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Rise and shine, Grand Junction!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Highway 340 resurfacing, B&S Bread Shack grand opening, and David Koechner + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Grand Junction protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Major roadway improvements ahead: CDOT will begin resurfacing Highway 340 between Redlands Parkway and Grand Avenue in early March, including bridge work and curb ramp upgrades. The $6.2 million project should finish by August — see what’s planned and when.
What permit holders should know: Mesa County’s spring open burn season began yesterday. MCPH is accepting applications. Residential permits cost $25 and cover both seasons. Agricultural permits are free, with limits during red flag warnings — read the full permit details.
Updates for Colorado motorists: Mesa County’s DMV has reopened after a system upgrade. Expect longer lines in Grand Junction as staff train on new technology to speed up driver’s license and vehicle renewal processing — get details on the changes.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Sauce roulette, anyone? Fly’n Roosters keeps things lively with 20+ house-made sauces and fresh, never-frozen wings, traditional or boneless. Pick a couple flavors you’ve dodged and make dinner a taste-test. The heat scale runs from mellow to “why did I do that?” so choose bravely, then brag.
Curl care, sorted: Kinks n Curls is a homegrown beauty supply shop for textured hair, stocked with pro braiding hair, tools, and essentials. Shop local delivery or stop in for handpicked finds that make coils, curls, and waves thrive, no cross-state product hunt required.
Fairways with a view: If your short game needs a confidence boost or a reality check, Redlands Mesa Golf Club delivers elevated tees, desert drama, and dialed-in risk-reward. It’s an easy local reset, a round that plays like a quick mini-escape when the week needs it.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎶 CMU Choirs: Shall We Dance @ Moss Performing Arts Center | Tuesday (3/3) at 7:30 PM – CMU’s choirs are turning movement into music. Expect waltz-worthy swells, tango heat, and rhythms that travel without you leaving your seat, all sung with care. It’s date-night culture, zero awkward dancing, and a reminder your knees prefer applause to choreography.
🔨 2026 Home Improvement & Remodeling Expo @ Grand Junction Convention Center | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – Take a break from repainting the same wall and hit the Home Improvement & Remodeling Expo, where pros, neighbors, and hundreds of fellow fixers actually answer your questions. Gather real quotes, touch the materials, and skip the salesy showroom dance. Booths open, registration closes soon.
🏺 Frozen Pond Stoneware Technique Class @ Angelo’s Pottery Studio | Friday (3/6) at 6:30 PM – Back by popular demand, this Frozen Pond Stoneware class nails that frosty look in whatever colors suit your kitchen, your mood, or your in-laws. Your first drink and a light snack are included, and you choose the canvas, plates, bowls, mugs, even pizza stones.
🍝 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser @ Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Rolling into the 7 pm slot, Upper School and Ridge House are ladling out an all-you-can-eat spaghetti spread, with salad, breadsticks, and entertainment. Skip lunch, bring your appetite, support the school, kids 10 and under eat free with an adult ticket, and seats are limited.
🐱 Meow-sterpieces @ The Downtown Cat Company | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Switch your usual coffee run for a seat at The Downtown Cat Cafe, where your painting buddy might steal your chair, or your heart. Pick a ceramic mug or figurine, get entry, materials, and artist guidance included, then sip, snack, and meet adoptable furry critics.
🍞 B&S Bread Shack Grand Opening @ The B&S Bread Shack | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Orchard Mesa just got tastier with the grand opening of a self-serve bread shack slinging real-deal sourdough, flaky pastries, pantry staples, and bake-at-home mixes. You grab, you pay by cash, Venmo, or Cash App, you go. Arrive early, pretend you baked it, no judgment.
🍷 Coco Vino 2026 @ Our Lady of Perpetual Motion | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Coco Vino is pouring Carlson Vineyards wine, Enstrom chocolate, and PB&J Jazz at Our Lady of Perpetual Motion, all to bankroll the arts we actually enjoy. Hors d’oeuvres, a live art auction, and a commemorative glass await; $40 tickets at 970tix.com, no door sales, limited.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Grand Junction report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 71°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 11%
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 60°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 18%
A slight chance of rain showers before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
Old World Tuscan-inspired estate in Redlands Mesa Golf Course Community with 360-degree views from an east-facing patio. Adjoining lots included add privacy. Inside, knotty alder, travertine, vaulted beam ceilings, and a chef’s kitchen with 42-inch fridge stand out. An elevator, outdoor kitchen, and 2,500 square feet of outdoor living with saltwater pool and fire pit set a resort tone.
Take a peek inside →
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