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Hi Lakewood! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Lakewood’s new deconstruction rules could keep tons from landfills
  • Why Lakewood still ranks high despite big drop in auto thefts
  • Why a Lakewood-based energy company is suddenly in Venezuela talks

Also on today's calendar: South Pacific and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 47 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 54, low: 33.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Western Slope efforts to reduce landfill waste lauded in 2025 report (skyhinews.com) — Lakewood is singled out alongside Aspen, Boulder, Denver, and Pitkin County for shifting from traditional demolition to deconstruction, requiring more recycling and reuse of building materials. The statewide report praises such policies as key to cutting landfill waste, reducing emissions, and building a more circular economy, while Western Slope communities expand composting, recycling, and pay-as-you-throw programs.
   

• Colorado sees reductions in auto theft for third consecutive year (koaa.com) — Lakewood is among the Colorado cities still seeing relatively high auto theft rates, even as statewide vehicle theft has dropped 34% since 2024 and 61% since 2022. State Patrol officials credit drivers’ extra precautions and urge residents to keep locking vehicles, removing keys, and using anti-theft tools to help continue the positive trend into 2026.
   

• Denver oil companies join Trump talks on Venezuela (axios.com) — Lakewood figures into high-stakes global energy talks as Tallgrass Energy, whose operational headquarters are based in the city, joins another Denver-area firm in meeting President Trump about potential oil projects in Venezuela. The discussion could open future business opportunities for these Colorado companies, though executives remain cautious about committing investments amid major political and infrastructure uncertainties.
   

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    Sunday January 11
  • Sweet Adelines
    Slammers Bingo, 1884 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood
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🗞 Nearby News

Wheat Ridge

  • Wheat Ridge boys tennis snaps Cherry Creek's record streak Colorado's Top 150 Sports Moments (denvergazette.com)
  • Anonymous Donor Pays Emergency Vet Bills For Pets On Christmas (howzitkohala.com)
  • Jackknifed semi spills vanilla extract on Colorado's I-70 (cbsnews.com)

Morrison

  • Conifer Gutter Service Announces Enhanced Gutter Replacements for Colorado Homes (cincinnati.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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