Spring on the Grant Terry Trail
Photo by Nancy Torpey
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Apr. 25th
- All day - The Friday Tour
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - 12PM and 2PM CSM Softball - Orediggers vs New Mexico Highlands
- All day - CSM Track RMAC Outdoor Championships
- 10AM-5PM - Spring Gear Sale and Swap
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 6-8PM - Crafting Your Story in Art
- 6-8PM Teen After Hours: Happy Little Trees Paint Along @ The Library
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10AM-3PM Bonus Steam Train Rides @ The Railroad Museum
Ride on-board a passenger car pulled by a powerful locomotive. This is a "bonus date" added to the Museum's regular steam-up calendar for 2025!
More information
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (map)
6-8PM Opening Reception: Abundant Palette and Japanese American Women's Quilt Project @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
This is a free event. Everyone is welcome!
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street, Suite 240 (map)
7PM Bullet the Blue Sky @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose (main venue)
The Ultimate U2 Experience
Bullet The Blue Sky delivers an incredible U2 tribute experience, capturing the raw energy, spiritual intensity, and musical innovation that made U2 one of rock’s most influential bands. Based in Denver Colorado, this four-piece ensemble recreates the unmistakable sound, visuals and electrifying stage presence that U2 fans have come to love over four decades.
ColdReplay
The Definitive Tribute to ColdPlay
Formed in 2018, ColdReplay is Colorado’s tribute to one of the most successful bands in history, Coldplay. Surfacing in 2000 with the breakthrough single “Yellow,” British group Coldplay quickly became one of the biggest acts of the early 21st century, honing a blend of introspective Brit-pop and anthemic rock that helped push the band to the top of album charts worldwide. Our mission in ColdReplay is to bring the best of Coldplay to our audience in the most authentic way using our raw energy and emotion taking Coldplay fans on an experience they will not forget.
TICKET, SEATING & REFUND TERMS:
- General Admission Tickets: First Come First Serve. For BEST Seating arrive early.
- Reserved tickets: As specified.
- ALL Ticket purchases are Final. NO REFUNDS allowed.
6:00 pm Doors
7:00 pm ColdReplay
8:50 pm Bullet The Blue Sky
Location:
Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Avenue (Map)
When:
7PM on Friday, Apr. 25th
Live Music for Friday, April 25th
7-10PM Derek Hall & The Possibilities @ The Buffalo Rose
Other Live Music:
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM Andy Eppler @ Barrels and Bottles
6-10PM Still the Same @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
6:30-9:30PM Riding Carpets @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
Golden History: Hogs, Horses, and Bridges
1873 Bird’s Eye View of Golden Colorado with the Ford Street bridge highlighted
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148 Years Ago
The April 25, 1877 Colorado Transcript reported on the doings of Golden’s board of trustees (the City Council of the time).
A recurring concern at that time was “animals running at large.” In 1871, they had enacted an ordinance requiring the town constable to impound unpenned hogs. In 1877, they expanded the law to include loose horses. The constable was instructed to secure the animals and impose a fine on the owner. If the owner wasn’t found, or was unable to pay the fine, the constable would sell the animal at public auction.
They were scheduled to inspect the new Ford Street bridge. The old bridge appears in the 1873 Birdseye View Map of Golden. It looks quite basic–lacking, apparently, even railings.
The 1882 Birdseye View Map of Golden shows the new bridge, which is quite a step up. “It is a three-arch bridge, the two road-ways being floored with 4-inch plank, laid diagonally and on each side a foot-walk protected by iron railings.” The Transcript staff believed it was only iron wagon bridge in the state. It cost $1400, of which $600 was raised by subscription of citizens.
“Subscription” was a common way to fund public improvements at the time. If somebody wanted something the City couldn’t fund, they would make the rounds of the citizenry and take up a collection.
Weather
Overnight: Rain showers likely and areas of fog. Cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. North northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday: Rain showers likely and areas of fog before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. East southeast wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 43°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 72°F
Saturday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy, 48°F
Sunday: Sunny, 77°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 45°F
Monday: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 61°F
Monday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 42°F
Tuesday: Chance Rain Showers, 63°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 43°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 68°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 44°F
Thursday: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 63°F
News About Golden - April 25, 2025
Jeffco Open Space fixing gates on Lookout Mountain Road, adding overnight security guards
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
In January, Jefferson County Open Space and its partners used newly installed gates to close a 4-mile stretch of Lookout Mountain Road every night. They hoped this would curb illegal behaviors, such as gunfire, vandalism and littering.
However, as officials recently confirmed, problems have persisted... Read more...
Perfect game makes perfect start to league play for Golden baseball
By Dennis Pleuss
Golden Transcript
The quest for a five-peat officially started on Tuesday on Golden High School’s baseball field.
The Demons are attempting to win the program’s fifth consecutive Class 4A/3A Jeffco League title... Read more...
Mines football team showcases expectations for fall season during annual spring game
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Like watching a construction project, the 2025 Colorado School of Mines football team still has a long way to go before it’s ready for primetime.
But the Orediggers have laid the foundation for their fall season over the last two months, and based on what they’ve seen so far, they’re confident they’ll be a major competitor come August... Read more...
Celebrating the people behind the experience: 2025 Administrative Faculty Awards highlight impact on student success
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Each year, Colorado School of Mines honors members of its administrative faculty whose work exemplifies the values and mission of the institution — especially when it comes to enhancing the student experience.
The 2025 Administrative Faculty Awards celebrate three outstanding recipients whose contributions create a more supportive, impactful learning environment. From building community to advancing hands-on learning and championing student research, their efforts help define what makes Mines a special place to live, learn and grow... Read more...
From concrete canoes to timber buildings, Mines student teams win big at civil engineering competition
By Jasmine Leonas
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Colorado School of Mines’ student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers dominated at the regional Rocky Mountain ASCE Student Symposium, held April 10-12 at Colorado State University.
Mines students took home four first-place wins and placed second in two others, leading to Mines being recognized as the Overall Symposium Champions... Read more...
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