Broomfield First has returned from its "hiatus" of the past 7-8 months. Due to the holidays and then extensive involvement in the primary election process, as well as the tragic death of its second web master, we have not been able to keep this site current. However, local information has been continually monitored and collected, and updated postings will now resume again. We apologize for the lapse in updates.

While watchful of other city and county news, it is important that the activities of Wal-Mart be closely monitored as they proceed. We must watch for any violations of the city/county code, such as occurred on the 5-acre Drake property approximately 3 months ago. (This is the land directly south of the Wal-Mart site, which will provide for a bank and several fast food joints, like Del Taco and Carl's Jr.) Broomfield First is proud to have been integrally involved with the three-week work delay resulting from Drake Realty not conforming to the city code. They started grading work without ensuring that no live animals still existed on that property. In fact, several prairie dogs lived there and were being killed by slow suffocation and/or bulldozer blades. The protest of Robin Hoek, founder of "Green Action Network," Judy Enderle, and Broomfield First's founder, Dottie Rawsky, resulted in new rules for future developers as well as improved procedures and oversight by city employees. Regardless of how you feel about prairie dogs, we hope you'll agree that painful, inhumane annihilation is not the decent way for a civilized society to treat defenseless creatures. And we'd like to see the current use of aluminum phosphide (AP) to poison these animals replaced with the more humane carbon monoxide. Better yet, Broomfield should devote some of its Open Space to relocation of displaced wildlife.

A THIRD Broomfield Wal-Mart?!
Wal-Mart is about to begin work on the Barber site. For a detailed update on the Barber/Wal-Mart property on 120th Ave and a possible third Wal-Mart, please click on the "Stop Broomfield Wal-Mart" link on the left.

"In and About Broomfield" is our new link, which will keep you posted as to new projects, particularly retail ones, in Broomfield as well as any information about projects near to and affecting Broomfield. Other local information may also be included. To learn about the future of the old "Roosters Bar" building (just east of the Drake property), as well as the new store, "Sprouts," about to open next to Staples, south of 120th, be sure to visit this new link.

We hope you will continue to enjoy the information provided at this site, and will consider joining our email list for direct updates. Please go to info@broomfieldfirst.org to request inclusion in our address book. (Include your name, address, and phone number.)

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Mission Statement: The Quality of life of our Broomfield Citizens, the Health of our local Businesses, and the Vision of Broomfield as a desirable Place to Live should come FIRST; our tax dollars should NOT subsidize Wal-Mart!

Broomfield First is an organization of concerned citizens that wants to ensure Broomfield, Colorado is a community that values progressive and responsible growth. We believe that in order to have responsible growth we must be sensible and require our elected officials to be accountable to the community's needs.

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