Wednesday, December 25th, 2024

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Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gladys, a friendly and adventurous 4-year-old mixed breed dog, is available for adoption, ready to find a loving home. KJCT
- ➤ The Mesa County Sheriff’s Posse donated over 6,000 pounds of food and $3,340 to the Food Bank of the Rockies to combat hunger insecurity in Mesa County. KJCT
- ➤ Mesa County Animal Services expresses gratitude for community support, enabling the placement of approximately 350 displaced animals into homes in 2024, and invites further donations during the holiday season. Mesa County
- ➤ Mesa County's snowplow crews are prepared to keep roads safe this holiday season by working 24/7 to clear major roads and apply a traction-improving mixture. Mesa County
- ➤ Santa Claus visited HomewardBound and Mutual Aid Partners' Food Distribution Day, bringing joy and gifts to children in need, with support from La Plaza, on December 24. KJCT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A green Nissan Frontier crashed into an Arby's in Grand Junction after its brakes reportedly failed, with no injuries reported. KKCO 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the State of Colorado have agreed on a memorandum of understanding that facilitates the reintroduction of gray wolves around tribal lands while ensuring tribal sovereignty and establishing a 60-mile buffer zone from release sites to tribal boundaries. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado law enforcement agencies, including the Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State Patrol, initiate 'The Heat Is On' DUI enforcement period from December 26 to January 2 to reduce impaired driving incidents. KKCO 11
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Concert by The Fretliners at Mesa Theater
The Fretliners will perform live at the Mesa Theater in Grand Junction, showcasing their musical talents and entertaining the local community.
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Chris Duarte Concert at Mesa Theater
Renowned blues and jazz guitarist Chris Duarte will perform live at the Mesa Theater, offering an evening of seated, high-quality musical entertainment.
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