Pre-applications for emergency rental assistance are open until 5 p.m., February 11. Apply: https://doh.colorado.gov/emergency-rental-assistance . Need of assistance with other resources? Contact Thornton Community Connections at 720-977-5800. (Photo credit: CO Dept of Local Affairs)

The city of Thornton is excited to announce the 2026 Community Volunteer Awards to celebrate the people who make Thornton a more connected, caring, and vibrant place to live and work. To nominate a volunteer, visit https://gocot.net/volunteerawards.

The Thornton Warming Center, at the McAllister Building, 750 W.96th Ave., will open January 22, at 5 p.m. due to cold conditions and close January 26 at 12 p.m. For more information, visit ThorntonCO.gov.

⚠ 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.

⭐ 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.

📢 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

📢 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_ 

📢 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.

📢 ¡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 [email protected].

📢 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

🚨 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!

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.

📣 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.

📣 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_.

🌟 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_.

⭐ 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

🌽 🍅 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

🎒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_

🏡 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 | [email protected] | 720-977-5818

📣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_

📢 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

📣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_ .

📣 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 | [email protected] | 720-977-5812 Also attend the public hearing on July 22 at 7 p.m. in-person at City Hall or online.

🚧 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).

📣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_ .

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: [email protected]

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_ 

📣¡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 gocot.net/developmentcode | 303-538-7295

📣 Join us at one of two Development Code Update open houses to learn about proposed changes to how land is developed and used in Thornton. 🏗️ May 19, 5:30 p.m., Carpenter Recreation Center or May 20, 9:30 a.m., Thornton City Hall 🔗 gocot.net/developmentcode 📞Questions? Call 303-538-7295.

💻 You're Invited to a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on May 14 from 7–8 p.m. 🏡 Ask questions and stay up to date on what is happening in the Thornton community. 📍Join from anywhere! Zoom link & details: goCOT.net/council | ❓ Got a question? Submit it ahead of time: thorntonco.gov/virtual-town-hall