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🌱 Need a safe place tonight? Here’s where evacuees can go in Berthoud

Berthoud, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Berthoud! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Need a safe place tonight? Here’s where evacuees can go in Berthoud
  • How a Berthoud mushroom lab is shaping Colorado’s new therapy industry
  • How a former circus performer became a key Berthoud town leader

Also on today's calendar: U-Create Open Studio – All ages with an adult; Ages 11+ on their own and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 47.
  • Friday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Berthoud Church Becomes Nighttime Lifeline As Red Cross Opens Evacuation Center (hoodline.com) — If you need a safe place tonight, the American Red Cross is opening an evacuation center at 6 p.m. at Grace Place Church, 375 Meadowlark Drive in Berthoud. Residents are urged to monitor Larimer County emergency alerts and the Town of Berthoud public safety page for real-time updates on evacuation orders, road closures, and how long the shelter may remain open.
   

2. Northern Colorado psilocybin mushroom lab forging a path in the 'regulated realm' (9news.com) — A Berthoud-based lab, Lost Garden Labs and Therapeutics, is now legally cultivating psilocybin mushrooms to supply Colorado’s licensed healing centers, placing the town at the forefront of the state’s new psychedelic-therapy industry. Owner Josh Walker describes navigating complex regulations, building ties with mental health professionals, and operating a tightly controlled mushroom-growing facility right in Berthoud.
   

3. Don Carlos Dorman: From Iowa circus performer to Berthoud trustee (berthoudsurveyor.com) — Berthoud readers get a rich look at Don Carlos Dorman, a onetime Iowa circus performer who became a town trustee and community fixture here from 1906 to 1949. The story traces his many Berthoud jobs, from barber and painter to band leader, and shows how his energy and creativity shaped local music, business, and civic life.
   

4. Recent moisture wasn't enough to prevent Sedona Hills Fire (coloradoan.com) — A nearby wildfire north of Carter Lake burned 12.2 acres and triggered hundreds of evacuation notices, with Berthoud Fire Protection District helping contain it by Monday evening. Local fire officials warn that, despite recent rain and snow, drought-stressed vegetation around Berthoud and Larimer County remains dangerously dry and at high risk for more fires.
   

5. Berthoud Student Wins Larimer Sticker Contest (northfortynews.com) — A Berthoud High School student, Kylie Gibbs, has won Larimer County’s 2026 “I Voted” sticker contest, meaning her artwork will reach more than 275,000 voters this fall. Her Colorado-themed design highlights local pride and will appear on mail ballots and at vote centers, showcasing Berthoud talent while encouraging civic engagement among students and the wider community.
   

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  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Cashier in Berthoud. Apply here.
  • PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Entry-level Machine Operator - $16.90/hr in Loveland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berthoud here.

Ok Berthoud! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Berthoud

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Berthoud

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.