🌱 Can Burlington’s volleyball squad extend its league streak against Yuma?

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In today's newsletter:

• Can Burlington's volleyball squad extend its league streak against Yuma?
• How new wind power near Burlington is reshaping Colorado's energy mix

Also on today's calendar: Yuma Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Burlington and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cool with rain, temps: high: 64, low: 50.
• Thursday: A touch of morning rain, with a high of 63 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Yuma vs. Burlington: Colorado High School Girls Volleyball, Oct. 1, 2026 (chsaanow.com) — Burlington High School's girls volleyball team, off to a strong 7-3 start and undefeated in league play, is set to host Yuma in a key 2A matchup. Local fans can check how the Cougars stack up statistically, see the full varsity roster, and follow Burlington's position in the Union Pacific league standings.
   

• Renewables continue to gain in Colorado (bigpivots.com) — New wind development in Kit Carson County, where Burlington is the county seat, is helping push Colorado's electricity mix past the 50% renewables mark this year. The article highlights large new wind and solar projects, growing battery storage, and how eastern Colorado is becoming a key hub for the state's clean energy transition.
   

📸 Around Burlington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlington

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Yuma Girls JV Volleyball @ Burlington →
  Burlington High School, 380 Mike Lounge Dr, Burlington
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• HS Volleyball vs Yuma
  Burlington School District RE-6J Burlington, CO 80807
  4:00 pm
• Yuma Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Burlington →
  Burlington High School, 380 Mike Lounge Dr, Burlington
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• HS Football vs Ellicott
  Burlington School District RE-6J Burlington, CO 80807
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Municipal Court →
  Burlington, CO Calendar Burlington, CO 80807
  3:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• HS Volleyball at Kiowa
  Burlington School District RE-6J Burlington, CO 80807
  4:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Idalia Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Bethune →
  Bethune Junior-Senior High School, 145 3rd Ave, Bethune
  4:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• Hi-Plains Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Bethune →
  Bethune Junior-Senior High School, 145 3rd Ave, Bethune
  4:30 pm
• Limon Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Burlington →
  Burlington High School, 380 Mike Lounge Dr, Burlington
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 22
• Manzanola Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Bethune →
  Bethune Junior-Senior High School, 145 3rd Ave, Bethune
  5:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Limon Varsity Football @ Burlington →
  Burlington High School, 380 Mike Lounge Dr, Burlington
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 27
• Flagler Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Burlington →
  Burlington High School, 380 Mike Lounge Dr, Burlington
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Burlington. Apply here.
• O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lamar

• Class 3A boys soccer rankings see a change as Lamar enters (coloradopreps.com)
• Porter, Curtis Lane 2026 Evaluation (colorado.gov)
• Longmont ICE arrest; SCOTUS allows Trump admin to check voter citizenship; Colorado to receive $250 million for grid improvements (kgnu.org)

Ok Burlington! 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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