Winter Castle
Photo by Carol Freza
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Monday, Jan. 12th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- 8AM - Municipal Court Criminal Arraignments
- 9:30-10:30AM - Fit and Energize Exercise Class
- 10:15-10:45AM - Let's Dance - Registration Required
- 12-12:30PM - Mondays with the Mayor
- 2-3PM - Virtual: Active Minds Monday
- 4:15-5PM - Thought Bubble Guild
- 5:30-6:30PM - Coffee With Councilors
- 5:30PM - GURA Board Meeting @ City Hall
- 5:30-7:30PM - The Fundamental Principles of Art
- 6-9PM - Teach Me to Play! Mondays
- 6:30PM - Movement Monday Running Club
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Yesterday's I.C.E. Out Protest
Photos by Chris Davell
Golden had an impressive turnout for the I.C.E. Out protest. Many thanks to Chris Davell for capturing the event.
2-3PM Virtual: Active Minds Monday
At Jefferson County Public Library, we foster continuous learning and connections. Keep your minds engaged every Monday! Be sure to explore our website for additional weekly event options, including call-ins and livestreams.
Today’s theme: The Refugee Crisis
Millions of refugees are fleeing from danger zones in Sudan, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Venezuela and elsewhere, creating a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions while solutions remain complex and politically fraught. Join Active Minds as we explore the causes, impacts and global response to one of the defining humanitarian issues of our time.
Save your spot for this Zoom program.
4:15-5PM Thought Bubble Guild: Cozy Comics @ The Library
Traditional text isn't the only way to read! Teens are invited to hang out and share their favorite graphic novels, comics, and manga. After a quick book chat, teens will get to make and enjoy a grilled cheese sandwich of their own creation!
Teens can choose any illustrated story that fits the cozy theme or investigate the suggested reading.
ONLY teens in 6th through 12th grade will be allowed into this program. Please be respectful of this age limit for safety and to encourage peer learning with other teens.
Suggested Reading: The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
5:30-6:30PM Coffee With Councilors @ City of Golden Public Works Building
Join Councilors Patty Evans and Lisa Vitry for an evening with members of the Arts & Culture Commission and Thriving Communities Department to learn about the commission’s work and the value of public art in Golden.
Location:
City of Golden Public Works Building
1445 10th Street (Map)
5:30PM GURA Board Meeting @ City Hall
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 5:30PM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Provide in-person comment during the meeting, at 5:30PM.
- Send email comments to gura@cityofgolden.net.
Nazarene Draft Plan
GURA commissioned a study that declared the Nazarene Church property blighted. The next steps are an Impact Report and a Plan Area document. The Impact Report describes how making the property an Urban Renewal Authority would affect the other government entities that would normally expect to receive taxes from the property owner (that is--the County and the School District). The Plan Area document explains how the change in status will support the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Comp Plan is currently being rewritten to give greater emphasis to creating affordable housing--which is the intended use for this property.
Small Business Support
The Xcel power outage hurt many Golden businesses. Last week, the Downtown Development Authority voted to give grants of $2500, $3000, or $3500 to downtown businesses to defray the financial harms they incurred. The City and Chamber invited businesses to report the damages suffered. According to the meeting memo (p. 2), the other businesses in town haven't reported as much damage as the downtown businesses have. The memo suggests that GURA might help businesses in their districts to purchase generators--or might assist the business parks in purchasing large generators.
2026 Work Plan
State law now requires that new Urban Renewal Areas must now include all affected taxing entities; therefore, before creating the new URA for the Nazarene Church property, GURA will need to add representatives from Jefferson County and from the R1 School District.
The meeting will be recorded and available to watch at your convenience on the Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
The Golden Word - 01/12/26
Golden History: The Financial District
Colorado Transcript - January 12, 1956 - the front page and the ad offering the homes that were on the site.
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70 Years Ago
The January 12, 1956 Colorado Transcript announced that 1st National Bank would be moving from their historic home at 12th and Washington (currently Golden Goods). They were planning to build a new, modern structure with more space, more parking, and a drive-through window.
There were a number of homes on that block, and the bank offered the houses for sale to anyone interested in moving them.
At about the same time, Golden Savings and Loan built a new office on the other side of Jackson Street. Thereafter, they sometimes referred to the two institutions as "Golden's Financial District."
Both banks have changed hand several times since then. 1st National is now Wells-Fargo, and Golden Savings & Loan is BMO.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Monday: Sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. West wind 3 to 9 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 40°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 60°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 37°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 54°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 39°F
Thursday: Sunny, 58°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 28°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 44°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 30°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 52°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 35°F
Sunday: Sunny, 58°F
Supporters
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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, Wendy Weiman, and Marge Frueh
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, Bill Way
