Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Community Thrift Store in Clifton hosted a Christmas dinner on Christmas Day, offering a warm meal, free toys + children’s books, and a $5 gift to every guest. The store opened earlier this year to give families a welcoming spot when most businesses were closed. KKCO 11
- ➤ At the Pathways Family Shelter (562 29 Road), Melissa’s family receives quality meals and essential support that helped them secure a housing voucher as they work toward a permanent home, while staff prepare for the emergency shelter’s closure in early 2026 to focus on lasting stability. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mesa Jewelers reported record holiday sales this December in Grand Junction with a surge in engagement ring purchases and a comeback of yellow gold styles. The full-service jeweler offered free same-day ring sizing services (per manager Devin Horvat) during the busy Christmas season. KKCO 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Christmas Day, reporter Brianna Chappie visited JJang Korean Barbeque in Grand Junction to learn how residents keep holiday traditions alive. Many shared that trying Asian cuisine remains a cherished part of their celebrations — a unique community custom. KJCT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Debbie Garfield, a local bird watcher, spotted the largest Great Horned Owl she had ever seen in the park behind her house in eastern Grand Junction earlier this month and photographer Larry Robinson took several photos on Dec. 16 (the owl lingered for more than a week before departing). Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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