Hi Grand Junction, we made it to Thursday! In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Affordable housing collaboration, The ARTery opening, and Third Eye Blind + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's $150 off right now.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Affordable housing collaboration: Grand Junction is close to an agreement to share Prop 123 units with Mesa County, Fruita and Palisade, expected to surpass 374 units and aim for 744 by year’s end -- see the housing agreement.
Main Street loses a fixture: Downtown Grand Junction mainstay Brown Cycles is closing after 25 years, a big loss for Main Street. Remaining bikes, parts, and accessories are 50% off while supplies last -- shop Brown Cycles closing sale.
A new creative destination: Downtown Grand Junction’s new creative hub, The ARTery, will open in July, with a grand opening on July 14, featuring studios for ceramics, printmaking, fiber arts and a community space -- explore The ARTery opening.
The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade*. Highlights this week: |
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Prints that pop: CanvaScape turns your phone snaps into gallery-worthy pieces on canvas, metal, even stone, and they’re wizards at cleaning up low-res shots. Swing by downtown to see samples in person, then finally get that desert sunset or family moment up where it belongs.
Upgrade your toast game: Kulina Lani Organic Sourdough slow-ferments everything, mills whole grains in-house, and bakes with organic Colorado-grown flour, no commercial yeast in sight. Crackly crusts, chewy crumb, plus rotating gems like fig and thyme or jalapeño cheddar, croissants, quiche, and sammiches... treat yourself this week.
Cue the curtain: Moss Performing Arts Center on the CMU campus is home to live theatre, music and dance, meaning an easy culture fix without leaving town. Pick a performance this week, enjoy talent that’s literally your neighbors, then congratulate yourself for supporting the scene.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Grand Junction for grown upsThe best events and nightlife experiences for adults this week. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
💃 Salsa Dancing @ Mama Ree's | Thursday (6/18) at 7:30 PM – If you've been waiting for a sign to swap spreadsheets for spins, it's every Thursday at Mama Ree's with salsa, bachata, merengue, and cumbia. $10 beginner or intermediate classes, no partner needed, then a free social that counts as cardio, community, and therapy.
🎸 Anthony Gomes @ Mesa Theater | Thursday (6/18) at 8:00 PM – Anthony Gomes is rolling in with Billboard-topping blues rock, a B.B. King seal of approval, and fretwork that makes the smoke alarm nervous. Gritty, loud, and tasteful, it rides the line between roadhouse soul, arena crunch, and that well-broken-in leather jacket energy.
👁 Third Eye Blind @ Country Jam Ranch (Mack) | Friday (6/19) at 1:00 PM – Nothing beats a big-chorus sing-along with the soundtrack of our misspent youth. Third Eye Blind hits Country Jam Ranch in Mack, so warm up those vocal cords, stretch the knees, and get ready to belt Semi-Charmed Life, Jumper, and every yeah-yeah-yeah.
🌾 Science Uncorked: The Farmer's Share @ Whitewater Hill Vineyards | Friday (6/19) at 6:00 PM – Think your tomatoes sprout on sunshine and good intentions? Science Uncorked uncorks what it really takes to grow your dinner, and how much farmers actually take home, with Nicole Didero, Agriculture & Food Regional Specialist with CSU Extension, serving straight talk, smarts, and myth-busting surprises.
🎬 Colorado 150 Film Festival @ Avalon Theatre | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Colorado turns 150, so the Avalon Theatre Foundation is celebrating the sensible way, with a statewide film festival and, yes, lots of movies. Think Colorado stories on the big screen, local flavor, and nostalgia that pairs perfectly with buttered popcorn and a night off.
🌆 Twilight Table @ Mafia Princess Wines | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 PM – Long summer evenings call for a fireside, farm-to-table dinner, and your grill could use the night off. Twilight Table teams with Marsh Table Culinary Co. on a menu that changes monthly, so your taste buds get variety, your calendar gets slower, and neighbors get friendlier.
⛳ Adobe Open - 9 Hole Scramble @ Adobe Creek National Golf Course (Fruita) | Sunday (6/21) at 8:00 AM – The Adobe Open is rolling in with a 2-person, 9-hole scramble where your partner saves your bacon, and double bogeys mysteriously become pars. Grab a buddy, keep it light, and enjoy quick loops, clubhouse laughs, and a cold one. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — From our sponsor In case you missed itWe opened The Insiders’ Club last week and hundreds of folks have already joined (seriously… can’t thank you enough!!). For a few bucks a month, The Club gives you every newsletter ad-free on your schedule, plus members-only updates to help you stay connected to your community. The Weekly Events Roundup is my favorite feature. You get one email a week with all the best events and nothing else cluttering it up. Want only that? Skip the daily emails and turn the rest off. Join the club → |
07 — The Grand Junction report Weather forecastToday — High: 100°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 100. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 100°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 100. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. This house is wildThis 5-acre Colorado property pairs sweeping views with a spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home featuring refrigerated air, a formal dining room, a living room, a family room, and a sunny kitchen nook. The two-story drive-through shop steals the show, with offices, a mini kitchen, full bath, breakroom, storage, laundry, and endless room for business, hobbies, or big toys.
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