Broomfield Enterprise

The Broomfield Enterprise serves as the local newspaper for Broomfield, Colorado, USA. It comes out twice a week, specifically on Thursdays and Sundays. The newspaper is produced by Prairie Mountain Publishing, which is a subsidiary of MediaNews Group.

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US overdose deaths fell 27% last year but remain above prepandemic levels

1 day ago | broomfieldenterprise.com | Mike Stobbe |Geoff Mulvihill

By MIKE STOBBE and GEOFF MULVIHILL, Associated PressThere were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded. An estimated 80,000 people died from overdoses last year, according to provisional Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data released Wednesday. That’s down 27% from the 110,000 in 2023. The CDC has been collecting comparable data for 45 years.
Cassie is due back for a second day of testimony in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial

1 day ago | broomfieldenterprise.com | Michael R. Sisak |Larry Neumeister

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTERNEW YORK (AP) — The R&B singer Cassie returns to the witness stand Wednesday after a day spent recounting grotesque and humiliating details of life with her ex-boyfriend, Sean “Diddy” Combs. During her first day of testimony Tuesday at Combs’ sex trafficking trial, Cassie described being pressured into degrading sexual encounters with paid sex workers.
Where science, tech and art collide: Lafayette Electronic Arts Festival brings unique, experimental installations to town

2 days ago | broomfieldenterprise.com | Andrea Grajeda

Technology-based, experimental and improvisational art will take center stage during the Lafayette Electronic Arts Festival this month. David Fodel, LEAF director, said the festival showcases a variety of technology-based art forms — everything from visual, audio, interactive sculptural work and sound-experiences. Fodel said that electronic art is any form of art that uses technology as a medium.
Louisville eyes joining Boulder Office of Disaster Management

3 days ago | broomfieldenterprise.com | Andrea Grajeda

Louisville will begin discussions with Boulder and Boulder County to receive disaster management and recovery services through the Boulder Office of Disaster Management, as well as start the process of creating an Emergency Operations Plan. Having started her position as city manager in late March, Diana Langley has met with many public safety officials and residents to understand the community’s wants and needs for emergency services and preparedness.
Like a fish in water: Heart of Broomfield Heart and Soul winner Dawn Rachjaibun saves lives with a smile

4 days ago | broomfieldenterprise.com | Corbett Stevenson

For Dawn Rachjaibun, swimming comes as second nature. She describes herself as being “like a fish, right from the beginning” — but her contributions to the community go far beyond her aquatic prowess. Michael Usrey has known Rachjaibun for over 20 years and said her expertise is truly something to behold. From teaching swim lessons to young children, overseeing swim meets, helping with senior aquatics classes, training new lifeguards and more, she handles it all with a positive outlook.
People and Plants: Salad burnet, with a cucumber-tinged flavor, is perfect for summer

4 days ago | broomfieldenterprise.com | Kelley Rawlsky

Last month I received an email from The Herb Society of America highlighting its herb of the month — salad burnet (Sanguisorba minor). This is one of those plants I have heard of in passing over the years, but never really knew much about. Come to find out, it has an interesting history. Salad burnet is native to Egypt and the more temperate regions of Europe, but it has managed to establish itself here in our country.
Broomfield Art Guild: Local artists gather to create

5 days ago | broomfieldenterprise.com | Christy Fantz

Here is a collection of eclectic and colorful examples of the talent of the Broomfield Art Guild members. We use quite a range of materials and techniques to achieve our works of art — from traditional oil to scratchboard, where the art is meticulously scratched into black wax to expose the white surface beneath using an X-acto knife, and all media in between. The Art Guild meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Broomfield Presbyterian Church, 350 Main St., Broomfield.
Dust off your boots for Longmont Symphony Orchestra’s Gala

5 days ago | broomfieldenterprise.com | Ella Cobb

After a season filled with Bach, Bruch, and a good old-fashioned hoedown, the Longmont Symphony Orchestra is closing things out the cowboy way. On May 17, the company will host its end-of-season Western Gala at The St. Vrain, offering a chance to raise a glass to everything the orchestra has accomplished this year — and meet a few faces from behind the orchestral scenes. Boots encouraged.
Man confirmed dead in U.S. 287 Broomfield crash; second fatal crash this week

5 days ago | broomfieldenterprise.com | Nicky Andrews

A 41-year-old man has been confirmed dead as a result of a crash on U.S. 287 Thursday evening in Broomfield. He is the second man to die in a crash on this stretch of highway this week. In addition to the man who died, Broomfield police confirmed Friday that another man was injured in the two-vehicle, head-on collision on Thursday evening. At 5:10 p.m. Thursday, Broomfield police tweeted that all southbound lanes of U.S. 287 were closed from Miramonte Boulevard to Dillon Road for a serious crash.
Broomfield police notes for April 28 to May 4

5 days ago | broomfieldenterprise.com | Corbett Stevenson

Monday12:57 p.m.: Police responded to a report of third-degree assault on the 4600 block of W. 121st Avenue. Tuesday11:55 a.m.: Authorities were called to the 7000 block of W. 117th Avenue for reports of theft. Wednesday12:53 a.m.: Police responded to a reported simple assault on the 2800 block of E. Midway Boulevard. 5:02 a.m.: Broomfield Police Department responded to a reported burglary from a motor vehicle on the 2700 block of Canossa Drive.