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Hello Broomfield! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What would closing Birch Elementary mean for Broomfield students and families?
  • Which Broomfield team will stay hot in this weekend's big games?
  • How did Broomfield's Children's Hospital help earn a national top ranking?

Also on today's calendar: Family History Discovery Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 57.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Boulder Valley leaders defend school closure process (dailycamera.com) — Broomfield families face major changes as Boulder Valley's proposal includes closing Birch Elementary and redistributing students amid district-wide enrollment declines. Board members pressed staff on whether Broomfield has enough room for future growth and how nearby Adams 12's own closures could shift students, while leaders defended the plan as necessary to redirect millions toward smaller classes and added school support.
   

2. Boulder and Longmont preps games to watch this weekend (dailycamera.com) — Broomfield sports fans have a busy few days ahead, with the undefeated Eagles football team hosting Denver East Friday night and Broomfield softball facing powerhouse Holy Family on Saturday morning. The roundup also highlights key matchups involving nearby schools like Fairview, Monarch, Mead and Erie, giving local prep followers plenty to track across football, volleyball, softball and boys soccer.
   

3. Children's Colorado again recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a top pediatric hospital nationally (gazette.com) — Families in Broomfield can take pride that their local Children's Hospital Colorado campus is part of a system again ranked among the nation's top pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The Aurora-based network, which includes hospitals in Broomfield, earned top-10 national marks in five specialties and was named best in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.
   

4. As proxy fight for control of Vail Resorts heats up, Vail mayor vows to put town interests first (vaildaily.com) — A high-stakes proxy fight for control of Broomfield-based Vail Resorts is intensifying, and Vail's mayor says he'll fiercely protect the town's interests as shareholders battle over board seats. Local leaders and financial heavyweights are debating how aggressively Vail should push for better parking, housing and community benefits while investors like Oasis Management and prominent figures such as Bob Chapek enter the fray.
   

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  • A mountain lion was spotted in a tree on Eaton Street in Westminster, prompting police to close the road, but it was safely tranquilized and relocated by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
    10:23AM on Sep 15: Eaton St between 112th Ave and 113th Ave is closed due to a mountain lion in a tree, with CPW on scene. (Nextdoor )
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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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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