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What's Happening in Golden - Monday, Dec. 15th, 2025

News and events in Golden, Colorado. Monday, Dec. 15th, 2025

,   and  Barb Warden
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Parade-Ready

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What's happening in Golden today?

Events for Monday, Dec. 15th

Golden History Tours

For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar

10AM-3:30PM RMQM Sew Day @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

Enjoy a sew day with other RMQM members and friends! Our new Classroom is amazing and has space for you to work on those UFO's or Christmas gifts you need to finish up. Bring your machine, we have the irons, power and design boards for you to use - as well as fabulous lighting and comfy chairs.  Pre-register, so you know you have space.  

Need supplies? The RMQM Quilt Shop should have you covered. Call ahead if you need something specific 303-277-0377.

Location:

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street   (Map)

2-3PM Virtual: Active Minds Monday — The Story of Toys

Today’s theme: The Story of Toys

We will trace the evolution of toys, from ancient handmade dolls to modern high-tech creations in this exciting program. Explore how toys reflect culture, technology, and childhood through time, while connecting them to the broader history of play. Save your spot for this Zoom program.

5-7:30PM Holiday Movie Party: The Classics @ Golden Library

We have a lineup of three classic holiday movies to help celebrate the season! Pop in, enjoy refreshments, props, and musical sing-alongs! Bring pillows, blankets, or comfy seating to snuggle up on. Feel free to come in your holiday PJs as well! More information

  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) — Rated G
  • Frosty the Snowman (1969) — Rated G
  • Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (1970) — Rated G

Location:

Golden Library
1019 10th Street   (Map)

The Golden Word - 12/15/25

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Golden History: Conflagration on Washington

Photos from the December 15, 1969 Golden Daily Transcript
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56 Years Ago
The December 15, 1969 Golden Transcript described a fire at the Frontier gas station at 10th and Washington. A State Highway Department employee had filled his tank at the station but forgotten to remove the nozzle before driving away.

Frontier Station in Non-Enflamed Times – click to enlarge

The hose was pulled from the pump and gas washed across the pavement. Sparks ignited the gasoline. The fire department responded quickly, with 29 men on site, but not before the pumps and canopy were destroyed.

Furniss Blacksmith Shop operated at 10th and Washington from 1914-1945 – Dan Abbott Collection – Click to enlarge

The gas station had been there since 1952 Prior to that time there was a blacksmith shop on that corner.

View of the SW corner of 10th and Washington, purchased by the City in 1975 – Click to enlarge

The City bought the property in 1975. The Golden Visitors Center was built there in 1997.

Weather

Overnight's Weather

Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 47, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

Monday's Weather

Monday: Sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

Monday Night's Weather

Monday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 45°F

Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 62°F

Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 40°F

Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain, 63°F

Wednesday Night: Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 36°F

Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 52°F

Thursday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 41°F

Friday: Mostly Sunny, 66°F

Friday Night: Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain, 47°F

Saturday: Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny, 62°F

Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 39°F

Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 56°F

Supporters

Many thanks to the people and organizations who support What’s Happening in Golden?  If you would like to support local news, please CLICK HERE!

Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
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

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, 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, 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, and Steve & M.L. Richardson

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, 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, and Wendy Weiman

Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
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

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