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What's up Broomfield! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Broomfield Library events are happening every day this week?
  • What do we know about the shooting at Broomfield Police Department?
  • What's next for Broomfield's Eagle Trace Golf Club after Oct. 3?

Also on today's calendar: Broncos Tailgate Party at Realty ONE Group Lotus and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, temps: high: 68, low: 55.
  • Thursday: A little rain in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Things to do in Broomfield for the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2026 (broomfieldenterprise.com) — Broomfield families have a full slate of free activities this week at the Broomfield Library and nearby city facilities, from Spanish storytimes and baby playgroups to Magic: The Gathering and LEGO sessions. You can also get gardening help, college essay guidance, and join knitting or Spanish conversation groups, all happening Sept. 28 through Oct. 3 in town.
   

2. Former Boulder County deputy shoots at jail, Broomfield PD with AR-15, officials say (broomfieldenterprise.com) — Local readers should know that a former Boulder County deputy was arrested early Monday after allegedly firing multiple shots at the Boulder County Jail and is also suspected of shooting at the Broomfield Police Department earlier that night. No injuries were reported, but the Sheriff's Office lobby is temporarily closed as investigators determine charges and release more details.
   

3. Colorado golf course closing after drought; neighbors in Broomfield fight to keep it watered (cbsnews.com) — Broomfield's Eagle Trace Golf Club is scheduled to close Oct. 3 after drought-related water shortages, ending decades of affordable neighborhood golf. Nearby residents have formed a nonprofit, exploring ways to secure water and possibly a new owner to keep the green space maintained and prevent fire risks, nuisance uses, and long-term blight in their community.
   

4. The Hidden Nuclear History Behind Today's Public Lands (gearjunkie.com) — Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, just six miles from Broomfield, is spotlighted as a former nuclear weapons site turned prairie preserve that still raises safety questions for nearby communities. The piece explains how massive cleanups at places like Rocky Flats, Rocky Mountain Arsenal, and other U.S. sites have converted contaminated lands into wildlife refuges, while debates continue over long‑term health and environmental risks.
   

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💬 Chatter

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    Making your home electric and not using fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal) in order to fight drought (water scarcity), climate change, air pollution,… (Nextdoor Broomfield Hts)
  • Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd posted a job opening for Technical Author (Aircraft Design & Documentation) in Broomfield. Apply here.
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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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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