🌱 Could Erie schools suddenly close this week over wildfire power shutoffs?

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• Could Erie schools suddenly close this week over wildfire power shutoffs?
• Which Erie Tigers made Colorado’s prestigious 2025 all-state football list?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 40 degrees.
• Wednesday: Very windy in the afternoon, temps: high: 67, low: 27.
• Thursday: Cooler with some sun, with a high of 51 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• School districts warn of possible Xcel power outage impacts (coloradohometownweekly.com) — Families in Erie should be prepared for possible closures at Erie Elementary and Erie Middle this week if Xcel Energy moves ahead with a planned wildfire-prevention power shutoff starting Wednesday. St. Vrain Valley officials say they’ll update parents Tuesday afternoon, aiming to keep schools open, finish high school finals, and give families as much notice as possible amid potential multi-day outages across several Front Range counties.
   

• Football: 2025 CHSAA All-State Teams Announced (chsaanow.com) — Erie High football standouts earned spots on Colorado’s 2025 CHSAA All-State teams, including senior running back Braylon Toliver on the 5A second team and several Tigers as honorable mentions. The long statewide list highlights how Erie’s program stacks up against top schools like Cherry Creek, Fairview, and Valor Christian, giving local fans a clear look at who represented their town this season.
   

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Wednesday December 17

• Girls Basketball Photos
  Soaring Heights Pk-8 Erie, CO 80516
  4:00 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELED
  Erie, CO Calendar Erie, CO 80516
  6:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Sponsor Skate Presented by Allo Fiber
  Erie, CO Calendar , 575 Kattell St , Erie
  5:00 pm
• Airport Economic & Development Advisory Board - In Person
  Erie, CO Calendar , 645 Holbrook , Erie
  6:30 pm

Monday December 22

• Historic Preservation Advisory Board - CANCELED
  Erie, CO Calendar
  6:30 pm
• Historic Preservation Advisory Board - In Person
  Erie, CO Calendar
  6:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Town Council Regular Meeting - CANCELED
  Erie, CO Calendar , 645 Holbrook Street , Erie
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• 8am-10:30am - Drop-in Pickleball (Full Gym)
  Lafayette, CO Calendar , 111 W. Baseline Rd. , Lafayette
  8:00 am
• 2-3pm - Justice High School (Full Gym)
  Lafayette, CO Calendar , 111 W. Baseline Rd. , Lafayette
  2:00 pm
• City Council Meeting
  Lafayette, CO Calendar , 1290 S. Public Rd. , Lafayette
  5:30 pm
• Santa and Sirens
  Lafayette, CO Calendar Lafayette, CO 80026
  5:30 pm
• High School Equivalency Test Prep for Adults - Register
  Lafayette Library North End - Upper Level,
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This was my view as the clocked ticked down to 0 and the Broncos move on to 12-2 with a hard fought win over Green Bay.
  I was perched up on a hill with a great view of the stadium and city overall. Great day and GO BRONCOS. (Nextdoor Flatiron Meadows)
• HOORAY!!
  Love those Broncos! 11-2! We are smashing this season GOOOO BRONCOS! (Nextdoor NW Hwy 52 and I-25)

• Sonic posted a job opening for Carhop or Skating Carhop in Erie. Apply here.
• Walmart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Lafayette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Erie here.

🗞 Nearby News

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