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Good morning Broomfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Broomfield's new livestock rule means for Colorado animal owners
  • Can Broomfield stay perfect in Friday's showdown with Montbello?
  • What Broomfield's costly 1stBank Center means for Nederland's ski gamble

Also on today's calendar: Fempire Comedy Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
  • Monday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Updated emergency rule protects livestock from New World Screwworm (journal-advocate.com) — State agriculture officials in Broomfield have backed an updated emergency rule to protect Colorado livestock from the New World Screwworm, responding to outbreaks in Texas, New Mexico and northern Mexico. The rule tightens import inspections, treatment and quarantine powers for animals entering the state, aiming to safeguard ranchers, 4-H families and other livestock owners across Colorado.
   

2. Boulder and Longmont-area scores and highlights from Week 7 football (About Last Night) (dailycamera.com) — Broomfield High's football team stayed undefeated with a 56-0 rout of Brighton and now prepares to host fellow league-unbeaten Montbello in a key home showdown Friday. The roundup also tracks how nearby programs like Monarch, Legacy, and Fairview fared, giving Broomfield fans a quick look at league rivals and upcoming matchups.
   

3. Nederland is seeking state funds, donations to complete purchase of Eldora Mountain Resort (coloradosun.com) — Nederland is scrambling for state support and donations to finance its ambitious, bond-heavy plan to buy Eldora ski area, raising broader questions about small towns taking on big debt. As a cautionary tale, the story points to Broomfield's demolished 1stBank Center, whose bonds will ultimately cost about $135 million despite the arena's teardown.
   

4. Blue Mountain Operations Wins 2026 Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge (prlog.org) — A Broomfield-based firm, Blue Mountain Operations, just took first place in Colorado Cleantech's 2026 Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge for its solar-powered equipment that cuts methane emissions at remote sites. The win puts a local company in the statewide spotlight and could bring new clean-energy business and partnerships back to Broomfield.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • SHELTER DOGS OF THE WEEK!
    In order of photo… 1. Diesel: 1.5 yo male, bio describes him as sweet, loving to people and dogs, gentle and calm (located at all aboard animal… (Nextdoor Eagle Trace)
  • I have narrowed down a burning plastic smell in my house to the refrigerator, which is also buzzing really loud and hot to the touch.
    Curious if anyone knows an appliance mechanic? And has anyone had to deal with this problem before? The refrigerator is 30 years old. Should I even… (Nextdoor Westlake Village)
  • Omni Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Housekeeping - Turndown Attendant in Broomfield. Apply here.
  • Manna Development Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Broomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Broomfield here.

Ok Broomfield! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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