Solstice Morning
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Mar. 21st
- 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
- 10AM-12PM - Rocky Mountain Quilt Study Group
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 6-8PM - Back to Basics: Hiking Basics
- 7:30-9:30PM - Funny Fridays
- 8-10PM - Drag Bingo
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
6-8PM Back to Basics: Hiking Basics @ Jeffco Open Space
Photo by Jen Rutter
This series is all about building your confidence as a hiker, enhancing your skills, and fostering a deep connection with the natural world. In this session we will be working towards understanding the essentials of hiking gear, trail etiquette, and safety as the first steps towards embracing outdoor adventures.
All ages. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.
Jeffco Open Space
700 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 100 (map)
Live Music for Friday, Mar. 21st
- 7PM Face Vocal Band
Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- 5-8PM Kory Montgomery @ Golden Mill
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM Jay Martin @ Barrels and Bottles
6PM Seeing Double @ Over Yonder
6:30-9:30PM Jack Hadley Band @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Practical Miners
Bureau of Mines mine rescue and training car – enlarge Source: A Summary of U. S. Mine Fire Research
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113 Years Ago
The March 21, 1912 Colorado Transcript announced that the United State Mine Rescue Car had arrived in Golden. This was one of 10 cars stationed in mining districts throughout the country. When a mine disaster occurred, the closest rescue car was deployed to the site to provide equipment and expertise.
Between disasters, the cars served as mobile classrooms, providing “practical miners” and students at mining schools with safety training. They offered a fifteen-hour first aid class and a twenty hour mine rescue class.
The boys will receive thorough instruction in the use of the oxygen helmets and after the workings have been explained and tested, they will put them on and take a long hike, with no other air than that supplied by the tanks. Work will also be done at the School of Mines mine, where they will meet conditions as near to actual explosion work as possible.
The article mentions that the car visiting Golden was the same one that had served on site during "the horrible disasters" of Starkville, Primero, Delaugua and Leyden.
Weather
Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 31, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. West northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 34°F
Saturday: Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 61°F
Saturday Night: Chance Light Rain then Partly Cloudy, 37°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 58°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 40°F
Monday: Partly Sunny, 66°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 45°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 66°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 43°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 73°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 47°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 75°F
News About Golden - March 21, 2025
Hecklers removed at Bennet town hall in Golden as frustration with Trump erupts
By Lindsey Toomer
Colorado Newsline
Police escorted several people from a town hall with two Colorado Democrats Wednesday night after they shouted that the officials aren’t doing enough to protect the environment and push back against President Donald Trump’s administration.
A heated crowd in Golden heard U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen of Lakewood answer questions about Democratic leadership in Congress, the legality of Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, preserving the integrity of the judicial branch, and concerns about a lack of tangible actions to hold the Trump administration accountable... Read more...
Tensions flare at Colorado senator's town hall
By Melissa Reeves
9News
GOLDEN, Colo. — A town hall was hosted by Democratic Senator Michael Bennet and Democratic Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen in Golden, where tensions ran high as some constituents voiced their frustrations with the lawmakers... Read more...
‘Is there a plan?’: Coloradans’ anxieties boil over at Bennet town hall meeting in Golden
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Coloradans’ passion, worries and frustrations came to a head at a March 19 town hall meeting, as they asked U.S. Senator Michael Bennet what they can do to fight President Donald Trump’s policy decisions... Read more...
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden City Brewery, 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, Joy Brandt, Tom Reiley, and Michael Mason
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $550/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, and Vic DeMaria
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $250/yr)
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, AC Development, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, and The Golden Hotel
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $110/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, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, 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, and Barb Robie
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton
