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In today's newsletter:
- Want a say in forest projects that meet right here in Delta?
- How Titans runners are preparing for their fast upcoming race in Delta
- Delta community gathers Saturday to remember Robert "Bob" James Mick
Also on today's calendar: Tai Chi Classes and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
- Friday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 76, low: 48.
- Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Forest Service Recruiting Members for Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee (usda.gov) — The U.S. Forest Service is recruiting members for its Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee, which often meets at the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests supervisor's office in Delta. Local residents with experience in recreation, schools, tribes, industry, or community groups can apply through Dec. 20 to help guide how Secure Rural Schools funds are spent. 
• Cross-country lassos top 10 results over weekend in Gunni (crestedbuttenews.com) — Crested Butte's cross-country team is gearing up for an October 2 meet in Delta, where coaches hope rested runners will shine on a fast course. After strong results in Gunnison, athletes are entering a heavier training block before shifting to speed work tailored to Delta's terrain and their regional and state goals.
• Robert 'Bob' James Mick (soprissun.com) — Family and friends in Delta can honor Robert "Bob" James Mick at a memorial service this Saturday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Pioneer Road. The longtime Western Slope barber, ranch hand, and high school sports referee is remembered as a devoted cowboy, husband, father, and grandfather with deep roots across Colorado.
📸 Around Delta
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Delta
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★ Featured events ★
- Delta-Sweitzer Lake Invitational →
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Friday September 25
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Other local events
- Public Health Director Interview →
Delta Calendar, 560 DODGE ST, Delta
9:00 am - Tai Chi Classes →
Delta CO
10:00 am - FALL HARVEST HAVOC DEMOLITION DERBY →
Grand View Event Center, 680 1800 Road, Delta - Delta Comic Fest at the Delta Library →
Delta Library, 124 E 6th Street, Delta
10:00 am - Delta Comic Fest →
Delta Library, Delta
10:00 am - Private Event (Maloney House) →
Delta Calendar Hotchkiss, CO 81419
8:30 am - One Delta County Board Meeting →
Delta Calendar, 560 DODGE ST, Delta
4:00 pm - DCSD Legislative Breakfast →
Delta Calendar, Technical College of the Rockies, Delta
9:00 am - County Commissioners Standing Monthly Work Session—Sept 29 →
Delta Calendar
11:00 am - High School Softball: Rifle at Delta →
Delta
2:00 pm - Test →
Delta Calendar Delta, CO 81416
8:00 am
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Interested in learning about the work we do to protect clean air in Colorado?
Join an upcoming meeting to find out how the Clean Air Act has reduced outdoor air pollution and how we support healthy air for all of Colorado. … (Nextdoor )
- Berlin City Auto Group - Ford posted a job opening for Automotive Lube Technician in Delta. Apply here.
- Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Delta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Delta here.
🗞 Nearby News
Olathe
- OLATHE ROUNDUP: Pirates volleyball team continues winning streak; French finishes 2nd at Mountaineer Cowboy meet; OHS football suffers first loss of season (montrosepress.com)
Montrose
- 09/21/26 MCSO Blotter (montrosecountysheriffsoffice.com)
- Southwest Fresh Fest At Billy Goat Hop Farm Returns For Year Five (bevnet.com)
- Buffaloes Finish Tied for Sixth at the San Juan Intercollegiate (gobuffsgo.com)
Ok Delta! 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 inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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