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Hi Grand Junction, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Celebrating 125 years of community stories, mussel-fouled boats, and cat cafe painting + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Neighbors’ memories in focus: Mesa County Libraries will mark 125 years this summer with community events and videos featuring local voices. Hundreds contributed stories that will roll out periodically, celebrating Grand Junction’s shared history — read the full story.
Sellers face growing competition: Mesa County housing inventory rose 8% in January, giving buyers more choices, Bray Real Estate reports. Even so, the market here remains a seller’s market with three months of supply — get the latest market stats.
Expanded watercraft inspection efforts: CPW reported success fighting invasive species in 2025, finding 136 mussel-fouled boats as the Colorado River is considered infested and zebra mussels were detected in a nearby Grand Junction lake — see the latest numbers.
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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Swap wheels for ice: Missing those laps? River City Sportplex brings the glide with public skate sessions, learn-to programs, and even curling if you’re game. Grab a friend, loosen up with a few easy circles, then see if you can still nail a clean crossover this week.
Post-ride burger plans: Handlebar Tap House stacks burgers with local Western Colorado beef, house-made sauces, and brioche or wheat buns from Grand Junction bakers, plus 24 rotating taps. Roll in from the Lunch Loops, borrow a bike lock, and call it a very good day.
Your weekly history fix: Museum of the West packs the Grand Valley’s past into immersive galleries, from Indigenous cultures and early explorers to western firearms and vintage vehicles. Climb the observation tower for sweep-the-valley views. Go solo or with a friend, wander, linger, and let history surprise you.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Grand Junction for grown ups
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📜 The Colorado Constitution at 150 @ Colorado Mesa University | Thursday (3/5) at 4:00 PM – Think you know Colorado’s rulebook? Mark 150 years of the state constitution at Tomlinson Library’s Center for Teaching & Learning with Dr. Josh Vandiver, a fifth-generation Coloradan with Harvard and Princeton cred, unpacking how it shaped our politics, our values, and those dinner-table debates.
🎶 CMU Bands @ Moss Performing Arts Center | Thursday (3/5) at 7:30 PM – Consider this your reminder that CMU’s student musicians can make a room vibrate with nothing but air, valves, and an unreasonable number of clarinets. It’s a wind band showcase with punch, polish, and zero autotune. Bring your ears, your nostalgia, and a friend.
🆓 First Free Friday @ Museum of the West | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – Skip the pricey matinee and wander the Museum of the West for free, all day, courtesy of First Free Friday. Stroll the galleries, flex your inner history buff, and if you’re feeling flush, tack on the traveling exhibit for a mere six bucks.
🍝 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.
🐌 Story Time: Escargot and the Search for Spring @ Angelo’s Pottery Studio | Tuesday (3/10) at 10:00 AM – Bring your kid to spring story time with Escargot, then paint a bunny canvas with puff balls. $25 covers the craft, the book, and a snack, and yes, grown-ups stay. Fees are nonrefundable, and do not buy tickets from strangers.
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: 60°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 57%
Scattered rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 48°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 46%
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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.
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