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🌱 Why is Windsor suddenly Colorado’s hottest new “boomtown”?
And check out Walk with a Doc on the Windsor Patch calendar
Good morning Windsor! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why is Windsor suddenly Colorado’s hottest new “boomtown”?
- Will more Northern Colorado Taco John’s flip to Alvarado’s next?
- How did Windsor Middle dominate its way to a third straight title?
Also on today's calendar: Gii Astorga and 2 more events.
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- Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 28 degrees.
- Wednesday: Windy in the afternoon, temps: high: 64, low: 26.
- Thursday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 48 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Windsor is the Latest ‘Boomtown' For Colorado – Here's Why (kekbfm.com) — Windsor is being recognized as Colorado’s latest “boomtown,” with population, income, and housing all surging over the past decade. A longtime local radio host describes how the once-sleepy town has transformed into a bustling community, raising questions about balancing economic growth with Windsor’s small-town character and amenities residents still want. 
2. Taco John's Keep Closing in Colorado – Who's Taking Them Over? (power1029noco.com) — Windsor’s former Taco John’s quietly converted into an Alvarado’s in March 2025, part of a broader shift as several Northern Colorado Taco John’s locations close or change hands. A longtime Loveland Taco John’s also shut down in late November, with Alvarado’s set to move into that remodeled corner spot as the local fast-food landscape keeps evolving.
3. Windsor Middle Wins NCAC Title Again (northfortynews.com) — Windsor Middle School’s eighth-grade boys basketball team just clinched its third straight NCAC championship, topping Riverview 45–28 and underscoring the strength of Windsor’s youth sports. Families and school leaders celebrated the win as a proud moment that reflects the school’s emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and student growth in the Windsor community.
4. These Two NoCo Towns Have the Worst Drivers in Colorado (k99.com) — Windsor tops a new Lending Tree list for worst drivers in Colorado, with 23 reported incidents per 1,000 drivers, edging out nearby Greeley. The analysis also highlights younger drivers and certain vehicle makes as having higher incident rates, underscoring why staying alert on Northern Colorado roads is especially important for local residents.
5. Five ASCS Regional Champions Crowned After 2025 Season (speedwaydigest.com) — A Windsor driver, 49-year-old Bryan Gossel, captured his first ASCS Western Plains Region sprint car championship after years of splitting time between dirt and asphalt racing. His season included two feature wins, one at El Paso County Raceway alongside his son and veteran Sammy Swindell, while other regional champions from Colorado, Louisiana, Canada, and Oklahoma also wrapped standout 2025 campaigns.
📸 Around Windsor
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Windsor
★ Featured events ★
- Walk with a Doc
250 11th St, Windsor
4:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Planning Commission
Town of Windsor Calendar
7:00 pm - Gii Astorga
Mighty River Brewing Company , 6383 N Fairgrounds Ave Unit 200 , Windsor
6:00 pm - Tree Board
Town of Windsor Calendar
5:00 pm - Poker Night at Mighty River Brewing
Mighty River Brewing Company , 6383 N Fairgrounds Ave Unit 200 , Windsor
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Saturday December 20
Tuesday December 23
Thursday December 25
📣 Windsor Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lego Explorers
Clearview Library District - Windsor Library , 720 3rd St , Windsor
3:15 pm - Girls Basketball @ Legacy; start 4/530/7p
Rocky Mountain High School Fort Collins, CO 80526
5:00 pm - Boys Basketball vs Legacy; start 5/630p
Rocky Mountain High School Fort Collins, CO 80526
5:00 pm - Strength Training - L4U — Lift-4U
Lift 4U , 39895 Ridge Park Dr , Severance
5:15 pm - Orchestra Holiday String Extravaganza
Fort Collins High School , 3400 Lambkin Way , Fort Collins
7:00 pm - Leadership Weld County 2025-2026
Greeley Chamber of Commerce , 902 7th Ave , Greeley
7:30 am - Jefferson High Surveys
Northern Colorado Youth for Christ , 134 11th Ave , Greeley
10:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Road Closure Starts Today: Crow Creek Construction, on behalf of the Cache Development Project, will close 83rd Avenue between 4th Street and O Street for construction from December 15 through January 2.
What you need to know: • Starting today, December 15, 83rd Avenue will be closed from O Street to 4th Street • Follow detour signs at 59th Avenue •… (Nextdoor ) - **NEED HELP!
** Need an electrician asap to come look at our outlets in the garage. Our breakers are not tripped but we have NO power to the garage. We have two… (Nextdoor Raindance)
- ABM Industries posted a job opening for Cleaner in Windsor. Apply here.
- The Facilities Group posted a job opening for Janitor (AM Shift, Full-Time) in Windsor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Windsor here.
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