🌱 Rockvale’s evacuation status just changed—here’s what residents must do now.

Cheers Rockvale! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Rockvale’s evacuation status just changed—here’s what residents must do now.

Also on today's calendar: The Terra Surfers @ Florence Fest Night 2 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some employees hide as soon as they arrive at work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 59.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 94 and low of 60 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Fremont County lifts some evacuations for Aspen Acres Fire (chieftain.com) — Rockvale residents are now back in pre-evacuation status as Fremont County eases some mandatory orders around the Aspen Acres Fire, but officials warn conditions could change quickly. Deputies will check IDs and proof of residence at access points, so be ready with documentation and an evacuation plan for family and animals in case the fire behavior worsens.
   

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📸 Around Rockvale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockvale

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★ Featured events ★

Friday July 10

• Breakout Friday! →
  Cañon City Public Library, 516 Macon Ave, Cañon City
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday July 12

• The Terra Surfers @ Florence Fest Night 2 →
  The Patio Pub, 4498 Bear Paw Dr, Florence
  6:00 pm

Tuesday July 14

• TAG Teen Advisory group meeting →
  Cañon City Public Library, 516 Macon Ave, Cañon City
  2:00 pm

Friday July 17

• Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival →
  Centennial Park
  2:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival →
  Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, 4218 Co Rd 3A, Cañon City
  7:00 pm
• Bell Tower Cultural Center presents Look'ee Here →
  Bell Tower Cultural Center, 201 E 2nd St, Florence
  7:00 pm

Thursday July 23

• Driftwood and Clay - Open Mic →
  Driftwood and Clay Makers Market and Plant House, 111 Main St, Cañon City
  6:00 pm

Tuesday July 28

• TAG Teen Advisory group meeting →
  Cañon City Public Library, 516 Macon Ave, Cañon City
  2:00 pm

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📣 Rockvale Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday July 13

• Board of Education meeting
  Washington Elementary School 101 N 14th St, Cañon City, CO 81212, USA
  5:30 pm
• *cancelled* Board of Education meeting
  Cañon City Schools 101 N 14th St, Cañon City, CO 81212, USA
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Amrize, Inc. posted a job opening for Control Room Operator in Florence. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver (06368) - 401 E MAIN STREET in Florence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockvale here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Florence

• How close is Aspen Acres fire to ADX Florence Supermax prison? (gazette.com)
• ICE Renews Hunt for El Chapo's Last Two Fugitive Sons With a $10 Million Reward (ktsa.com)
• 'El Mayo' Zambada Asks to Avoid El Chapo's Supermax and Serve His Life Sentence in a Prison Hospital (latintimes.com)

Penrose

• Bishop Castle is still standing amid the Aspen Acres fire (cpr.org)

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Ok Rockvale! 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: Good employees are hard to find! (Thank you Patricia P. for sending it in!)
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