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It’s Friday, Grand Junction! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Gold and silver are surging, new fire chief Peter Skeris, and a self-serve bread shack grand opening + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Permanent protection for working lands: Colorado West Land Trust secured a conservation easement on the 160-acre Lazy YH Ranch in Plateau Valley, honoring the Hall family and linking nearly 500 conserved acres with public lands — read the full story.
Experienced leader takes command: After a year-long search, Grand Junction welcomed new fire chief Peter Skeris, a nearly 30-year veteran and North Carolina Medal of Valor recipient, who was sworn in last month — learn how the search unfolded.
Push to protect a landmark: Mesa County commissioners supported nominating historic Loma School to the 2027 Endangered Places program to boost awareness and preservation for the 1910 building that served locals for over 70 years — learn more about the nomination.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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Veg-friendly sushi night: Because some nights call for light yet satisfying, No Coast Sushi keeps dinner chef-crafted and locally minded without complication. Rolls, warm noodle bowls, and fresh shareables make an easy midweek win, especially if you’re leaning plant-forward and craving flavor that actually delivers.
Find treasure downtown: When your shelves beg for personality, A Robin’s Nest of Antiques & Treasures serves up vintage, retro, and delightfully odd finds from dozens of local vendors. A quick look easily turns into an afternoon… and a conversation piece you never knew you needed.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🔨 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.
🍷 Wine and Whimsy @ Carboy Winery at Mt. Garfield Estate Vineyard & Tasting Room | Friday (3/6) at 2:00 PM – Take a break from the grind and swing by Carboy for Wine and Whimsy, a First Friday hangout with pours, decor and hair trinkets from Harlow Palisade and The West Slope Mercantile, and enough glitter to scandalize group text. Shop, sip, snag a temporary tattoo.
🏺 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.
🍞 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.
😂 David Koechner @ Mesa Theater | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – Friday at Mesa Theater means Todd Packer himself onstage doing standup, so arrive emotionally prepared and physically seated. Bring a friend, a date, or that coworker who doesn’t laugh, he’ll fix that. Local night out, big laughs, no forced fun, tickets at david-koechner.com.
🦄 Little Unicorns @ The Center | Sunday (3/8) at 4:00 PM – Time change got your brain feeling like a mood ring? Bring the little ones to a cozy screening of Inside Out, where Joy, Sadness, and popcorn therapy help reset everyone’s wiring. It beats explaining circadian rhythms, and yes, parents, you can just sit.
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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: 46°F – Low: 25°F – Precip: 43%
A chance of snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 53°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 53. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
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