Moving Dirt for the New City Hall
Photo by Patrick Klein
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Monday, Oct. 13th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 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
- 5:30-7:30PM - The Fundamental Principles of Art
- 6-9PM - Teach Me to Play! Mondays
- 6-8:30PM - ManBearPig Night
- 6:30PM - Movement Monday Running Club
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Holidays
The City of Golden offices are closed today in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day.
There will be no mail delivery today in recognition of Columbus Day.
State offices are open today; they were closed last Monday in recognition of Frances Xavier Cabrini Day.
The Library is open, because the County does not close for these holidays.
Don't Forget to Vote!
The Mayor and the two District Councilor will be with us for two more years. The four ward positions (the ones on either end of the dais) are all up for election
This fall's ballots were mailed out on October 10th. The Jefferson County Elections site is full of answers to your election-related questions.
City Council
Golden has a City Council election every two years. This year, we're voting for our four Ward representatives. Two years from now, we'll be voting for a Mayor and for the two District positions. Don Cameron is the only incumbent running for a second term.
If you're wondering where the candidates stand on local issues such as reducing parking, increasing housing density, managing the homeless population, supporting historic preservation, and giving citizens a stronger voice in the City's future, watch one--or better yet, both--of the Candidate Forums.
These are the candidates:
Ward 1 (Currently Rob Reed's seat)
Ward 2 (Currently Paul Haseman's seat)
Ward 3 (Currently Don Cameron's seat)
- Don Cameron
- Loretta Huff
- Brad Prince
Ward 4 (Currently Bill Fisher's seat)
- Brendan Firlie
- Sandra Knecht
The Golden Word - 10/13/25
Golden History: Life in Golden, 1904
The interurban depot on 13th Street, between Washington and Arapahoe Streets – Denver Public Library Western History Collection, X-18313
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121 Years Ago
The “Local News” column in the October 13, 1904 Colorado Transcript provides a nice window into life in Golden at that time.
The new depot of the Northwestern electric at the corner of Washington avenue and 13th street is nearly ready for occupancy, and work upon the grounds, approaches and cement sidewalks will soon be completed. This improvement is not only an ornament to that part of the city, but will be of great convenience to the patrons of this road.
An excellent concert is to be given at the opera house tomorrow night by Prof. Hugh McCabe. Although totally blind, Mr. McCable is a finished artist on the piano, as well as a vocalist.
The American Polyscope Co., the largest and grandest animated picture company in the world, comes to the opera house Saturday, Oct. 15th, for two performances.
The Denver News of Tuesday makes mention of a proposed new administration building for the School of Mines, to be erected here at an approximate cost of $100,000, the funds to be contributed by unnamed wealthy Colorado mining men. This information was given us some weeks ago with strict injunction to make no mention of it or the names of the proposed donors, and will only say that the new building will be a worthy monument to the far-seeing, generous donors, and fill the proverbially long-felt want at this grand institution.
A. A. Porter, a man about eighty years of age and for many years janitor of the North Side school building in Golden, died suddenly on the 7th inst. while at work about the building.
George Edward Moore, a former resident of Golden, died at the Metropolitan sanitarium in Denver on the 5th, and was buried in Golden cemetery beside his mother. Deceased was 22 years of age and died of typhoid fever.
After a lingering illness, Anthony J. Elwardt, the cigar manufacturer at 13th and Ford streets, died last Friday, of tuberculosis at the age of 32 years.
It becomes our painful duty to record the death of Mrs. Katherine McIntyre, whose dangerous illness was mentioned in our last issue. Death came to her relief after our paper went to press on the evening of the 5th, at the age of 63 years and 4 months, of chronic bronchitis.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. South wind around 3 mph.
Columbus Day: A slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Partly sunny. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 3 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind 2 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 47°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 71°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 51°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 78°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 48°F
Thursday: Chance Rain Showers, 62°F
Thursday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy, 41°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 63°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 42°F
Saturday: Slight Chance Rain Showers, 62°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 39°F
Sunday: Sunny, 64°F
News About Golden - October 13, 2025
Swastika visible from I-70 sparks investigation in Jefferson County
By Parker Gordon
Fox 31
DENVER (KDVR) — An investigation is underway Saturday after a swastika was “displayed” and “visible” to those traveling on Interstate 70, near the city of Golden... Read more...
Colorado beer dominates GABF awards with 33 medals, three ‘brewery of the year’ accolades
By Tiney Ricciardi
Denver Post
The Great American Beer Festival welcomed drinkers to Denver over the weekend to experience the best in craft beer and cider, and it turns out Colorado residents don’t have to travel far to sip the best suds the industry has to offer... Read more...
Joseph Capra tosses 3 TDs to lead Colorado Mines past South Dakota Mines
By Matt Schubert
Denver Post
For the second time this season, the Colorado School of Mines football program answered a loss with a win on the road... Read more...
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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, Tom Reiley, Michael Mason, Colorado Railroad Museum, and Goosetown Station
Friends:
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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 Joy Brandt
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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, and Centennial State Wealth Advisors
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, 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, and Mary Rains, 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, and Clare Shier
Followers:
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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, and Joyce Sutton
