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Good morning to you Avon! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could a big rail merger reshape Avon's traffic and trails?

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 68 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 74, low: 42.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 74 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Avon mayor supports Union Pacific merger as long as communication and cooperation improves (vaildaily.com) — Avon's mayor is backing the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern rail merger, but only if the company dramatically improves communication and cooperation with local governments. Her letter to federal regulators highlights how rail decisions affect traffic on I‑70, potential use of the Tennessee Pass Line through Avon, and the long-debated idea of converting parts of the corridor into a recreational trail to boost local quality of life.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Edwards

  • Battle Mountain, Eagle Valley soccer teams gear up for senior nights and epic showdown (vaildaily.com)
  • Western Slope hospitals, CMC receive millions in federal grants for rural healthcare (vaildaily.com)
  • Best private high schools in Colorado (krdo.com)

Vail

  • Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) Announces Earnings Results (watchlistnews.com)
  • Nathaniel Rateliff, The Temptations, Wynton Marsalis, and more coming to Beaver Creek this winter (vaildaily.com)
  • No Sealing of Property Information in Motion Challenging Diversity Jurisdiction (reason.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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