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🌱 Police detail how they tracked down a Clifton burglary suspect

Good morning Clifton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police detail how they tracked down a Clifton burglary suspect
  • Early-morning break-in leads to barricade and arrest in Clifton home
  • How a lowered curb could speed up Clifton fire responses

Also on today's calendar: Community Concerts of the Grand Valley Presents: Live from Laurel Canyon and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rain; mixed with snow early, with a high of 47 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 58, low: 32.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Law enforcement apprehends suspect in Clifton burglary, finds drug paraphernalia (westernslopenow.com) — Law enforcement has arrested a suspect in connection with a burglary at a Clifton business on the 3200 block of I‑70 Business Loop. Officers say they identified the man from evidence at the scene and found drug paraphernalia during his arrest, and the case remains under active investigation.
   

2. Woman arrested after breaking in and barricading inside Clifton home (westernslopenow.com) — Deputies arrested a woman early Wednesday after she allegedly broke into a home on the 3200 block of E 1/2 Road in Clifton and barricaded herself in a room. Mesa County Sheriff’s Office says the homeowner confirmed no one had permission to be inside before deputies entered and took her into custody. The case remains under investigation, and no further details are available yet.
   

3. CDOT curbs Clifton Fire station response delays (gjsentinel.com) — Emergency response from the Clifton Fire Protection District should be faster now that CDOT has lowered a problematic curb on U.S. Highway 6 in front of the station. After months of discussion, fire officials and state engineers agreed on a curb cut that only fire crews will use, aiming to balance public safety with quick access for Clifton emergencies.
   

4. Animal Control Officers recognized during appreciation week (kkco11news.com) — Animal control officers who respond to calls in Clifton and the rest of unincorporated Mesa County are being recognized this week for juggling everything from loose dogs to wildlife over a huge territory. With just one or two officers on duty, they explain why response times can vary and how they balance enforcement with empathy when working with both animals and residents.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clifton

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday April 18
  • Los Lonely Boys
    The Avalon Theatre, 645 Main St, Grand Junction
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lids, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager FT in Grand Junction. Apply here.
  • Outback Steakhouse - Out West Restaurant Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Host/Server Assistant in Grand Junction. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clifton here.

Ok Clifton! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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