Community Update BintheLoop

Nov. 2, 2026

The Broomfield Community Update is your weekly source for news, events, resources and more from the City and County of Broomfield (CCOB). Find the latest information anytime at Broomfield.org.

Election Day is Tomorrow!

Drop off your voted ballot in a secure 24/7 ballot drop box or vote in person at one of the four Broomfield Voter Service and Polling Centers. Ballots must be received by the Elections Division no later than 7 p.m. tomorrow to be counted! General Election results can be found starting around 7 p.m., along with all other voting information, at VoteBroomfield.com.

Find Information on Voting in Broomfield

Holiday Cheer

Get into the holiday spirit with this year's Holiday Cheer lineup, packed with events and activities to keep you inspired all season. Dive into hands-on crafting at inventHQ, ring in the season at the annual Tree Lighting, connect with Santa or shop at the Jingle Bell Market. Looking to make a difference? You can easily give back by donating to the A Precious Child toy drive or volunteering at local community events.

Join the Festivities

Graphic asking "Is it an e-Bike OR e-Motorcycle?" featuring illustrations of an electric bicycle and an electric motorcycle with a link to Broomfield.org/TrailTips.

Broomfield Trail Tips:

Do you know the difference between an e-bike and an e-motorcycle? You’ll want to check for functional pedals, the amount of power (750 watts or less) and the speed (under 20 mph). If these requirements aren’t met, you may be purchasing an e-motorcycle which requires a valid drivers license and can only be ridden on roads. Read CCOB’s E-Ride Guide at Broomfield.org/ElectricRideGuide for more information before you buy this holiday season. Visit Broomfield.org/TrailTips for information and trail tips when riding an e-bike, which are permissible on CCOB trails.

Check Out CCOB's E-Ride Guide

Celebrate Safely for the Holidays

Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing holiday tradition. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase the chances of a fire. Think about using battery-operated flameless candles, as almost half of all home decoration fires are started by candles around the holidays. If you have a tree for the holidays, be sure your tree is at least three feet away from heat sources. Don’t forget to read the manufacturer's instructions for the number of light strands that can be safely connected.

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Keep it Out of the Sink

Don’t put these items down the sink drain. They should be properly disposed of:

• F.O.G. (Fats, especially animal,Oil and Grease)

• Household hazardous wastes like paint, fertilizers and pesticides

• Medications

• Contact lenses

These items can clog pipes and cause sewer overflows and backups into homes, businesses and basements, or may release toxins into the water system. Visit Broomfield.org/ProtectWaterSystem to learn more about how to better dispose of these items and what you can do to protect Broomfield’s water.

Help Protect Broomfield's Water

Resources

Pumpkin Composting: If your Halloween pumpkins have seen better days, don't send them to the landfill. Broomfield residents can drop pumpkins off in the yard waste area at the Tree Branch Recycling Facility, 2990 W. 124th Ave, to be properly composted. Feel free to bring your leaves and yard waste along for the ride, too! Proof of residency is required. Find a list of accepted items, hours and location at Broomfield.org/TreeBranch.

Volunteer Opportunities: Make a difference and get connected to your community by becoming a CCOB volunteer! Hundreds of opportunities are posted throughout the year such as delivering meals to seniors, coaching youth sports and educating the community about wildlife interactions. Get involved today at Broomfield.org/VolunteerNow.

CCOB Employment Opportunities: Looking for a job that makes a positive difference in the community? Apply today for positions like sports officials and supervisors for youth basketball, streets technician and more! Visit Broomfield.org/Jobs for more information and to submit your application

Information

CCOB Annual Budget Process - Budget Review and Adoption: As the final step in the CCOB Annual Budget Process, checkpoint eight spanned September and October and included multiple opportunities for review, department-specific presentations, a public comment period and two public hearings, ultimately leading to budget adoption. To learn more, visit the Budget Review and Adoption web page.

Native Seed Planting Event: This Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 to 11 a.m. at The Field Open Space, join the Broomfield Open Space Action Network (BOSAN) to plant native seeds harvested earlier this month. BOSAN is a collaborative effort with CCOB, the Broomfield Open Space Foundation, the Butterfly Pavilion's Urban Prairie Project Restoration Master Volunteers and other open space champions from the community. Sign up in advance on VolunteerHub.

New Pass Rates Coming to Broomfield Recreation: New recreation pass rates and expanded options take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Passes provide flexible access to the Paul Derda Recreation Center, Broomfield Community Center and the Bay Aquatic Park. You can choose from individual passes, punch passes or household passes for up to eight household members. Current Individual All Facility Pass rates change Jan. 15. Family All Facility Pass holders must visit the rec center front desks between Jan. 1 and Feb. 14, 2027 to select a new pass for your household. Explore 2027 rates, household options and stackable discounts at Broomfield.org/2027Passes.

Community Partner Information

Broomfield FISH Ham and Turkey Drive: Support local holiday meals by donating a frozen turkey or ham during the Broomfield FISH Ham and Turkey Drive this Saturday, Nov. 7. Drop off donations at Broomfield FISH (6 Garden Center) from 10 a.m. to noon, or with volunteers at any Broomfield King Soopers locations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nov. 5: One Book One Broomfield 2026 Author Talk with TJ Klune

Nov. 10: Broomfield Council Regular Meeting

Nov. 13: Broomfield Water Treatment Facility Tour and Exhibit

Nov. 13: Empower Your Path - Seeing Yourself Through Others' Eyes Without Losing Yourself (In-Person Workshop)

Visit B-REx.com and Compass.Broomfield.org to find and register for programs, events and classes.

Are You an Educator? Help Improve the Broomfield Educator Summit: Planning is underway for the 2027 Educator Summit, and local educators are invited to help shape the program! Use this form to provide your feedback and receive priority registration for the event on Wednesday, June 2, 2027! Input is welcome from past attendees and newcomers alike.

A small child holding a camera stands in a grassy field net to a woman who is crouching to take a pictures of something in the grass during a Bioblitz event in a Broomfield open space. Another woman stands in the distance looking at her phone.

Local open spaces support a thriving variety of wildlife, from native plants to pollinating insects to birds. As part of the 2026 Broomfield Bioblitz, 325 community scientists helped record 1,000 unique species across Broomfield!

With the help of Butterfly Pavilion and the Broomfield Open Space Action Network, community members logged sightings of 604 native plants and animals. Insects and native flora led the observations, with the Monarch butterfly standing out as the most spotted species of the year. Data collected by volunteers gives Open Space and Trails staff real-time insights to guide ongoing land management, habitat restoration and local conservation planning.

Explore local open space maps and discover ways to participate in community science programs at Broomfield.org/OpenSpace.

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