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

In today's newsletter:

  • Why loud booms in Rifle weren't an emergency after all
  • What commissioner hopefuls promised Rifle residents at the Ute Theater
  • How new stream projects could affect Rifle's water supplies and rights.

Also on today's calendar: Rifle XC Open and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 43.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rifle police rule out danger after loud noises (westernslopenow.com) — Rifle residents woke up to loud noises Wednesday, but police say they were only target practice at the Rifle Sportsman's Club and a planned safety drill at Wamsley Elementary, with no active threats. Several Garfield Re-2 schools briefly went into Secure status as a precaution, while officers patrolled the city and confirmed everyone could safely continue their day.
   

• Garfield County commissioner candidates debate growth, South Bridge and economic future (postindependent.com) — Garfield County commissioner candidates recently squared off at the Ute Theater in Rifle, debating housing costs, transportation and the county's economic future. They clashed over South Bridge funding and data centers, but agreed on keeping the RFTA Hogback bus—critical for Rifle and Silt commuters—and on improving collaboration across towns to tackle affordability, water and growth.
   

• A new legal path for stream restoration in Colorado runs into old water conflicts (aspenjournalism.org) — Stream restoration work under Colorado's SB 270 is directly affecting the Rifle-based West Divide Water Conservancy District, which worries new projects could impact its reservoirs and downstream users. The article explains how post-assisted log structures are being used on nearby creeks, the legal gray areas around water rights, and how state officials and conservation groups are trying to balance ecological recovery with long-standing irrigation needs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Strong knife skills are the foundation of confident home cooking.
    Learn to be more confident with your knife in a hands-on class at CMC on Thursday, 10/1, at 3 pm. For more info and to register visit https:/… (Nextdoor 24th and Howard Ave)
  • Hola mi nombre es janely , soy una ama de casa ofrezco mi servicio de limpieza de casas llevo 5 años dedicandome a la limpieza de casas.
    Hello, my name is Janely, I am a housewife, I offer my house cleaning service for 5 years, dedicating myself to cleaning houses, (Nextdoor 16th St/Railroad Ave)
  • Culver's Restaurant posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Rifle. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Meat/Produce Team Supervisor in Rifle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rifle here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Amendment 82: Colorado voters will decide whether to put right natural gas in state constitution (coloradosun.com)
  • MEET YOUR HEROES AT EQUINE AFFAIRE: Parelli, Lyons, Purdum, Garland, and Simons lead four days of hands-on education in MA (americanhorsepubs.org)

Ok Rifle! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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