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What's up Grand Junction! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Grand Junction man's in-custody death: what we know about deputies named
• Mudslide blocks Highway 141; see where travel is disrupted today
• How Grand Junction's new River Hawks plan to build a winning culture

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

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 65.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Two Mesa County deputies identified in death investigation (westernslopenow.com) — Mesa County officials have identified two sheriff's deputies involved in the custody incident that preceded the death of 57-year-old Grand Junction resident Johnny Herrera. Carbajal and Tinkle are on administrative leave while the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team investigates, and the coroner continues to determine Herrera's cause and manner of death. The Grand Junction Police Department is handling public updates.
   

• Mudslide, Hwy 141 at Mile 115 and 125 (junctionnow.com) — Drivers around Grand Junction should be aware that a mudslide with large boulders has made Highway 141 impassable between mile markers 115 and 128 as of Sunday evening. CDOT crews with plows and loaders, along with local residents using tractors, are working to clear the road and detour traffic. Details may change as officials release more information.
   

• NA Now: Grand Junction River Hawks (nahl.com) — A new junior hockey team, the Grand Junction River Hawks, is gearing up for its inaugural NAHL season with first-year head coach Dustin Timm emphasizing a player-led culture. The team, based in Grand Junction, aims to represent the community well as it joins the Mountain Division this fall. Fans can expect a focus on character, standards, and building a lasting local hockey identity.
   

📸 Around Grand Junction

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• Holiday - Labor Day - City Offices Closed →
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• Visit Grand Junction Advisory Board of Directors Meeting →
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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 31
• Individual Tech Help - Fruita Branch Library
  Fruita Branch Library Fruita Branch
  9:15 am
• Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe) - Clifton Branch Library. In-Person
  Clifton Branch Library Clifton Branch Children's Center, Clifton Branch
  10:00 am
• Family Storytime - Fruita Branch
  Fruita Branch Library Fruita Branch
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Teen Time - TBD - Clifton Branch Library
  Clifton Branch Library Clifton Branch
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Check out our adoption event happening now!
  Grand Rivers Humane!!We've got one of everything at the fairgrounds right now!! Mesa county is the fullest it's been! Come help these pups! (Nextdoor The Redlands)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
  Found on August 29, 2026 in Mesa County, CO 81526 near Near Road between C and C1/2 Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Valle Vista)

• Mesa County Valley School District posted a job opening for Student Teacher/Intern 2026-27 in Grand Junction. Apply here.
• AutoZone posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate – Part Time in Grand Junction. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Junction here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• 6 Most Recommended Metal Roofing & Siding Companies in Grand Junction, Colorado (gisuser.com)

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• Friday Night Frenzy Week 1 (westernslopenow.com)
• Here are Colorado's 12 best places to camp, according to Hipcamp (coloradoan.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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