Hi Gunnison! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What will Cañon City’s standout principal bring to Gunnison schools?
Also on today's calendar: Summer Forecast and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Thickening clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 40 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 73, low: 36.
- Friday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 73 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cañon City High School Principal Bill Summers accepts position in Gunnison, Assistant Principal Shane Thornton named new principal (canoncitydailyrecord.com) — Cañon City High School principal Bill Summers is leaving to become superintendent of the Gunnison Watershed School District in Gunnison County, bringing his rural education experience to the valley. The story highlights his achievements improving graduation rates and launching innovative programs, and introduces assistant principal Shane Thornton, who will step into the principal role and continue that student-focused work.

📸 Around Gunnison
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
Gunnison
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Thursday May 14
-
Summer Forecast →
I Bar Ranch, 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison
5:00 pm
Thursday May 21
-
7th/8th Continuation Concert @ GMS
Gunnison Elementary School
Gunnison, CO 81230
6:00 pm
-
"Death of the Author" Theatre Event | Firebird Theatre →
Gunnison Arts Center, 102 S Main St, Gunnison
7:00 pm
Saturday May 30
-
Super Saturday Storytime: Listen to the Music w/ Lizzy Plotkin →
Gunnison County Public Library, 1 Quartz St, Gunnison
10:30 am
-
Michael Franti & Spearhead →
I Bar Ranch, 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 10
-
Pediatric Education Day | Gunnison, CO →
Gunnison Valley Health Hospital, 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison
10:00 am
📣 Gunnison Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday May 20
-
Cookbook Club: Something From Nothing →
Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 Sixth St, Crested Butte
6:00 pm
Thursday May 21
-
Mountain Words Festival - 4 Day Pass (May 21 - 24, 2026) →
Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 Sixth St, Crested Butte
1:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
-
The String Cheese Incident →
Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 Sixth St, Crested Butte
8:00 pm
Thursday June 4
-
The String Cheese Incident at Crested Butte Center for the Arts →
Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 Sixth St, Crested Butte
8:00 pm
Saturday June 6
-
Crested Butte Bazaar →
Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, 601 Elk Ave, Crested Butte
9:00 am
Have we missed something on our calendar?
Add an event yourself!
As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
-
Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Gunnison. Apply here.
-
RB American Group posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Gunnison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gunnison here.
🗞 Nearby News
Crested Butte
- Two Greeley-area girls soccer teams remain in state soccer playoffs (greeleytribune.com)
- Colorado Bike Month Has Big Events Left in Grand Junction (kekbfm.com)
Aspen
Ok Gunnison! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Share to NextDoor Share to Facebook