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Grand Junction restaurant reopens after health inspection closure
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - A Grand Junction restaurant has reopened after being forced to close because of a failed health inspection. The inspection happened Dec. 3 at Bamboo City off Patterson Road. Issues included dead cockroaches found in a dry storage room, not washing hands, food not being stored properly, and food not at the right temperatures.
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WATCH: Grand Junction Parade of Lights 2025 - Recorded Livestream
Missed the event live? Don’t worry— you can watch it here! The VOD is split into three parts to ensure maximum quality with minimal issues. If you have autoplay enabled and do not have an adblocker, each video should begin automatically. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the holiday vibes.
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Alison Krauss Brings A Must-See Show To Grand Junction
2026 is going to be another great year for concerts in Grand Junction. We just got word that Alison Krauss & Union Station with Jerry Douglas are headed to the Amp at Las Colonias next summer. The band is fresh off a new 2025 release, Arcadia, their first album in 14 years.
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Fruita Parade of Lights brings holiday cheer and economic boost to Fruita
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Colorado Mesa University’s “Best of the West” music festival combines high school and professional music talent
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – CMU’s Asteria Theater will play host to a music festival this weekend that has been a tradition in the valley for over two decades. “My predecessor, Dr. Calvin Hofer, started this festival 25 years ago and it was small, and each year it has just progressively gotten bigger,” said CMU […]
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Grand Junction begins mailing 2026 calendars to residents
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -The city of Grand Junction is mailing its 2026 calendars to residents and businesses over the next two weeks. The calendars will reach more than 55,000 addresses within city limits. Each calendar includes pictures from 14 artists showcasing local scenery, along with letters from the mayor and city manager.
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Lowell School Building to host Christmas celebration
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The historic Lowell School Building on Grand Avenue will host a free Christmas party open to the public on Saturday, December 4, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Organizers scheduled the event to coincide with the downtown Business Improvement District’s Parade of Lights. “We...
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Palisade gears up for charming Olde Fashioned Christmas
(KREX) – Palisade is officially stepping into the holiday season – and no one tells the story better than longtime event champion Dixie Burmeister, who joined us on KREX News at Noon to share what makes Olde Fashioned Christmas one of the most beloved celebrations on the Western Slope. The town transforms into a winter postcard […]
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Ski season preparation: Local shop sees rental surge ahead of Powderhorn opening
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - As ski season approaches for Powderhorn, local ski shops are experiencing increased traffic from customers looking to rent or purchase gear. Cooper Cartwill, manager at Board and Buckle - Ski & Cyclery in Grand Junction, said their busy rental season began in October. “We definitely...
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Local holiday events you can attend now
As the winter season approaches, communities all over western Colorado are having Christmas experiences for all to enjoy. Christmas events are out there for everyone. In Grand Junction, Montrose, and Delta, the annual Parade of Lights is an amazing tradition. Delta’s parade of lights will take place this Friday, December 5, beginning at 6 p.m. Montrose’s parade follows on Saturday, December 6, also starting at 6 p.m. Olathe’s parade of lights is coming up next weekend, December 12, starting at 6 p.m. too. Hundreds of people gather in the streets to watch floats pass by. Each float carries its own theme with so much variety. The best way to watch is to drink hot chocolate and bring a blanket!
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Lowell school building to host Christmas celebration
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Bank of Colorado helps bring holiday cheer to Grand Junction’s Main Street
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The Parade of Lights is this Saturday in downtown Grand Junction. Among the many floats and participating community organizations is Bank of Colorado, returning for the 7th year. The community bank is the title sponsor of the towns biggest holiday event of the year. This...
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Parade of Lights, Elfin Eve is Dec. 4
The West End will celebrate its annual Parade of Lights and Elfin Eve on Thursday, Dec. 4. The theme of this year’s parade is “Christmas Past,” and entries will start lining up at the Naturita Community Center at 5 p.m. After the sun sets, the parade will make its way down Main Street in Naturita before traveling up Highway 97 to Nucla’s business district, where it will turn around and come to an end at the Nucla Fire House.
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Reindeer in Grand Junction? The Spirit of Christmas Walk brings holiday cheer downtown
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) -Carolers filled downtown Grand Junction Friday night for the annual Spirit of Christmas Walk. Businesses on Main Street stayed open for the holiday celebration, hoping to inspire locals to do Christmas shopping at small businesses. The event featured live music, an artist market and tons of...
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GJHS Jazz band coming in swinging
Swingin’ Sweets 2025, a Grand Junction High School Jazz Band event, will celebrate the holidays by bringing the Christmas Spirit. Swingin’ sweets will be held from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, in the GJHS commons. This will be a community event with music, dancing, a craft fair, and desserts with free admission for all.