Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 50.
Thursday: some sun, with a high of 94 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Longmont pilot prepares to race jet 50 feet above New Mexico desert (dailycamera.com) — Longmont resident and retired Navy pilot Matthew Menza is heading to Roswell this month to race his L-39C jet around a low-altitude, 11-mile course at up to 600 mph. He'll be the first pilot from Longmont to compete, with his wife leading the pit crew and local sponsors backing him, and residents invited to follow the races and even donate to support his costly effort.
• Week 2 of the fall season from the Boulder area (BoCoPreps 10&10) (timescall.com) — Longmont High's football team is off to its first 2-0 start since 2015 after shutting out Skyline, while Longmont softball's Alex McGregor is among the state's top power hitters. The roundup also spotlights standout performances from nearby schools, giving Longmont fans context on how local rivals and regional teams are shaping the fall season.
Volleyball Game CRMS @ Westview 3:30pm & 4:30pm Coal Ridge Middle School Longmont, CO 80504 4:45 pm
Boys Basketball Work Out Frederick Senior High School 5690 Tipple Parkway, Frederick, CO, 80504 5:30 pm
Thursday September 10
Girls Freshman Volleyball Frederick High School vs Silver Creek Hig Frederick Senior High School 5690 Tipple Parkway, Frederick, CO, 80504 4:00 pm
Girls Varsity Softball Frederick High School vs Silver Creek High S Frederick Senior High School Frederick High School > Varsity Softball Field (Frederick High Sch 4:00 pm
Baseball Workout Frederick Senior High School 5690 Tipple Parkway, Frederick, CO, 80504 4:00 pm
Volleyball C, D and JV vs. Silver Creek Frederick Senior High School Longmont, CO 80504 4:00 pm
Softball vs. Silver Creek Frederick Senior High School Longmont, CO 80504 4:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Dog found on Vermillion rd last night at 11pm. Rescued from an owl swooping at it. Its scared and crying alot! Anyone out there know this dog? Maybe 5 lbs. Collar, no tags. Attached to a leash!!… (Nextdoor North 115th)
Just a reminder that it's courteous to let your neighbors know if there are multiple bears traveling through. I had an exhausted mama and 4 cubs sleep in my yard yesterday and thought a person was on my deck so I walked around and found myself face to face… (Nextdoor Lake Valley and North Rim)
Stored Energy Systems posted a job opening for Inventory Control Lead in Longmont. Apply here.
Kelly posted a job opening for Part-Time Inventory Clerk in Longmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longmont here.
🗞 Nearby News
Niwot
TC Line calls for Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026 (timescall.com)
Softball Preview: No Blowouts Lately for Monarch Heading into Niwot (maxpreps.com)
Erie oil drilling plans change after Colorado residents push back; $17 million lawsuit possible (cbsnews.com)
Cardinals stage another Coors comeback to reward Cooper Hjerpe's flawless debut with win over Rockies (dailygazette.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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