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In today's newsletter:

  • What Friday's move to Stage 1 fire restrictions means for you
  • Grand Junction woman faces robbery and domestic violence charges after Mesa Avenue fight
  • How did your District 51 school score in new state ratings?

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

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 64.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. County Downgrades to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on Friday (junctionnow.com) — Starting just after midnight tonight, Mesa County will ease fire restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1, affecting Grand Junction residents on both private land and BLM-managed areas. Officials still warn that dry conditions mean fireworks, most open burning, and unsafe equipment use remain restricted, and they urge everyone to watch campfires closely and dispose of smoking materials properly.
   

2. Police arrest suspect following robbery attempt (westernslopenow.com) — Grand Junction police arrested a 20-year-old woman after an alleged robbery and fight Wednesday afternoon in the 800 block of Mesa Avenue, where officers say she entered a vehicle despite a restraining order. The suspect is accused of damaging and stealing property, then fleeing before being caught, and now faces multiple charges including robbery, trespass, harassment, and domestic violence-related offenses.
   

3. District 51 sees gains across schools in latest state performance ratings (kjct8.com) — District 51 schools in Grand Junction just received new state performance ratings, with 97% now in the top two tiers and Central High reaching the highest level for the first time since 2013. Fourteen schools posted gains, including big jumps at New Emerson STEAM LEAD, Bookcliff Middle, and Shelledy Elementary, as the district pushes toward having 90% of schools at the top rating by 2030.
   

4. Pink Flamingos take flight across Grand Junction in fundraiser led by Junior Eagles (nbc11news.com) — Pink plastic flamingos have been popping up at Grand Junction's Community Hospital, Orchard Mesa Middle School, and local yards as Junior Eagles 595 raise money for the Mesa County Mentorship Program and Special Olympics. The kids' summer "flocking" fundraiser brought in over $1,500, and they're now inviting Grand Junction-area youth ages 8 to 18 to join their low-cost, yearlong service club.
   

5. Woman Arrested for Using Stun Gun During Assault (junctionnow.com) — Mesa County deputies arrested a 21-year-old Clifton woman after she allegedly used a stun gun on a victim and smashed a car windshield during an altercation where a child was present. The incident happened Tuesday night on Topaz Drive in Clifton, and she now faces felony stun-gun use plus multiple misdemeanor assault, child abuse, and criminal mischief charges.
   

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    Friday September 4
  • Ambassador Committee
    Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce Fruita Civic Center (2nd Floor FWorks meeting room) 325 E Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO 81521
    9:30 am
  • Family Storytime - Orchard Mesa Branch
    Orchard Mesa Branch Library Orchard Mesa Branch
    10:00 am
  • Genealogy Research Help - Fruita Branch Library In-Person
    Fruita Branch Library Fruita Community Center Meeting Room, Fruita Branch
    10:00 am
  • Kids Club - Clifton Branch Library
    Clifton Branch Library Clifton Branch
    2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • When Fear Says "You Can't
    By Vesper Starr Beloved Mind Co. Fear gets too much credit for being honest. We talk about fear as though it is simply our mind recognizing danger… (Nextdoor Orchard)
  • Ive recently encountered an obvious injured pigeon who cant fly.
    I put him in a box and im looking for somewhere I can take him? Are there any local rehabilitation centers? (Nextdoor Sterling Peaks)
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Grand Junction. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for (USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services - US in Grand Junction. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Junction here.

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