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🌱 Patch AM: Grand Junction man jailed after serious domestic assault on South 4th Street

Also, don't miss Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Grand Junction Patch calendar

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Morning Grand Junction! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Grand Junction man jailed after serious domestic assault on South 4th Street
  • How to get to the Grand Junction Air Show without airport parking
  • Why travelers are choosing Grand Junction over crowded Moab this year.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Turning out cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Monday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Arrested After Woman Seriously Injured in Assault (junctionnow.com) — Grand Junction police arrested a 37-year-old man after a woman was seriously injured in an alleged domestic assault on South 4th Street Wednesday morning. Officers say the suspect assaulted, stabbed and strangled her while preventing her from leaving, and he now faces multiple felony assault and kidnapping-related charges at the Mesa County Detention Facility.
   

2. Grand Junction Air Show returning on Oct. 3-4 (westernslopenow.com) — Grand Junction residents can look forward to the Grand Junction Air Show returning Oct. 3–4 at Grand Junction Regional Airport, featuring the Blue Angels and large crowds each day. Plan ahead for shuttle-only access, since there's no on-site parking, and check the event website for tickets and detailed parking information before you go.
   

3. Why More And More Travelers Are Ditching Moab For Colorado's Underrated Desert Haven (planetware.com) — Grand Junction is highlighted as a quieter, more affordable alternative to Moab, with easy access via regional flights, I-70, or Amtrak. The piece spotlights Colorado National Monument hikes, local bike trails, kid-friendly attractions, and downtown restaurants and hotels, giving residents and visitors alike a fresh look at what makes the city an appealing high-desert basecamp.
   

4. Joanne Shaw Taylor Drops New Single 'You And Me (Rachel's Song)' (rockandbluesmuse.com) — Blues-rock guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor has released a new single ahead of her upcoming album and will bring her fall U.S. tour to Grand Junction's Mesa Theater on November 3. Local fans can expect a mix of emotionally rich new songs and older favorites, with tickets available now for those wanting an intimate, guitar-driven show close to home.
   

5. New Fruita murals unveiled at co-op tower (kkco11news.com) — Fruita has unveiled colorful new murals on the downtown co-op tower, a short drive from Grand Junction and often visited by local residents. Artist Andrea Downs' pieces celebrate cycling, local dinosaur icon Grrrreta, and community-made flower drawings, with a telescope in Mulberry Plaza—salvaged from the Empire State Building—now helping visitors zoom in on the artwork's details.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Friends of Mesa County Libraries' Big Annual Book Sale runs Wednesday, Oct.
    21, through Saturday, Oct. 24, at the First Congregational Church in Grand Junction (1425 N. 5th Street). Thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more… (Nextdoor Redlands Monument)
  • Want to volunteer?
    Sign up to help the Urban Trails Committee with its 2026 Walk Audit on Wednesday, September 30. More details and sign-up are available at bit.ly… (Nextdoor )
  • Eyemart Express, Ltd posted a job opening for Front Desk Optometrists Tech PT Grand Junction, CO #174 in Grand Junction. Apply here.
  • MV Transportation, Inc. posted a job opening for Utility Worker in Grand Junction. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Junction here.

Ok Grand Junction! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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