Looming Clouds
Photo by Chris Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Monday, Sep. 21st
- 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 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
- 1-2:30PM - Digital Photo Storage: Snap, Save, Simplify
- 2-3PM - Virtual: Active Minds Monday
- 5-7PM - National Alpaca Day @ The Eddy
- 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
Construction Updates by Pat Klein
The former Mountain Muffler site, at 22nd and Ford
1-2:30PM Digital Photo Storage: Snap, Save, Simplify @ Golden Library
Cloud storage full? Drowning in digital photos? Or just want to simplify your photo management? Look no further: in this class we cover better photo storage strategies. Register
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
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 topic: Barcelona: Biography of a City
Embrace the rich history and vibrant culture of Barcelona, Spain with Active Minds. Explore how Barcelona grew into one of Europe’s most captivating cities from its Roman foundations to its role as a hub of art, architecture and innovation. Learn about the city’s dynamic modern life and why Barcelona continues to inspire visitors and residents alike. Register
5:30PM Downtown Development Authority @ City Hall
The City's website shows a DDA meeting tonight, but no agenda had been posted as of press time. You can check this page to see whether one has since been posted.
As of last month, they were planning to discuss these topics at the September meeting:
- The Police Special Operations Unit will talk about trends downtown, including concerns about the homeless population.
- The board will discuss an upcoming event on October 10th where they will repurpose the parking lot between the Astor House and Miners Alley Theater. They want to use it as a public plaza instead of a parking lot for the day, to test out the concept of making that change permanent. They also plan to make it a showcase for the various DDA projects.
- Contributing $7500 to a sponsorship with radio station KOSI, which plays all Christmas music during the holidays.
Fire Department Rescue - 9/17/26
Courtesy - Golden Fire-Rescue Local 5080
Thursday Afternoon (Sept. 17th), Engine 21 and Medic 24 responded to a report of a vehicle in clear creek within the Coors property. Units arrived on scene to find 1 vehicle on its roof. 1 person was evaluated and transported with non life threatening injuries.
The Golden Word - 09/21/26
Golden History: It's Coming!
Golden in September, 1870: the depot buildings (in the foreground) are ready, and piles of railroad ties await the construction crews who would build the last miles of track into Golden – Dan Abbott photo collection
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156 Years Ago
The September 21, 1870 Colorado Transcript shows excitement building in anticipation of the Colorado Central Railroad reaching Golden. For weeks, the newspaper had been reporting on the progress of the line as it was built between Denver and Golden, and by the 21st it was within shouting distance.
The grand celebration was scheduled for Friday the 23rd. It would include a free dinner, free dance, and free rides to Denver and back. A display of fireworks was promised, as well as a bonfire on “Table Rock” (castle rock) throughout the evening. The bonfire was intended to serve as a beacon to settlers throughout the region, to tell them that Golden was celebrating.
“By request of the ladies, the dance at the depot will be a calico ball.” I had to research that term. In eastern, more established cities, a “calico ball” meant that wealthy ladies would wear a dress made of calico–a sturdy, inexpensive fabric made of cotton–rather than an evening gown. The next day they were expected to donate the dress to charity. In a frontier town such as Golden, I suspect the term meant that the ball would be a non-dressy affair, where wearing calico was acceptable.
It was clear that the planners meant to keep the event respectable: “No liquor will be allowed to be sold on the grounds, but parties desiring to sell fruits and refreshments will be welcome to do so. An ample police force has been provided and all the improper characters will be cared for and all rowdyism suppressed.”
Weather
Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 51, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. West wind around 3 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 54°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 78°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 57°F
Wednesday: Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 76°F
Wednesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 56°F
Thursday: Chance Rain Showers, 72°F
Thursday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 55°F
Friday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 78°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 56°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 80°F
Saturday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy, 57°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 80°F
News About Golden - September 21, 2026
“I still have a bullet inside of me”: Fundraiser hosted for Golden police officer, shot during deadly OIS
By Greg Nieto and Alyssa Beebe
Fox 31
DENVER (KDVR) — The MC-1 Foundation hosted a fundraiser for a Golden Police Officer, injured in the line of duty, on Saturday in Littleton.
Officer Greg Metzel was shot while responding to an incident at a gas station on Aug. 8, 2026, at 17691 W. Colfax Ave... Read more...
Football Friday Extended Highlights; Golden Demons defeat Dakota Ridge Eagles 42-27
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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, 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, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Mary Eiberger, and Jonathan Landman & Bonnie Vangilder
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Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, Golden Brokers, Diane Tiberi, Cathy Larocca, Dave Cole, and Rachael Kenney-Reid
