Rainbow Over Castle Rock
Photo by Alan Pinkus
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Aug. 15th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - First Day of School - Jeffco Public Schools
- 7:30AM - Golden Young Professionals Monthly Membership Meeting
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time
- 10-10:30AM - Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
- 2:15PM - City Council Lena Gulch Tour
- 3-4:30PM - Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
- 4-11PM - Cheese Night with Cheese Ranch!
- 5-9PM - Brews for a Cause
- 6PM - Garden Happy Hour
- 6PM - Run Club
- 6-9PM - Golden Game Guild Mini Paint Night
- 6PM - Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board Regular Meeting
- 6:45PM - $5 Yoga Class - Restorative Yoga
- 7:30PM - School of Rock - The Musical
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
First Day of School
Never missing my annual opportunity to embarrass my daughter
This is the first day of classes for the Jefferson County Public Schools, so be on the lookout for exuberant (or depressed) students and tearful (or exuberant) parents.
What’s Blooming Along the Peaks to Plains Trail? Mountain Tail-Leaf!
Figure 1. “Mountain Tail-Leaf” — Pericome caudatus A. Gray, along the Peaks to Plains Trail. Inset: Flowers of Mountain Tail-Leaf.
By Tom Schweich
On the Peaks to Plains trail about 2/3 of the way from the Grant Terry Bridge to the Tough Cuss Bridge, look in the talus piles below the Canal Zone climbing area for a 4-5 foot shrub with clusters of small yellow flowers. This is “Mountain Tail-Leaf” — Pericome caudatus A. Gray. Though it is in the sunflower family (Asteraceae) it has only disk flowers, and not the large ray flowers that characterize the typical sunflower. The leaves are triangular and have a long tail, giving it both its common name “Tail-Leaf” and scientific name caudatus, which means “having a tail.”
First collected by Charles Wright in 1851 who wrote that he found it “… among rocks, on the sides of mountains, at the copper mines, New Mexico …” Mr. Wright was working with the scientific corps of the U. S. Boundary Commission. Their itinerary from July to November 1851, was from El Paso to the copper mines of Santa Rita del Cobre in the southwestern part of New Mexico, and then into the northern part of Mexico. It seems certain that Wright’s collection of Mountain Tail-Leaf was made near Santa Rita del Cobre, about 12 miles east of Silver City, NM. The town no longer exists, having been completely swallowed up by the Freeport-McMoRan Chino open-pit copper mining complex.
We now know our plant’s primary range is in the lower elevation mountains of Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona, with a few scattered collections in northern Mexico, and eastern California. Near Golden, it is known only from Clear Creek Canyon, but also occurs around Pine and Buffalo Creek in central Jefferson County.
Fire at Coors Yesterday
Coors employees waiting for the all-clear to return to the building - Photo by Chris Davell
Golden firefighters were called to the Coors Brewery yesterday. Chris Davell followed the firetruck to the brewery and was told by a police officer that the employees had been evacuated while firefighters extinguished a fire inside the brewery. That's all the information I have.
Thanks, Chris Davell, for capturing the moment!
6PM Parks, Recreation & Museums Advisory Board Meeting @ City Hall
Lions Park in the Morning - Frank Hanou
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 6PM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Provide in-person comment during the meeting at 6PM.
The Board will review the public art pieces chosen for DeLong and New Loveland Mine Parks and the Clear Creek Trail.
Last month, a Golden parent expressed concern that the City's summer camp could not accommodate her 4-year old, who has a disability. She feels that the City's programs should accommodate all of Golden's children. She also stated that a staff member had told her that less than half of the 116 spots in the City's summer camps went to Golden residents. City Staff has researched this situation and will report back to the board.
They will hear an update on the ongoing Master Plan development process.
They will discuss replacing the playground equipment in Heritage Dells park.
They will hear an update on the Southside Neighborhood project.
They will discuss the Pesticide-Free/Organic Park update: "Goats in the Park."
Staff will update them "Division Staffing and Structure." The City is currently advertising for a new Parks & Recreation Director ($152,253-186,510), a Deputy Director of Recreation and Golf ($114,390-140,128), and several other jobs in this department.
Live Music for Thursday, Aug. 15th
- 6-9PM Music by DJ Maxi @ Morris & Mae
Morris & Mae - More Live Music
6PM The Fuzzheads @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
6PM The Foggy Memory Boys @ New Terrain Brewing
7-10PM Backyard Bluegrass @ Columbine Cafe
8PM Karaoke @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Seeing the Foothills
“Rubberneck automobiles” parked near the interurban depot – click to enlarge
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112 Years Ago
No more will the festive rubberneck automobile be heard chugging and groaning through the streets of Golden, as a deal has been made with the Tramway company whereby the sightseeing trade will be diverted to the “Seeing the Foothills” electric cars.
Colorado Transcript – August 15, 1912
“Rubberneck automobiles” were large touring cars used to bring passengers to the sights. “Seeing Denver” was a tour-guiding company based in the Brown Palace in Denver. They used chartered streetcars to provide guided tours to visitors. “Seeing the Foothills” was another service they offered, using chartered interurban cars to bring tourists to foothills towns, including Golden, Leyden, and at times Morrison.
One of their offerings was called the “Wishbone” Route. That would go from Denver to the coal-mining town of Leyden (map), giving passengers a view of the Ralston Creek valley. The car would then backtrack to Arvada and follow the Clear Creek valley into Golden.
Both routes traversed many miles of farmland, culminating in beautiful views of the foothills from both Leyden and Golden. The 3-hour round trip cost $1.
Many thanks to Esther Kettering for sponsoring Golden History Moments for the month of August.
Weather
Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 60, with temperatures rising to around 65 overnight. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 3 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy. Low around 61, with temperatures rising to around 63 overnight. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 61°F
Friday: Sunny, 91°F
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 64°F
Saturday: Sunny, 93°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 68°F
Sunday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 90°F
Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 66°F
Monday: Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 89°F
Monday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 65°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 89°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 65°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 89°F
News Relating to Golden - August 15, 2024
City of Golden Weekly Digest
In this issue... Download PDF below.
Resonance Sports Acupuncture Relocates to New Location In Golden, Colorado
24-7 Press Release
GOLDEN, CO, August 13, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ – Founded by Lauren Mendez, a Licensed Acupuncturist with extensive experience in sports injury treatment and prevention, the clinic continues to offer personalized, holistic care tailored to the needs of athletes and active individuals... Read more...
Professional artists emphasize joy, creative process at Golden Fine Arts Festival
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Art is for everyone, but the artist’s life is not.
Whether it’s packing up hundreds of pieces and driving across the country to attend art shows every weekend, or quitting a full-time job to make a living off the creations they spent hours perfecting, an artist’s life has unique challenges not everyone is equipped to handle... Read more...
Colorado native AC Golden Brewing will cease operations this fall
By Tiney Ricciardi
Denver Post
Molson Coors is planning to shut down the experimental beer arm AC Golden Brewing Co., known for its line of Colorado Native beers that feature locally grown ingredients.
AC Golden will cease operations by the end of September, Molson Coors spokesperson Adam Collins confirmed to The Denver Post... Read more...
2024 M Climb: Sesquicentennial edition of annual tradition set for Aug. 16
By Emilie Rusch
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Colorado School of Mines will hold its annual M Climb this week to welcome first-year students to campus.
A Mines tradition dating back to 1908, the M Climb brings together the newest class of Orediggers every year the Friday before fall classes begin. Students climb Mount Zion in Golden, carrying 10-pound rocks from their hometowns. Upon reaching the top, students place their rocks on the mountainside emblem in the shape of an M, visible throughout Golden and beyond.
The 2024 M Climb is scheduled for the morning of Friday, Aug. 16. Fall classes begin Monday, Aug. 19... Read more...
High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies after being named to Inc. 5000
High 5 Plumbing
DENVER – August 14, 2024 – High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, a family-owned and operated home service company serving residents in the greater Denver metropolitan area, announced today that they have been named one of the fastest-growing private companies after being ranked No. 1,812 in the prestigious Inc. 5000 list. This is the third consecutive year High 5 has received the recognition... Download PDF below.
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