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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, Mar. 29th
- 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
- 1-4PM - Sunday Funday - History and Archaeology of Golden
- 2PM - The Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War
- 3PM - JSO Concert: Egmont and Enigma
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
March 28th No Kings March
Yesterday's No Kings March had impressive attendance. Many thanks to Chris Davell, Nancy Torpey, and Carol Freza for a good set of photos!
1-4PM Sunday Funday - History and Archaeology of Golden @ Foothills Art Center - Astor House
Designed as a relaxed "Sunday Funday," this open-house afternoon offers a unique and fun way to explore archaeology.
Hands-on activity tables all afternoon, with a special 3:00 p.m. talk highlighting the Astor House excavations and local Golden history.
Hosted in Partnership with Community Connections and the Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists (CCPA).
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Astor House
1133 Arapahoe Street (Map)
1:40PM Colorado Blues Society Members Choice Awards @ Buffalo Rose
ABOUT THE HEADLINER: THE GABE STILLMAN BAND
“One of the most promising young blues talents on the scene today. He’s a fine songwriter, excellent guitarist and strong singer, plus he puts on an exciting, energized show. His talent has grown by leaps and bounds over the last couple years. Don’t miss him!” Bruce Iglauer, Founder and President, Alligator Records.
Location:
Buffalo Rose (main venue)
1119 Washington Avenue (Map)
3PM JSO Concert: Egmont and Enigma @ Colorado School of Mines
With D'Evelyn H.S. Orchestra featuring 2020 Young Artist Winner, Daniel Gostein performing two premiere pieces for marimba and orchestra Information and tickets
Location:
Colorado School of Mines
Green Center (Map)
The Golden Word - 03/29/26
Live Music for Sunday, Mar. 29th
- 4:30-7:30PM Howard Dlugasch @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
1PM The Frisk Band @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
4-7PM Doc Sadler Band @ Goosetown Station
4-7PM Chuck Grossman @ Columbine Cafe
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: More About Mr. Morrill (1851-1917)
Morrill's house at 12th and Arapahoe - Google Street View
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I'm continuing yesterday's story of M.T. Morrill, president of the Golden Illuminating Company, Morrill lived at the corner of 12th and Arapahoe for 26 years. His predecessor in that house was Joseph Standley, a businessman who made a fortune in mining, then moved to Golden to pursue other investments. Standley Lake in Arvada is named after him.
Two years after he sold the Illuminating Company, Mr. Morrill was traveling home to Golden after visiting California. He became ill while driving through the desert. His traveling companion, his brother, apparently didn’t drive, because the two of them had to camp for four days before Mr. Morrill felt well enough to drive on. He made it as far as Las Vegas, New Mexico but died a day later of typhoid fever. That is something we rarely see these days (at least not in this country) because it’s acquired from drinking contaminated water. If we do get it, we can cure it with antibiotics.
The July 10, 1930 Colorado Transcript included this insight into Illuminating Company operations:
UNWRITTEN HISTORY
In this day when even a slight flicker of the electric lights is the signal for a rush of “trouble shooters” a few Golden people remember the old Golden Illuminating Company and its brand of juice.
Power was generated here in Golden, with steam. In the evening the engineer in charge would fire up and then adjourn to the Opera House Cigar store for a game of cards. There he would stay until the lights began to grown dim, when he would rush back to the power house, fire up again and hasten back to the game. Some evenings when the hand was particularly interesting and the game hard fought, the lights in Golden would be almost indistinguishable before the engineer could get back and get sufficient steam in his boiler.
Another thing old timers like to remember is that electric light globes were free. The customers merely turned in their burned out globes and received new ones in exchange.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 55, with temperatures rising to around 59 overnight. West southwest wind around 9 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind around 9 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 55, with temperatures rising to around 59 overnight. West southwest wind around 8 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 55°F
Monday: Partly Sunny, 77°F
Monday Night: Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 47°F
Tuesday: Rain And Snow Showers Likely, 51°F
Tuesday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms, 37°F
Wednesday: Rain Showers Likely, 55°F
Wednesday Night: Rain Showers Likely, 41°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 71°F
Thursday Night: Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 41°F
Friday: Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 53°F
Friday Night: Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 31°F
Saturday: Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers, 53°F
News About Golden - March 29, 2026
City of Golden Police Blotter
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Sponsors:
($100/month or $1,175/year)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Battery, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon , Unite Fitness, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, and Earth Sweet Boutique
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $575/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, 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, Vic DeMaria, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $285/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, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $115/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, Marge Frueh. Nannette Johnson, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, and Jane & Mike Templeton
Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
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, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, and Tamara Feucht
