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Good morning Broomfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Broomfield police searched a car at 120th and Sheridan
  • How will Broomfield fare against surging Legacy on Tuesday night?
  • See how Broomfield stacked up in a new national livability ranking.

Also on today's calendar: Hunter Douglas Automation Pro Installer™ and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Brilliant sunshine and warmer, with a high of 85 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 85, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Over 84 grams of meth found hidden under vehicle's center console in Broomfield (kdvr.com) — Broomfield police arrested a man and woman near the King Soopers at West 120th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard after allegedly finding more than 84 grams of meth hidden under their vehicle's center console. Both were booked into the Broomfield Detention Center on multiple charges, and officers say the woman also had fentanyl and outstanding warrants, underscoring ongoing drug enforcement in this busy local shopping area.
   

• Stealing from friends is OK. Legacy hands Erie boys soccer first loss (broomfieldenterprise.com) — Legacy boys soccer handed previously unbeaten Erie its first loss, 2-1, in Westminster, and now turns its attention to hosting No. 22 Broomfield next. For local fans, that means a marquee upcoming league matchup where Broomfield will test a Legacy squad gaining momentum and Erie looking to regroup after a tough mental letdown in its league opener.
   

• South Denver metro town named one of the best small cities in the country (westword.com) — Broomfield ranked in the 95th percentile among more than 1,300 small U.S. cities in WalletHub's new livability study, placing it among Colorado's top performers. The rankings weigh safety, affordability, schools, and quality of life, with Castle Rock leading Colorado and several Front Range communities scoring well while others, like Pueblo West and Northglenn, lagged behind.
   

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    Friday October 2
  • Coffee with the Principal
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Quick question for Broomfield neighbors managing chronic health conditions
    Hi neighbors! I'm a student at CU Leeds living in Broomfield, navigating my own chronic health journey. For a university project, I'm researching… (Nextdoor Broomfield)
  • Ascend Staffing posted a job opening for Machine Operator | 12 HR Shift in Broomfield. Apply here.
  • Mod Pizza - Best Pizza, LLC posted a job opening for Sheridan Team Member in Broomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Broomfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lafayette

  • Dog House Studios builds community and a local scene in Lafayette (cariboucurrent.com)
  • Colorado's Jessica Watkins Becomes the First Black Woman to Command a Space Mission (5280.com)
  • For some Starbucks employees, a closure in Lafayette shines light on 'importance of being unionized' (timescall.com)

Westminster

  • Denver's 10 best haunted houses and Halloween attractions for 2026 (denverpost.com)
  • Room to Become: Branded Short Film About A College Student and Housing Casting Call (backstage.com)

Ok Broomfield! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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