The View from Chief Hosa
Photo by Bud Rockhill
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Tuesday, Jun. 16th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - ARTSWEEK Golden
- All day - Golden Sports
- 8-9AM - What's Brewing Golden
- 9-10AM - Golden Women in Business Book Club*
- 9AM - Golden Seniors - KaffeeKlatsch
- 9-11AM - DeLong Park Habitat Helpers
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10-11AM - Story Time and Craft @ The Railroad Museum
- 10:15-10:45AM - Preschool Time - Registration Required
- 1-3PM - Hand Embroidery Stitchers
- 2:30PM - Local Licensing Authority Meeting
- 5-6PM - History Comes Alive: The Story of Cathay Williams / La historia vive: Cathay Williams
- 5:30-7:30PM - Exploring the Elements of Art
- 6-8PM - Art in Motion
- 6-7:45PM - Golden Beer Talks
- 6:30-8PM - Financial Education Event, But First Chocolate
- 6:30PM - Trivia Night @ Bivy Beer Bar
- 6:30-8:30PM - Team Trivia Tuesday @ Buffalo Rose
- 6:30-8:30PM - Toad Trivia
- 6:30-8PM - Waterwise Yard Seminar (Virtual)
- 6:30-8:30PM - Bar Bingo Night @ VFW
- 7PM - Pub Trivia @ Atomic Cowboy
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
8-9AM What's Brewing Golden @ Connects Workspace Red Rocks
Join us for hot coffee & hot topics around town!
What's Brewing is a monthly meeting, held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 8 - 9 am. Each month you will hear an update from City Council, Downtown Development Authority (DDA/GURA), City of Golden Police, regional representatives and the Golden Chamber, along with a Business Spotlight. What's Brewing Golden not only offers an opportunity to hear from the City and Chamber, but is a great way for our business community to connect.
This meeting is open to all businesses within the Golden area but with a focus on small businesses and restaurants within the City limits of Golden. This meeting is provided as a service by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. Chamber membership is highly encouraged but is not required to attend. Guests are welcome. More information.
Location:
Connects Workspace Red Rocks
18475 West Colfax Avenue (Map)
9AM Golden Seniors - KaffeeKlatsch @ Golden Welcome Center
Hey, Golden Seniors! Join your friends at the Welcome Center for coffee and conversation! We meet on the Creekside Patio or the Heritage Community Boardroom. Sponsored by the Golden Welcome Center, Golden Pond Retirement Community and the Rotary Club of Golden.
Location:
Golden Welcome Center
1010 Washington Avenue (Map)
9-11AM DeLong Park Habitat Helpers @ DeLong Park
Golden Parks and Recreation is using DeLong Park as a pilot project for the City’s first organic park location. This means that they will be using only natural, organic products for all plants and grasses. No synthetic chemicals will be used in our maintenance practices.
The DeLong Park Weed Busters are always happy to bring in new members, and training on weed identification is provided! More information.
Location:
DeLong Park
395 23rd Street (Map)
10-11AM Story Time and Craft @ The Railroad Museum
Join staff and volunteers at the Colorado Railroad Museum as they share some of their favorite children’s stories with a decidedly railroad theme followed by a fun make and take. Recommended ages 4-6 years old. More information.
Free for Museum Members and included with general admission.
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
2:30PM Local Licensing Authority Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
Photo by Joyce Davell
The Local Licensing Authority will review an application for a Distillery Pub License by Mountain Casual Distillery (d/b/a Hoot & Howl). Their address will be 410 and 414 Violet Street (map), which was the area formerly occupied by Golden Moon Distillery. More information.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
5-6PM History Comes Alive: The Story of Cathay Williams / La historia vive: Cathay Williams @ Golden Library
Discover the remarkable story of Cathay Williams, the only known woman Buffalo Soldier. She served bravely in the U.S. Army, helping shape life across the American West. Celebrate courage and resilience for all ages with this Juneteenth program in collaboration with the Black American West Museum & Heritage Center. More information.
Descubre la increíble historia de Cathay Williams, la única mujer conocida entre los soldados búfalo. Ella sirvió con valentía en el ejército de Estados Unidos, ayudando a dar forma a la vida en el oeste estadounidense. En colaboración con Black American West Museum & Heritage Center, este programa de Juneteenth celebra la valentía y la resiliencia para todas las edades.
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
6-8PM Art in Motion @ Golden Mill
Join us for Art in Motion, a family-friendly evening of aerial performance in partnership with Foothills Art Center. Enjoy the show while you dine—The Golden Mill will donate 10% of all sales to Foothills Art Center. More information
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
6-7:45PM Golden Beer Talks @ Buffalo Rose
Topic: Art in Public Places
Speaker: Joshua Wiener
Brewery: Golden City Brewery
Joshua Wiener is one of two public artists selected to install artwork in the new City of Golden municipal building. In this talk he will discuss his site-specific artwork focused on creating an experience in a space. Inherent in his artistic perspective is his background, interests, and ambitions and the way that he integrates these into the work he creates for cities around the country. Learn how his projects are developed, designed, fabricated, and installed including finished art and working imagery from his studio.
An evening hosted by Golden Beer Talks centers around a brief, informative and entertaining presentation by an expert on an irresistibly enticing topic. Each event features beer for sale from one of our local breweries, along with a variety of delicious food and drink offerings from the Buffalo Rose kitchen and bar.
It's Golden's own grassroots version of TED talks for the benefit of our own local community--and just for the fun of it. Golden Beer Talks is a nonprofit venture focused on three favorite local things--Golden and Beer and Talking! Learn more at www.goldenbeertalks.org.
Location:
Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Avenue (Map)
The Golden Word - 06/16/26
Live Music for Tuesday, Jun. 16th
- More Live Music
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: (Very) Affordable Housing
Golden Ridge Condominiums - Google Satellite Images
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In 1982, Exxon shut down its oil shale operations in Colorado, which marked the beginning of a bad decade for the state’s economy. People who had bought homes during the oil boom found themselves with houses and condos worth a fraction of what they had paid for them.
37 Years Ago
A June 6th, 1989 Golden Transcript article announced the purchase of 50 condominiums in the Golden Ridge complex (map). A real estate syndicate bought them in bulk for a cool $1 million (or $20,000 each).
So where does the gamble come in? Now that it owns the units, APFC has to rent or sell them, a formidable task in today’s market. During the past ten years, the value of condominiums has dropped steadily. According to Realtors, in 1988 you couldn’t give a condominium away, although many owners felt they were when they sold them for as little as 20 percent of what they paid for them during the condo boom years.
The article went on to say that the new owners were pleasantly surprised when Jefferson County announced plans to build the new county complex across the street. They also planned to market to Mines students and parents by offering to buy back the condo for the original price after five years.
The owners were planning an open house with tours of available units and the clubhouse. Facilities included an indoor/outdoor pool, weight room, jacuzzi, sauna, ping-pong room, kitchen, and dance floor.
Those condos are still a good deal, typically selling between $225,000 and $325,000.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 55 overnight. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. North northwest wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 64°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 95°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 59°F
Thursday: Sunny, 87°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 59°F
Juneteenth: Mostly Sunny, 92°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 64°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 92°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 62°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 86°F
Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 59°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 84°F
News About Golden - June 16, 2026
CITY OF GOLDEN SELECTS MICHELE WAGNER AS NEXT CHIEF OF POLICE
City of Golden
GOLDEN, Colo. — The City of Golden has selected Michele Wagner as its next Chief of Police following a comprehensive national search and community engagement process. Wagner will assume leadership of the Golden Police Department on July 13, 2026.
Wagner brings more than 25 years of law enforcement experience and a demonstrated commitment to community-focused policing, organizational leadership, officer development, and public safety... Read more...
Michele Wagner named as Golden’s next police chief
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
The City of Golden has named Michele Wagner its next police chief after a three-month search.
She will start her new role at the Golden Police Department July 13, the city stated in a June 15 press release... Read more...
Templeton library president speaks at Colorado statehood celebration, presents historic flag
Paso Robles Daily News
Templeton resident Melinda Koenig Reed spoke at Flag Day ceremonies June 13 in Golden, Colorado, as part of Colorado’s 150th statehood celebration... Read more...
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($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, 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, in memory of 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, Golden PT & Pilates, and Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young
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, 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, Vicki Greivel, and Kim McDonough
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, Carie Chimbel, GoldenBrokers, and Elizabeth Coil
