The View from the Loop
Photo by Bud Rockhill
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, May. 17th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - 10AM and 11AM Preschool Nature Nuts - Dazzling Dragonflies
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 9AM-12PM - Lions Park Playground Pop-Up
- 9AM-5PM - Colorado Crossings
- 9AM-12PM - Blacksmithing
- 9:30AM-12PM - Walk With a Geologist at Triceratops Trail
- 10-11:30AM - Beekeeping 101
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time - Registration Required
- 10:30AM-3PM - Sewing Bee
- 11AM-6PM - Gluten-Free Foodie Festival
- 12-12:45PM - Maximize Your Healthspan
- 7:30PM - Ring of Fire
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
9AM-5PM Colorado Crossings @ Colorado Railroad Museum
An authentic, coal burning Colorado steam locomotive will pull trains for this event. Hands-on demonstrations and even the Museum’s own mascot, Spike the Railroad Dog will be part of the event! Regular admission and train ride pricing apply. Capacity is limited, so advance ticket purchase is recommended.
More information
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
When:
9AM-5PM on Saturday, May. 17th
9AM-12PM Lions Park Playground Pop-Up @ Lions Park Playground
Photo by Frank Hanou
The City is beginning the design process for a new playground at Lions Park that will be accessible, inclusive of all ages, and offer a variety of engaging play experiences. while these core values are a given, the creative direction-- the look, feel, and unique features of the space-- is a blank canvas for you and your children to play on!
This effort is being coordinated alongside planned improvements to the crosswalks leading to the nearby public restrooms, and we want to hear your ideas to ensure this area is both safe and inspiring for all who use it.
Bring the kids—they are encouraged to give feedback as well!)
Can’t make it in person? Take the online survey which will run from May 17 – May 31.
Learn more on Guiding Golden.
Location:
Lions Park Playground
1300 10th Street (Map)
When:
9AM-12PM on Saturday, May. 17th
9AM-12PM Blacksmithing @ Golden History Park
Photo by Chris Davell
Have you always wanted to learn about blacksmithing but you’ve had trouble finding a good option? Join our volunteer every third Saturday at Golden History Park for a fun morning of observation and learning about blacksmithing. Our recreated blacksmith shop, complete with historic tools and coal-fired forge, will transport you to the 1800s. Bring your technical questions and your camera and we’ll take care of the rest.
Location:
Golden History Park
1020 11th Street (Map)
When:
9AM-12PM on Saturday, May. 17th
9:30AM-12PM Walk With a Geologist at Triceratops Trail @ Triceratops Trailhead
Photo by Bud Rockhill
Walk with a Geologist at Triceratops Trail is a 2-hour guided walking tour of Triceratops Trail in Golden, Colorado. The 1.5-mile, gravel hiking trail winds between vertical walls of sandstone into reclaimed clay pits. A professional or knowledgeable amateur geologist leads the tour and highlights the many viewable dinosaur tracks, fossils, and impressions. Participants meet in the parking lot located one block east of 6th Avenue and 19th Street in Golden, to begin the walk. This tour is designed for participants ages 16 and older
More information and to register
Location:
Triceratops Trailhead
6th Avenue and 19th Street (Map)
When:
9:30AM-12PM on Saturday, May. 17th
10-11:30AM Beekeeping 101 @ Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Have you ever wanted to learn more about honeybees and the art of beekeeping? Join us for some exciting classes with the Jefferson County Master Gardeners, where you'll get an inside look at honeybee care and hive management.
This interactive session includes a classroom lecture followed by a guided visit to our on-site demonstration hives, where you’ll see these fascinating pollinators in action! Whether you're a beginner or simply curious, this is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and get your questions answered by local experts.
Register
Location:
Jefferson County Fairgrounds
15200 West Sixth Avenue (Map)
When:
10-11:30AM on Saturday, May. 17th
10AM and 11AM Preschool Nature Nuts - Dazzling Dragonflies @ Lookout Mountain Nature Center
What colorful flying insect is born in the water, can see in nearly every direction, and once flew with the dinosaurs? The dragonfly! In this program we’ll learn lots of cool facts about this charming insect. Activities, crafts, games and more!
Location:
Lookout Mountain Nature Center
910 Colorow Road (Map)
When:
Saturday, May. 17th
Live Music for Saturday, May. 17th
- 8PM KISSm
Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- 5:30-8:30PM Adam Rey @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage) - More Live Music
1-5PM Greywolf with Nightwolf @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
4-8PM Kristin Kay Band @Wrigley’s
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom6PM Hard Days Night @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
6:30-9:30PM Harry Mo and the C.R.U. ft. Link & Chain @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Safety Measures (Much-Needed)
The double hairpin turns on the Lariat Trail with steel guardrails – Bud Rockhill – May, 2023
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54 Years Ago
Workers from the Perimeter Construction Company were at work on one of the hairpin turns on Lariat Trail Saturday, installing steel guardrail. The 287 foot section of rail is one of two the company has contracted to put up on the roadway for the county. It has installed two similar railings on sharp curves on 32nd Ave. near South Table Mountain.
Golden Transcript – May 17, 1971
The Lakewood company installations on Lariat Trail replace the crumbled old stone walls which once served to keep motorists from plunging…into the Clear Creek Valley.
Golden Transcript – May 17, 1971
The Lariat Trail (now also called the Lookout Mountain Road - map) was built by Golden resident "Cement Bill" Williams in 1913. Read Paul Haseman's interesting history of the road and the man!
Weather
Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 48, with temperatures rising to around 50 overnight. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 47°F
Sunday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 69°F
Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 46°F
Monday: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 63°F
Monday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 44°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 66°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 45°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 74°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 50°F
Thursday: Sunny, 80°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 53°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 81°F
News About Golden - May 17, 2025
CITY APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF HB25-1039 TO REDUCE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE NOISE
City of Golden
The City of Golden commends the Colorado General Assembly for the passage of House Bill 25-1039, aimed at reducing noise pollution from commercial vehicles. This legislation, which the City Council formally endorsed in February, addresses longstanding concerns about excessive noise from commercial trucks traveling through Golden, particularly along State Highways 6, 58, and 93.
HB25-1039 mandates that all commercial vehicles operating in Colorado be equipped with a muffler that is either visibly inspectable or accompanied by documentation verifying its presence and compliance... Read more...
Strong winds prompt closure of CO 93 between Golden and Boulder Thursday morning
Fox 31
FOX31's Vicente Arenas looks at traffic impacts from strong winds along Colorado 93... Watch video...
Molson Coors Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?
By Kritika Sarmah
MSN.com
With a market cap of $11.2 billion, Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP) manufactures, markets, and sells beer and other malt beverage products in the Americas and internationally. Founded in 1774, the Golden, Colorado-based company offers flavored malt beverages, including hard seltzers, craft spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. Shares of the beverage giant have underperformed the broader market over the past year and in 2025... Read more...
New Colorado rock throwing incident prompts felony investigation: "It's not a prank ... won't be tolerated"
By Brian Maass, Colin R. McIntyre
CBS News
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says it will likely recommend felony charges against three Colorado elementary school students – one an 11 year old and two others who are both 10 years old – after they allegedly threw multiple large rocks from their school bus that then hit a car passing in the other direction... Read more...
OEDIT Announces Grants to 35 Colorado Startups and Researchers in the Advanced Industries
OEDIT
DENVER - Today, the Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that 22 Colorado companies and 13 researchers have been awarded Proof of Concept and Early-Stage Capital and Retention grants through OEDIT’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Program(opens in new window). These grants help promote the growth and sustainability of advanced industries in Colorado by driving innovation, commercialization, and public-private partnerships that move this vital aspect of Colorado’s economy forward in communities across the state... Read more...
2A Boys Track and Field: Bobby Kiesewetter Breaks 3200m State Record for Golden View Classical
CHSAA
During his senior season, the Golden View Classical runner was favored to win the state championship in cross country... Read more...
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