A Hot Summer Evening
Photo by Barb Warden
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Monday, Jul. 20th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- 7-9AM - Clear Creek Corridor Cleanup
- 8AM - Municipal Court 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
- 5:30-7PM - Downtown Development Authority Meeting
- 5:30-7:30PM - The Fundamental Principles of Art
- 6-8PM - Music Bingo
- 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
Today’s topic: Wildfires
If you live in an area subject to fire, few things can be more frightening than a wildfire. Enhance your knowledge of wildfires with Active Minds. Evaluate the pros and cons of fire prevention and suppression, how fires are fought, and the effects of climate change on fire frequency and intensity. Lastly, understand the role of fire in nature and how areas have recovered from devastating burns. Register
5:30-7PM Downtown Development Authority Meeting @ 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:
- Staff is working with the Sustainability staff to create a downtown trash collection district. They will be releasing an RFP this fall.
- The Community Marketing group is encouraging Golden businesses to participate in a new program: "Golden Hour." The intent is that Golden businesses will come up with an attraction or entertainment to attract local people into their businesses. Community Marketing is asking the DDA to help finance grants which will defray the expenses to the businesses. The scheduled dates are:
August 12 - Theme: Show Us You're Golden
September 16 - Theme: Where the West Lives
October 14 - Theme: Ghouls' Night Out
Those dates all fall on a Wednesday. Businesses can apply for grants up to $750 (individually) or up to $1000 (if working with other businesses). See p. 8 of the meeting packet for more information.
Future Events:
- The board plans to discuss "Wild Ideas" next month.
- They have been considering turning the parking lot between the Astor House & Miners Alley into a plaza with tables, benches, etc. They may do a "pop up" on October 10th to show the public how the area could look as a non-parking lot.
- The project to remove 51 parking spaces from Jackson Street is on hold this year and will resume in 2027.
- They're still reviewing the cost of upgrading electrical service to the Farmers Market lot and Parfet Park. They may opt for a "lower cost option."
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
"Vegetation Management" Meeting with Xcel
The red and blue lines on the map above show location of power lines.
Xcel Energy is planning a neighborhood meeting to discuss and answer questions about upcoming vegetation management in your neighborhood. They hope to meet with homeowners who live under their power lines on Wednesday (9/29), 5-7PM, at DeLong Park.
I'll publish the invitation when Xcel releases it, but in the meantime, get it on your calendar!
Location:
DeLong Park
395 23rd Street (Map)
The Golden Word - 07/20/26
Golden History: The End of a Splendid Courthouse
The courthouse, located at 15th and Washington, was begun in 1877 and dedicated in 1888
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65 Years Ago
The July 20, 1961 Colorado Transcript announced that County Commissioner Joe B. Lewis had purchased the old county courthouse, Sheriff’s residence, and jail. The price was not disclosed in the article.
Lewis said he is not certain at this time what will be done with the courthouse and adjoining house, used as a jail and sheriff’s quarters before the new jail was completed three years ago. Lewis said he may convert the buildings into apartments if remodeling is not too costly.
Colorado Transcript – July 20, 1961
Two years later, Lewis had the buildings demolished. The property was later occupied by a fast food place and a liquor store and is now the site of an office building.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 69, with temperatures rising to around 72 overnight. West wind around 6 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 97. North wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy. Low around 71, with temperatures rising to around 74 overnight. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 71°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 91°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 66°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 91°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 67°F
Thursday: Showers And Thunderstorms, 86°F
Thursday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 65°F
Friday: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 88°F
Friday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 67°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 93°F
Saturday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 68°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 93°F
News About Golden - July 20, 2026
Applications Open for Select Boards and Commissions
Jefferson County
Want to make a positive impact in our community? Boards and Commissions applications are now open! Jefferson County has 91 vacancies across 23 boards and commissions. Bring your voice to the table to help make a difference on a variety of issues. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get involved. Apply before July 28... Read more...
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Sponsors:
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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
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $575/yr)
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, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Vic DeMaria, Unite Fitness, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $285/yr)
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, 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, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, and Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young
Members:
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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, 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, 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, Marge Frueh. Nannette Johnson, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, and Cindy & Matt Finley
Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
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, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, GoldenBrokers, and Elizabeth Coil
