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🌱 Why did a naked man end up in a Commerce City patrol car?
Greetings Commerce City! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why did a naked man end up in a Commerce City patrol car?
- Which new draft picks could soon be playing in Commerce City?
Also on today's calendar: Little Sparks: January - Commerce City, CO 2026 and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Windy in the afternoon, with a high of 70 and low of 30 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with clouds and sun, temps: high: 49, low: 39.
- Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• For The Love Of Everything Decent, Put Some Clothes On If You're Going To Steal A Patrol Vehicle (outkick.com) — Commerce City residents may have seen social media buzz about a bizarre weekend arrest, where police say a naked man slipped into the department’s secure lot and briefly stole a patrol vehicle. Commerce City Police later detailed the incident and related charges, along with another DUI arrest, emphasizing the risks officers and the public face. 
• Colorado Rapids 2026 SuperDraft Preview (burgundywave.com) — Commerce City soccer fans can expect a busy Thursday as the Colorado Rapids use multiple high draft picks in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft to bolster both the first team and Rapids 2. The piece breaks down returning college draftees, key prospects at fullback and midfield, and how new signings could shape the club’s near future.
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Discovery Kids- January - Commerce City, CO 2026
Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E 112th Ave, Commerce City
2:00 pm
Tuesday January 6
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Other local events
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Little Sparks: January - Commerce City, CO 2026
Bison Ridge Recreation Center , 13905 E 112th Ave , Commerce City
10:00 am -
Cooking Cultures- Jan - Commerce City, CO 2026
Bison Ridge Recreation Center , 13905 E 112th Ave , Commerce City
10:00 am -
Lyric Lab - Commerce City, CO 2026
Bison Ridge Recreation Center , 13905 E 112th Ave , Commerce City
6:00 pm
Friday January 9
Monday January 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Coats & Cocoa: CREEK Council and Green Team Fundraiser
Westerly Creek Denver, CO 80238
3:15 pm -
Native and Indigenous Dinner
Denver Center for International Studies MS Denver, CO 80204
5:30 pm -
Brighton Networking Professionals
Copper Rail Bar & Grill , 174 S Main Street , Brighton
5:30 pm -
Talen Show Auditions: Day 3
Teller Denver, CO 80206 -
Brighton Business Builders
Masonic Lodge , 30 S 7th Ave , Brighton
8:00 am -
Colorado Wildlife Council Meeting - Contact: wildlife.council@state.co.us
Colorado Department of Natural Resources , 1313 Sherman St # 718 , Denver
10:00 am -
Brighton Youth Commission Meeting
Brighton, CO Calendar , 500 S 4th Ave , Brighton
5:00 pm -
December 18, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission
Brighton, CO Calendar , 500 S. 4th Ave. , Brighton
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Reports of police activity in Denver, Colorado.
7:14AM on Dec 16: This incident was initially alerted using local sources, which reported a shelter in place order issued by Denver Police in the… (Nextdoor ) - Does your company do any giftgiving at Christmas?
You still have time to get your order in to get it delivered or shipped. Visit our Mountain Man nut and fruit store at 104th and I 25 to see all the… (Nextdoor Villages at Buffalo Run)
- Amazon posted a job opening for Regional Maintenance Manager in Thornton. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Denver. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Commerce City here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Pedestrian dies after Friday evening crash in Thornton, police say (denver7.com)
Brighton
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