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🌱 Why is Adams 12 forcing a land takeover by Thornton High School?
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In today's newsletter:
- Why is Adams 12 forcing a land takeover by Thornton High School?
- What advice are Thornton’s outgoing councilmembers giving the new rookies?
- How a Thornton-area arrest unraveled this disturbing Adams County homicide
Also on today's calendar: Saturday Story Time and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Thorntonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 31 degrees.
- Friday: Sun and areas of high clouds, temps: high: 57, low: 41.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 61 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Adams 12 to condemn land for Thornton High rebuild (northglenn-thorntonsentinel.com) — Adams 12 Five Star Schools is moving to condemn the aging shopping center next to Thornton High School so a full campus rebuild can add parking, stormwater fixes, and possible career-tech classrooms. After two years of failed negotiations, the district will use eminent domain, saying the project—funded by a 2024 voter-approved bond—is essential to modernize the undersized Thornton High campus. 
• In Thornton, wise words for incoming City Councilors (northglenn-thorntonsentinel.com) — Newly elected Thornton City Council members have officially taken their seats, stepping into roles that will shape city priorities from transportation advocacy to parks and public safety. Outgoing councilmembers, including former Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Sandgren, reflected on their service and urged the newcomers to stay engaged with residents, champion Thornton’s interests with regional agencies, and continue expanding amenities like recreation, fire services, and inclusive community events.
• Man accused of killing woman, putting her body in trash can in Adams County has been formally charged (denver7.com) — A man now formally charged with murder in Adams County was arrested near W. 120th Avenue and I-25 in Thornton after police found the body of 37-year-old Annette Valdez in a trash can in Westminster. The affidavit details a prior missing persons report, domestic violence history, and a search that included Thornton officers checking reports from unhoused residents near a local hotel.
📸 Around Thornton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Thornton
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★ Featured events ★
- Colorado Concealed Carry Permit - Thornton
Staybridge Suites Denver North - Thornton by IHG, 13719 Lincoln St, Thornton
9:00 am
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Saturday Story Time
Anythink Wright Farms , 5877 E 120th Ave , Thornton
10:00 am - WinterFest 5k & Fun Run
Carpenter Park , 3498 E 112th Ave , Thornton
10:10 am - Board Meeting — Thornton Community Chorus
750 W 96th Ave , Thornton
4:00 pm - Teague Starbuck
The Glenn Bar & Grill , 11140 Irma Dr , Northglenn
7:00 pm - Colorado Concealed Handgun Course – New Applicant - Thornton
Concealed Carry Classes Of Denver - Thornton , 2090 E 104th Ave unit 304 , Thornton
9:00 am - Pancakes at the North Pole!
Main Event Thornton , 580 E 144th Ave , Thornton
11:00 am - Saturday Story Time
Anythink Wright Farms , 5877 E 120th Ave , Thornton
10:00 am
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Saturday December 20
📣 Thornton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Brighton Business Builders
Masonic Lodge , 30 S 7th Ave , Brighton
8:00 am - 8am-10:30am - Drop-in Pickleball (Full Gym)
Lafayette, CO Calendar , 111 W. Baseline Rd. , Lafayette
8:00 am - Family Christmas Bird Count
Barr Lake State Park , 13401 Picadilly Rd , Brighton
9:00 am - Baby Storytime
Broomfield Library , 3 Community Park Rd , Broomfield
9:30 am
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Henderson, CO, has been safely reunited with their family after 3 hours, 32 minutes. Message from Finder: Found this dog… (Nextdoor Colony Glen) - Found dogs!!
After dropping off my son at school this morning I saw 3 loose dogs running. They were at intersection of Harris and Poze, heading north on Harris,… (Nextdoor Old Thornton)
- P.F. Chang's China Bistro posted a job opening for Expeditor in Broomfield. Apply here.
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Flatiron Crossing in Broomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Thornton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Northglenn
- School choir's carols greet Northglenn City Council (northglenn-thorntonsentinel.com)
- 117 Cats & Dogs Rescued From 'Animal Cruelty' In Colorado (knewz.com)
- Colorado vacancy panels face challenge: Replacing senator and representative from the same area (coloradopolitics.com)
Commerce City
- Average gas prices in Colorado rank second lowest in the nation (kjct8.com)
- Salud makes its final pitch for Colorado Gives 2025 (ftluptonpress.com)
- Colorado Rapids Exercise Permanent Trade Option on Defender Noah Cobb (oursportscentral.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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