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Loma, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Loma! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Brush fire on I-70 near Loma causing delays and safety concerns.
- Which nearby restaurants passed – or failed – recent Mesa County inspections?
Also on today's calendar: KAMERON JOHNSON COMEDY and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 100, low: 62.
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 92 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fire crews dispatched to I-70 Loma fire; motorists being asked to avoid area (kkco11news.com) — Fire crews are working a brush fire along I-70 near Loma at mile marker 13, and drivers are being urged to avoid the area or expect delays. If you must travel that stretch, use extra caution as emergency crews remain on scene and traffic may slow significantly while they work. 
• Restaurant inspection blotter for June 11, 2026 (gjsentinel.com) — Mesa County’s latest restaurant inspections cover eateries across the county, including the stretch from Loma to Collbran, with details on violations, closures, and re-inspections. If you’re eating out or visiting food trucks soon, this rundown highlights where inspectors found temperature, handwashing, and sanitation problems, and which spots recently passed clean follow-ups.
📸 Around Loma
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Kid Fest 2026 – A Family Fun Experience in Grand Junction →
Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 US-50, Grand Junction
12:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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KAMERON JOHNSON COMEDY →
Gemini Beer Company, 310 N 7th St, Grand Junction
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Fruita City Council Public Meeting — Indivisible Grand Junction →
Civic Center Park and Pavilion, 325 E Aspen Ave, Fruita
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Thursday Night Concert Series →
Civic Center Park and Pavilion, 325 E Aspen Ave, Fruita
7:30 pm
Saturday June 13
Tuesday June 16
Thursday June 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Up Close and Personal
Colorado National Park 1750 Rim Rock Drive, Fruita, CO 81521
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Kids Club - TBD - Fruita Branch Library
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Geology of the Monument
Colorado National Park 1750 Rim Rock Drive, Fruita, CO 81521
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Dino Day at Dinosaur Journey →
Dinosaur Journey Museum, 550 Jurassic Ct, Fruita
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Cavalcade's Monthly Variety Show! →
Cavalcade, 201 E Aspen Ave, Fruita
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Individual Tech Help - Fruita Branch Library
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Teen Time - Fruita Branch Library
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Crafting for Adults (Fruita Branch)
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10:30 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Primoris Services Corporation posted a job opening for Construction Opportunities in Natural Gas Distribution - Q3C CO - Gas Operations in Grand Junction. Apply here.
- Saia, Inc. posted a job opening for FT Dockworker - Grand Junction, CO in Grand Junction. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Loma here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fruita
- Fruita seeks handmade flower artwork for CO-OP Tower banner (westernslopenow.com)
- Selling Your Home in Fruita, Colorado: A Guide for Homeowners (cameronjournal.com)
- Fruita Farmers Market returns June 13 with Family Fun Day (thebusinesstimes.com)
Grand Junction
- Downtown Grand Junction back in Mesa County Enterprise Zone (westernslopenow.com)
Ok Loma! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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