🌱 Patch AM: How could Arvada’s Lunar Outpost land a multibillion-dollar NASA moon contract?

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In today's newsletter:

• How could Arvada’s Lunar Outpost land a multibillion-dollar NASA moon contract?

Also on today's calendar: New Years Eve w/ Dog Log (Phish Tribute) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 47 and low of 26 degrees.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 53, low: 32.
• Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 51 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NASA announcement for new lunar vehicle expected 'in coming weeks,' Colorado company 1 of 3 in consideration (koaa.com) — Lunar Outpost’s Mission Control facility in Arvada is at the center of a high-stakes NASA decision on a new lunar terrain vehicle contract worth up to $4.6 billion. NASA says it expects to choose among three finalist companies in early 2026, a move tied to the Artemis moon mission and broader federal budget and leadership shifts at the agency.
   

📸 Around Arvada

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arvada

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Wednesday December 31

• Toddler Time
  Arvada Library , 8555 West 57th Avenue , Arvada
  9:15 am
• Preschool Time
  Arvada Library , 8555 West 57th Avenue , Arvada
  10:15 am
• New Years Eve w/ Dog Log (Phish Tribute)
  New Terrain Brewing Company , 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy , Golden
  6:00 pm

Friday January 2

• Family Time
  Standley Lake Library , 8485 Kipling Street , Arvada
  10:15 am
• Teen & Tween Winter Break: Harry Potter Movie Marathon
  Standley Lake Library , 8485 Kipling Street , Arvada
  12:00 pm
• Live @ The Rose - Disco Revue
  Buffalo Rose 1119 Washington Avenue Golden, CO 80401
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Family Time
  Standley Lake Library , 8485 Kipling Street , Arvada
  10:15 am
• Teen & Tween Winter Break: Harry Potter Movie Marathon
  Standley Lake Library , 8485 Kipling Street , Arvada
  12:00 pm
• Live @ The Rose - Wash Park Band
  Buffalo Rose , 1119 Washington Ave , Golden
  7:00 pm

Sunday January 4

• Jason Eady & King Margo
  Buffalo Rose , 1119 Washington Ave , Golden
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Live @ The Rose - Citizen Dan
  Buffalo Rose , 1119 Washington Ave , Golden
  8:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Live @ The Rose - Sunday Swing
  Buffalo Rose 1119 Washington Avenue Golden, CO 80401
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Mr man is still missing.
  Last seen off Ammons street and W 68th ave arvada. Please check under your decks or in your garages! Let your neighbors know! I have signs put up and… (Nextdoor Arvada Mountain View)
• I'm just going to throw this out there...
  Had my 2nd hip replacement 11 /19. 1st one was 3 years ago. Part genetics, part being a mail carrier where we actually walked with heavy satchels… (Nextdoor Interurban)

• Barber-Nichols, Inc. posted a job opening for CNC Lathe Machinist III in Arvada. Apply here.
• Yogurtland posted a job opening for Store Associate in Arvada. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arvada here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wheat Ridge

• JJ's That's Awesome: Sick Pets Get Help From A Secret Santa (kfdi.com)
• 102 places to go and things to do in Colorado in 2026 (denvergazette.com)
• For this prominent Democrat, it's family first, but policy disagreements linger with sons (kunc.org)

Westminster

• Crews Rescue Injured Climber In Colorado State Park (unofficialnetworks.com)

Golden

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