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What's happening in Golden today?
The Golden Word - 01/18/26
Hike & Lunch Today!
Enjoy a hike & lunch today.
10:45AM Hike - Meet NTM West Trailhead (map)
3 mile loop at your chosen pace: jog, fast hike or leisurely hike.
12:45 Lunch at Kona Bowls (map)
Enjoy a delicious nutritious lunch and chat healthy eating with Alissa Mattson, Kona Bowls owner and United Fitness Yin Yoga instructor.
2:30-4:30PM Textile Society @ The Library
Spin a yarn at Golden Library's drop-in fiber arts program. Relax with your craft for a few hours while fiber enthusiasts help you through difficult patterns or simply explain a new-to-you technique. All skill levels welcome.
More information
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
When:
2:30-4:30PM on Sunday, Jan. 18th
Live Music for Sunday, Jan. 18th
- 4:30-7:30PM Jonny Sterling @
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: The National Recovery Act of 1933
Along with the rest of the country, Golden struggled with high unemployment in the 1930s. In the early years of the Depression, the Golden community organized some local relief efforts. These scantly funded programs were intended to help people survive during the winter months. Once Franklin Roosevelt became President in March of 1933, the Federal government began dedicating millions of dollars to relief programs.
The National Recovery Act of 1933 (NRA) introduced government-funded employment on an unprecedented scale. Golden projects included a sewing room, hot lunches in schools, adult education, roadbuilding, dams and reservoirs, public buildings, public art, and many other programs.
92 Years Ago
The January 18, 1934 Colorado Transcript announced that adult education classes would begin at the Golden High School on January 22nd. These classes would be free to participants and were made possible through a Federal “Emergency Educational Relief plan.”
These schools are well attended, furnish employment for many capable teachers and prepare students for steady and more important positions. The teachers are paid by the government as part of the CWA program.
The program would offer bookkeeping, shorthand, typing, and business English classes, but potential students were encouraged to submit other ideas.
Six or more persons who desire instruction in almost any subject may organize and can, upon proper enrollment, secure a capable teacher in that subject and start to work.
The adult education program flourished for the remainder of the Depression years, eventually expanding to include music, drama, arts & crafts, gym, swimming, shorthand, business English, bookkeeping, typing, dance, metalworking, leather-working, and first aid. Classes were held in the schools, the Armory, and at Camp George West.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 31, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. West wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Sunday: Sunny. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Sunday Night: A chance of snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 25, with temperatures rising to around 28 overnight. East northeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.
Sunday Night: Chance Light Snow, 25°F
M.L. King Jr. Day: Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny, 42°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 29°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 54°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 30°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 50°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 28°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 57°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 32°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 48°F
Friday Night: Slight Chance Light Snow, 24°F
Saturday: Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny, 41°F
News About Golden - January 18, 2026
City of Golden Police Blotter
- January 15, 2026 - Daily Blotter (01/15/26)
- January 14, 2026 - Daily Blotter (01/14/26)
- January 13, 2026 - Daily Blotter (01/13/26)
- January 12, 2026 - Daily Blotter (01/12/26)
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
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, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Goosetown Station, and Earth Sweet Boutique
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $550/yr)
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 Vic DeMaria
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $250/yr)
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, Centennial State Wealth Advisors, Steve & M.L. Richardson, and Jeremy & Stephanie Keller
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $110/yr)
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, 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, and Marge Frueh
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
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
