🌱 How repurposed fracking tanks could speed wildfire response near Norwood

Coffee in hand, Norwood? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How repurposed fracking tanks could speed wildfire response near Norwood
• Norwood student earns spot in prestigious West Texas leadership cohort

Also on today's calendar: Chair Yoga for Seniors and 5 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 60.
• Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Fracking tanks get a new use in Colorado (okenergytoday.com) — Norwood Fire Protection District is part of a new “Water Ready Project” that repurposes former fracking tanks to store 21,000 gallons of water at sites across San Miguel County, boosting wildfire response on the Western Slope. By cutting refill times for tanker trucks during fires, this effort aims to better protect Norwood and neighboring communities amid ongoing drought and red flag conditions.
   

• Area students named to Rogers LEAD WT cohort for 2026-2027 academic year (myplainview.com) — A Norwood student, Mikah Wareham, has been selected for the 2026–2027 Rogers LEAD WT leadership cohort at West Texas A&M University, standing out among high-achieving peers from across several states. The two-year program offers leadership courses, service projects, internships, and networking opportunities designed to build community-minded leaders.
   

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📸 Around Norwood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norwood

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 13

• Music on the Mesa FREE Concert featuring WOLF JETT →
  San Miguel County Fairgrounds, 1165 Summit St, Norwood
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday June 22

• Chair Yoga for Seniors →
  Lone Cone Library, 1455 Pinion St, Norwood
  10:30 am

Wednesday June 24

• Creative Crafting →
  Lone Cone Library, 1455 Pinion St, Norwood
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 25

• In-Between Scene →
  Lone Cone Library, 1455 Pinion St, Norwood
  3:45 pm

Friday July 3

• Up-off Gymnastics, Dance, and Spanish →
  Lone Cone Library, 1455 Pinion St, Norwood
  10:00 am

Wednesday July 8

• Silent Book Club →
  Lone Cone Library, 1455 Pinion St, Norwood
  3:30 pm

Saturday July 11

• Wyrmlings D & D (ages 8-13) →
  Lone Cone Library, 1455 Pinion St, Norwood
  12:15 pm
• Dessert Contest Registration →
  Norwood Public High School, 1225 Summit St, Norwood
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Littles Storytime →
  Lone Cone Library, 1455 Pinion St, Norwood
  10:30 am
• Creating with AI Workshop →
  Telluride Science & Innovation Center | Scientific Hub & Event Venue, 300 S Townsend St, Telluride
  1:00 pm
• J Plank & The Bernese Rescue Band →
  Club Red Telluride, 580 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village
  5:00 pm
• HIGH STEP SOCIETY ~ Live at the Sherbino Theater →
  The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St, Ridgway
  7:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Reports of police activity in Phoenix, Arizona.
  1:45PM on Jun 10: Multiple reports indicate a significant police presence and numerous calls in Southern Arizona, with unmarked police vehicles at… (Nextdoor )

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🗞 Nearby News

Nucla

• 1976 Nucla time capsule will be dug up, reburied next month (sanmiguelbasinforum.com)
• Bird offers home care support in West End (sanmiguelbasinforum.com)
• Free Coca-Colas and conversation on a Friday afternoon (sanmiguelbasinforum.com)

Telluride

• Search Crews Rescue Cold and Disoriented Hiker Separated From Her Son Near Telluride (unofficialnetworks.com)
• Concerns over Telluride Ski Resort plans underscore lingering tensions (gazette.com)

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Ok Norwood! 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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