Traffic on North Table Mountain
Photo by Jen Rutter
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Apr. 23rd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10-10:30AM - Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
- 10:30-11:30AM - Discover Your Roots @ Front Porch
- 12PM - Meet Amanda Gonzalez
- 3-4:30PM - Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
- 3:30-5:30PM - Weekly Demonstration - What do you stand for?
- 4-8PM - Our Quantum Future Film Screening
- 6-8PM - Denver West Quilt Artists Group Meeting
- 6-8PM - Trivia Night @ Scully's Cafe
- 6PM - Run Club
- 6PM - "Campfire Stories" - Climbing Aconcagua
- 6-8PM - Parent Academy
- 6PM - Mines Community Information Meeting
- 6PM - Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board Meeting
- 7-9PM - Astronomy Night at the Library
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10:30-11:30AM Discover Your Roots @ Front Porch
Join 20+ year genealogy enthusiast Lora Knowlton for a friendly, one-hour introduction to genealogy designed especially for beginners. She'll explore how to begin researching your family history, what kinds of records and resources to look for, and how to document and organize your findings. Whether you're just curious or ready to dig into your roots, this presentation will give you the tools and inspiration to start your journey into the past. Active Older Adults aged 50+
Location:
Golden Community Center
Bear Creek Room
1470 10th Street (Map)
2:30 Memorial Service for Carol Russell @ Methodist Church
Carol was active in the Golden community for over 30 years in sustainability and water issues. Reception to follow.
First United Methodist Church
1500 Ford St. (map)
4-8PM Our Quantum Future Film Screening @ Beck Venture Center
Now playing at the Beck Venture Center: Our Quantum Future, a brand new documentary exploring the history and future of quantum technology. From theory to reality to unknown risks and opportunities to come, Our Quantum Future shows what was once science fiction now reshaping our world today.
Join us at 4:00 p.m. for appetizers and networking before the documentary begins at 5:30 p.m. Afterwards, hear from a panel of experts who are leading the quantum push in Colorado and discuss your takeaways during additional networking until 8:00 p.m. Be sure not to miss this exciting opportunity at one of the first public showings of this premier film. More information
Location:
Beck Venture Center
1700 Washington Avenue (Map)
6PM Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 6AM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Send comments on any of the following topics to jpuhr@cityofgolden.net BEFORE 3PM
- Provide in-person comment (limited to 3 minutes) during the meeting, at 6PM.
Transportation Demand Management
MTAB will review the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan, prior to forwarding it to City Council. TDM plans use a variety of "sticks and carrots" to discourage the use of single occupancy vehicles. This can include reducing available parking or making it more expensive, educating people about public transit options, building more bike lanes and wider sidewalks, and installing more bike racks downtown.
Staff developed this plan by working with two downtown property owners/developers, a downtown business manager and a South Golden Road business owner/manager. They also invited the public to respond to a survey which elicited the following feedback:
- People live too far from work to use alternatives to cars
o Distance, topography - Non-car options are unsafe, uncomfortable, inconvenient or simply not practical
o Aggressive drivers - Parking shortages are the biggest challenge in Golden, particularly for customers
- Residents would like safer bike lanes
- Walking is very popular, City should find ways to make it easier for people to make this choice
- Not enough bike storage/racks in Golden
- Ore Cart is not efficient as it does not reach the more rural parts of the City
(unclear if this is referring to areas within or outside City limits) - People desire e-bikes to help with topographic and weather challenges
The Plan appears on pp. 9-53 of the meeting packet. City Council will approve the plan at their May 12th meeting.
Water Jackson Street Parking Discussion
This topic came before City Council last week. The tenants in the Gold Apartments and the Gold Office Building are requesting permit parking. Council asked that the topic be remanded to MTAB for discussion. More info on pp. 54-106 of the meeting packet.
Bike Walk Golden map initiative
Members of the Bike Walk Golden group will describe a proposed project.
Golden Roadway Safety Discussion
Golden has recently seen people being injured on City Streets. MTAB will discuss possible improvements for particularly dangerous spots.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
When:
6PM on Thursday, Apr. 23rd
6-8PM Parent Academy @ Golden High School
Tonight's topic: An Evening of Inspiration with Erik Weihenmayer
Free and open to the public — all parents and caregivers are welcome!
The Parent Academy series is presented by the Golden Schools Foundation, in partnership with GHS SRO Officer Hyde from the Golden Police Department. A heartfelt thank-you to Golden High School for hosting these important community events.
Location:
Golden High School
701 24th Street (Map)
6PM Mines Community Information Meeting
Photo by Richard Luckin
Agenda:
- Updates on Campus Operations
- Updates on Current Capital Projects
- Review Projects in Planning
- Q&A
Please use this Zoom link to join the meeting: https://mines.zoom.us/j/91517013986
Passcode: 252419
Note that you will be placed in a virtual ‘waiting room’ until the Mines host admits you to the room at 6:00 PM sharp. We look forward to meeting with you!
When:
6PM on Thursday, Apr. 23rd
7-9PM Astronomy Night at the Library @ Arthur Lakes Library
Image taken from the Hubbel telescope
A library faculty member (and maybe some students from the Mines Astronomy Club) will observe Jupiter and other astronomical sights. We will set up one or more telescopes behind the Southwest corner of the library near the ADA Accessible door and walkway.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
More information
Location:
Arthur Lakes Library
1400 Illinois Street (Map)
When:
7-9PM on Thursday, Apr. 23rd
The Golden Word - 04/23/26
Live Music for Thursday, Apr. 23rd
- 5-8PM Shawn Eckels @ Golden Mill
More Live Music
6PM Brandywine and the Mighty Fines @ New Terrain Brewing
6:30-8:30PM Sam McManus @ Etta Jeanne
7-10PM Open Jam Night @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
8PM Karaoke @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: The Magnificent 1893 Golden Globe Industrial Edition
Pansy Hook, Curator at the Golden Pioneer Museum (now the Golden History Museum) and the 1893 Golden Globe Industrial Edition
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59 Years Ago
The April 23, 1967 Colorado Transcript celebrated the large desk and chair recently acquired by the Pioneer Museum, which would make it easier to work with old copies of the Golden Globe.
Pansy Hook, Curator at the Golden Pioneer Museum can research in style. So can you! The museum was recently gifted a large desk and chair just for the use of researchers who use the old copies of the Globe, and need space, light, and a chair to sit down on as they pour for hours over the old books. It is a useful gift, to be used by all students and citizens for their work.
The Golden library used to have a copy of the 1893 Golden Globe Industrial Edition, which I used to visit regularly. (It was big, and it would have been helpful to have a desk for reading a hard copy!) I eventually acquired a scanned copy, and now I frequently use the pen and ink drawings that appeared in that volume.
The Museum's curator at the time—Pansy Hook—was the scion of an old Golden family. Pansy's Parlor Bed & Breakfast on 12th Street was her childhood home and is named after her.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 46 overnight. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Thursday: A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. West wind 10 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. West wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 39°F
Friday: Sunny, 69°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 38°F
Saturday: Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 64°F
Saturday Night: Rain Showers Likely, 42°F
Sunday: Showers And Thunderstorms, 60°F
Sunday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 39°F
Monday: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 59°F
Monday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 39°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 68°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 43°F
Wednesday: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 62°F
News About Golden - April 23, 2026
Here are the water restrictions currently in effect in Colorado
By Wilson Beese
9News
DENVER — Municipalities across Colorado are enacting water restrictions due to one of the warmest and driest winters on record, negatively impacting the snowpack and amount of water that is expected to be available this year... Read more...
City of Golden Weekly Digest
In this issue... Download PDF below.
1 dead following 2-vehicle crash near Golden
By Spencer Kristensen
Fox 31
DENVER (KDVR) — A crash closed parts of Highway 93 north of Golden on Tuesday afternoon, according to a post on X from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office... Read more...
Mines Women Achieve Highest-Ever Ranking
By Tim Flynn
Colorado School of Mines Athletics
NEW ORLEANS - Colorado School of Mines' women's track & field team reached its highest-ever national ranking as both they and the men's squad are #4 in this week's USTFCCCA ratings... 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
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, Unite Fitness, 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, and Golden PT & Pilates
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, 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, Jane & Mike Templeton, and Vicki Greivel
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, Tamara Feucht, and Carie Chimbel
