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Coffee in hand, Grand Junction? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Haven Health's new clinic is changing pregnancy support in Grand Junction
  • What Colorado's new EMS law really means for Grand Junction responders
  • Who's taking the field in Grand Junction's first big football clashes?

Also on today's calendar: Colorado Archaeological Society Monthly Meeting and Free Lecture and 6 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jim W.!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Record-breaking heat, with a high of 101 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 101, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New clinic brought to term (thebusinesstimes.com subscription) — A new Haven Health medical clinic has opened alongside the Pregnancy Center of Grand Junction, offering free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, and soon STI services at its Patterson Road location. The longtime nonprofit is keeping its education, material support, and post-abortion support programs, while expanding medical care under a Christian mission and relying on donations and volunteers. Hours, walk-in options, and ways to get help or support are clearly outlined for local families.
   

2. New Colorado law designates EMS as essential service (kkco11news.com) — Emergency medical services are now officially classified as an essential service in Colorado, a change Grand Junction Fire officials say elevates their EMS crews to the same status as firefighters. While the new law doesn't bring immediate funding, it lays groundwork for future statewide support, and highlights that more than 85% of Grand Junction Fire's calls are medical.
   

3. Palisade poised to kick off 2026 Colorado High School Football Season (kkco11news.com subscription) — Palisade's football team will open Colorado's 2026 season Thursday night at Stocker Stadium, one of the first games played statewide. Their kickoff launches a packed local slate, including a cross-town showdown the next day when Grand Junction faces Central, giving Grand Valley fans back-to-back nights of high school football.
   

4. July real estate sales almost identical year over year (thebusinesstimes.com) — Home sales across Mesa County, including North Grand Junction and Grand Junction City, were nearly identical to last July, but active listings are up more than 24%. Prices have softened slightly and homes are taking longer to sell, with North Grand Junction leading both in sales and available listings, giving local buyers more options than a year ago.
   

5. Woman Jailed on Meth Distribution Charges (junctionnow.com) — Mesa County deputies arrested a 51-year-old woman after a traffic stop in Clifton, near Grand Junction, where suspected methamphetamine was found in her vehicle. She's being held at the Mesa County Detention Facility on felony distribution, traffic, and paraphernalia charges, with both personal recognizance and cash-only bonds set.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I am amazed at the overwhelming response for my post to help take care of our little doxie.
    We have found someone to fill our needs and I wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our neighbors who offered their help. (Nextdoor Ridges)
  • This lady just came by (9:40 pm) knocked on our door and from the security camera recording we could hear her sniffling and say "Oh God please be home.
    " My husband was watching tv and my Mali and German Shepherd were barking but I was folding laundry so it took me a minute to go to the door, by… (Nextdoor Redlands Monument)
  • Spectra Experiences posted a job opening for Stagehand | Part Time | Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Apply here.
  • ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Commercial Cleaner in Grand Junction. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Junction here.

Ok Grand Junction! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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