Ice Disks on the Creek
Photo by Simon Maybury
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, Jan. 11th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Church Services
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 2-4PM - I.C.E. OUT for good
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
- 6-9PM - The Working Film Actor's Toolkit
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
2-4PM I.C.E.Out for Good Protest
No Kings March in October
We're taking to the streets again. This time it is to mourn the lives taken and shattered by ICE and to demand justice and accountability.
We will be standing one deep, on the sidewalks on either side of Washington Ave between 6th St and 19th St, with our signs and flags. We must not block sidewalks or clog crosswalks. There are many blocks with few or no businesses, away from the immediate downtown area. Please spread yourselves out and make a beautiful display. Bring flags and signs. The bridge over Hwy 58 is a great place for oversize banners. More information
Location:
10th and Washington (map)
4-7:30PM Sunday Swing with The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra @ The Buffalo Rose
A special evening for fans of big band and swing dancing at the historical Buffalo Rose in downtown Golden. Doors open and delicious food service starts at 4:00. Learn to swing dance with a free dance lesson 4:00-5:00! Then enjoy entertaining live BIG BAND JAZZ MUSIC from 5:00 to 7:30 by the Flatirons Jazz Orchestra - featuring Deborah Stafford. Dance or just enjoy the great Swing Era music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and more played on one of Colorado great historic stages. All ages welcome.
Dance or just listen to the great Swing Era music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and more.
All ages welcome – under 18 with a guardian.
Tickets
Location:
The Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Avenue (Map)
When:
4-7:30PM on Sunday, Jan. 11th
6-9PM The Working Film Actor's Toolkit
This six-week course is for the committed artist focused on dedication to the craft. Approach acting by translating emotional truth and deep character work into the precise demands of the camera. You will learn a hands-on style to improve your process by achieving control and precision in your physicality and subtle thought. Learn to break down scripts, prepare for the business hustle, and utilize the camera to enhance and elevate your performance. This is a practical approach designed to build your artistic toolbox and sustain the long game. Register
Location:
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
1100 Miners Alley (Map)
The Golden Word - 01/11/26
Live Music for Sunday, Jan. 11th
- 4:30-7:30PM Rob Wivchar @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
4-7PM Chuck Grossman @ Columbine Cafe
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Wind Damage, Power Loss, and Fire Hazard
The “business block on Ford Street” was built in the 1860s and was removed in the 1930s, to make room for Mitchell Elementary
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103 Years Ago
The January 11, 1923 Colorado Transcript described considerable damage caused by a windstorm. The storm had begun the previous Friday and continued until Monday.
Windows were broken, houses and garages were unroofed, signs were demolished, fences, silos, barns and sheds were blown down, and much damage was caused to telephone and electric lines. Several fires were started during the gale. Along the South Golden road six barns were burned Sunday night.
A small garage in Golden was lifted and carried away by the wind. The unprotected automobile left behind was sandblasted and stripped of all its paint. The City’s brick barn lost its roof. Fortunately, the horses had already been removed, so they escaped injury. Several cars in town lost their roofs, while others were blown over. Many trees were lost, including a big one at the Industrial School, which fell on an electrical line and left them without power.
At that time, most buildings were heated with coal. Homeowners needed to remove the ashes to ensure a good draft. The hot ashes were generally taken outside and either dumped in an ash pit or stored in a bucket. This was a recipe for disaster in high winds.
One of the oldest buildings in town was the business block on Ford Street, between 11th and 12th Streets. During this 1923 storm, that building caught fire from a bucket of ashes left on the wooden steps that led to the second floor. Fortunately, the fire department was quickly alerted and they were able to contain the fire before extensive damage occurred.
The Golden Motor Company occupied one of the units. They had twenty-four cars in the building, most of which had been newly painted. They were also storing barrels of oil and alcohol onsite, so the prompt action of the fire department was very fortunate.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 28, with temperatures rising to around 30 overnight. West wind around 9 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 3 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 36 overnight. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 34°F
Monday: Sunny, 57°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 39°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny, 58°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 39°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 56°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 39°F
Thursday: Sunny, 58°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 26°F
Friday: Partly Sunny, 40°F
Friday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 22°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 45°F
News About Golden - January 11, 2026
Mines Football Adds Scott McLaughlin As Defensive Coordinator
By Tim Flynn
Colorado School of Mines Athletics
GOLDEN, Colo. - Colorado School of Mines football has added experienced defensive coordinator Scott McLaughlin to its staff, head coach Bob Stitt has announced.
McLaughlin will serve as Mines' defensive coordinator and also work with linebackers. He comes to Golden after a long and successful tenure as the defensive coordinator at Wayne State College in Nebraska... Read more...
Here's how much snow fell across Colorado
By Alexander Kirk
9News
DENVER — Some much-needed precipitation fell across Colorado on Thursday and Friday.
The Front Range, eastern plains and Denver metro area received several inches of snow, which continued to fall into Friday morning... Read more...
Over 100 snowplows dispatched to Colorado highways to keep drivers safe
By Brian Sherrod
CBS News
Across Colorado, snow is coming down, and in many areas, it is already sticking on major roads and highways.
The Colorado Department of Transportation has already deployed snowplows to make sure the roads do not become too icy and dangerous. CDOT says there are at least 100 plows on highways across the Denver metro area. There are 30 plows on I-70's mountain corridor between Golden and Silverthorne... Read more...
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