Almost Like Fall
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Oct. 9th
- All day - Friday Tours
- 9AM and 10AM - TriceraTOTs @ Dinosaur Ridge
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 10AM-4PM - Beginning Quilting
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 11AM-2PM - Artist Demo - Salix Renan
- 1-3:30PM - Silver Screen Classics Movie Club: Singin' in the Rain
- 6-10PM - Powder7 Season Kickoff Party - Norse & Gnar
- 6:30-9:30PM - The Talking Dead - An Interactive Pub Crawl
- 7:30PM - Good Night, Oscar
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10:30AM and 1:30PM Friday Tours @ Colorado Railroad Museum
10-11:30 Museum Highlights | 1:30-2:30 Galloping Goose
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)
1-3:30PM Silver Screen Classics Movie Club: Singin' in the Rain @ Golden Library
For movie lovers 50+, step back into Hollywood’s golden age! Enjoy classic films from the 1930s–1960s with fresh popcorn from a movie theater popcorn maker! We will introduce the movie before the show, watch together and share impressions afterward. Connect with others and rediscover timeless stories in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. More information
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
6-10PM Powder7 Season Kickoff Party - Norse & Gnar @ Buffalo Rose
Powder7 is hosting its annual ski season kickoff bash in downtown Golden at the Buffalo Rose! This year features a Norse theme to properly appeal to Ullr and other snow spirits for the sickest winter possible. Join us for live music, a raffle benefiting Friends of CAIC, a wicked costume contest (if you were there last year, you know what we’re talking about), and a ski sacrifice to Ullr. Bring your dead skis you don’t know what to do with and donate them for Ullr’s appeal. Don’t worry—these skis won’t go to waste. They’ll repurpose them. Free entry, no tickets or RSVP required.
Location:
Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Avenue (Map)
Backup Plans
Golden Cemetery, 2021 - Photo by Barb Warden
For the past several years, I've been giving cemetery tours as a fundraiser for the Golden History Museum. This year's tours are scheduled for Saturday the 17th. Unfortunately, they're sold out! You might try calling the museum (303-278-3557) to see if they have a wait list.
Here's some good news for those of you who like cemetery tours but weren't able to get tickets: I'm going to be giving a Cemetery Highlights tour as part of tomorrow's Coffee with Councilors. Join Councilors Evans and Vitry from 10-11AM to learn about the Golden Cemetery from the staff who support it. I'll finish up by introducing you to some of the cemetery's most famous residents. Meet at the cemetery office (map). Here's the best part: it's free!
The Golden Word - 10/09/26
Live Music for Friday, Oct. 9th
- 5:30-8:30PM Conal Aaron @ Buffalo Rose Sky Bar Stage
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM Luke Israel @ Barrels and Bottles
6-10PM Steve & the Cruisers @ Wrigley’s
6:30-9:30PM San Leandro @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Gas Masks–Cheap!
107 Years Ago
As army gas masks are obtainable from the war department at a very slight cost, it was voted to purchase two for the use of the fire department.
The Colorado Transcript - October 9, 1919
In Europe, World War I lasted for more than four years--from August of 1914 to November of 1918. America's involvement in the war was relatively short: we entered the war in April of 1917 and the Armistice (ceasefire) was declared in November of 1918.
Because the U.S. government had anticipated a longer war requiring a bigger army, it built up an enormous stockpile of military equipment. When the war ended, the government needed to reduce the stockpile. At the same time, they didn't want to upset the economy by flooding it with cheap or free goods. One approach was to make the equipment available to other government entities, such as the City of Golden.
These masks will be very valuable in fighting fires where there is heavy smoke or fumes. Such masks would have saved much property had the department been equipped with them at the School of Mines chemical laboratory fire some years ago, or at the Robinson book store fire, the firemen finding it impossible to get at the seat of the blaze in both those cases.
Weather
Overnight: Clear. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. West wind around 7 mph.
Friday: Sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 62°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 82°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 59°F
Sunday: Partly Sunny, 79°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 58°F
Columbus Day: Sunny, 79°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 55°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 72°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 51°F
Wednesday: Chance Rain Showers, 67°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 48°F
Thursday: Chance Rain Showers, 65°F
News About Golden - October 9, 2026
Goodnight, Oscar: Hello, David Nehls
By John Moore
Denver Gazette
He’s a brilliant yet volatile genius. A chaotic character as colorful as any he’s ever played on a stage. A virtuosic piano player and a charming, razor-sharp raconteur. A lightning-fast mind capable of devastating one-liners and sharp rejoinders... Read more...
JCSO Arrests Suspect in Road Rage Shooting
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Jefferson County, CO — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Golden man in connection with a road rage shooting that injured a man in his 70s on September 29, 2026. Rafael Jose Mateo Ruiz (dob 1/25/99) was arrested without incident in Thornton in the early morning hours of October 8. He was booked into the JCSO Detention Facility on charges of criminal attempt first-degree murder, extreme indifference (x2), first-degree assault, extreme indifference, and criminal attempt first-degree assault, extreme indifference. Investigators used footage from a Lakewood traffic camera, automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, and cell tower location data to identify and locate Ruiz... Read more...
Suspect accused of shooting older man in road rage incident arrested in Denver metro area
By Christa Swanson
CBS News
A Colorado man has been arrested after he allegedly fired at a couple's vehicle last week, injuring a man in his 70s... Read more...
Thompson Thrift targets Golden, Colorado, apartment shortage with mixed-use development
By Elisabeth Slay
CoStar News
Through its latest project, developer Thompson Thrift is looking to add much-needed housing to Golden, Colorado’s supply-constrained apartment market.
Known as Alasso, the Class A development will feature 284 luxury apartments and expand rental options... Read more...
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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
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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, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Vic DeMaria, Unite Fitness, 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, in memory of Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, 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, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Mary Eiberger, and Jonathan Landman & Bonnie Vangilder
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