Tulips the Color of Embers
Photo by Joyce Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Apr. 9th
- 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
- 11AM-12PM - Lunch & Learn: Alison Kimble
- 1-4PM - Artistry Through Applique - an Afternoon with David Taylor
- 3-4:30PM - Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
- 3:30-5:30PM - Weekly Demonstration - What do you stand for?
- 4-5PM - Pokémon Club
- 6-8PM - Trivia Night @ Scully's Cafe
- 6PM - Run Club
- 6-8:30PM - CPR/AED for Outdoor Enthusiasts
- 6:30PM - Economic Development Commission (EdComm) Meeting
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
11AM-12PM Lunch & Learn: Alison Kimble @ Windy Saddle Café
Front Porch Golden Community Center
FREE - lunch will be provided for the first 20 attendees
Death Doula Alison Kimble is back, this time with a lunchtime working session. She will be encouraging a discussion and bringing worksheets for the nuts-and-bolts people to think through to plan for death (non-medical or non-financial) and why it’s important to think about these things. Alison will also be bringing follow up resources requested from her last talk. Active Older Adults aged 50+
Location:
Windy Saddle Café
1110 Washington Avenue (Map)
1-4PM Artistry Through Applique - an Afternoon with David Taylor @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
This lecture/demo afternoon class covers every step of David's process for creating appliqué art quilts that look like paintings using only fabric and thread. From pattern drawing to binding, every step is included. His technique requires only a love of fabric and quilting, and a willingness to spend months on the same project. David makes learning - fun with a lecture that is funny and informative. Register
Location:
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street (Map)
4-5PM Pokémon Club @ Golden Library
Pokémon trainers unite! Visit the library each month as Pokémon trainers of all levels come together for an hour of fun! Those just entering the training field can borrow Golden Library’s beginner decks. Experienced trainers are welcome to bring their own 60 card deck to play. Trading cards will only take place if your adult is present. More information
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
6-8:30PM CPR/AED for Outdoor Enthusiasts @ Colorado Mountain Club
We are offering a small CPR/AED class at the CMC Basecamp (new CMC Building), Lodge Room. There is a limit of 10 students. Our certified CPR/AED Laura Zaruba instructor will also be teaching the class. Students completing the class will receive a two-year Adult CPR/AED certification from ECSI and CMC CPR Badge in their profile. Register
Location:
Colorado Mountain Club
15605 W 32nd Avenue (Map)
6-7PM Working People, Unions and the Fight Against Authoritarianism @ Golden Library
We’ll be discussing the following: What is the power of unions in strengthening the middle class and in the fight back against Trump and authoritarianism? How is Trump attacking workers’ rights, and how can we strengthen them here in Colorado? What is the Worker Protection Act, a bill in the state legislature supported by Indivisible Colorado, and how can we help pass it?
We’ll also hear from a former Starbucks barista who helped organize a union at her store about the status of their strike, and talk about other local union efforts. We hope to see you there!
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
6:30PM Economic Development Commission (EdComm) Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
- Meeting Agenda
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Send comments on any of the following topics to edcomm@cityofgolden.net
- Provide in-person comment during the meeting, at 6:30PM.
Tonight's agenda includes:
- Grant request from Slee Off-Road to install battery back-up power supply. The request is for $4,996, which is 50% of the estimated cost.
- Request to spend ~$2,000 for a June 3rd Business Power Resilience event, to be held at Gnarly's. "The goal of the event is to provide Golden businesses with practical information and resources related to backup power and resiliency, with an emphasis on sustainable alternatives."
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
When:
6:30PM on Thursday, Apr. 9th
The Golden Word - 04/09/26
Live Music for Thursday, Apr. 9th
- 5-8PM Howard Dlugasch @ The Golden Mill
- More Live Music
6PM Chicken Coop Willaye @ New Terrain Brewing
7-10PM Open Jam Night @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
8PM Karaoke @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: The Life and Death of Captain Berthoud
Edward Berthoud, Soldier, Engineer, Scientist (1828-1908)
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118 Years Ago
The April 9, 1908 Colorado Transcript announced that Edward Berthoud had been seriously injured in a fall at his residence. Berthoud was one of Golden’s most remarkable and accomplished citizens. He came to Golden before the Civil War, then served with Union forces during the War. In the years that followed, he surveyed many of the early railroads in Colorado, including the Colorado Central that served Golden. He helped found the Colorado School of Mines and was the School’s first civil engineering and geology professor.
In 1884, Berthoud purchased the former Overland Hotel on Washington Avenue. He kept his office on the second floor of the building and rented out store spaces on the street level. After his wife's death in 1887, he used the second floor as his place of residence and lived there alone for twenty years.
In April, 1908, he fell down the stairs while holding a lighted lamp. The building caught fire and Berthoud lay unconscious at the foot of the stairs.
Passers-by saw a flickering light in the building, and unable to arouse the captain, whom they supposed to be up stairs asleep, they broke open the door, finding the aged engineer lying unconscious in a pool of blood and flames rapidly gaining headway a short distance above him. The fire was extinguished in short order and the injured man was removed to an adjoining building, where Dr. Kelly dressed his wounds. It was found that he was suffering from concussion of the brain, a terrible wound on his head, a broken nose, a badly contused leg and numerous other severe bruises. Five stitches were taken in his head and three in his nose.
Colorado Transcript – April 9, 1908
Berthoud never recovered from his injuries. He died two months later and is buried in the Golden cemetery. Berthoud Pass, the town of Berthoud (map), and Berthoud Hall on the School of Mines Campus are all named after him.
Weather
Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. West wind around 3 mph.
Thursday: A chance of rain showers after noon. Partly sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. North wind 0 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. North northwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night: Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy, 45°F
Friday: Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 67°F
Friday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 48°F
Saturday: Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers, 72°F
Saturday Night: Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy, 46°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 71°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 45°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 65°F
Monday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 39°F
Tuesday: Rain And Snow Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms, 56°F
Tuesday Night: Rain Showers Likely, 37°F
Wednesday: Chance Rain Showers, 63°F
News About Golden - April 9, 2026
CITY OF GOLDEN ANNOUNCES STAGE 1 DROUGHT
City of Golden
The City of Golden has officially declared Stage 1 drought outdoor water restrictions effective May 1, 2026. The decision to enter Stage 1 is based on comprehensive monitoring of snowpack, stream flows, and forecasted reservoir levels, rather than a single weather event. Reduced stream flows increase reliance on reservoir storage. While Golden’s reservoir levels are currently near full, proactive reduction is necessary to preserve storage capacity in the event of a prolonged drought... Read more...
Lakewood voters reverse city’s rezoning effort in special election on housing density
By John Aguilar
Denver Post
Voters in Lakewood overwhelmingly approved four measures that restore the zoning code the city had before elected leaders changed it last year to prod more home building, according to results posted by Lakewood elections officials Tuesday night.
The special election vote strikes a blow against those who have been pushing for more density in the state’s fifth-largest city in the hopes of increasing housing supply and lowering home prices... Read more...
Front Range five capturing the lion’s share of Colorado’s population gains
By Aldo Svaldi and John Aguilar
Denver Post
...Lakewood enacted rezoning ordinances to permit higher density in an effort to increase supply and lower home prices and rents.
But long-time residents of the state’s fifth largest city, skeptical that the zoning changes would work and worried about crowding and congestion, rallied to call a special election to repeal the measures... Read more...
National Laboratory of the Rockies Unveils New Logo
National Laboratory of the Rockies
Today, the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) unveiled a new logo, one that aligns with the laboratory's new namesake, adopted in December 2025.
The updated visual identity reflects the laboratory's surroundings in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, as well as its mission to advance America's energy systems and technologies... Read more...
City of Golden Weekly Digest
In this issue... Download PDF below.
Adult soccer across the Front Range offers leagues, pickup and community
By Julie King
Denver Post
From full-field outdoor leagues to arena-style indoor play and casual pickup games, adult soccer players across the Denver metro area and Front Range have plenty of options for staying on the pitch year-round.
Leagues operate through recreation departments, private sports complexes and social sports organizations... Read more...
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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, 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, and Vic DeMaria
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 Joy Brandt
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
