Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
Good morning, Grand Junction.
🏘️ Community
Ace, a 10-year-old dog joined the Roice-Hurst Humane Society after his home changed and the shelter is working to find him a quieter new home.
Staff say he gets along well with kids + other dogs.
🌲 Environment
Western Colorado summer has been hotter and drier than normal, but forecast now points to stronger El Niño conditions for fall with increased chances for wetter weather in the mountains (according to state climatologist Peter Goble).
The changing weather may help reduce wildfire risk as temperatures drop in coming months.
🏛️ Government
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office will host a free Fraud and Scam Prevention Class tomorrow from 9-10 a.m. at 215 Rice St — investigators will explain warning signs, and sessions are planned for Sept.
17, Oct. 29, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, and an evening class on Dec. 8.
Gov. Jared Polis toured the Sensory Store in Grand Junction today during his Western Slope visit.
The store (which opened in July with support from a $15,000 Rural Jump Start grant) offers sensory tools, toys and fidgets for people of all ages.
📰 Real Estate
State officials including Gov. Jared Polis attended the groundbreaking for Liberty Apartments (a 72-unit workforce housing project with net-zero energy design) on Tuesday.
The new units, expected to finish in about one year, will offer affordable rent and all utilities to support a growing local workforce.
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