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In today's newsletter:

  • How much will Grand Junction's huge new rec center actually cost you?
  • How much water – and money – can Grand Junction households really save?
  • Grand Junction woman arrested after stolen car spotted near South Third Street

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Grand Junction's New Rec Center Is Stunning. Take A Look (espnwesterncolorado.com) — Grand Junction residents are just weeks away from enjoying a brand-new 107,000-square-foot Community Recreation Center near Matchett Park, with multiple pools, a three-court gym, and climbing walls. Admission prices are set, and the city is planning a free grand-opening weekend September 25–26 before regular hours begin September 28, giving locals an early chance to explore memberships and amenities.
   

2. Making every drop of water count (thebusinesstimes.com) — Grand Junction residents facing high irrigation costs and drought pricing now have expanding options to stretch every gallon, from city-backed rain barrel rebates to newly legalized graywater reuse. The article explains how local rules, incentives, and simple landscaping changes can cut water bills, cool hot neighborhoods, and reduce flooding. It also previews a follow-up look at the city's graywater program adoption.
   

3. Woman arrested for motor vehicle theft in Grand Junction (westernslopenow.com) — Grand Junction police arrested a 49-year-old woman Monday after a vehicle was reportedly stolen from a property on the 400 block of Pitkin Avenue and later spotted near South Third Street and South Avenue. Officers conducted a high-risk stop, recovered the car, and booked the suspect into the Mesa County Detention Facility on multiple theft, trespass, burglary, and driving charges, emphasizing there's no ongoing danger to the community.
   

4. Mesa County families can now find child care openings with one click (kkco11news.com) — Mesa County families in and around Grand Junction can now search all licensed local child care openings, including Head Start slots, in one online database called BridgeCare. The new tool lists 114 providers and helps parents quickly find next-day or future openings without weeks of phone calls and tours. It also extends to Garfield and Montrose counties for families who live or work there.
   

5. New covered lot at Grand Junction airport pairs solar power, EV charging (kjct8.com) — Grand Junction Regional Airport has opened its first covered parking structure, adding 108 spaces plus electric vehicle chargers and a large rooftop solar array that offsets the terminal's power use. For now, covered parking costs the same as regular parking, but airport leaders expect to introduce a premium rate around the start of next year as they prepare for continued passenger growth.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 2
  • Hearing & Vision Screens
    Central High School Grand Junction, CO 81504
    8:00 am
  • Family Storytime - Clifton Branch
    Clifton Branch Library Clifton Branch
    3:00 pm
  • Teen Dungeons and Dragons - Clifton Branch Library In-Person
    Clifton Branch Library Room E, Clifton Branch
    4:00 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • Family Storytime - Clifton Branch In-Person
    Clifton Branch Library Clifton Branch Children's Center, Clifton Branch
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Rehoming kittens!
    Update! Hi everyone, I am working on rehoming a pile of kittens from a local cat colony. I got the mothers to have their litters in my home so I… (Nextdoor Grand Valley Canal)
  • Anyone seen my kitty in the area of village way and rambling rd?
    Last seen Friday evening. He is a big cat, has thumbs on his front paws. no collar. thanks (Nextdoor Redlands Village)
  • CRH plc posted a job opening for Asphalt Plant Loader Operator in Grand Junction. Apply here.
  • U.S. Bank posted a job opening for Relationship Banker I - Mesa Mall Grand Junction, CO in Grand Junction. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Junction here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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