🌱 Shots Fired On Zuni, 20th St. + Remembering Teresa DeRush + Traffic

Hi all! Today’s National Yo-Yo Day; did you know that the first depiction of a yo-yo dates back to Ancient Greece, but reportedly came to the United States with young Pedro Flores from the Philippines sometime in the 1920s? It's Sylvia, your host of the Grand Junction Patch newsletter — back with what's happening in town these days. Today we have these stories and more...

• 🚧 Road projects that’ll slow you down.
• ⚠️ From unresponsive to belligerent.
• ⚠️ Orchard Mesa Middle School sheltered in place.

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🌤️ But first, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-shower. High: 84 Low: 59.

⛽ Three of the Cheapest Gas Stations Around Grand Junction

• Sinclair at 2903 North Ave., $3.25
• City Market at 2600 N. 12th St., $3.29
• Safeway at 2915 F Road, $3.29

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• 27.3 percent: The ability to fly
• 22.7 percent: The ability to time travel
• 18.2 percent: The ability to read minds
• 9.1 percent: The ability to become invisible
• 4.5 percent: Superhuman strength, teleport, healing, or win select lotteries and give money away

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📰 Here are the top stories in Grand Junction today:

1. A woman was shot Monday afternoon in the 300 Block of Zuni Drive. The Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) worked on this call with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office. The victim was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital while officers found an adult male who was a suspect in the 2700 block of Laguna Drive. Orchard Mesa Middle School was ordered to shelter in place as the search for another suspect was on. (GJPD)
2. Earlier that day, the GJPD was called to assist a 38-year-old “unresponsive male” in the 2800 block of North Avenue. He regained consciousness and was asked to leave the business he was in, which led to a refusal and an assault on the officers. After a medical evaluation, the man was arrested “on five charges following 2nd Degree Burglary of a building, Assault 2nd Degree on a Police Officer/firefighter, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct, and 3rd Degree Criminal Trespass.” (NBC)
3. Another call the police department received took them to the 1300 block of N. 20th Street. Callers reported hearing “gunshots followed by a car speeding away.” When officers arrived, they noticed that several shots were fired into a home. Nobody was hurt, and the suspect drove off before the police got there. (Western Slope Now)
4. On Sunday, it was Teresa DeRush’s memorial at Gunnison Avenue and 30 Road. We lost the singer and guitarist in April, and musicians from around Western Colorado came to attend a memorial that turned into an “emotional music festival hosting hundreds of friends.” How do you celebrate the life of a music icon? With a “large stage, complete with a house sound and a production crew.” (Kool 107.9)
5. And, if you’re hitting the road this week, be aware that several projects are likely to affect your ability to get around. The annual chipseal program kicked off Sunday and will continue through Wednesday. Several stretches of G Road are affected. At 24 Road and G Road, you’ll also have a traffic roundabout project. (City of Grand Junction)

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📆 Today in Grand Junction:

Tuesday, June 6

• Caprock Academy hosts a Breakthrough Basketball Essential Youth Skills & Decision-Making Camp (9 AM)
• Outdoor Storytime at Hawthorne Park (Spruce Shelter) (10 AM)
• Writers Night at The Art Center (6 PM)
• New EARTHologie hosts an Ayurvedic Diet Workshop (6 PM)
• Boise Hawks vs Grand Junction Jackalopes at Suplizio Field (6:35 PM)

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🖊️ From my notebook:

• "After graduating from the 16-week Peace Officers Academy new GJPD officers have a five-week mini-skills, and a rigorous 15-week Field Training program, before going solo. This week, our new officers learned de-escalation techniques and arrest tactics." (Grand Junction PD)
• "June is the height of kitten season, which means we have dozens of adorable kittens waiting to move into loving homes! In order to help kittens move into their new homes quickly and open up space for even more kittens in need this kitten season, we’ve reduced our kitten adoption fee to just $25 for the entire month of June during our Kitten Clearance adoption special!" (Roice-Hurst Humane Society)
• "Reminder: Big Game Season Structure (BGSS) public meetings! As part of our BGSS planning process, CPW is hosting in-person public meetings. This week, the NW Region will host meetings in Kremmling, Grand Junction, and Glenwood Springs. Learn more http://cpw.info/3B5zrRW." (CPW NW Region)
• "Join us today for the June Monthly Muster, featuring a representative from Congresswomen Lauren Boebert's Office. We will be meeting after hours at the Business Incubator Center to hear about legislation, policies, and initiatives aimed at improving veterans' access to healthcare, mental health support, employment opportunities, and educational resources. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions, voice their concerns, and engage in meaningful dialogue with the representative, fostering a constructive exchange of ideas." (All Events)
• "The Lunch Lizard started! Check out the schedule to see where they are going. Lunch Lizard runs Mon. - Thurs., June 5 - July 27th. Kids Aid will also be providing extra items on Thursday for the weekend. Thank you, Lunch Lizard & Kids Aid, for serving our community!" (Mesa County Valley School District 51)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you Thursday morning for your next update.

— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Christ follower. Wife. Book dragon. Proud supporter of the Oxford comma.

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