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Mead, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Mead lacrosse players just earned statewide all‑state recognition?
  • How a Craigslist find in Mead became a go-anywhere vintage trail rig

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 82, low: 52.
  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CHSAA's 2026 all-state girls lacrosse team from the Boulder, Broomfield and Longmont areas (timescall.com) — Mead High girls lacrosse standout Payton Johnson earned 4A second-team all-state honors, with teammates Morgan Elson, Emmy Tecu, and Addison Wolver also recognized. They join top performers from Holy Family and Fairview on CHSAA’s 2026 all-state lists, showcasing how competitive local programs have become in Boulder County and the surrounding area.
   

• This 1971 Chevy K10 Is Proof Great Trail Rigs Don't Need Screens (offroadxtreme.com) — A Wyoming off-roader’s beloved 1971 Chevy K10 was originally bought via Craigslist in Mead before being transformed into a rugged, easy-to-fix trail rig. The story walks through his engine, suspension, and camping upgrades, and how the vintage truck reliably tackles backcountry adventures across the West without relying on modern screens or complex electronics.
   

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  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Mead. Apply here.
  • Extended Stay America, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper Part Time-101020 in Firestone. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mead here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Longmont Expands Independence Weekend Celebration to 2 Days (longmontleader.com)
  • Longmont events for Thursday include a big 3-day long library book sale (timescall.com)
  • The Summer of Slime: Longmont Warns Residents About Harmful Toxic Algae Blooms (longmontleader.com)

Ok Mead! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mead

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