A Peek at Fossil Trace (and its Clay-Mining Equipment)
Photo by Joyce Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, May. 2nd
- 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
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 1-4PM - The Art of Travel Photography
- 5-9PM - Night at the Mines Museum
- 7-8PM - Golden High School - Instrumental Pops Concert
- 8-9:30PM - Zane Lamprey - Another Round! Comedy Tour
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
May Day Protest
Protestors gathered on either side of the street near the Buffalo Bill statue.
I heard estimates ranging from 250 to 400 people for yesterday's May Day protest.
The signs covered everything from Social Security to the National Parks Service, Veterans Administration to Medicaid, Department of Education to the US Postal Service, Nuclear Security Administration to the Food and Drug Administration, and many more. Golden residents have a wide variety of concerns about changes in the Federal Government.
Many thanks to Joyce and Chris Davell for their help in covering the event!
Friday Tours @ the Colorado Railroad Museum
10:30-11:30AM Highlights Tour
1:30-2:30PM Steam & Diesel Locomotive Walking Tour
Each Friday, join us for an hour of exploring a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Each tour covers a specific theme and on these dates our focus will be: Locomotives!
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.
Friday Tour Tickets - $3 each plus General Admission ($10 adults, $5 kids 2-15, $8 seniors 60+).
Learn more about Friday tours.
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
When:
All day on Friday, May. 2nd
1-4PM The Art of Travel Photography @ Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
Imagine capturing an award-winning travel photograph, at the very least creating memories of your travels that you can be proud of. Join photographer, Steve Sorensen, for an interactive journey of photographic discovery.
Participants will learn about image analysis, discuss how and why images are captured, and what this information transcribes about that moment captured.
Steve will share how to find image worthy locations, the pros and cons of light, editing and polishing an image, how to catch your subjects eye, and why focusing on part of a subject may be better than capturing the entire subject.
Participants will also learn about equipment, filters, tripods, packs, and more.
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
809 15th Street (Map)
When:
1-4PM on Friday, May. 2nd
5-9PM Night at the Mines Museum @ Mines Museum
Enjoy the museum after-hours, with all its wonders illuminated and ready for exploration! Take in live music, grab a drink from the bar, and partake in special activities run by our favorite local museums.
It promises to be a night of fun and discovery!
Admission: FREE
More information
Location:
Mines Museum
1310 Maple Street (Map)
When:
5-9PM on Friday, May. 2nd
Live Music for Friday, May. 2nd
- 7PM Cash'd Out with Derek Hall & The Possibilities@ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose (main venue) - More Live Music
5-8PM Jeff Goodwin @ Coda Brewing
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: World War I on the Home Front
Colorado Transcript - May 2, 1918
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107 Years Ago
The May 2, 1918 Colorado Transcript shows Golden at the high tide of World War I-inspired patriotism. The front page featured a lengthy article describing the parade the community had given in honor of fourteen men who had been drafted, calling it "the largest and finest patriotic demonstration Golden has ever seen." Participants included Civil War veterans, the Industrial School band, the ladies of the Red Cross, the ladies of the relief corps, the "constabulary boys" (Golden police), and school children carrying American flags. As the future service men boarded the train, they were each given a package containing candy, gum, and cigarettes.
The paper also reminded people that they were expected to forego wheat products for the good of the war effort. "Retailers, consumers, boarding houses, hotels and others in possession of wheat flour" were required to report their stores of flour to federal authorities. Farmers were required to deliver their wheat to the nearest mill or elevator before May 10th. All wheat was intended for use by the army and navy.
Local hardware stores reminded people to plant a war garden to "Help Your Country." The grocery stores declared that "The Housewife is on the Firing Line." Her attention to conservation and thrift in the kitchen would ensure that soldiers had enough food to fight. Robinson's book and stationary store suggested that people buy cards to send to soldiers overseas. Reminders to buy War Bonds were everywhere.
Most striking was the announcement that Golden schools would no longer teach German (or "Hun Language," as they called it). They planned to teach some other language—possibly French, if they could find a qualified teacher.
Weather
Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West northwest wind around 2 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62. East southeast wind 2 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind 3 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 42°F
Saturday: Sunny, 72°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 47°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 72°F
Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 48°F
Monday: Showers And Thunderstorms, 64°F
Monday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms, 44°F
Tuesday: Rain Showers, 49°F
Tuesday Night: Rain Showers Likely, 41°F
Wednesday: Rain Showers Likely, 55°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 42°F
Thursday: Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 63°F
News About Golden - May 2, 2025
Colorado State Patrol pays tribute to fallen troopers with new car wraps
By Celeste Springer
KRDO
STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) - Colorado State Patrol is paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the line of duty with new cruiser wraps... Read more...
Trial begins in Golden-area RV murder case
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Two years ago, a 57-year-old man was found dead of a gunshot wound inside his RV at a Golden-area parking lot.
Now, after several delays, the trial against the man charged with his murder is finally underway... Read more...
RMAC track & field teams shatter records as Mines hosts conference championships
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
When competing at 5,739 feet above sea level, Orediggers and their fellow RMAC athletes have found a way to let the altitude bring out their best rather than letting it slow them down... Read more...
Raise your voices engineers: Spring 2025 Commencement at Colorado School of Mines set for May 8-9
By Emilie Rusch
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Colorado School of Mines will celebrate Spring 2025 Commencement with two days of ceremonies May 8-9... Read more...
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Friends:
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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:
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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, and Kurt & Janet Siegfried
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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, 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, Barb Robie, and Mary Rains, Richard Caldwell, Janice Waring
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