🌱 Pedestrian Death + Zuni Drive Update + Ed Morse Buys Dealerships

Hello, Grand Junction! Today’s World Oceans Day; did you know that the Pacific Ocean is thought to be around 36,161 feet deep, and only two people – so far – have been able to travel to its bottom? I'm back with your new edition of the Grand Junction Patch newsletter. Here's what's happening in town today, including:

• 💻 A Jeff Kuhr update.
• ⚠️ Shots around Las Colonias Park.
• ⬅️ Look for “Teddy Morse.”

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🌤️ But first, today's weather:

Variable cloudiness. High: 85 Low: 55.

⛽ Three of the Cheapest Gas Stations Around Grand Junction

• Maverik at 2696 Highway 50, $3.28
• Maverik at 2948 F Road, $3.28
• Walmart Neighborhood Market at 541 Warrior Way, $3.29

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📰 Here are the top stories today in Grand Junction:

1. A juvenile died on 30 Road near B 1/2 Road on Tuesday evening. Reportedly, a pickup truck, also driven by a juvenile, hit the pedestrian. Because of the ages, the Colorado State Patrol won’t release the identities of those involved. (NBC)
2. Who fired shots near Las Colonias Park’s pedestrian bridge early Wednesday morning? The Grand Junction Police Department responded to calls, met two men and a woman, and learned that the men got into a scuffle that ended in a gunshot. “No criminal charges have been filed at this time.” (Western Slope Now)
3. Zuni Drive Shooting Update: Earlier, we talked about a woman who was hit by gunshots in the 300 block of Zuni Drive. The police arrested a 41-year-old man who already had three existing warrants. New charges filed include “first-degree kidnapping, first degree burglary, and violation of a protection order.” (NBC)
4. Jeff Kuhr Update: The saga involving the embattled Mesa County public health executive director continues. Kuhr’s attorney has put the newly appointed public health board on notice of an intention to sue if the members vote to terminate Kuhr. In a letter, the attorney further demanded that “the new board members, including Mesa County Commissioner Janet Rowland, recuse themselves from any such action.” However, the board placed Kuhr on paid administrative leave. (The Daily Sentinel/paywall, 2)
5. Florida’s Ed Morse Automotive Group now owns Grand Junction Harley-Davidson and Grand Junction Powersports. The businesses will be rebranded to add “Teddy Morse” to their names. No other changes to the companies were announced. At this point, Morse has “43 dealerships, 80 franchises, and 30 automotive and motorcycle brands.” (yahoo! Finance)

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📆 Today in Grand Junction:

Thursday, June 8

• VA Hiring Event at the Mesa County Workforce Center (9 AM)
• Learn about Google Suites with Nicole Farabee at 2474 Patterson Road (11 AM)
• Sun, Sips & Scholarships Events at the 734 Main Street Rooftop (5 PM)
• Grand Junction Jackalopes vs. Boise Hawks at Suplizio Field (6:35 PM)
• Drunken Hearts perform at the Fruita Civic Center (7:30 PM)

🖊️ From my notebook:

• "The City of Grand Junction and Mesa County invites the community to attend a public open house to discuss a new I-70 interchange at 29 Road on Tuesday, June 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Grand Junction Church of Christ at 2893 Patterson Road. " (Mesa County, Colorado)
• "The biggest carnival is back! CARNIVAL RIDE DAYS ARE BACK! Welcome to the Mesa County Fair 2023 Presented by Barnes Electric at the Mesa County Fair Grounds." (Canton Fair)
• "A wetter than normal early June along with near normal/seasonal temperatures will be our pattern. Late June holds slightly drier conditions and likely warmer temperatures." (KREX 5)
• "You’re invited to a FREE Rocky Mountain PBS KIDS FEST! Join us to celebrate summer, connect with your community, and meet Daniel Tiger! Saturday, July 29th, 10 am to 1 pm at Long Family Memorial Park." (Rocky Mountain Public Media)
• "Got a sneak peek at the progress being made on the new Grand Junction HS today! Progressing on time & on budget! Thx to the voters of Mesa County for saying Yes to GJHS! Can’t wait to open up tours to the folks who worked so hard to get the bond passed, soon!" (Dr. Brian Hill)

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— Sylvia Cochran

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