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Orchard Mesa, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Orchard Mesa! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Orchard Mesa pays the lowest home insurance premiums in Colorado
  • See what’s new at Orchard Mesa Pool and nearby summer camps
  • RV fire near Orchard Mesa quickly contained; no homes or people hurt

Also on today's calendar: Freedom Fest and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes does a frog wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 103 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hot, temps: high: 101, low: 70.
  • Friday: Very warm, with a high of 100 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Colorado has some of the nation's costliest home insurance. The Grand Valley seems immune (gjsentinel.com) — Homeowners in Orchard Mesa currently enjoy the lowest average home insurance premiums in Colorado, around $2,079 a year, far below the statewide average above $4,000. Experts say the Grand Valley’s relative lack of major hail, wind, and wildfire disasters keeps claims low, though premiums have still risen sharply since 2020. Local agents expect future increases to be slower but warn big disasters could change that.
   

• Family-friendly summer activities available across Grand Junction (kkco11news.com) — Orchard Mesa Pool is now open for the summer, giving local families a nearby spot to cool off alongside Lincoln Park and Palisade pools. Grand Junction Parks and Recreation is also running youth camps, updated parks like Columbine Park, and free playground and trail access all season. Check the city’s online activity guide for schedules, costs, and registration details.
   

• Grand Junction Fire extinguish RV fire near Orchard Mesa (kkco11news.com) — An RV and metal carport caught fire Tuesday afternoon on the 250 block of Burns Drive near Orchard Mesa, but firefighters quickly contained it before it reached nearby homes or vegetation. Grand Junction Fire Department laid about 1,300 feet of hose due to limited hydrant access and had the blaze out in roughly 20 minutes. No injuries were reported, and officials urge residents to report any fire immediately in current hot, dry, windy conditions.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orchard Mesa

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday June 18
  • June Meeting →
    The Art Center, 1803 N 7th St, Grand Junction
    10:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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🗞 Nearby News

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Grand Junction

  • Grand Junction city manager to host community event on road construction projects (kkco11news.com)
  • Grand Junction city council reviews draft master plan for river corridor (kkco11news.com)
  • Grand Junction tourism growing despite industry challenges, loss of hotel rooms (gjsentinel.com)

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Ok Orchard Mesa! 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: Open toed ! (toad) (Thank you Edgar W. for sending it in!)
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