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What's Happening in Golden - Tuesday, Oct. 13th, 2026

News and events in Golden, Colorado. Tuesday, Oct. 13th, 2026

,   and  Barb Warden
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Autumn Vista

Photo by Richard Luckin
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What's happening in Golden today?

Events for Tuesday, Oct. 13th

Golden History Tours
Baby Time - Registration Required
Preschool Time - Registration Required
Team Trivia Tuesday @ Buffalo Rose

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

9-11AM DeLong Park Habitat Helpers @ DeLong Park

This photo shows the DeLong property before it became a City park - Photo by Edward Nunez - Click to enlarge

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)

10:30AM Friends of the Front Porch Meeting @ The Community Center

Join us for our quarterly conversation about Front Porch activities. Meetings take place quarterly in October 2026, January 2027, April 2027, and July 2027 on the second Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in the Front Porch area at the Golden Community Center.  More information 

Location:

Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street   (Map)

5-7PM VIBE@Five

Join us for our Very Important Business Event – the V.I.B.E.@Five!  Our monthly Chamber after-hours is a casual gathering to network with fellow members and guests are always welcome. More information.

Dinosaur Ridge Martin G Lockley Discovery Center
Entrance 1 of Red Rocks Amphitheatre
17681 W Alameda Pkwy
Golden, CO 80401

Parking is available on site in the parking lot or along Alameda Pkwy into Red Rocks. You can access the venue through Entrance 2 and wind yourself back to the venue but Entrance 1 is quicker! Please note this is NOT the Dinosaur Ridge Visitor Center off C-470!

Fees/Admission

Free for Chamber Members and Golden Young Professionals as part of membership; guests welcome.

Location:

Dinosaur Ridge Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center
17681 W. Alameda Parkway  (Map)

5PM City Council Study Session and Business Meeting @ City Hall

5PM Study Session

  • Jeffco Public Schools
    The Interim Superintendent will discuss the district's budget and revenue options.
  • Golden's Proposed Budget
    The Interim City Manager will discuss the proposed budget for 2027-2028. Learn more.
  • Flock Cameras
    The Police Chief will describe how the Golden Police Department is using Flock camera data. Flock cameras have come under scrutiny because they are operated by a private company that is accumulating data about the movements of all Americans--not just those involved in traffic law infractions. Learn more.
  • Banning Flock Cameras
    Two councilors are proposing to eliminate the use of Flock cameras in Golden. If a third councilor agrees, the issue will be brought to a future City Council meeting for discussion. Learn more.

6:30PM Business Meeting

Public Comment

The City Manager discussion will be followed by public comment. If you want to address Council, you will have three minutes to speak. Any public comments received by email before 3PM will be posted in the meeting packet after 3 (so check back then!).

New Business

  • Update on the third-party investigation into "the incident" that resulted in the Fire Chief and the City Manager losing their jobs.
  • Summary of rental housing in Golden: 4081 total rentals (of which 67.6% are apartments; 18.6% condos; 13.8% single family homes). Learn more.

Items on the Consent Agenda are considered non-controversial, not needing discussion. Everything in this section will be approved at once, with one vote.

Any councilor wishing to discuss one of the issues can request that it be removed from the consent agenda and discussed and voted on separately.

These are the items on the Consent Agenda:

  • First reading of a new wastewater pretreatment ordinance (learn more)
  • Filling vacancies to the Sustainability Board (Travis Abbott) and Historic Preservation Board (Christopher Kaiser) (learn more)
  • Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Arvada to "borrow" a Battalion Chief (learn more)
  • IGA with Lakewood to temporarily outsource crime scene investigation (learn more)

Appeal of a Planning Commission Decision

On August 19th, the Planning Commission reviewed a plan to make significant changes to 2122 Jackson Street (map). The property currently includes a 2-story house, a 1-story cottage, and a 2-story garage with an appartment on the second floor. The meeting memo stated that "the applicant is proposing to subdivide the existing parcel into five lots, including the development of two compact cottage units and one compact cottage triplex."

The Planning Department had already approved the plan without seeking Planning Commission input, but two City Councilors requested that the case be reviewed. Planning Commissioners concluded that too much traffic was being planning for a so-called "alley stub." Adjacent neighbors commented that the increased density would not allow enough room for trash collection, snow removal, or parking. They were concerned about the plan to remove big trees and the resulting loss of privacy. They also wondered why they were only asked to comment on the plan after it had been approved.

The Planning Commission voted against the project. You can watch their deliberations here. The applicant is now appealing their decision to City Council. Learn more.

Public Hearing on the 2027-2028 Budget

Learn more.

Recruiting a New City Manager

Council will approve selection of a recruitment firm to find a new City Manager. The cost is "not to exceed" $18,000. A previous Council discussion projected that a statewide search would cost $10-12K and a nationwide search would cost $35-40K.

The job description said that "Golden is home to more than 20,000 residents within city limits and 40,000 outside city limits."

The anticipated salary is $248K-289K. "The City will work with the finalist on timing of residency and understands the challenges of the current housing market." The City provided low-interest mortgages to the last two City Managers. The job posting will close on November 1st. Learn more.

Location:

City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street   (Map)

6-8PM Introduction to Weaving Hand Brooms Workshop @ Earth Sweet Boutique

We will discuss the tools, materials, and techniques for crafting beautiful and functional brooms that will have you sweeping out the corners in style. This workshop is being taught by a visiting instructor, so we are only offering it this once- don't miss out!

The instructions for placing a hanging loop on the brooms so they can be displayed on a wall will be given in class. Participants will leave with two completed hand brooms! Register

Location:

Earth Sweet Boutique
1224 Arapahoe Street   (Map)

The Golden Word - 10/13/26

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Golden History: A Republican Who (Nearly) Lost His Head

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146 Years Ago
The October 13, 1880 Colorado Transcript included the following accident report:

A sad accident occurred on Thursday night last to one of the visitors from Denver to the republican meeting here. A young man named John P. Good, a member of the young men’s Garfield and Arthur club. After the train started he thrust his head out of the window of the car and was struck by a freight car which was standing upon a side track. His neck was broken causing his death in a few moments. Deceased was a nephew of John Good, Esq., city treasurer of Denver.

The October 8, 1880 Rocky Mountain News had a longer account, and said the young man’s name was Jacob–not John.

A FATAL ACCIDENT
Just as the train had pulled out from the depot, filled with the half drunken crowd, and the reports of the fire arms were making a great din, a young man named Jacob Good, a nephew of John Good, of this city, was sitting in one of the car seats, when a sudden volley of shots resounded upon the evening air from the train. Good, who is said to have been considerably under the influence of liquor, put his head and shoulders out of one of the windows and began yelling at a terrific rate. The train was then only about ten minutes out of Golden. Of a sudden Good’s voice was hushed, and when those around turned to note the cause they observed his head, still out of the window, bumping lifelessly against the side of a freight car which stood on a side track close alongside which the train at that time was passing. A colored man saw the position of affairs and dragged the young man into the car. He was still breathing, but insensible. Blood started from his right ear, but otherwise he appeared uninjured. In a few minutes he was dead.

Weather

Overnight's Weather

Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 48, with temperatures rising to around 50 overnight. North northeast wind around 2 mph.

Tuesday's Weather

Tuesday: A slight chance of rain showers before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night's Weather

Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 50 overnight. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 46°F

Wednesday: Rain Showers, 50°F

Wednesday Night: Rain Showers, 43°F

Thursday: Rain Showers, 53°F

Thursday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 37°F

Friday: Sunny, 60°F

Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 41°F

Saturday: Sunny, 73°F

Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 48°F

Sunday: Sunny, 72°F

Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 48°F

Monday: Sunny, 73°F

News About Golden - October 13, 2026

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Colorado breweries/cideries win 41 medals at revamped Great American Beer Festival

By Jonathan Shikes
Denver Post

The Great American Beer Festival, which took place Saturday and Sunday, had an all-new look and feel this year as it downsized and moved from its longtime home at the Colorado Convention Center to the outdoor Levitt Pavilion.

But Colorado’s award winners were very familiar, as many of them were repeat winners, including Cannonball Creek Brewing in Golden... Read more...

Supporters

Many thanks to the people and organizations who support What’s Happening in Golden?  If you would like to support local news, please CLICK HERE!

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, 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, 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, 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, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Mary Eiberger, and Jonathan Landman & Bonnie Vangilder

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, 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, 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, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, 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, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, Cindy & Matt Finley, Kelly Fry, Esther Kettering, Tom & Susan Roberts, Vicki Greivel, GoGood Golden, Sandra Dallas, Nanette Johnson, and Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch

Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, Golden Brokers, Diane Tiberi, Cathy Larocca, Dave Cole, and Rachael Kenney-Reid

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