🌱 Why a famed stretch of the Gunnison River may run dry soon.

Coffee in hand, Gunnison? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a famed stretch of the Gunnison River may run dry soon.
• What exactly Victor Marx told Gunnison voters about abortion and "spiritual warfare."

Also on today's calendar: Gunnison Harvest Festival.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 43 degrees.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 43.
• Thursday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 78 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• August 30, 2026 (coyotegulch.blog) — People who fish and boat the Gunnison River are staring down a grim fall, as a big stretch of the lower river near Pleasure Park is expected to be fully dewatered by October. A longtime guide describes record-low flows, scorching temperatures, and canceled commercial trips through the Gunnison Gorge Wilderness, raising alarms about the future of this prized local fishery and recreation economy.
   

• Dems Warn Marx has 'the Most Extreme Position on Abortion' (coloradotimesrecorder.com) — Gunnison voters recently heard Republican gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx link abortion to "spiritual warfare" during an Aug. 23 campaign stop in town, drawing sharp condemnation from Colorado Democrats and reproductive-rights advocates. The piece details Marx's past comments about abortion and Black women, reactions from local and statewide leaders, and how his stance contrasts with Colorado's existing constitutional protections for abortion ahead of November's governor's race.
   

📸 Around Gunnison

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gunnison

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• Gunnison Harvest Festival — Buckel Family Wine →
  Buckel Family Wine, 1018 CO-135 Unit B, Gunnison
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Senior Parent Night
  Gunnison High School Gunnison, CO 81230
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Gunnison Harvest Festival →
  Buckel Family Wine, 1018 CO-135 Unit B, Gunnison
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Picture Day!
  Longfellow Elementary School Salida, CO 81201
  8:30 am
• Tinker Time →
  Crawford Library, 545 CO-92, Crawford
  11:30 am
• EAB →
  Snowmass Village, CO Calendar, 130 Kearns Rd., Snowmass Village
  3:30 pm
• Volleyball @ Coal Ridge
  Roaring Fork High School Carbondale, CO 81623
  4:00 pm
• VB vs Cedaredge 7th @ HK8/ 8 @ PK8
  Paonia Elementary School Paonia, CO 81428
  4:00 pm
• Volleyball vs Grand Valley 7th home (bus 2:50)
  Carbondale Middle School Carbondale, CO 81623
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting →
  Buena Vista, CO Calendar Buena Vista, CO 81211
• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting →
  Buena Vista, CO Calendar Buena Vista, CO 81211
• Hotchkiss Knitters →
  Hotchkiss Library, 149 E Main St, Hotchkiss
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• City Market Food & Pharmacy posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Gunnison. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager Store (06335) in Gunnison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gunnison here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Ask a Broker: A look at some fascinating local properties (aspendailynews.com)

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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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