Snow on the Creek
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Jan. 23rd
- All day - The Friday Tour
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- 9AM-4PM - County Emergency Windstorm Debris Drop-Off
- 9AM-4PM - SLASH Collection
- 10AM - Scrappy Mountain Foundation
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 12PM - 13 Year Anniversary Celebration @ Cannonball CreekBrewing
- 1-2:30PM - Memoir Writing Workshop @ Front Porch
- 5:30-6:30PM - The Gift of Impermanence: Living with Death as Our Wisest Teacher
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Call For Nominations
The Rotary Club of Golden will conduct the 21st annual Ethics in Business Awards program in 2026. Every year, the Club invites nominations from the public for both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations within our local community that exemplify the highest standards of ethical business practices, integrity, and commitment to civic and social responsibility.
All nominations received by February 28, 2026, and accepted by the nominees, will be evaluated by students enrolled in the Ethics class at the Colorado School of Mines. These students will select the winners, who, alongside all nominees, will be celebrated and honored at an Awards luncheon on May 8, 2026, at the Denver Marriott West hotel in Golden.
To submit a nomination, visit https://ethics.goldenrotary.org/nominations/nomination-form/. For more details about the Ethics in Business Awards program, a popular and important event since its inception in 2006, please visit https://ethics.goldenrotary.org/ .
9AM-4PM SLASH Collection @ Tincup Ridge Park
To help residents manage storm-related debris following December’s windstorms, the Jefferson County SLASH Program will offer two free public drop-off days for fallen branches and downed trees resulting from the storms.
The Tincup Ridge Slash Yard (151 S Rooney Rd, Golden, CO 80401) will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January24.
These temporary drop-offs are intended for storm-related debris only, specifically fallen or downed branches. Christmas trees will not be accepted.
Learn more about Jeffco SLASH CollectionProgram
Location:
Tincup Ridge Park
151 S. Rooney Road (Map)
1-2:30PM Memoir Writing Workshop @ Front Porch
Front Porch Golden Community Center
What can you do with all the stories of your life? Try crafting them into your memoirs. During this 90-minute workshop, we will explore different types, styles, and techniques for writing a memoir. Come find the tools that will help you write your stories! All levels of writing experience are welcome. This workshop is presented in partnership with Think360 Art for Learning Creative Aging program. Register Active Older Adults aged 50+
Location:
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street (Map)
The Golden Word - 01/23/26
Live Music for Friday, Jan. 23rd
- 7PM Live Wire & Devil INXSide
Buffalo Rose (main venue) - More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM Grey Rails @ Barrels and Bottles
6-8PM The Gnarbillys @ Cannonball Creek
6:30-8:30PM Lucas Wolf @ Etta Jeanne
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Restoring a Mansion
Courtesy - Jefferson County Open Space
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If you’ve visited the Boettcher Mansion on Lookout Mountain, you probably think of it as a fine craftsman home, beautifully preserved. It was not always thus.
52 Years Ago
The January 23, 1974 Golden Transcript announced that Jefferson County Commissioners had allocated $100,000 to begin restoring the building. The mansion had been built in 1917 as a summer home for the Boettcher family. In 1968, Charline Breeden, a granddaughter of the Boettchers and owner of the house, donated it–along with the surrounding 110 acres–to Jefferson County. The gift came with the stipulation that the County must keep it for public use and could not sell it.
The County wasn’t quite sure what to do with it, and during the several years they spent deciding, the house deteriorated and was vandalized. The 1974 Transcript article detailed some of the repairs needed: “roof, broken windows, plaster, heating system, electricity, plumbing, floors, carpeting, exterior and interior painting, new locks, drapes, ventilation, outside steps and porches.”
The house is now rented as a venue for meetings and social events. The grounds form the Lookout Mountain Nature Preserve. The Lookout Mountain Nature Center was originally housed in the mansion’s garage, but is now a stand-alone structure.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 9, with temperatures rising to around 12 overnight. North wind around 3 mph.
Friday: A chance of snow after 7am. Partly sunny. High near 22, with temperatures falling to around 19 in the afternoon. North northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Friday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 7, with temperatures rising to around 9 overnight. Wind chill values as low as 0. North northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night: Light Snow Likely, 7°F
Saturday: Light Snow Likely, 17°F
Saturday Night: Chance Light Snow, 5°F
Sunday: Slight Chance Light Snow, 24°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 13°F
Monday: Sunny, 46°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 26°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 47°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 26°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 49°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 26°F
Thursday: Partly Sunny, 43°F
News About Golden - January 23, 2026
GOLDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE
City of Golden
The City of Golden would like to share an update regarding the Police Department.
Chief Joe Harvey has stepped away from his role temporarily. During this time, Deputy Chief Mike Hendershot will serve as Interim Police Chief. Mike has been with the Golden Police Department for over 18 years and in law enforcement for nearly 35years, serving for over 10 years in command and leadership roles during his career... Read more...
Colorado-Born Jolly Rancher Candies Now Banned in Britain
By Patricia Calhoun
Westword
The British government is not feeling very jolly about Jolly Ranchers, one of Colorado’s culinary claims to fame. The Food Standards Agency recently issued an urgent alert regarding the candies, now a Hershey Company brand, after some were found to contain Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons, “toxic chemicals found in petrol.” Read more...
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Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Golden Hayride Outpost, Unite Fitness, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Goosetown Station, and Earth Sweet Boutique
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Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee 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, and Joy Brandt
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Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, 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, and Jeremy & Stephanie Keller
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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, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, 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, Vicki Olson, 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, Mary Eiberger, 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, and Marge Frueh
Followers:
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Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, 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
