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🌱 How one June gala could shape Fruita’s next generation of leaders.

Fruita, Colorado Patch AM: a 5 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How one June gala could shape Fruita’s next generation of leaders.
  • See what’s new inside Fruita’s freshly renovated welcome center
  • Why Fruita tops this list of secret Western Slope spring getaways

Also on today's calendar: Fruita City Council Public Meeting — Indivisible Grand Junction and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 93 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 48.
  • Friday: Sunshine and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fruita Foundation hosts Monumental Lights Gala (thebusinesstimes.com) — Fruita residents are invited to the Fruita Foundation’s Monumental Lights Gala on June 5, supporting local scholarships, youth entrepreneurship, and the new Kids in Business program. Held at Monument Vista Place, the evening features local catering, craft beer that gives back, and live jazz, all aimed at investing in Fruita’s future workforce and community leaders.
   

2. Fruita welcome center reopens after months of renovation (kjct8.com) — Fruita’s welcome center has reopened after more than six months of renovations, giving travelers a modern, tech-equipped gateway as they enter Colorado from Utah. The updated center offers fresh brochures, interactive tools, and safety information on fire, water, and trail etiquette, aiming to boost both visitor experiences and local tourism spending in Fruita and the Grand Valley.
   

3. 10 Low-Key Western Colorado Destinations That Deserve A Spot On Your May Travel List (everafterinthewoods.com) — Fruita gets a starring role in this May travel guide, highlighting the Dinosaur Journey Museum and the Fruita section of James M. Robb Colorado River State Park as must-stop spots on a Western Slope road trip. The piece also suggests nearby scenic drives, state parks, and museums across western Colorado that pair well with a Fruita-based weekend. Locals can use it to plan easy day trips or host visiting friends.
   

4. OAAA, FBI renew OOH partnership (digitalsignagetoday.com) — Fruita appears in a notable example of how FBI digital billboards helped catch a suspect here in 2019, underscoring how national public-safety tools can directly affect our town. The renewed partnership between the FBI and the Out of Home Advertising Association keeps more than 10,000 digital billboards available for fugitives, missing persons, and urgent alerts nationwide.
   

5. ICE must retrain arresting officers in Colorado, federal judge rules (coloradosun.com) — A federal judge has ordered ICE to retrain its arresting officers in Colorado and tighten rules around warrantless arrests, after finding ongoing violations of a previous court order. One key case involves a University of Utah student stopped by a Mesa County deputy in Fruita, whose questions about her accent and immigration status led to her ICE detention.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday May 14
  • Business After Hours-Our Lady of Perpetual Motion
    Fruita Fall Festival Our Lady of Perpetual Motion 503 E Aspen St Fruita, CO 81521
    5:30 pm
  • BAH-Grand Valley Horse Rescue
    Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce 432 E Aspen Ave, Fruita, CO 81521
    5:30 pm
    • Monday May 18
  • Core 7-2 Celebration to Glenwood
    Fruita Middle School Fruita, CO 81521
    8:15 am
  • Individual Tech Help - Fruita Branch Library
    Fruita Branch Library Fruita Branch
    9:15 am
    • Tuesday May 19
  • Crafting for Adults (Fruita Branch)
    Fruita Branch Library Fruita Branch
    10:30 am
  • Fruita City Council Public Meeting — Indivisible Grand Junction →
    Civic Center Park and Pavilion, 325 E Aspen Ave, Fruita
    7:00 pm
    • Friday May 22
  • Kids Club - TBD - Fruita Branch Library
    Fruita Branch Library Fruita Branch
    2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I need some help with sprinklers.
    One that just needs to be capped off and several that need to be adjusted and/or replaced. Know anyone that I could call? (Nextdoor North Fruita)
  • Gas leak prompts evacuation in Grand Junction, Colorado.
    11:03AM on May 11: Fire crews responded to a gas line strike at F 1/4 Road and 25 Road, evacuating nearby homes. (Nextdoor )
  • Family Health West posted a job opening for Referral Coordinator (FT) in Fruita. Apply here.
  • DND Groups, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Fruita. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fruita here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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