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Broomfield police blotter for July 15-22
12:48 a.m.: Theft reported on a highway/road/alley on the 700 block of 118th Avenue. 10:15 a.m.: Theft reported in a parking lot/garage on the 500 block of Summit Boulevard. 12:47 a.m.: Commercial burglary reported on a highway/road/alley on the 2500 block of Winding River Drive. 1:56 a.m.: Theft reported at...
‘They’re our neighbors’: Broomfield leaders to discuss migrant community at panel event
The Broomfield Resettlement Task Force is hosting an event focusing on the triumphs and struggles of immigrants. “The American Dream in a War-Torn World” will highlight the stories of descendants of the first Indigenous residents of Broomfield, accounts of newcomers fleeing violence, and will look at those who have stepped up as volunteers, home hosts, change-makers and leaders in the community.
Residents frustrated as Broomfield considers 50% water rate increase
Broomfield residents crowded inside city council chambers, frustrated and concerned after learning about a proposal that could hike residents' water and sewage utility bills by 50%."Little numbers turn into big numbers for families and that's what we're facing," said Broomfield resident Rick Fernandez.Fernandez and other residents like him say they first learned about this proposal following a study session held by city and county council members last week."Which is a huge burden on families," Fernandez said."And that's how I as a citizen am looking at it.""Holy toledo, I mean that's a large increase, especially in a utility bill," said Dean...
Elementary Offers Net-Zero-Ready Facility Featuring Storefront System
Replacing an aging school with a modern, energy-efficient facility, Boulder Valley School District’s new Emerald Elementary School in Broomfield, Colorado, is a net-zero-ready, public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Designed and constructed to meet the highest green building standards, the new school supports the district’s aggressive sustainability and energy efficiency goals.
Hallelujah! COMBO and Durango Songwriters Expo Giving Away a Free Entry to the DSE in October!
You may have noticed that we did not run a Songwriting Contest this year so we were disappointed that we would not be able to give away – as a Grand Prize – an entry to the Durango Songwriters Expo worth $450! But Jim said, “We’d be glad to offer an entry anyway!” So here’s the deal: For everyone that joins COMBO and pays their dues or a previous member who renews their dues by Saturday, September 7th , we will throw those names into a hat for a drawing for the entry at our Board Meeting on Sunday, September 8th. We will notify the winner on Monday, September 9th! Just go to https://www.coloradomusic.org and hit the “Join COMBO” button!
$17M affordable housing project starts in metro-area suburb
ERIE, Colo. — Construction has started on a $17 million project that aims to bring affordable housing to a town in the north Denver-metro area by building 35 deed-restricted homes. Cheesman Street Residences in the Historic Old Town of Erie will feature two- and three-bedroom townhomes, along with single-family...
Opening Night for Buffalo Bill Days @ Parfet Park
Golden will again be hosting its annual Buffalo Bill Days celebration. This event dates back to the 1940s as a trail ride up Lookout Mountain to Buffalo Bill's grave.The Buffalo Bill Days Committee has expanded the activities through the years and it is now the largest community festival held in Golden. The event draws many people from surrounding communities who enjoy bringing their families to a wholesome, small-town community event.
REcolorado's messy sale eroded trust between Denver real estate agents and leaders
When MRI Software officials first learned REcolorado was going to be sold, they knew they had to act fast before the sale was finalized. The Ohio-based real estate technology company announced this week it was interested in buying REcolorado, the state’s largest multiple listing service (MLS) where most homes on sale in Colorado are put on the market to be distributed to websites such as Zillow and Redfin.
SpaceNews Welcomes Clara Swan as Sales and Business Development Manager
Denver, CO – July 26, 2024. SpaceNews is thrilled to announce the appointment of Clara Swan as our new Sales and Business Development Manager. Clara will manage advertising and sponsorship sales for clients, working closely with SpaceNews Director of Global Sales, Kamal Flucker, to drive revenue growth and generate business development in support of SpaceNews’ overall expansion goals.
Su Teatro Celebrates Growth During 28th Annual Chicano Music Festival and Auction
There are lots of exciting things happening at SU Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center. Shortly after announcing they had purchased the Denver Civic Theatre outright this year, Su Teatro has announced they’re expanding again, growing their home base in the Santa Fe Arts District. From July 24 – 28th, they are holding their 28th Annual Chicano Music Festival and Auction, featuring lots of great music and community this weekend.
Optimism abounds as CU Buffs women’s soccer opens preseason workouts
The Colorado women’s soccer team will play the first official competition of the Buffaloes’ return season in the Big 12 Conference. And among all of CU’s athletic teams, coach Danny Sanchez’s club might be the most prepared to compete immediately for a Big 12 title. With...
Westminster residents concerned about woodpiles on Sheridan Boulevard lot
In Westminster, massive woodpiles have sat idle on a vacant lot off Sheridan Boulevard for over a year. Residents like Carol Alberts are worried that it constitutes a fire risk. She has been pressing the city for months about removing them."They sprouted up all at once," she said. "It wasn't one at a time. My initial response is 'This is another Marshall Fire waiting to happen'." "That is the one exit to the west," she continued. "There is one exit on the north. If that was blocked and you had all those people trying to get out and it spread...
The Olympics are on. These are the Denver athletes competing
It's no secret that Denver's an athletic city. But some of our peers are a bit more skilled than others — and those Denverites are on the world stage in Paris right now for the 2024 Olympics. Here's a quick list of the Mile High athletes going down the...
Boulder Tennis Community "Endangered" Amid Court Shortage, Pickleball Boom
As tennis and pickleball become increasingly popular, it's gotten harder and harder for players to secure a court in Boulder. And tennis players believe unforced errors by the city will make things worse. By early next year, Boulder is set to lose 27 courts: fifteen at the Rocky Mountain Tennis...
Three DUI checkpoints in metro Denver area Friday night
Denver law enforcement agencies will place DUI checkpoints in Denver, Lakewood, and Arvada tonight that officials say will remove impaired drivers from the road before they cause a crash. The Metropolitan DUI Task force will set up one checkpoint in each city from 5 p.m. tonight to 3 a.m. the...
Colorado AD speaks on national ‘misperception’ of Deion Sanders during interview
In a recent podcast interview with BuffStampede’s Adam Munsterteiger, University of Colorado athletic director Rick George shared his thoughts on dealing with the widespread perceptions of CU football head coach Deion Sanders. Munsterteiger mentioned that with Colorado’s increased popularity, some national media members, including ESPN’s Paul Finebaum, have spoken negatively about Coach Prime and the Buffs. While the 11-year Colorado AD responded by saying the Buffs aren’t worried about others’ opinions, he agreed with Munsterteiger regarding the notion that many outside of Boulder have a “misperception” of Coach Prime. Here’s the full quote from George: “I think there’s a misperception about coach (Sanders),”...
Russell Westbrook finally lands somewhere he can thrive
Russell Westbrook is finally free from the media spotlight after three difficult years in Los Angeles, splitting his time between the Lakers and Clippers. The future Hall of Famer was traded by the Clippers in a deal that saw Kris Dunn head to Ty Lue's team. Westbrook was subsequently waived by the Utah Jazz.However, on Friday, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that Westbrook had agreed to a two-year, $6.8M deal with the Denver Nuggets. Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook is signing a two-year, $6.8 million contract with the Denver Nuggets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Deal has a player option for 2025-26 season....
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