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🌱 What kept West End deputies busy around Nucla this past weekend?
Coffee in hand, Nucla? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What kept West End deputies busy around Nucla this past weekend?
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 51 and low of 29 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 54, low: 31.
- Thursday: Sun and clouds, with a high of 54 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 12/11/25 - 12/14/25 West End Blotter (montrosecountysheriffsoffice.com) — Recent West End sheriff logs show several traffic warnings near Nucla on Highway 97, plus calls for juvenile issues, 911 hang-ups, and medical assists in town and nearby rural roads. Deputies also conducted multiple directed patrols in Nucla, Naturita, and county areas over the December 11–14 period, reflecting active local law enforcement coverage. 
📸 Around Nucla
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🗓 Events Nearby
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STEAM (After-School Club)
Lone Cone Library , 1455 Pinion St , Norwood
4:00 pm -
Gymnastics (with Tia Uphoff) (K-3rd grade)
Lone Cone Library , 1455 Pinion St , Norwood
4:00 pm -
Up-off Gymnastics, Dance, and Spanish
Lone Cone Library , 1455 Pinion St , Norwood
10:00 am -
Dark Night in Norwood
The Livery , 1555 Summit St , Norwood
7:00 pm -
“Dark Night with Craig Childs” Tickets on now on sale!
The Livery , 1555 Summit St , Norwood
7:00 pm -
Chair Yoga for Seniors
Lone Cone Library , 1455 Pinion St , Norwood
10:30 am -
Naturita: Cook Club
Naturita Community Library , 107 W 1st Ave , Naturita
12:00 pm -
Teen D & D (ages 13- 18)
Lone Cone Library , 1455 Pinion St , Norwood
5:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Saturday December 27
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Naturita. Apply here.
- Colorado Staffing posted a job opening for Truck Driver in Naturita. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nucla here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dove Creek
- Weekend roundup: Dolores boys basketball continues hot start (the-journal.com)
Montrose
- 12/12/25-12/14/25 MCSO Blotter (montrosecountysheriffsoffice.com)
- Mrs. Claus for a Cause returns Dec. 19-21 (montrosebusinesstimes.com)
- Law enforcement never reported hit-and-run was intentional, contrary to Montrose commissioner's claim (gjsentinel.com)
Ok Nucla! 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
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