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Events for Friday, Jan. 17th
- All day - The Friday Tour
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Colorado Cowboy Gathering @ The Buffalo Rose
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 10AM-12PM - Rocky Mountain Quilt Study Group
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 11AM-12:15PM - Why Diets Fail - The Key to Weight Loss
- 12PM - 12 Year Anniversary Celebration @ Cannonball CreekBrewing
- 3-4PM - Golden StArt with Leslie Fitzsimmons @ The Eddy Taproom
- 6PM - Wrestling vs. Cal Poly Humboldt
- 8-10PM - Drag Bingo
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
3-4PM Golden StArt with Leslie Fitzsimmons @ The Eddy Taproom
Golden StArt is a joint one-hour coffee meetup program designed to bring artists in the area together with the Golden community to meet and talk about art. Come and join us for drinks and apps with artist, Leslie Fitzsimmons. More information
The Eddy Taproom & Hotel
1640 8th Street (map)
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Colorado Cowboy Gathering @ The Buffalo Rose
Get ready to saddle up for the 34th Annual Colorado Cowboy Gathering!
For over three decades, the Colorado Cowboy Gathering has celebrated the rich traditions of cowboy life.
Our award-winning performers have come from all over the American West, Canada, and Australia to share stories, songs, and talents that capture the heart of the cowboy spirit.
The performers include 3 Trails West, Floyd Beard, Valerie Beard, Patty Clayton, Doug Figgs, Kacey & Jenna, Peggy Malone, Danny McCurry, Terry Nash, and The Russellers.
Today's events include
- 1-4:45PM Kickin' it Off Matinee
- 5-6PM Open Mic (free admission)
- 7:30-10PM Evening Performances
Live Music for Friday, Jan. 17th
- 7-10PM Chuck Sitero of High Lonesome
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
7PM Jeff Goodwin @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Scofflaws
Close-up of 12th and Washington, with the flagpole
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96 Years Ago
The January 17, 1929 Colorado Transcript warned readers that they actually needed to STOP at stop signs.
For more than a year, Golden had been looking for ways to encourage safer driving habits. Automobiles were fairly new at that time, and the number of drivers on the road multiplied every day. There were few established safety rules, and no norms as to who needed to yield at intersections.
At that time, there was a flagpole in the center of the intersection at 12th and Washington. In an effort to curb exuberant drivers, City leaders had painted “SLOW” on the base of the flagpole. In January of 1928, they added the word “STOP” on the sides that faced 12th Street.
After a year of waiting (in vain) for the command to sink in, City Council voted to impose a fine of people who failed to stop. The January 17th, 1929 article described the violators being brought to court. “Several local offenders professed ignorance of the city’s “stop” signs, but it was pointed out to them that they have been in place almost a year.” The fine for a first offense was $6; second offense was $11, and third offense was $21.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. West southwest wind 9 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday: Snow after 3pm. Partly sunny. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 39 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 12 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night: Snow. Cloudy. Low around 10, with temperatures rising to around 14 overnight. North northeast wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Friday Night: Heavy Snow, 10°F
Saturday: Light Snow, 14°F
Saturday Night: Light Snow Likely, -1°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 16°F
Sunday Night: Light Snow, -2°F
M.L. King Jr. Day: Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny, 8°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, -4°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 37°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 21°F
Wednesday: Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow, 36°F
Wednesday Night: Slight Chance Light Snow, 13°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 35°F
News About Golden - January 17, 2025
Golden Residents Count Withdraws Its Current City of Golden Charter Amendment Petition
GOLDEN, CO – January 16, 2025 – Golden Residents Count (GRC) has officially withdrawn its current petition for a City of Golden Charter Amendment. Initially, the petition sought to trigger a special election in spring 2025, asking voters whether City Council should seek voter approval before incurring significant debt for discretionary projects.
The urgency of the amendment was underscored when, on December 17, 2024, Golden City Council approved borrowing $52.5 million for a new City Hall and Police Facility through an expedited bond issuance process. This decision rendered the impact of the planned special election moot. While GRC believes this action highlights the need for the proposed City Charter amendment, the organization decided to avoid the additional cost of a special election at this time. Read more...
Starting Jan. 29, Lookout Mountain Road will be closed every night
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Any locals wanting to drive up to or down from Lookout Mountain at night should find an alternative route.
A 4.1-mile stretch of Lookout Mountain Road across parklands will be closed to motor vehicles all night, every night starting Jan. 29, Jeffco Open Space officials have announced... Read more...
Golden Walks group helping Jeffco residents stay physically, socially active
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Wednesdays are for walking.
Every week, a group of Jefferson County residents meet at Clear Creek Canyon Park’s Gateway Trailhead and spend about 90 minutes walking along the creek — either up the canyon past Tunnel 1 or down into Golden... Read more...
Mines professor charged with killing GPD officer scheduled for March 20 preliminary hearing
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
The criminal case against Stephen Geer, the Colorado School of Mines professor charged in the death of Golden Police Officer Evan Dunn, is reaching a pivotal step.
Geer, 43, is scheduled for a March 20 preliminary hearing at the Jefferson County Courthouse. The hearing will start at 1 p.m. and is expected to take about four hours... Read more...
Mines wrestlers seeing ‘hard work pay off’ at season’s midpoint
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
For any young wrestler looking for inspiration, there’s no better place to visit than Volk Gymnasium... Read more...
Eileen Martin honored with Presidential Early Career Award
By Emilie Rusch
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Eileen Martin, associate professor of geophysics and applied mathematics and statistics at Colorado School of Mines, has been honored with the U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)... Read more...
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