What's Happening in Golden - Tuesday, Dec. 30th, 2025

Lowering the Wreath at the Candlelight Walk

Photo by Chris Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?

Events for Tuesday, Dec. 30th

All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS

All day - Golden History Tours
All day - Golden Sports

9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required

10:15-10:45AM - Preschool Time - Registration Required
5:30-7:30PM - Exploring the Elements of Art
6-8PM - Books & Benders

6:30-8:30PM - Team Trivia Tuesday
6:30-8:30PM - Bar Bingo Night
7PM - Pub Trivia

For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar

Golden History: Rolling Out Prohibition

Downtown Golden, circa 1890-1910, Denver Public Library Western History Collection
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110 Years Ago
Nationwide prohibition went into effect in January 1920, but several states, including Colorado, went dry on January 1, 1916. The December 30, 1915 issue of the Colorado Transcript explained the details of how prohibition would be enforced.

One article said that residents of six states–Colorado, Iowa, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Arkansas–were all hastening to stock up on liquor before the January 1st deadline.

A second article explained how medicinal liquor would be handled. Physicians would be required to obtain prescription forms from the state. The forms would be numbered, and each doctor would have a serial number. Each prescription must include the full name of the doctor, the true name and address of the patient and the ailment for which the liquor was being prescribed. A prescription was limited to four ounces and was only valid for 48 hours.

*Colorado Transcript – December 30, 1915*

Pharmacists had to apply for a license to sell prescription liquor and could carry no more than 1% of their stock in liquor.

City Council was under pressure from the Anti-Saloon League to shame drinkers. Under a proposed ordinance, people caught drinking alcohol would have their names announced during City Council meetings. Their names would also be posted “in some prominent place” and become a permanent part of the municipal records. To maximize notoriety, they also considered requiring that photos be posted.

No such ordinance was passed. Golden (home of Coors Brewery) had not voted in favor of Prohibition and was tepid in its support.

Weather

Overnight: Clear. Low around 28, with temperatures rising to around 35 overnight. West wind around 9 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 41 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 3 to 9 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 35°F

Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 62°F

Wednesday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 42°F

New Year's Day: Mostly Cloudy, 61°F

Thursday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 43°F

Friday: Partly Sunny, 60°F

Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 40°F

Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 63°F

Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 37°F

Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 58°F

Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 35°F

Monday: Mostly Sunny, 54°F

News About Golden - December 30, 2025

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Fresh snowfall sends ski traffic and visitors through Golden

By Sophia Villalba
Denver Channel 7

GOLDEN, Colo. — The town of Golden woke up to some much-needed snow Sunday morning.

“It just brings some like a new clean plate, especially going into the new year,” Windy Saddle Café employee Stella Wieber said... Read more...

City of Golden Police Blotter

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Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Golden Hayride Outpost, Unite Fitness, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Goosetown Station, and Earth Sweet Boutique

Friends:
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Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee 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

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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, and Steve & M.L. Richardson

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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, 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, Vicki Olson, 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, and Wendy Weiman

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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