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April 11, 2025
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In this edition:
Record Breaking Heat
CMU Rodeo
Tiger Community Gym
Warmer weather means more 5K runs and more outside events!
Housing
Market Stats:
Average Sales Price: $460,124 (-$1,135 from last week)
Median Sales Price: $401,750 (-$3k from last week)
Inventory Levels:
Number of New Listings: 78 (+5 from last week)
Average Days on Market: 82 (-4 from last week)
Total Active Listings: 550 (-1 from last week)
Source: Skyler Kraai with Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties
News
Record-breaking weekend potential increasing across western slope
Today is going to be a potentially record-breaking day of warmth for western Colorado as temperatures exceed the mid eighties at its warmest points today. Expect sunny skies with high temperatures near 85 degrees. Tonight, conditions will remain clear with the lowest points only hitting the low fifties. While there may be a slight breeze, there is nothing standing out to make it feel gusty.
Record warm temperatures move in today and again for Saturday. Widespread wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph, if not higher, move in Saturday across much of the area. These winds, along with low humidities, may create hazardous fire weather conditions if fuels are deemed critical. A cold front moves through on Sunday bringing light precipitation chances to the northern and central Divide mountains. No impacts expected. Temperatures remain above normal through the seven-day forecast.
Southwesterly flow will continue to usher in warm air causing high temperature to reach 15 to 20 degrees above the usual mid April values. Some records may be broken this afternoon with these temperatures. Some gusty winds will also materialize over the northern valleys reaching around 25 mph in the afternoon. Dry air remains in place so critical fire weather conditions are likely for the northern valleys. However fuels have not been deemed critical. Tomorrow, cloud coverage will begin developing over the afternoon hours, and temperatures will start to dip Sunday afternoon. However, it’s only getting down to the upper sixties, so expect a day that feels closer to spring on Sunday.
The Palisade International Honeybee Festival kicks off tomorrow morning, and it’s shaping up to be a great day for that. Come down for free events, and stay for the warm conditions! Fore more information on the events going on and how your local forecaster will be involved, visit our website ‘westernslopenow.com’. I will also be live from Palisade tonight with more information!
Overall, expect a lovely day today to kick off your weekend!
Jerry Derby gets us ready for the CMU Rodeo
We are getting ready and excited for the Colorado Mesa Rodeo April 11 and 12, beginning 6 p.m. Friday at the Mesa County Fairgrounds.
Big Will Levenson makes his way to Rocky Mountain Hats and Boots to meet store owner and founder Jerry Derby.
Derby, 82, is a former bull rider and a rodeo connoisseur. He gets us excited for the Rodeo this weekend and gives us a special tour of the store — showing how hats are made from scratch in store.
Local Community
Grand Junction High School opens new Tiger Community Gym
Grand Junction High School held the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for their new Tiger Community Gymnasium on April 10.
The gym is part of the construction at GJHS that came from a bond in 2021. It used to be part of their old school building, and now it’s the campus’ third gym. Dr. Brian Hill, the Superintendent of District 51, said that using part of the old building was more efficient.
The space will be used by GJHS students, including physical education classes and sports teams. It can also be used by other schools around the district if needed. “Even within the school, it’s hard to even utilize gym space because you have so many student groups, so many clubs. And so having this third gym here at the school will help be able to schedule those for the school,” said Dr. Hill.
Outside of school hours, the gym can also be used by locals in the community. The district said this can promote community health. “We’re always looking for ways to get kids active and living healthier lifestyles. And so again if we have additional gym space, that’s just an additional opportunity for students to be able to take advantage of that,” said Dr. Hill.
Western Slope Sports!
High School Basketball Brackets are Out
For classes 6A and 5A Colorado, the playoff brackets have been revealed. New this year, 40 teams qualify for the playoffs in each class. Seeds 40 through 26 will play each other Tuesday and Wednesday, as the top 25 seeds earn byes for round one. Round two begins Friday. Here’s who local teams will be playing this week:
Exciting Events: April
This section only includes local upcoming events. Feel free to submit yours!
Sports
Skate the Ages
CMU Rodeo
2785 HWY 50GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81503
Price: $15.00 - $70.00
Time:6:00 PM
Join Life's 2 Short Fitness and Girls on the Run to train for a spring trail race!
Life's 2 Short Fitness has teamed up with Girls on the Run to organize a trail running program just for women in the Grand Valley!
This 8 week program kicking off in March includes 2-3 coached runs, clinics and conditioning sessions a week with the option to participate in a spring trail race with the group.
Enjoy expert coaching, meet new running buddies and explore new trails. Participants will receive a custom 8 week training plan (including strength workouts) and a discount code to participate in the Fruit Trail half marathon.
Learn more/register now soon, spaces are limited!
Family Fun
Seussical
The Theatre Project - Grand Junction
Dates: Friday April 25th 7pm and Saturday April 26th at 2pm and 7pm
Tickets: Adults - $25, Seniors and Students - $20, Children 10 and under - $15
Venue: The avalon Theatre, 645 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Just a reminder James and the Giant Peach opens in two weeks.
Radio and TV- We would love to bring some performers for an interview if you are interested!
The Theatre Project of Grand Junction
(970) 260-7706
Line Dancing at Mama Ree’s
664 North Ave, 2310 West Ridges BlvdGrand Junction, CO 81501
Price: FREE
Time: 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Saturday
Date Night 🎆
Montrose Farmers' Market - Winter Market
99 S Uncompahgre Ave, Montrose, CO 81401
Dates: 4/12/2025, 4/26/2025
Location: Centennial Plaza
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Price: Free
Here is what we have going on this month at Endless Pastabilities!
Friday 4/11 - Rick Mancuso Live! 6pm
Saturday 4/12 - Karaoke 7:30-Midnight
Friday 4/18 - The Mixtapes (2025 Winners of Montrose's Got Talent!) 6pm
Saturday 4/19 - Karaoke 7:30-Midnight
Sunday 4/20 - Easter AYCE Buffet All Day!
Friday 4/25 - Open Mic Night! 6pm
Saturday 4/26 - Karaoke Contest! Cash Prizes! 7:30pm
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