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Read about the Broomfield 100, BrewHaHa, Primary Election Ballots, Summer Concert Series Kickoff, Preparing Pets for Emergencies and more in the June 8 Community Update: https://conta.cc/4uSACyo

Ballots for the June 30 Colorado Primary Election were mailed out today, June 8, and Broomfield’s three 24-hour secure ballot drop boxes are now open! Ballots generally take a week to be delivered by USPS.

To track and receive notifications about the status of your mail ballot, from the time the outgoing ballot packet is mailed to when the mailed ballot is received and counted, sign up for Ballot Trax. Please wait at least a week before requesting a replacement ballot.

VoteBroomfield.com is the best place to find information and frequently asked questions about voting in Broomfield, including how to register and update your voter registration, tracking your ballot, locations of Broomfield’s secure 24/7 ballot drop-boxes and election results as available.

The last recommended day to mail your completed ballot is Monday, June 22.

Congratulations to the graduates of the 2026 Broomfield Police Department Community Academy and Teen Academy!
Whether spending 10 weeks diving deep into the department or dedicating an intensive week to learning about law enforcement, these two groups received a behind-the-scenes look at local policing.

From meeting the K-9 Unit and touring the detention center to diving into crime scene investigations, riding along with officers and checking out police cruisers, they experienced it all.

Thank you to all the participants for their enthusiasm, curiosity and support for the Broomfield community. Congratulations to the graduates, and best of luck to the teen academy members in their futures!

The Bay Aquatic Park is open for all to enjoy! 🌊

Ticket sales are open on a week-by-week basis for daily sessions, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2-5:30 p.m. A new evening session, perfect for cooling off after a long, hot day will be available from 6-9:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights.

Set up your B-REx.com account online to purchase tickets. Tickets are released weekly, so plan ahead to secure your spot.

Learn more and make a session reservation for the Bay at Broomfield.org/TheBay.

Broomfield parents: it’s a struggle to hunt through different websites to find things for your teens to do. The good news: Broomfield just launched the Broomfield Teen Events Hub that has fun, free and low-cost activities for Broomfield teens! This space is designed to keep teens in the loop about local events and ways to get involved and connected.

Check out all that Broomfield has to offer your teen at Broomfield.org/TeenEvents ✨

Thank you to everyone who attended the annual Broomfield Trail Adventure and the kickoff of Broomfield 100! Continue to participate in the Broomfield 100 by hiking the remaining 14 trails in the challenge. Wrap up the challenge at Broomfield Days on Sept. 19 by visiting the Open Space table. Bring your completed passport for a prize!

Learn more about the Broomfield 100 at Broomfield.org/Broomfield100.

From Sunup to Sundown: Day-in-the-Life of an Open Space Staff 🦋

Open Space and Trails may seem self-explanatory, but what IS Open Space and Trails and how is it different from a park? Parks are usually designed for active recreation and social gatherings, featuring amenities like playgrounds, sports fields and manicured lawns. Open Space is primarily preserved for ecological conservation, natural beauty and passive recreation (like hiking or birdwatching) with minimal development. Trails connect neighborhoods to Parks and Open Space and provide the community with a safe alternative mode of transportation.

Spoiler: Staff often spend a majority of their time indoors at a desk, though there are a lot of opportunities to stretch their legs! Here is what a day could look like for an Open Space and Trails employee:

8 a.m.: Respond to emails and any urgent community questions.
8:30 a.m.: Attend a monthly coordination meeting with Broomfield’s Natural Resource Maintenance Team.
9:30 a.m.: Analyze trail counter data from select Broomfield trails to understand usage patterns.
11 a.m.: Meet with the E-Bike Taskforce to discuss educational materials for youth and parents.
Noon: Quick lunch and a screen-free walk through The Field Open Space next to our offices.
1 p.m.: Provide comments on a Site Development Plan for a new hospital to address trail connections and wildlife.
2 p.m.: Install temporary signage about coyote activity to respond to an escorting incident.
3:30 p.m.: Zoom with our community partner, Butterfly Pavilion, to discuss pollinator plant ideas for an upcoming restoration project.
4:30 p.m.: Send out a reminder email about the upcoming volunteer coyote crew training.
5 p.m.: End the day writing a creative blurb for our upcoming July Open Space and Trails newsletter.
6 p.m.: Attend the Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee (OSTAC) public meeting.

No two days are the same, and just when you think you’ve seen it all, there are always new surprises waiting.

Want a $25 gift card to Starbucks, Sephora, Amazon or DoorDash, or a $32 gift card to Broomfield Recreation Centers? ✨

Come in person to learn more about Breathe Free Broomfield and get a gift card just for talking about a plan to quit va**ng or using other ni****ne products. Open to people ages 14 to 24 who live in or go to school in Broomfield and use to***co or ni****ne.

All Breathe Free Broomfield services are totally free and confidential. Learn more about Breathe Free Broomfield and the dates for gift card pick up: Broomfield.org/BreatheFree

Broomfield is a special place to live and work because of the dedicated individuals who lift up the community. ✨

The Broomfield Enterprise recently highlighted previous recipients of the Heart of Broomfield Awards. Among those recognized is City and County of Broomfield employee Melanie Ferraro, who received the Heart of Broomfield Youth Award in 2010.

As an employee who grew up in Broomfield, she brings a unique perspective to public service. She emphasizes always "wearing a resident hat" to ensure her work directly serves the needs and perspectives of the community she identifies with.

Congratulations to Melanie Ferraro and all the remarkable award recipients who make a lasting impact on Broomfield every day!

Past Heart of Broomfield Youth Award winners continue to serve community Years later, former winners of the Heart of Broomfield Youth Award are still serving the community that raised them.

Learn to normalize job loss and transition without getting stuck there. In this “Empower Your Path” series workshop titled “Growth Over Grief: Processing Career Change with Dignity,” participants will learn to acknowledge the emotional impact of career disruption, reframe transition experiences as growth moments and separate grief from self-doubt.

📆 June 9, 10 a.m.-noon
📍 Broomfield Workforce Center, 100 Spader Way

Register in advance for this in-person workshop at https://ow.ly/wMyh50Z86tr.