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Events for Sunday, Sep. 13th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Day Out With Thomas at the Colorado Railroad Museum
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Church Services
- 9AM-2PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 1-3PM - Sunday at the Museum - Legendary Ladies visit RMQM!
- 2PM - Taco Town
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
1-3PM Sunday at the Museum - Legendary Ladies visit RMQM! @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
An exciting cast of notable women in Colorado's history - will join us in the gallery, to help us learn about the history of Colorado, and the west. Cast members will be representing 1818 to 1941, and include:
- Lola Montez: 1818 – 1862 Dancer & Actress
- Belle Starr: 1848-1889 Outlaw Legend
- Anne Evans: 1871-1941 Cultural Pioneer
- Mary Elitch Long: 1856-1936 Businesswoman
ALL attendees will be charged $15 for this program. Pre-registration is required.
Location:
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street (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)
The Golden Word - 09/13/26
Live Music for Sunday, Sep. 13th
- 3-6PM Jessica Jones Duo @ Golden Mill
- 4-7:30PM Sunday Swing with The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra
- More Live Music
1PM Aftershock @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
3-7PM 6202 Band @ Wrigley’s
3:30-8PM The Meditations ft. Dollhouse Thieves @ Goosetown Station
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: We're so much more civilized.
Denver in 1860 – Denver Public Library Western History Collection
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166 Years Ago
The September 13, 1860 Western Mountaineer (Golden’s pre-Civil War newspaper) included an interesting pair of articles. The first describes a “Vigilance Committee” operating in Denver. The second covers a “Citizens’ Trial” in Golden. Both provide some insight into frontier justice.
The Denver story concerned a ring of horse thieves, rumored to include
...several men of hitherto fair repute in the community, comprising in all more than fifty members, bound together by a perfect organization, and a complete system of secret signs, grips, and pass-words, and its stations extending to the Missouri river.
The article said that the gang had stolen more than a thousand head of horses, cattle, and mules. The piece went on to comment that recent public trials had been “a mockery,” so it was understandable that citizens had decided to mete out justice. The article expressed no surprise that the committee was shrouded in secrecy, as any public action would have been met with swift revenge.
Thus far, the article said, at least two of the leaders had been killed by committee members and “this fact has caused a grand stampede of the desperadoes, and produced some alarm even among reputable and worthy citizens.”
The article concluded that, as journalists, the writers regretted the necessity for such actions, but if official forms of justice were not effective, unofficial ones were inevitable. You may be familiar with this term for a member of a Vigilance Committee: “vigilante.”
The second article concerned two men who were arrested near Ralston Creek for stealing horses. They were brought to Golden and a trial was organized, with men appointed to serve as judge, clerk, defense attorney, prosecuting attorney, and jury.
In this case, several witnesses testified that the two men had been seen loitering near two animals that had been purloined, and one of the prisoners had confessed to stealing them. The court ruled that the confession was “not entirely voluntary,” and so was not admissible as evidence. The jury voted ten for acquittal and two for conviction, so the prisoners were released.
Thus, Golden demonstrated that it was more civilized than Denver. This was an improvement over the Vanover Case, a year earlier, which did not end as well for the defendant.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind around 7 mph.
Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 66, with temperatures rising to around 69 overnight. West wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 66°F
Monday: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 85°F
Monday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 59°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 72°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 57°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 81°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 59°F
Thursday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 75°F
Thursday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 57°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 76°F
Friday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 55°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 77°F
News About Golden - September 13, 2026
A tournament for Golden's Cornhole bragging rights
Golden Transcript
The teams came to the Calvary Church parking lot clutching their beanbags Sept. 9 seeking a tournament title and hoping to help local nonprofit Hunger Free Golden at the Golden Rotary Club's first Cornhole tournament... Read more...
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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, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Earth Sweet Boutique, and Colorado Railroad Museum
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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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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, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, 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, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, Richard Caldwell, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, 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, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, Cindy & Matt Finley, Kelly Fry, Esther Kettering, Tom & Susan Roberts, Vicki Greivel, GoGood Golden, and Sandra Dallas
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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
