CITY OF GOLDEN ANNOUNCES STAGE 1 DROUGHT
City of Golden
The City of Golden has officially declared Stage 1 drought outdoor water restrictions effective May 1, 2026. The decision to enter Stage 1 is based on comprehensive monitoring of snowpack, stream flows, and forecasted reservoir levels, rather than a single weather event. Reduced stream flows increase reliance on reservoir storage. While Golden’s reservoir levels are currently near full, proactive reduction is necessary to preserve storage capacity in the event of a prolonged drought... Read more...
Lakewood voters reverse city’s rezoning effort in special election on housing density
By John Aguilar
Denver Post
Voters in Lakewood overwhelmingly approved four measures that restore the zoning code the city had before elected leaders changed it last year to prod more home building, according to results posted by Lakewood elections officials Tuesday night.
The special election vote strikes a blow against those who have been pushing for more density in the state’s fifth-largest city in the hopes of increasing housing supply and lowering home prices... Read more...
Front Range five capturing the lion’s share of Colorado’s population gains
By Aldo Svaldi and John Aguilar
Denver Post
...Lakewood enacted rezoning ordinances to permit higher density in an effort to increase supply and lower home prices and rents.
But long-time residents of the state’s fifth largest city, skeptical that the zoning changes would work and worried about crowding and congestion, rallied to call a special election to repeal the measures... Read more...
National Laboratory of the Rockies Unveils New Logo
National Laboratory of the Rockies
Today, the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) unveiled a new logo, one that aligns with the laboratory's new namesake, adopted in December 2025.
The updated visual identity reflects the laboratory's surroundings in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, as well as its mission to advance America's energy systems and technologies... Read more...
City of Golden Weekly Digest
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Adult soccer across the Front Range offers leagues, pickup and community
By Julie King
Denver Post
From full-field outdoor leagues to arena-style indoor play and casual pickup games, adult soccer players across the Denver metro area and Front Range have plenty of options for staying on the pitch year-round.
Leagues operate through recreation departments, private sports complexes and social sports organizations... Read more...
