March and the Mountain
Photo by Derek Lee
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Mar. 6th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 9AM - Public Art Commission Meeting
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10-10:30AM - Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
- 3-4:30PM - Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
- 4-11PM - Cheese Night with Cheese Ranch!
- 4:30-6PM - REDI Task Force Meeting
- 5-7:30PM - Teen Night
- 5-7PM - Golden's State of the City
- 5:30-8PM - Modern Kintsugi
- 6PM - Run Club
- 6-7PM - Ukulele Thursdays
- 6-10PM - Wax N' Suds
- 6:30-8PM - Waterwise Yard Seminar - Getting to Know Your Sprinkler System (Virtual)
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
9AM Public Art Commission Meeting @ Golden City Hall
Proposed locations for public art in (lower picture) and around (top picture) the new City Hall
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 9AM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Provide in-person comment during the meeting, at 9AM.
- Send email comments to pac@cityofgolden.net.
This group is winding down, in that they will be replaced by the new Arts & Culture Commission. Some of the members will transfer to the new Commission.
The Public Art Commission has been receiving first $50,000 (2020 and 2021), then $80,000 a year from the city's s budget. For several years, they focused on planning, policy, and maintenance and held on to the yearly allocation. In 2023 and 2024, they commissioned several pieces of art, effectively using up their reserves.
Yearly Expenditures: 2020-$34,891 | 2021 - $68,208 | 2022 - $77,476 | 2023 - $96,000 | 2024 - $166,000 | 2025 Budget - $31,610
Page 5 of the meeting packet provides the status of the installations in New Loveland Mine Park, Clear Creek Trail, DeLong Park, Triangle Park, Ulysses Park, the artistic downtown bike corrals, and a new signal box wrap. The last two are new this year.
Preserving the Shelton Mural
This year's business includes a discussion of the best way to clean and preserve the Hal Shelton mural that hangs in on the second floor of the Community Center. One approach would cost $8,600 and the other would cost $20,600. The less expensive approach will not provide UV protection, so the mural will eventually fade. The proposal from the conservators begins on p. 16 of the meeting packet.
Artistic Bike Racks
During their January meeting, the group discussed commissioning bike racks that could double as public art. They received several public comments reminding them that bikes must be locked by both wheels to be secure. With that feedback in mind, staff is working with two artists on a design for functional artistic bike racks.
During their February meeting, they discussed places to put art in and around the new City Hall. The City plans to dedicate 1% of the construction budget to public art. At this time, they estimate that the art budget will be about $470K. The Commission reviewed the design drawings and recommended several spots. See the details beginning on p. 12 of the meeting packet.
Staff details the commission/acquisition process beginning on p. 2 of the meeting packet. They plan to hire a consultant to guide them through the bidding and selection process.
Public Comment
A member of the public pointed out that we used to have an art installation off of Highway 93, at the northern gateway of the City. The commenter suggested that something "tall and welcoming," such as a group of sunflowers, would be a good entryway piece. Staff responded that the Commission is not focusing on gateway art at this time, that their budget is fully allocated, and that the Commission will be disbanded soon. Page 9 of the meeting packet.
Location:
Golden City Hall
911 10th Street (Map)
When:
9AM on Thursday, Mar. 6th
4:30-6PM REDI Task Force Meeting @ City of Golden Planning and Public Works
The REDI (Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Task Force is composed of community members and city staff who have a key role in implementing aspects of the REDI Action Plan, finalized by the City in November of 2022.
The Task Force focuses on promoting accountability for implementing the REDI Action Plan and coordinating community-wide efforts to advance equity.
The task force meets monthly in Council Chambers (911 10th St.) on the first Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.
Location:
City of Golden Planning and Public Works
1445 10th St (Map)
When:
4:30-6PM on Thursday, Mar. 6th
5-7:30PM Teen Night @ Golden Community Center
Golden Teen Nights is a program designed and operated by a group of Golden High School students with Golden Rotarians serving as helpers/advisors. Teen Nights is designed to give students an opportunity to interact with their peers in a setting outside of school. It is held the first Thursday of each month (excluding June and July), 5:00 to 7:30 pm at the Golden Community Center. Attractions include board games, swimming, pool, soft drinks, pizza, snacks, and just hanging out. Other organizations are often invited to attend and make presentations to the teens. The program is funded by a Thriving Community grant from the City of Golden.
For more information, contact Tom Hughes at eth5530@cs.com.
Location:
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street (Map)
When:
5-7:30PM on Thursday, Mar. 6th
5-7PM Golden's State of the City @ Golden Community Center
Join Mayor Laura Weinberg for the annual State of the City address, where we'll reflect on Golden's accomplishments, challenges, and vision for the future. This event will highlight key initiatives, updates on city projects, and our collective progress toward building a thriving, sustainable community.
This is your opportunity to hear directly from city leadership and chat with City Council and staff. Together, we’ll celebrate Golden’s achievements and discuss our plans to make 2025 even brighter! Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome!
Location:
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street (Map)
When:
5-7PM on Thursday, Mar. 6th
5:30-8PM Modern Kintsugi @ Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
Kintsugi is a 400 year old Japanese art form of the mending of ceramics — creating beauty from brokenness. Kintsugi’s philosophy reflects Japanese culture and teaches us the importance of cherishing and caring for things in our mass consumption society, and the beauty of brokenness/imperfection in things and ourselves.
In this workshop we will guide a small group through a modern method of this ancient craft. You will see and feel the beauty you have created from the brokenness and reflect on your own life’s journey. All welcome and all materials needed for the experience will be provided.
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
809 15th Street (Map)
When:
5:30-8PM on Thursday, Mar. 6th
6:30-8PM Waterwise Yard Seminar - Getting to Know Your Sprinkler System (Virtual)
Golden Cemetery's Sprinkler System in Action
Is your sprinkler system a mystery to you? Learn about the basics, such as sprinkler system components, making simple adjustments, and irrigation scheduling. Take control of your watering! Great for beginner gardeners.
Register
When:
6:30-8PM on Thursday, Mar. 6th
Live Music for Thursday, Mar. 6th
- More Live Music
6PM Annie in the Water @ New Terrain Brewing
8PM Karaoke @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: The Arsenal of Democracy
Works Progress Administration Poster – Library of Congress Collection
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84 Years Ago
The March 6, 1941 Colorado Transcript was brimming with optimism for the future. The Depression was finally easing up and we had not yet entered World War II. The previous December, President Roosevelt had announced that we would support our allies by becoming The Arsenal of Democracy.
To that end, the Federal Government was about to build an arms plant on the former Hayden Ranch, on Green Mountain. To Golden, the plant was a sure harbinger of prosperity. The plant would bring thousands of new jobs to the area, and all of those new residents would need homes. Surely, a significant number of them would want to live in Golden.
The plant was also bringing upgrades to the infrastructure. Sixth Avenue was going to be significantly widened and improved to provide access to the plant, and it would be extended to Golden. The Denver and Intermountain Railway, which had carried people and freight between Denver and Golden since the 1890s, was being upgraded and a spur being built to service the new arms plant. There was talk of a new bus line to transport plant workers.
The lead article in the March 6th edition celebrated “Busy Summer In Prospect For Local Men – Regular Pay Checks Three Times More Than WPA.” The WPA had been a great boon during the Depression–it provided jobs and paychecks that kept many families fed and housed–but the pay for those government jobs was never generous.
The Transcript article explains that WPA “common laborers” had been working 120 hours a month at 38 cents per hour, for a total of $45.60 per month. The new “common laborer” union jobs at the arms plant were going to pay 71.4 cents per hour for the first forty hours and time and a half on Sundays, which they were expected to work during construction. This meant that pay at the arms plant would be $147 per month. Skilled laborers would earn more.
The Golden Local No. 410, which was based on the second floor of the Stewart building at 10th and Washington, had been founded in 1934. Several charter members were still on the roll, and the membership was expected to swell with the new jobs on the way.
The Remington Arms Plant produced munitions throughout World War II, and afterwards that site became the Denver Federal Center.
Weather
Overnight: A slight chance of rain and snow between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday: Rain likely after 2pm. Partly sunny. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely between 8pm and 9pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 26, with temperatures rising to around 29 overnight. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Thursday Night: Rain And Snow Likely, 26°F
Friday: Snow Likely, 34°F
Friday Night: Chance Snow then Mostly Cloudy, 21°F
Saturday: Sunny, 46°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 29°F
Sunday: Sunny, 60°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 34°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 67°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 35°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny, 59°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Rain And Snow, 36°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 55°F
News About Golden - March 6, 2025
'They are one of the best tools that we have': Golden PD fundraising for second K-9 to join the force
By Colette Bordelon
Denver Channel 7
GOLDEN, Colo. — The Golden Police Department is working to raise enough money to bring on a second K-9 for its unit.
Currently, Golden PD has only one K-9 working on its team: Mao... Read more...
City of Golden Weekly Digest
In this issue... Download PDF below.
Colorado leaders pushing dense housing development. But residents still want their space.
By Bruce Finley
Denver Post
Allie Wellner and her husband love their spacious house on the plains by “a humungous park with the most beautiful sunset views” — the opposite of the compact urban transit-oriented development that Colorado leaders are promoting... Read more...
Colorado-based Lunar Outpost behind rover set to explore Moon's south pole for first time
By Karen Morfitt
CBS Colorado
Following a successful launch of Intuitive Machines' lunar lander, part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative, the team from Colorado-based Lunar Outpost was back to work... Read more...
2025 CHSAA TEAM PREVIEW: GOLDEN HS
By Caleb Dameron
Prep Baseball
The Colorado high school baseball season kicks off on March 6th, opening day for regular season action under CHSAA regulations. Leading up to opening day, we’ll be publishing our team previews ahead of the 2025 spring season, touching on programs spanning all state classifications, counting down through the official Prep Baseball Colorado Preseason Power 25 Rankings... Read more...
Mines women three-peat at RMAC indoor track championships
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
The Orediggers have discovered how good they look in crowns.
On March 1, Colorado School of Mines women’s indoor track & field team won its third-straight RMAC championship, and the Orediggers donned paper crowns for their group photo... Read more...
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