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🌱 Will Commerce City hit pause on new data center projects?
Spotted on the Commerce City calendar: Teen Social: Roller Skating - Commerce City, CO 2026
Coffee in hand, Commerce City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Commerce City hit pause on new data center projects?
- Why are the Rapids betting big on 17-year-old Akol Akon?
Also on today's calendar: MEGA Kid's Consignment Event- Just Between Friends and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Another Colorado city is considering a pause on data center development (denver7.com) — Commerce City council is weighing a six-month halt on new data center approvals, which could delay any proposed facilities until at least March 2027. Officials say they need time to study how these power- and water-hungry projects might affect local infrastructure and neighborhoods, especially as interest in large-scale data centers grows across Colorado. 
• Meet Sydney FC Winger Akol Akon, Colorado Rapids' Next Lucas Herrington? (burgundywave.com) — Commerce City soccer fans can look forward to highly rated Sydney FC winger Akol Akon joining the Colorado Rapids for the 2027–28 MLS season, after he turns 18. Analysts say the 17-year-old Australian brings strong pressing, creativity, and aerial ability, and compare his potential impact to former Rapids standout Lucas Herrington.
📸 Around Commerce City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Commerce City
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★ Featured events ★
- Teen Social: Roller Skating - Commerce City, CO 2026 →
Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E 112th Ave, Commerce City
1:00 pm
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Community Linkage with BOE Director Luz E. Molina Aguayo
Adams County School District 14, 6500 E 72nd Ave, Commerce City
5:30 pm - Fusion Invitational @ Prairie Gateway Open Space →
Commerce City CO - National Good Neighbor Day →
Kearney Middle School, 6160 Kearney St, Commerce City
5:30 pm - Kidz Only-Mini Fall Fest - Commerce City, CO 2026 →
Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E 112th Ave, Commerce City
6:00 pm - Kids Markets at Mile High Flea Market →
Mile High Flea Market, 7007 East 88th Avenue, Commerce City - MEGA Kid's Consignment Event- Just Between Friends →
9755 Henderson Rd, Brighton
9:00 am
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Friday October 9
📣 Commerce City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Gear Drive: Children's Museum of Denver →
Children's Museum of Denver, 2121 Children's Museum Drive, Denver
9:00 am - Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing →
Adams County Government Center, 4430 South Adams County Parkway, Brighton
9:30 am - Music in the Gardens →
Denver CO
11:30 am - OZ Gallery Exhibits →
Thornton CO
12:00 pm - Watercolor Painting with Gina De Gorna →
Main Street Gallery, 36 S. Main Street, Brighton
1:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- How much would someone charge to change this outside faucet?
The hose is stuck because of hard water and nothing is working to get it off. (Nextdoor Foxton Village) - Did anyone hear two big bangs in the Fronterra Village area last night?
It startled me and I couldn't tell if they were fireworks (which would surprise me) or something else. I am just curious. (Nextdoor Fronterra Village)
- Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. posted a job opening for Dock Worker/Forklift Operator- Part Time in Commerce City. Apply here.
- Re:Build Manufacturing, LLC posted a job opening for Value Stream Manager in Commerce City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Commerce City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Thornton
- Lopers Have 15 Shots in Setback (nebraska.tv)
Northglenn
- Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Sept. 21 (the-avocado.org)
- US school teacher uncovers 66.5-million-year-old trail of adult T. rex (interestingengineering.com)
- Softball Recap: Thornton Pushes Northglenn to the Limit (maxpreps.com)
Aurora
- Aurora police put Flock cameras in high school parking lots, raising concerns about surveillance of students (denverpost.com)
- Ethiopian food culture is growing again in east Denver and Aurora (denverpost.com)
Ok Commerce City! 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
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