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🌱 Why Louisville says Hecla Lake’s low water isn’t a crisis yet

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Louisville says Hecla Lake’s low water isn’t a crisis yet
  • Want your art to help Louisville neighbors in need?
  • How a new Fort Collins–Denver rail line could reshape Louisville commutes

Also on today's calendar: Mother's Day Candle Making & Brunch Experience and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Chilly with periods of rain, with a high of 42 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds yielding to some sun, temps: high: 57, low: 35.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Water levels at Hecla Lake are normal for now, Louisville says (dailycamera.com) — Louisville officials say Hecla Lake’s current low water levels are typical for spring, but this year’s record-low snowpack could keep them low longer than usual. The city is closely monitoring Hecla Lake and Louisville’s Warembourg Fishing Pond, adjusting refills and fish stocking while urging residents to follow voluntary watering tips and conserve where possible.
   

2. 2nd Annual Art Sale To Benefit Sister Carmen Community Center (yellowscene.com) — Local artists are invited to donate original work for a June 7 fundraiser at the Tri City Elks Lodge on Main Street in Louisville, supporting Sister Carmen Community Center’s services. Residents of Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, and Erie benefit from SCCC’s food, financial, and educational programs, with all art sale proceeds going directly to those efforts.
   

3. Front Range Passenger Rail from Fort Collins to Denver has green light (coloradoan.com) — Louisville is slated to get a stop on the newly approved Colorado Connector passenger rail line running between Fort Collins and Denver, with service expected by January 2029. The $333 million project will provide three daily round trips, significantly improving regional transit links for Louisville commuters and travelers while sharing costs between the state and RTD.
   

4. Regional chambers to host AI and Marketing Summit in Broomfield (coloradobiz.com) — Louisville’s Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the Lafayette and Latino chambers to host a Marketing and AI Summit on May 4 at Elevations Credit Union in Broomfield. Local business owners can learn practical ways to use AI in marketing, hear from regional experts, and network with peers, with discounted tickets available for chamber members.
   

5. What a home rule municipality means for Niwot (lhvc.com) — Niwot residents are moving toward a November vote on whether to incorporate as a town and possibly adopt a home rule charter, similar to nearby Louisville’s status. The article explains how home rule works, how a charter commission would be formed, and the tentative timeline for drafting and approving a charter and electing town officers through 2027.
   

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  • Yesterday, the Clerk & Recorder's office released our annual Public Accountability and Services report.
    In 2025, we transformed our spaces and systems across all three divisions to improve accessibility, security, and the way we serve our community. … (Nextdoor )

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