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Hey there, Grand Junction! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Grand Junction neighborhoods are hottest for homebuyers right now?
  • How much should Grand Junction fund local homelessness and shelter programs?
  • What did Mesa County reveal about Flock cameras watching Grand Junction roads?

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

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 99 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Record-tying heat, temps: high: 100, low: 70.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 101 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. July real estate sales almost identical year over year (thebusinesstimes.com) — Home sales across Mesa County, including Grand Junction neighborhoods, are almost identical to last July, but buyers now have many more listings to choose from. North Grand Junction and Grand Junction City lead the pack in both sales and active listings, giving local buyers and sellers a clearer picture of today's pricing and inventory.
   

2. GJ homeless-service providers report results, seek continued city funding (thebusinesstimes.com) — Grand Junction is weighing how much city funding to keep directing toward local homelessness, shelter, and eviction-prevention programs as 2027 budget talks ramp up. Service providers reported expanded shelter beds, more people moved into permanent housing, and intensive eviction-prevention work, while council members questioned how to balance measurable results with rising costs and regional demand.
   

3. Residents question Flock cameras as Mesa County officials weigh in (kkco11news.com) — Mesa County officials in Grand Junction are defending their use of Flock automated license plate readers after residents raised privacy and "police state" concerns at a public hearing. The Sheriff's Office says cameras are limited to investigations, log every search, and don't share data beyond Colorado agencies, while critics worry about future misuse and third‑party data handling.
   

4. One of Colorado's Most Unique Canyons Is Near Grand Junction (townsquarenoco.com) — Just a scenic drive from Grand Junction, Unaweep Canyon offers a quiet, otherworldly landscape where two creeks flow in opposite directions and billion‑year‑old rock walls tower overhead. Locals are encouraged to explore the Unaweep‑Tabeguache Scenic Byway, watch for wildlife, and appreciate why geologists are still puzzling over this unusual Western Slope canyon.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone missing a little old dog?
    Looks like a Dachshund. Wouldn't really let me get close but definitely looks thirsty and didn't have a collar.. The dog is running down Grand … (Nextdoor Anjous)
  • Has anyone noticed a recent increase in hummingbirds at their feeders?
    We live in the Redlands and suddenly we are getting all kinds ofcolors and lots of activity. Pretty soon we will be refilling the feeder every day! … (Nextdoor Independence Valley Rd)
  • Intermountain Healthcare posted a job opening for Environmental Services Tech Housekeeping in Grand Junction. Apply here.
  • Stonebridge Companies posted a job opening for House Porter 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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