True Winter
Photo by Chris Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Monday, Jan. 26th
- 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
- 5-6PM - Colorado Cowboy Gathering presents “How to Play the Harmonica”
- 5:30-7PM - Downtown Development Authority Meeting (rescheduled)
- 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
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: Tibet
With an average elevation higher than the tallest peaks of Colorado, Tibet has been called the "Roof of the World." Join Active Minds as we explore the history and controversy that surrounds this unique region. China claims that Tibet has been part of China for centuries, while many Tibetans maintain that China illegally invaded the independent country in 1949. We will cover the role of the Dalai Lama, the views of China and the international community as we seek to understand the situation there.
Save your spot for this Zoom program.
5-6PM Colorado Cowboy Gathering presents “How to Play the Harmonica” @ Golden Library
Howdy partners! Let’s sit around the “campfire” for a bit of musical fun. Western musician Jon Chandler, an award-winning writer and Colorado native, will teach our young cowpokes how to play the harmonica in a lively, interactive presentation.
This program has been designed specifically for our elementary school aged patrons. Please only register kids in grade K through 5.
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
When:
5-6PM on Monday, Jan. 26th
5:30-7PM Downtown Development Authority Meeting (rescheduled) @ City Hall Council Chambers
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 5:30PM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Send comments on any of the following topics to dda@cityofgolden.net
- Provide in-person comment during the meeting, at 5:30PM.
Tonight's Topics:
Humble House Grant Application ($15,000)
Humble House (map) spent $37,136 on patio improvements last September. DDA requires that grant applications be made before the work is done, and that they include at least two bids for the work. This application was made after the fact and there was only one bid. DDA plans to approve the grant, but they have asked the owner to attend tonight's meeting to discuss the project.
Mesa Meadows Grant Application ($15,000)
Mesa Meadows repaired the roof over Metro Barber and Trailhead Taphouse (map). The work has already been done but DDA plans to approve the grant anyway.
Financial Assistance for the Cavalry Flats housing project ($1.3 million)
This project (map) is a form of affordable housing. It differs from the Jefferson County Housing Authority projects in the Central Neighborhoods, in that these homes will be available for purchase and are intended for higher-income families. The expectation is that the new owners will build equity as the homes appreciate in value.
The DDA had already agreed to a TIF agreement that would provide up to $950,000 in tax rebate. The City then contributed $2,250,000 with the possibility of an additional $500,000. The developers say they still don't have enough, so they are asking the DDA to increase their contribution from $950,000 to $1,300,000. They may provide up to $300,000 of that money up-front, rather than waiting for the tax rebate that will begin generating a couple of years in the future.
Golden Hotel Redevelopment ($15,000 for a capital grant and up to $385,000 in tax increment)
The Golden Hotel is expanding and updating. They expect that the improvements will help them generate more tax revenue. If they do, their TIF agreement with the DDA will allow them to keep up to $385K of the tax increment.
Comedy Festival ($35-45K)
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center is organizing a Comedy Festival, to take place in February. The DDA has agreed to sponsor this first year, with the hope that other organizations will step up in future years.
Emergency Support Grants for downtown businesses following the December power outage.
Downtown businesses were offered grants ranging from $2000 to $3500 to help compensate for the loss of revenue resulting from Xcel's power shutdown in late December. The DDA will discuss number of applications submitted so far and whether more businesses (such as short term rental properties) should be eligible for grants.
"East Zone Amenities" near the new City Hall ($125K)
2025 and 2026 Work Plans (pp. 65-69)
The board will review their accomplishments for 2025 and goals for 2026 in preparation for presenting their plans to City Council in February.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
Golden History: Crime Wave
Meyer Hardware on Washington Avenue, 1958
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76 Years Ago
The January 26, 1950 Colorado Transcript described an attempted robbery at Meyer Hardware. Joe Meyer was working late one evening when he heard a knock at the back door. He assumed it was his wife, coming down from their apartment on the second floor of the building.
He opened the door and saw two masked gunmen, who demanded that he let them in. Meyer dodged behind the paint counter, then ran to the phone and called the sheriff. The Sheriff called the Golden police, and within minutes, officers from both agencies converged on the store. The would-be robbers–two boys, aged 16 and 14–squealed away in a pickup truck. Police officers and sheriff’s deputies all over the county were alerted, and within an hour, the boys were in custody.
It was Golden’s third robbery attempt within the past three weeks. Both Foss Drug and Kellogg Hardware had been robbed, but in both cases the criminals were quickly found and jailed.
Weather
Overnight: Patchy blowing snow after 5am. Mostly clear. Low around -3, with temperatures rising to around 9 overnight. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday: Areas of blowing snow before noon. Sunny. High near 44, with temperatures falling to around 40 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 27, with temperatures rising to around 31 overnight. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 27°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 48°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 28°F
Wednesday: Partly Sunny, 53°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 31°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 50°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 30°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 51°F
Friday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 34°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 57°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 33°F
Sunday: Mostly 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, Vic DeMaria, and Joy Brandt
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, Steve & M.L. Richardson, and Jeremy & Stephanie Keller
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
