Crossing Tucker Gulch
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Aug. 26th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Is He Really Buried Here? A Free Presentation @ Buffalo Bill Museum
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - COMMUNITY CENTER POOL CLOSURE
- 8:30AM - Special Events Review Committee Meeting
- 9-10:30AM - Golden Walks
- 9:15-9:45AM - Golden Baby Play Time
- 9:30-10:30AM - Fit and Energize Exercise Class
- 10:15-10:45AM - Golden Library's Summer Outdoor Story Time
- 12-1PM - Golden Women in Business Book Club*
- 12-1PM - Golden Non-Profit Leadership Roundtable
- 1-2:30PM - Memoir Writing Workshop @ Front Porch
- 3PM - Acoustic Preserves
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 4:30-6PM - REDI Task Force Meeting
- 6PM - Bingo Night @ American Legion
- 6-8:30PM - Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting
- 6:30-8:30PM - Trivia Night @ Golden Mill
- 6:30PM - Music Bingo
- 7:30PM - SCRIPTprov
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
8:30AM Special Events Review Committee Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 8:30AM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
The Special Events Review Committee will assess recent events:
• Farmer’s Market – Multiple
• Buffalo Bill Days Festival – July 24-26
• Buffalo Bills Day Parade – July 25
• Golden Bike Cruise – July 28
• Colorado Day Celebration – Aug 1
• National Night Out – Aug 4
• Movies & Music In the Park – Aug 7
• CSM Move-In – Aug 14-16
• Golden Fine Arts Festival – Aug 15-16
• M Climb – Aug 21
• Golden Bike Cruise – Aug 25
...and discuss those that are upcoming:
• Farmers Market – Ending Oct 3
• Stories In the Sky – Sept 12
• The Golden Gallop – Sept 20
• Golden High School Homecoming Parade – Sept 25
• Denver Century Ride – Sept 26
• Golden Wine Festival – Oct 3
• Autumn Fest – Oct 4
• Golden Beverage Tasting & Chili Cook-O– Oct 17
They will review resident feedback from a representative of the "West 10th Street" neighborhood (near Lions Park). The area bears the brunt of traffic and parking pressure, especially during the summer months.
They will consider a new event application for the "Golden Skull Marathon" to be held on October 2nd. The proposed event would include full and half marathons that begin and end at New Terrain Brewery (map) and loop around the North Table Rim Trail.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
10:15-10:45AM Golden Library's Summer Outdoor Story Time @ Golden History Park
Soak up the summer sunshine with the Golden Library’s Outdoor Story Times! Head to Golden History Park for three special Story Times, brought to you by the Golden Library in collaboration with the Golden History Museum and Park. Keep in mind, these Story Times are held in place of Toddler Time. More information
Location:
Golden History Park
1020 11th Street (Map)
1-2:30PM Memoir Writing Workshop @ Front Porch
What can you do with all the stories of your life? Try crafting them into your memoirs. During this 90-minute workshop, we will explore different types, styles, and techniques for writing a memoir. Come find the tools that will help you write your stories! All levels of writing experience are welcome. This workshop is presented in partnership with Think360 Art for Learning Creative Aging program.
Active Older Adults aged 50+ Register
Location:
Golden Community Center - Front Porch
1470 10th Street (Map)
4:30-6PM REDI Task Force Meeting @ Golden Community Center
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 public is welcome to attend. More information
Location:
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street (Map)
6-8:30PM Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 6PM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Provide public comment during the meeting, starting at 6PM
Representatives from Clayworks will present sustainable building practices achieved to date and share details of a request to amend the plans to include greater natural gas use in future buildings on site.
The City offered $161K in rebates this year for sustainability upgrades, including battery backup systems, solar photovoltaic, heat humps, insulation, etc. The grants were enthusiastically embraced by the public and will likely be offered again next year.
The City has scheduled another community sustainability event:
Sept 28th, 5-7:30PM - Keeping the Lights On: Powering Your Golden Home During Outages
The new trash hauler, 5280 Waste Solutions, will begin collections on September 1st.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
7:30PM SCRIPTprov @ Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
What happens when a scene from a "legit" play gets hijacked by improvisers? HILARITY ENSUES! Come join us for all of the action! Tickets
Location:
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
1103 Arapahoe Street (Map)
The Golden Word - 08/26/26
Live Music for Wednesday, Aug. 26th
- 6-9PM Chance Gallagher @ Miners Saloon
- More Live Music
4-8PM Chrispy @ Mountain Toad
5:30-8:30PM Open Mic Night @ Barrels and Bottles
5-8PM Dave Frisk @ Rock Rest Lodge
6-9PM Easy Tiger @ Golden Hotel
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: One Calamity After Another
111 Years Ago
The August 26, 1915 Colorado Transcript describes a series of unfortunate events happening around Golden.
- Auto accidents of that era were frequent and often grotesque. "Auto Plunges Through Iron Railing Into Ditch" describes an accident involving a car occupied by six people. They were driving at night, at a high rate of speed, and had been drinking. The driver was attempting to pass another car when he crashed into a bridge over the Arapahoe ditch. The 2-inch pipe railing of the bridge passed through the radiator, between the occupants of the front seat, and out the roof.
The occupants were thrown into the water and the machine toppled over after them, but all escaped injury. The driver claimed that the accident happened because the "bridge moved." - Mrs. Williams "had a narrow escape when her car was crushed between a heavy truck and one of the sight seeing cars. Her car was badly damaged, but Mrs. Williams escaped without injury."
- In other news. a local farmer (aged 68) "died as a result of injuries caused by the kick of a horse."
- A 1915 Mines graduate, former captain of the football team, was examining mining properties in Mexico (which was in the midst of a revolution). "Captured by belligerent Mexicans at a point just over the line from Texas, placed against a wall to be shot [he was] saved only by the opportune arrival upon the scene of United States consular officials."
- A 22-year-old man was killed on the roller coaster at Lakeside Amusement Park. "His body was frightfully mangled." The coroner brought him to Golden and conducted an inquest. Several people testified that the young man had been standing up, reaching out, and trying to grab the cars going the other direction. The jury concluded that "deceased came to his death through his own carelessness."
- The Shelly household had a particularly bad week. "Mrs. Shelley, in attempting some surgery on a sick cow, cut her hand in a terrible manner." Her sister rushed to her aid. "While she was thus engaged her baby drank a quantity of turpentine and became seriously ill. Then the cow passed away."
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 61, with temperatures rising to around 63 overnight. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 61°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 87°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 63°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 92°F
Friday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 65°F
Saturday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 92°F
Saturday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 64°F
Sunday: Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 85°F
Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 60°F
Monday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 84°F
Monday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 60°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 86°F
News About Golden - August 26, 2026
Westracks sees lower-than-expected ridership in first summer
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Around 9:35 a.m. Aug. 22, a W Line train pulled into RTD’s Jefferson County Government Center station.
More than a dozen people got off, with six of them wandering over to the nearby Westracks shuttle stop, looking over the sign, the map and monitoring how close the next shuttle was... Read more...
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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
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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
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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, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Mary Eiberger, and Jonathan Landman & Bonnie Vangilder
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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, 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, 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, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, Cindy & Matt Finley, Kelly Fry, Esther Kettering, and Tom & Susan Roberts
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Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, 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, GoldenBrokers, Elizabeth Coil, Diane Tiberi, and Cathy Larocca
