Opinion | The America We Knew Is Rapidly Slipping Away

The America We Knew Is Rapidly Slipping Away www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/o...

Latest donation to the Action Center from #KerrHomeGrownGarden2025 Wonder why the squirrels don’t like the PattyPan squash? They are delish! Please remember our local food banks when shopping (or growing…) @jeffcosheriffco.bsky.social @jeffcoph.bsky.social @jeffcocolorado.bsky.social

ICE Agents Invade a Manhattan Little League Field Youman Wilder has coached local kids for twenty-one years—including four who have gone pro. When masked agents tried to interrogate his players, he told them, “You don’t have more rights than they do....

When ICE agents questioned a group of 11- to 14-year-olds who’d just finished batting practice, their coach, Youman Wilder, stepped in. “I’m willing to die to make sure these kids can get home,” he recounted afterward.

Lakewood brewery teaming up with Pizza Bandit on new location Old 121 Brewhouse will open a flagship location inside the former home of Great Frontier Brewing.

Lakewood brewery teaming up with Pizza Bandit on new location www.denverpost.com/2025/07/28/o...

Fox hosts & Charlie Kirk’s plan to replace undocumented workers in the fields: CHILD LABOR + HIGHER PRICES

#KerrHomegrown2025 looking great if you’re scoring zucchini & patty pans… gallons of hot sauce are trying to protect my few remaining butternut, acorn, & spaghetti squash, & trying to figure out the cucumbers…

Elk Creek Fire: lead agency for the #WhiteHawkFire. Erratic winds calmed currently, giving firefighters opportunity for better suppression efforts. Current size up is 1.8 acres. Helo has made 8 bucket drops. Firefighters will maintain a presence on fire tonight 2 ensure no flare ups.
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My #KerrHomeGrown2025 donations to the @Jeffco ActionCenter food bank today, yes, they love & accept fresh, homegrown vegetables & fruit! @jeffcosheriffco.bsky.social @jeffcocolorado.bsky.social

Short-Term Rental Regulation Updates in Jefferson County
Jefferson County Planning and Zoning is proposing updates to the Short-Term Rental (STR) regulations. Community input is important as Jefferson County navigates this process, please submit comments by July 20!

YouTube video by Jeffco Sheriff Applications Open for 2025 JCSO Citizens' Academy

Applications Open for 2025 JCSO Citizens' Academy

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at your sheriff’s office? Here’s your chance to find out.

YouTube video by Jeffco Sheriff Rattlesnake Wrangler

Rattlesnake Wrangler🐍

The unmistakable rattle of a Prairie Rattlesnake is one summer sound you definitely want to avoid. Animal Control Officer McMullen recently put his wrangling skills to work in Dakota Ridge, safely relocating a hefty rattlesnake from beneath a deck to a nearby field.

YouTube video by Jeffco Sheriff National Motorcycle Day

Heads Up: These Motorcycle Skills Might Make You Dizzy

Today is National Motorcycle Day, and our Motors Unit is revved up for a reason. They keep our roads safe, and their riding skills are second to none.

A year ago, the JCPH mobile clinic hit the road to meet people where they are - since then there have been 13 events, 163 vaccines and countless community connections.
Here's to another year of showing up with care and compassion.
🔗 jeffco.us/4809/Mobile-Clinic-Van #PublicHealthCare #PubHSky

Jeffco Commissioners approve Wildland Fire Management Program funding - Jeffco Transcript Three years after the Marshall Fire, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners is taking a proactive approach to fire mitigation, approving funding for a new Wildland Fire Management Program that wi...

@ccmlocalnews.bsky.social spotlighted the Jeffco Commissioners’ approval of funding for the Wildland Fire Management Program — a big step in wildfire preparedness. Read more here: coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/07/01/j...

CDOT is asking Coloradans how it can make streets safer for bikers, walkers, and rollers The Colorado Department of Transportation is asking people what it can do to make it safer to travel across the state. The plan is aimed at bikers, walkers, and rollers like skaters and those in wheel...

Please weigh in by July 17!

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More #KerrHomeGrown2025 pix:

Thank you #jeffcoyoungdems for hosting today’s #FoodDrive . Great idea for helping our community when the folks in charge back east are making it harder, not easier, to make ends meet. Yep, that’s our sheriff helping out!

A meme comparing "woke transit" (driving) to "Patriot transit" (bicycle). Driving requires licensure and approval from the state, while biking is cheaper and less regulated.

Now that's independence worth celebrating

YouTube video by DOIRoadTrip Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Yes, Mel Gibson makes this a bit ironic, but still makes for good listening on each 4th, especially this 4th… youtube.com/watch?v=ETro...

YouTube video by Jeffco Sheriff Caution: Local Bears May Redecorate Your Ride

Caution: Local Bears May Redecorate Your Ride

One of our deputies responded to a different kind of car break-in on Saturday morning in the foothills. A bear decided to hop inside someone’s vehicle, leaving behind a mess only a bear could appreciate.

Background of colorful fireworks at night. Overlayed text reads: "• 303-980-7340 • Jeffcom 911 App • www.jeffcom911co.gov/report/" At the bottom, a large banner says "FIREWORKS HOTLINE" in bold letters. On the left is the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office logo with the words "Sworn to Protect, Honored to Serve, Est. 1859, Jefferson County

How to Report Illegal Fireworks in Jefferson County

Do not call 911 for fireworks complaints. This keeps emergency lines available for life-threatening situations.

#KerrHomeGrown2025 We’ve had some challenges but finally getting some rewards. New this year: patty pan squash & tomatillos, both doing well. 0 carrots, not many beets (Thanks, damn squirrels!) At least the bees are helpful…

How Scold-and-Fold Became the GOP’s Calling Card Congressional Republicans are making a habit of taking bold, theatrical stands before meekly capitulating in the face of political pressure — particularly from President Donald Trump.

Congressional Republicans are making a habit of taking bold, theatrical stands before capitulating in the face of political pressure — particularly from Trump.

MSNBC put together a supercut of Republicans trashing on Trump's big bill before they voted for it

Nicole Hensel for Jeffco Clerk & Recorder
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Short-Term Rental Regulation Updates in Jefferson County
Jefferson County Planning and Zoning is proposing updates to the Short-Term Rental (STR) regulations. Community input is important as Jefferson County navigates this process. Submit comments by July 20!

The “big beautiful bill” is ugly for Coloradans’ health (opinion) We might come from different sides of the political spectrum, but as Coloradans, we agree on a shared set of values. We believe in fiscal responsibility. We believe in strong communities. And we be…

The "big beautiful bill" is ugly for Coloradans' health: www.denverpost.com/2025/07/02/b...

Trump Withholds Nearly $7 Billion for Schools, With Little Explanation

Trump Withholds Nearly $7 Billion for Schools, With Little Explanation www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...

Join the Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen for a Career & Opportunity Event on July 11. The fair will present opportunities from a wide range of industries, including finance, public administration, hospitality, manufacturing, and more!

Hi Jeffco residents! Want to make a positive impact in our community? Apply to serve on JeffCo’s boards & commissions! W/ over 300 positions, there's a wide variety of issues to choose from. Don't miss out on this opportunity to provide valuable input. Apply today at www.jeffco.us/767/Boards-C....