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🌱 How much rain has Ignacio really seen from Hurricane Polo?
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- How much rain has Ignacio really seen from Hurricane Polo?
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- Tuesday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 59 and low of 50 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cool with periods of rain, temps: high: 56, low: 43.
- Thursday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 71 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Moisture associated with Hurricane Polo brings heavy rain to Southwest Colorado (durangoherald.com) — Ignacio is seeing steady rain from Hurricane Polo's remnants, with about 0.6 inches recorded Monday and September totals estimated above last year, prompting officials to watch closely for flooding. With saturated soils across La Plata County and a flood watch in nearby Durango, residents should be prepared for continued showers through Wednesday before conditions begin to dry out.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ignacio
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- Fall Craft Fair & Market →
Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum, 503 Ouray Drive, Ignacio
Monday October 12
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Other local events
- Teen Book Club
Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio
5:00 pm - Idea Lab Classes
Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio
1:00 pm - Repair Cafe
Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio
1:00 pm - Grief Support Group
Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio
3:00 pm - Kids Book Club
Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio
4:30 pm - Idea Lab Classes
Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio
1:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Teen Book Club
Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio
5:00 pm - Idea Lab Classes
Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio
1:00 pm - Repair Cafe
Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio
1:00 pm - Grief Support Group
Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio
3:00 pm - ICL Knitters Group →
Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave, Ignacio
1:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Bayfield. Apply here.
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Bayfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ignacio here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bayfield
- Thousands of sheep fill Buck Highway for Bayfield Heritage Day (durangoherald.com)
- Public meetings for the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 2 (durangoherald.com)
Durango
- Local architecture firm deemed 'irresponsible vendor' for City Hall project (durangoherald.com)
- You have to see Western Colorado to understand it (the-journal.com)
- Heavy rain spreads across Colorado Monday as flooding concerns grow (cbsnews.com)
Ok Ignacio! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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