A Faint Double Rainbow Over NTM
Photo by Ann Hippe
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Aug. 28th
- All day - Friday Tours
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - COMMUNITY CENTER POOL CLOSURE
- 9:30-10:30AM - Rooftop Yoga
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 7:30PM - Taco Town
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
9:30-10:30AM Rooftop Yoga @ Golden Mill
Enjoy an all-levels class on The Golden Mill’s rooftop patio, with sweeping views of North and South Table Mountains, Zion Mountain, and Clear Creek. Led by Flow Yoga Studio. Rain or shine. Register
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
10:30 and 1:30 Tours @ Colorado Railroad Museum
Each Friday, join us for an hour of exploring a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a variety of museum resources to help bring the subject to life with the understanding that guests are welcome to continue their visit on their own after the tour. Learn more and buy tickets.
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
The Golden Word - 08/28/26
Live Music for Friday, Aug. 28th
- 8PM Smokin', Boston & More @ Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM Jacob Finkbiner @ Barrels and Bottles
6-10PM Funk It Up @ Wrigley’s
6:30-9:30PM Human Kind Band w/Trusetto @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Clothes Hounds and Hopheads
Hertel’s Clothing ads from 1919 – enlarge
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107 Years Ago
The August 28, 1919 Colorado Transcript reported that two burglaries had taken place during the previous week.
Luther Hertel’s clothing store, located at 1224 Washington Avenue, was entered through the alley door. The burglars used an auger to drill through the door. They picked one key lock and broke two deadbolts, then stole more than $6000 worth of men’s clothing. Mrs. Gertrude Bell, who owned a house on 13th Street, noticed the open door at 6:30AM. She notified Mr. Hertel, who in turn contacted Sheriff Jones. The merchandise was uninsured.
Mr. Hertel, of course, keenly feels his great loss, but he is not discouraged, and will replace his stock as soon as possible and will carry on the business with his customary vim and enterprise.
Colorado Transcript – August 28, 1919
That same week, a burglar stole drugs and a hypodermic syringe from Dr. Earl Kemble, whose office was in the Rubey bank building. A few days later, the syringe was found a block away, but the drugs were missing.
The only idea offered in a solution to the mystery is that some “hop-head” was in search of his favorite “dope.”
Colorado Transcript – August 28, 1919
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 65, with temperatures rising to around 68 overnight. West wind around 8 mph.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy. Low around 67, with temperatures rising to around 71 overnight. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 67°F
Saturday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 92°F
Saturday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 65°F
Sunday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 88°F
Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 62°F
Monday: Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 84°F
Monday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 60°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 85°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 61°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 87°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 62°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 87°F
News About Golden - August 28, 2026
Golden to pay $155,000 to fired city manager
By Matt Kyle
Denver Gazette
The Golden City Council on Tuesday approved a roughly $155,000 severance payout to former city manager Scott Vargo, who was fired earlier this month following a “racist incident” at a city fire station.
The payout is part of a separation agreement that was included in Vargo’s contract with the city... Read more...
Golden Bike Cruise making a splash this summer
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Most of the time, the Calvary Church parking garage looks like a normal parking garage.
But on Aug. 25, it looked more like a Hawaiian resort or a scene from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid... Read more...
Anna Staerz wins ARPA-E IGNIITE Award
By Jasmine Leonas
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Anna Staerz, assistant professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (MME), has won an ARPA-E IGNIITE Award to develop optical sensors for monitoring high-pressure carbon dioxide (CO2) pipelines. Her research aims to detect corrosive impurities earlier, making carbon transport safer, more reliable, and more cost-effective... Read more...
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Sponsors:
($100/month or $1,175/year)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Battery, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Earth Sweet Boutique, and Colorado Railroad Museum
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $575/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Vic DeMaria, Unite Fitness, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $285/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, in memory of Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, Rick Flint, Forrest Jones, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, The Golden Hotel, Kurt & Janet Siegfried, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Centennial State Wealth Advisors, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Mary Eiberger, and Jonathan Landman & Bonnie Vangilder
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $115/yr)
Brad Miller & Julie Bartos, Holly Thomas, Jim and LouAnne Dale, Ann Pattison, Thomas Hoffman, Carol Abel, Brian Quarnstrom, Sandra Curran, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Kathy Smith, Karen Smith, Carlos & Nancy Bernal, Robert Storrs, Michele Sannes, Elaine Marolla, Dixie Termin & Ron Miller, E Tom Hughes, Crystal M Culbert, Patrick A. Madison, Alice Madison & Jim Kalivas, Deb Goeldner, Christopher Ball, 6th Chair Home Services, Dot & Eric Brownson, Rosemary Coffman, Emeline Paulson, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Frani R Bickart, Jennings and Litz, Bill Sedgeley, Nancy Hughes, Justin L Wade, Kathi Eggers, Traci Case, Donna Owen, Leslie D Lutz, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, Jim Garner, John and Carol McEncroe, the Golden Welcome Center, the Golden Transcript, Koshare Eagle, Ken and Colleen Krantz, Traci Neuman Lacey, Jo Barber, Jamie Cookinham, Kermit Shields, Meridee Cecil, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, Richard Caldwell, Janice Waring, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt, Eileen Masterson, Kate Olivier, Amy Korengut, Pam Logan, Clare Shier, Wendy Weiman, Marge Frueh. Nannette Johnson, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, Cindy & Matt Finley, Kelly Fry, Esther Kettering, and Tom & Susan Roberts
Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Bob Hamilton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Nanette Johnson, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, GoldenBrokers, Elizabeth Coil, Diane Tiberi, and Cathy Larocca
