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🌱 How Officer Facio’s legacy still guides Apache Junction police today

Apache Junction, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Apache Junction! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Officer Facio’s legacy still guides Apache Junction police today
  • See how a vintage Kenworth turned heads at an Apache Junction mine

Also on today's calendar: Arizona Renaissance Festival in Gold Canyon, Arizona and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 104 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 103, low: 74.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 102 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• One year after Officer Gabriel Facio's death, Apache Junction police say his memory makes them stronger (abc15.com) — Apache Junction residents are marking one year since Officer Gabriel Facio was fatally shot during a traffic stop near Ironwood Drive and Elliot Road, a loss his colleagues say still shapes their daily service. Police Chief Michael Pooley describes how Facio’s memory strengthens the department, while the accused shooter awaits a 2028 trial in Pinal County, where prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty.
   

• Perfectly Imperfect – 10-4 Magazine (tenfourmagazine.com) — A custom trucking photo shoot recently took over Treasure Chest Mining in Apache Junction, showcasing the vintage 1977 Kenworth W900A that driver and owner-operator Kody Brenner has painstakingly built on a budget. The story traces his Arizona trucking roots, the creative DIY work that keeps his classic rig on the road daily, and the community of friends and mentors who help him keep that old-school vibe alive.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone have like 3x4 ‘ piece of chicken wire .
    Doing a project but I don’t want to buy a whole roll of it. TIA. (Nextdoor S Tomahawk Rd)
  • Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Apache Junction. Apply here.
  • Fry’s Food Stores posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Apache Junction. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Apache Junction here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mesa

  • WATCH: Mesa librarian's love story becomes inspiration at memory care center (abc15.com)
  • AM Roundup: Let ABC15 Know in Glendale, 602 Day deals, Mesa librarian's love story inspires (abc15.com)
  • Kendall Jenner & Jacob Elordi Take Trip to Tokyo, Pose for Photo with Restaurant Workers on Date Night (justjared.com)

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Ok Apache Junction! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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