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Loveland, Colorado Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Want your memories sealed in Loveland’s new statewide time capsule?
  • From Larimer County jail cell to Loveland pulpit and tech leadership
  • Loveland community notes the passing of Ralph Eugene Bartholomew

Also on today's calendar: Bohemian Cafe and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 87, low: 54. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. How do I get stuff into the new time capsule in Colorado? (k99.com) — Loveland has been chosen to host Colorado’s new state time capsule at The Ranch Events Complex, with burial planned for fall 2026. Northern Colorado residents can submit items in person during the Larimer County Fair or online, following size and safety rules, and can email the City of Loveland with questions about what’s allowed.
   

2. Five Questions: Calvary Loveland pastor Kevin Cox reflects on faith and redemption (reporterherald.com) — A longtime member of Calvary Chapel Loveland has just stepped into the role of senior pastor, bringing a life story that runs from Larimer County Jail to leading both a congregation and a Loveland-based IT company. Kevin Cox shares how his past struggles with addiction, homelessness and prison now shape his ministry to residents facing similar challenges across the Loveland area.
   

3. Ralph Eugene Bartholomew (powelltribune.com) — Loveland readers are informed of the passing of Ralph Eugene Bartholomew, who died May 28 at Seven Lakes Memory Care in Loveland after living with Alzheimer’s disease. The obituary reflects on his decades as a pharmacist, his deep devotion to family, and his active life across South Dakota and Wyoming, while sharing funeral and burial details for those wishing to honor him.
   

4. Loveland veteran who brings living history to classrooms named Hero of the Month (kdvr.com) — A longtime Loveland High School teacher, coach and Army veteran is being honored for organizing annual living history seminars where local veterans share wartime experiences directly with students. Harold “AJ” Johnson, who spends his own time and money to make the events happen, has been named FOX31’s Hero of the Month for June 2026 for his dedication to preserving veterans’ stories in northern Colorado classrooms.
   

5. Rocky Mountain National Park Ranks Third for Hiking (northfortynews.com) — If you love hitting Rocky Mountain National Park trails from Loveland, a new national ranking just confirmed you’re in the right place—RMNP is now rated the third-best U.S. national park for hiking. With about 220 trails, stellar user reviews, and millions of annual visitors, it offers top-tier routes like Emerald Lake and Sky Pond within an easy drive of town.
   

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Ok Loveland! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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