RAIN! So. Much. Rain.
That's the prediction into Wednesday, for much of the region. At least as far as the morning went today, it is bearing out: it's a bit soggy in Montrose. The National Weather Service indicates the West End and counties further south of us could be in for a hammering. "Excessive rainfall" of 1 to 4 inches is possible, along with flooding risk. The western half of Montrose County was today under "flood watch" status, as was much of the rest of the map from Telluride to Cortez and Durango.
We need the water. We don't need a deluge. This is a common story for Southwestern Colorado. And despite the welcome rain, what falls is unlikely to lift us out of prolonged drought. We've got to cross our fingers on El Nino bringing the mountains enough snow this winter. As much as I don't like to drive in it, c'mon, El Nino!
Speaking of travel, whether rain or snow, prepare your vehicle for adverse conditions, and drive accordingly. I want to catch you here next Monday!
- Katharhynn, from the Newsroom
A film to sink your teeth into
This weekend, I took myself on down to the picture show — at Delta's Egyptian Theater, which hosted a film festival and culminated in a screening of Grand Junction-made "American Vampires." First of all, if you've never been to the Egyptian, you are missing out! It is easily one of the coolest venues in the area for a movie, like our own vintage-feeling Fox Cinema, or our honest-to-goodness drive-in theater, the Star. Second, hats off to all of the hard work involved in hosting the festival, as well as the many hardworking CMU students who had a hand in the films showcased.
I'm a "sucker" for a proper vampire flick, and I absolutely loved "American Vampires." Hank Braxtan, Josh Meuwly, Stephen Hillyard and Stephen Doyle bring us an uncomplicated monster story, shot through with unforced humor, plus blood and gore. (Also, adult language; this film is not for little eyes and ears.)
Think of what might happen when bounty hunters wind up as reluctant vampire hunters who act to save the town of Grand Junction from a blood-sucking fiend who last walked among the living during the time of the Conquistadors. The movie is highly entertaining, and, in my humble estimation, very well done.
If you missed its sold-out screening at the Avalon in August, or the Egyptian's Saturday night screening, don't fret. On Oct. 18, American Vampires is set to show at the Asteria Theater at CMU in Grand Junction. Check the website for when tickets go on sale. Learn more about the film here.
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