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🌱 Could your new Ram 1500 lose its trailer brakes climbing Colorado grades?

Parker, Colorado Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Parker! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your new Ram 1500 lose its trailer brakes climbing Colorado grades?

Also on today's calendar: 💙 Sunday Sensory Friendly Open Gym @ The Kidz Gym and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 98, low: 69.
  • Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 Ram 1500 Hurricane Is Rated to Tow 11,500 Pounds, But Overheating Disables an Owner's Trailer Brakes at Just 7,500 Lbs (torquenews.com) — A Ram 1500 owner in Parker experienced severe overheating and a dangerous trailer-brake failure while towing in high-altitude mountain conditions, prompting a deep technical look at the new Hurricane engine. The Parker-based author explains how heat, electrical load, and module placement can trigger limp mode and trailer brake loss, and outlines specific steps Ram owners should take before towing heavy loads.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I just wanted to throw out some positivity and give much needed thanks to a neighbor who was a beyond "good Samaritan" this morning;
    I had an extremely difficult week, and this morning I was met with another hurdle in life, by running over a Massive nail. I was on our road leaving… (Nextdoor London Dr)
  • Missing Kitty-This is Ted.
    Have you seen him? He got out and we are worried about him. Missing in Bradbury Ranch. (Nextdoor BradburyRanch/AuburnHills)
  • Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2219) in Parker. Apply here.
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Parker. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parker here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Parker! 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: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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