they navigate the roundabout. The district is reviewing station plans as it gathers more data. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Mesa County Department of Human Services discussed the LEAP energy assistance program on KAFM’s Community Affairs segment; the seasonal program offers help with winter heating costs from Nov. 1 through April 30 to households meeting income and residency requirements. Mesa County
- ➤ County leaders celebrated the six-mile paving of 18 Road in North Fruita Desert today. The project improved safety and access for mountain bikers, equestrians, hikers, campers, and families (with enhanced drainage, striping, and grading funded by a Federal Lands Access Program grant). Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Officials report an eight-inch water main broke at 805 Bookcliff Avenue, leaving several apartments without water today (repairs should take four to six hours). KKCO 11
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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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