Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How will Broomfield’s new turf rules change future developments?

Make time for Jingle and Jazz supporting Food Security on the Broomfield Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Saturday December 13th Patch AM
Saturday December 13th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Broomfield’s new turf rules change future developments?
  • Why Thunder Vista P-8’s design is now at the center of a lawsuit
  • Why a national Catholic singles conference chose in‑between Broomfield

Also on today's calendar: Jingle and Jazz supporting Food Security and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Broomfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Broomfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 61 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 61, low: 40.
  • Monday: Sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Proposed language change could update Broomfield landscape law (dailycamera.com) — Broomfield is moving to update its landscaping code so it aligns with a new Colorado law that will sharply limit non‑functional turf, artificial turf, and invasive plants in larger developments. City Council unanimously approved the first reading, with a final vote set for Jan. 13, and single-family home landscaping rules would remain unchanged.
   

2. The Docket: Real estate lawsuit roundup for 12.11.25 (businessden.com subscription) — Broomfield readers should know Adams 12 Five Star Schools is suing its architects over alleged design flaws at Thunder Vista P-8 in Broomfield, citing ongoing damage, outages, and bathroom issues. The broader roundup also lists many new real estate and construction-related lawsuits filed across metro Denver and Colorado, plus a separate case filed in Broomfield District Court.
   

3. The ministry that serves Catholic singles (americamagazine.org) — A major national Catholic singles conference recently brought about 250 attendees to a Broomfield hotel, highlighting the city’s in‑between feel between Denver and Boulder. Organizers and speakers explored the spiritual needs of older single Catholics, theology of the body, and modern dating challenges, while participants mingled, prayed, and looked for both friendship and potential spouses amid Broomfield’s mix of ranchland and tech offices.
   

4. Colorado hiring loses some oomph in September following a strong August (canoncitydailyrecord.com) — Colorado’s job growth cooled in September, with only 500 nonfarm jobs added and unemployment edging down to 4.1%, but a Broomfield-based economist sees hopeful signs in professional and business services hiring. State data show modest annual gains in health care, leisure, and information, while construction and trade jobs shrink, and an October report is skipped due to the federal shutdown.
   

📸 Around Broomfield

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Broomfield

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Broomfield Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Broomfield PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I just want to warn others in our neighborhood that Callender Road off of Simms on the way to Flatirons/Walmart is closed.
    They do not have any signs warning drivers that the road is closed. My husband was driving to Walmart at about 8pm last night and drove off the end… (Nextdoor Countryside)
  • SCAM ALERT- Do NOT do any business with Larry Kennebeck on Nextdoor app.
    He just tried to scam me out of $500. It seems like an elaborate set up, don't fall for it. Here is how it went down- He said he tried to send me… (Nextdoor Brandywine North)
  • Sonic posted a job opening for Carhop or Skating Carhop in Broomfield. Apply here.
  • CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Retail Reset Merchandiser in Broomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Broomfield here.

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: I demand a jury of my piers.
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Broomfield