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Thornton is the 6th largest city in Colorado with a current population of over 150,000 people. The city has a diverse population & benefits from its proximity to downtown Denver, DIA, and the foothills of the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
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City of Thornton @thorntonco.gov · Oct 24
⚠ CONE ZONE UPDATE ⚠ Quebec Street is closed between 134th Avenue and 136th Avenue until November 4, 2025.
🚧 DETOUR INFO: During the closure, northbound and southbound Quebec Street traffic can travel to Holly Street or Yosemite Street via 128th Avenue and 136th Avenue.
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⚠ CONE ZONE UPDATE ⚠ Quebec Street is closed between 134th Avenue and 136th Avenue until November 4, 2025.
🚧 DETOUR INFO: During the closure, northbound and southbound Quebec Street traffic can travel to Holly Street or Yosemite Street via 128th Avenue and 136th Avenue.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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⭐ Make a difference in your community! ⭐ Thornton is seeking residents from every Ward to serve on the Thornton Assistance Funds (TAF) Committee. To learn more and to apply, visit gocot.net/taf?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_. Application deadline is October 15, 5 p.m.
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September 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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📢 You're invited to 🗨️ meet City Council and staff and enjoy a bite to eat at the Thornton Community Meeting 📅 September 25, 6 p.m. at the 📍 Trail Winds Recreation Center. For more information, visit 🔗 thorntonco.gov thorntonco.gov
September 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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📢 Está invitados a 🗨️ reunirse con los miembros del Concejo Municipal y el personal de la ciudad y disfrutar de la comida en la Reunión Comunitaria de Thornton 🗓️ el 25 de septiembre a las 6 p.m. en el Centro Recreativo Trail Winds. thorntonco.gov?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
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September 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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📢 Join us for a FREE Fall Resource Fair at Pine Ranch Lake!🍂
💉 Vaccines for kids & adults | 🚨 Fire & Police demos | 🎁 Prizes & giveaways | 🍔 Food & drinks | 🏡 Housing classes + resources
And MORE!
🌟 English/Spanish translation available. Call 720-977-5800 for details.
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September 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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📢 ¡Acompáñanos en la Feria de Recursos de Pine Lakes Ranch de Otoño GRATIS para los residentes de Thornton y Pine Lake Ranch de 3 p.m. de octubre 2 de la Casa club de Pine Lake! 🍂 Traducción en inglés/español disponible. Para más información, comuníquese al 720-977-5800 o housing@thorntonco.gov.
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September 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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📢 You're invited to 🗨️ meet City Council and staff and enjoy a bite to eat at the Thornton Community Meeting 📅 September 25, 6 p.m. at the 📍 Trail Winds Rec Center. For more information, visit 🔗 goCOT.net/CommunityMeetings?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_  #OurThornton
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September 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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🚨 Don’t Get Scammed! 🚨
Learn how to spot fraud, protect your identity, and choose safe banking options.

📅 Virtual Course: September 2, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

➡️ Visit goCOT.net/events?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ today!
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August 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Thornton city offices & facilities will be closed September 1. Trail Winds Rec Center will be open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. that day. Facilities will reopen September 2 regular hours, with Carpenter Rec Center opening at 3 p.m.

✅ Trash & recycling pick-up: No delays—set out on your regular day.
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August 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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📣 Ward 1 Meeting 🗣 Join us TONIGHT, August 14, 6 p.m. at the Community Center, 2211 Eppinger Blvd. 💭 Connect with your Ward 1 City Council representatives, hear city updates & share your thoughts during an open Q&A.
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August 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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📣 PUBLIC HEARING – WE WANT YOUR INPUT! 🏘️ Help shape housing policies in Thornton and share your thoughts in person & virtually on the 2025 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). To read the RHNA & for more information, visit gocot.net/housing?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_.
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August 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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🌟 Make a positive impact in your community & join a Thornton Board or Commission 🏘 . We have a Ward 4 vacancy on the ♻ Environmental Sustainability Task Force. For more information, visit goCOT.net/boardsandcommissions?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_.
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August 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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⭐ Make an impact in your 🏘 community and join us for the CodeCAP Neighborhood Clean-Up on Saturday, September 27!

🙌 Grab your friends, co-workers, or club members and spend a few hours making a real difference.

📝 Sign up to volunteer today: thorntonco.galaxydigital.com
Need codeCAP Neighborhood Clean-up volunteers for September 27 for lawn mowing, weed whacking, raking, light tree/bush trimming and general yard clean up activities call 720-977-5818 or email mayra.ramirez@thorntonco.gov for more information
August 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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🌽 🍅 Healthy Farmers Markets Food Box Pick-Up: Thursdays through October 2, McAllister Park 🥕 Prepackaged boxes of fresh foods | Community resources | Nutrition education Available first-come, first-served. More info: goCOT.net/HFM or 720-977-5800
Healthy Farmers Markets Weekly Food Box Pick-Up. Free fresh produce boxes available Thursdays through October 2, 2–5 p.m., McAllister Park, Thornton. $25 vouchers for qualifying households. More info: goCOT.net/HFM or 720-977-5800. Photos of fresh vegetables and farmer's market sign.
August 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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🎒FREE backpack & school supply giveaway for K–12 students on Aug 9! Starts at 9 a.m. @ Community Connections, 9471 Dorothy Blvd. 🦕 Fun activities & Dino Fest 'til 1 p.m.! 🎯 Students must be present. First-come, first-served! Info: gocot.net/connections?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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August 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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🏡 Thornton's CodeCAP Neighborhood Clean-Up Program is providing FREE one-time yard maintenance for residents to avoid city code violations on Sept. 27. At least 3 homes needed to apply as a group.
Apply & learn more: gocot.net/Housing | Mayra.Ramirez@ThorntonCO.gov | 720-977-5818
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August 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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📣Your voice matters! 🗣
Take this 10-minute survey to help shape Thornton’s ♻ sustainability priorities and enter your email for a chance to win one of the two $50 gift cards. 🍃 https://gocot.net/sustainability?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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July 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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📢 You're invited to 🗨️ meet City Council and staff and enjoy a bite to eat at the Thornton Community Meeting 📅 July 10, 6 p.m. at the 📍 12450 Washington St. For more information visit 🔗 goCOT.net/CommunityMeetings
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July 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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📣We want to hear from you! Join us at the Environmental Sustainability Master Plan Community Workshop, June 25, 4:30 p.m. at the Thornton Arts and Culture Center.

To learn more about the study and to take our survey, visit gocot.net/sustainability?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ .
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June 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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📣 Thornton Residents!👥 How should the city spend $4 million in CDBG funds! Provide the city input June 13-July 14 at 5 p.m.
Learn more and share your feedback: goCOT.net/cdbg | cdbg@ThorntonCO.gov | 720-977-5812

Also attend the public hearing on July 22 at 7 p.m. in-person at City Hall or online.
multi-colored talk bubbles and text announcing a public comment period for the City of Thornton. We want to hear from you! How should Thornton spend $4 million? The city is accepting comments on the Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025 Annual Action Plan and 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan from June 13 to July 14. Comments can be submitted via email to CDBG@ThorntonCO.gov or by calling 720-977-5812 until 5 p.m. on July 14, 2025. A public hearing will be held July 22 at 7 p.m. at Thornton City Hall and on Zoom. More info at goCOT.net/CDBG or 720-977-5800. Thornton Community Connections logo at the bottom.
June 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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🚧 New Underground Water Tank Construction Starting in June - near East 140th Avenue and Dahlia Way

📅 Construction is expected to last through Aug 2026.
Work hours: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (occasional Sat, no Sun).
June 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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📣We want to hear from you! Join us at the Environmental Sustainability Master Plan Community Workshop, June 25, 4:30 p.m. at the Thornton Arts and Culture Center.

To learn more about the study and to take our survey, visit gocot.net/sustainability?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ .
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June 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Interested in running for Thornton City Council in the November Municipal Election? Learn everything you need to know at our Candidate Briefing!
📅 June 5, 2025, 6 p.m.
📍 Thornton City Hall Training Room, 9500 Civic Center Dr.

Questions? 💻 Visit gocot.net/council | 📧 Email: clerk@ThorntonCO.gov
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May 29, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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In case you missed it!

Watch the replay of the March 14 Town Hall Meeting at https://www.youtube.com/@ThorntonCOVideo?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
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May 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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📣¡Únase a nosotros en una de las dos jornadas de puertas abiertas para compartir sus ideas sobre la actualización del Código de Desarrollo de Thornton! 🏗️ 19 de mayo, 5:30 p.m., Centro Recreativo Carpenter or 20 de mayo, 9:30 a.m., Ayuntamiento de Thornton
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May 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM