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Hi there, Grand Junction! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Mesa County deputies won't be charged in a Grand Junction death
  • What will Grand Junction riders gain from three new paratransit buses?
  • Which Grand Valley Transit routes are changing for Grand Junction riders?

Also on today's calendar: All Aboard The 2026 Train Pull and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Some rain, temps: high: 74, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man who died in custody faced assault for striking man who hurt son in bias-motivated attack (westernslopenow.com) — A Grand Junction-area father who died in Mesa County Sheriff's custody in August has been identified as the same man who earlier assaulted someone accused of attacking his gay son. Prosecutors say deputies won't face charges, citing an autopsy that found no fatal injuries and ruled his death was tied to drug intoxication with other contributing factors. The case highlights ongoing questions about mental health, substance use, and law enforcement response in Mesa County.
   

2. Grand Valley Transit expanding service with three new paratransit buses (kkco11news.com) — Mesa County commissioners have approved funding for three new Grand Valley Transit paratransit buses serving Grand Junction, greatly expanding capacity for riders with disabilities. The upgraded vehicles will carry more passengers and wheelchairs, helping residents reach jobs, appointments, and essential services, with the buses expected to join the fleet by the end of next year.
   

3. Grand Valley Transit to change routes starting Monday (westernslopenow.com) — If you rely on Grand Valley Transit in Grand Junction, expect route and stop changes starting Monday as construction-related delays force long-term detours. Route 1 will skip parts of Main, Ute, and Pitkin, while Routes 3, 4, 10, 5, and 11 see adjusted stops or ongoing detours. Officials say the tweaks should protect on-time transfers while road projects continue across Mesa County.
   

4. Friday Night Blitz '26: Week 7 (kkco11news.com) — High school football fans in Grand Junction saw the Tigers dominate Greeley West 38-0 at Stocker Stadium, improving to 6-1 behind a bruising ground game and stout defense. Fruita Monument fell 31-7 to Montbello in the doubleheader's opener, while Central lost at Rifle, and Montrose and Cedaredge picked up important wins as the playoff picture sharpens.
   

5. Fruita man arrested for LSD and felony warrant (westernslopenow.com) — Mesa County deputies arrested a Fruita man this week after allegedly finding LSD on him during a warrant arrest on Red Cliffs Drive. In a separate case, a Grand Junction resident was found with a stolen vehicle in Clifton and suspected meth, leading to theft and drug charges and a personal recognizance bond. Both men were booked into the Mesa County Detention Facility.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • HopeWest, an organization that serves patients in the Grand Valley, is looking for more volunteers to provide pet therapy for patients.
    The healthcare organization is seeking certified pet therapy volunteers to visit patients in their homes, partner care facilities and nursing homes. … (Nextdoor Pear)
  • Lost cat
    A gray ~1 year old Russian blue Very friendly Any info about him helps (Nextdoor Elliott Heights)
  • Jabil, Inc. posted a job opening for Site Quality Manager in Grand Junction. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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