🌱 How the Colorado River’s crisis between Palisade and Grand Junction may deepen

Good day Palisade! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How the Colorado River’s crisis between Palisade and Grand Junction may deepen
• Why USA Today just named Palisade the best small town in the West

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 91 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 52.
• Friday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Historic drought leaves little water for endangered species in critical stretch of Colorado River (gunnisontimes.com) — Water levels on the Colorado River between Palisade and the Gunnison confluence are so low this year that managers are scrambling just to keep endangered fish out of the driest 15-mile reach. With Palisade’s Ruedi Reservoir water helping, severe drought, heavy agricultural diversions for crops and peaches, and climate change are leaving little flexibility for fish, farmers, or cities.
   

• These American Small Towns Rock, in All Different Ways (newser.com) — Palisade just earned national recognition from USA Today as the “Best small town in the West,” highlighting it alongside standout small towns across the country. The piece frames Palisade as a top destination for people seeking charming, smaller communities, which could draw more visitors and attention to local businesses and attractions.
   

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📸 Around Palisade

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palisade

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Thursday May 14

• Palisade Historical Society May History Talk - History of Railroads in Palisade
  Palisade Chamber of Commerce Palisade Community Gym 711 Iowa Ave Palisade, CO 81526
  6:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Kids Club - Palisade Branch Library
  Palisade Branch Library Palisade Branch
  2:30 pm
• Wine Down Friday at Restoration Vineyards
  Palisade Chamber of Commerce Restoration Vineyards 3594 E 1/2 Rd, Palisade, CO 81526
  3:00 pm
• Colterris Collections After Dark
  Palisade Chamber of Commerce 3708 G Road Palisade
  5:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Cameo USPSA Monthly Match every 3rd Sat of Each Month →
  Palisade Chamber of Commerce Cameo Shooting and Education Complex, 3934 I 9/10 Road
• Vin.Yasa Yoga - EVERY SATURDAY!
  Palisade Chamber of Commerce Carboy Winery, 3572 G Road, Palisade, CO 81526
  11:00 am
• Pioneer Monument Completion Celebration
  Palisade Chamber of Commerce Historic Pioneer Monument Located at Interstate 70, exit 47
  1:00 pm

Sunday May 17

• Country Swing Dance Classes
  Palisade Chamber of Commerce 3572 G Rd, Palisade, CO 81526

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Family Storytime - Clifton Branch
  Clifton Branch Library Clifton Branch
  3:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Family Storytime - Clifton Branch In-Person
  Clifton Branch Library Clifton Branch Children's Center, Clifton Branch
  10:00 am

Friday May 15

• Family Storytime - Orchard Mesa Branch
  Orchard Mesa Branch Library Orchard Mesa Branch
  10:00 am
• Kids Club - Clifton Branch Library
  Clifton Branch Library Clifton Branch
  2:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Gas leak prompts evacuation in Grand Junction, Colorado.
  11:03AM on May 11: Fire crews responded to a gas line strike at F 1/4 Road and 25 Road, evacuating nearby homes. (Nextdoor )

• RB American Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Clifton. Apply here.
• International Car Wash Group posted a job opening for Crew Member Full Time & Part Time in Clifton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palisade here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Clifton

• Ups and downs in first quarter commercial property report (gjsentinel.com)

Orchard Mesa

• ALL THINGS FOOD: Eating out: favorites and new places to try (gjsentinel.com)

Grand Junction

• Gov. Polis talks Opportunity Zones 2.0 at CMU (westernslopenow.com)
• Gov. Polis talks about Prop 123 assisting new facility (westernslopenow.com)
• Graduation week to bring extra traffic to one of Grand Junction's most dangerous intersections (kjct8.com)

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Ok Palisade! 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!)
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