Evening Glow
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Jul. 1st
- 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
- 8:30AM - Special Events Review Committee Meeting
- 9-10:30AM - Golden Walks
- 9:30-10:30AM - Fit and Energize Exercise Class
- 9:30AM-2PM - Free Motion Quilting with Rita Meyerhoff
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 3-6PM - Golden Midweek Market
- 3PM - Acoustic Preserves
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 4:30-6PM - Rescheduled: REDI Task Force Meeting
- 5:30-7PM - Golden Marketing Hour
- 5:30PM - Planning Commission Meeting
- 6:30-8:30PM - Trivia Night @ Golden Mill
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
5:30PM Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 5:30PM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Send comments on any of the following topics to planning@cityofgolden.net
- Provide in-person comment during the meeting, at 5:30PM.
The City plans to hire consultants to write a Housing Action Plan. The document will be used to show
...historic housing barriers in Golden, particularly barriers faced by black, indigenous, and people of color, and recommendations to address the lingering impacts of race-based covenants, exclusionary zoning, redlining, etc.
The barriers need not be specific to Golden: it's enough to demonstrate that such barriers existed on a national level.
The Planning Commission is asked to review the scope of work for the contract. Learn more.
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 review recent and ongoing events (Farmers Market, Movies in the Park, Flag Dag, Artsweek, Bike to Work Day, and the Golden Bike Cruise) and discuss upcoming events (4th of July and Buffalo Bill Days).
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
11:30AM and 12PM Is He Really Buried Here? A Free Presentation @ Buffalo Bill Museum
Join us every Wednesday in June, July and August at 11:30 and Noon for a FREE presentation! William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain on June 3, 1917. Rumors circulate to the present day that he was really buried somewhere else. Hear details about what led to the controversy and learn the real story at this FREE 15-minute graveside program. More information.
Location:
Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave
987½ Lookout Mountain Road (Map)
3PM Acoustic Preserves @ Golden Community Center
Dust off your old guitar, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, ukulele, dulcimer and drop into the Front Porch for a friendly jam session. Questions? Call the Front Porch at 303-384-8130. Free. Active Older Adults aged 50+
Location:
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street (Map)
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 public is welcome to attend. More information
Location:
City of Golden Planning and Public Works
1445 10th St (Map)
The Golden Word - 07/01/26
Live Music for Wednesday, Jul. 1st
- 6-9PM Jordan Yewey @ 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 Drunken Hearts @ Golden Hotel
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Summer Fun
Scenes from the Teens
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111 Years Ago
The July 1, 1915 Colorado Transcript shows Golden society enjoying the warm summer days and nights.
Members of the National Editorial association stopped in Golden on their way to a convention in Los Angeles. Golden’s movers and shakers were excited at the exposure and the great, nationwide press they anticipated receiving.
The newspaper men arrived in Denver in a special train of two sections, and were taken directly from the Union depot to Tramway cars and brought to Golden. From here they were taken in automobiles over the Williams highway to the summit of Lookout mountain. The transportation companies were taxed to the Limit in getting the crowds to the top of the mountain, but everything went like clockwork, and every one of the party made the wonderful trip.
and in other news…
Mrs. H. M. Rubey was hostess at an enjoyable picnic party on Castle Rock last Thursday evening, her guests being Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Allen.
and yet more gaiety…
A jolly crowd of young people spent Monday evening at the Wagenbach pavilion on Lookout mountain. The trip was made via the funicular, and supper was served by the ladies and then dancing was indulged in until a late hour.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday: Patchy smoke between 9am and 4pm, then patchy smoke and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night: Patchy smoke and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy. Low around 59, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. North northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night: Patchy Smoke, 59°F
Thursday: Sunny, 91°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 62°F
Friday: Sunny, 93°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 65°F
Independence Day: Mostly Sunny, 89°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 62°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 90°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 63°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 92°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 65°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 93°F
News About Golden - July 1, 2026
Obituary - Preston F. Driggers
Dr. Preston Franklin Driggers passed away on June 7, 2026, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 years old... Read more...
Witnesses Describe Chaos, Compassion After Wyoming Crash That Killed Colo. Couple
By Kolby Fedore
Cowboy State Daily
What first appeared to be an ordinary construction delay on a lonely stretch of highway west of Casper quickly turned into one of the most harrowing crash scenes many of those involved had ever witnessed.
By the time emergency crews reached U.S. Highway 20/26 near mile marker 58 Friday afternoon, two people were dead, seven others had been injured, and strangers were comforting survivors, checking on children, searching for fire extinguishers and handing out bottled water... Read more...
A Message from Protect the Hogback
Denver Brick has withdrawn its rezone application to Jefferson County Planning and Zoning. Jeffco Planning confirmed the withdrawal to PTH moments ago.
Protect the Hogback would like to thank all who supported our long standing opposition to this proposed rezone. It has been a long journey!
STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTION IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY JUNE 30TH, 2026, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
City of Golden
Per the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, all unincorporated areas of Jefferson County have entered a Stage 1 Fire Restriction, until further notice. This Stage 1 Fire Restriction is due to ongoing very high fire danger, high maximum temperatures, and low relative humidity values. There are also several large wildfires currently burning within Colorado; this has stretched regional wildland fire resource availability, especially related to aerial firefighting resources... Read more...
Minecraft fans find real minerals at Jeffco library event
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
In the video game “Minecraft,” people can play as Steve and build anything they can imagine using minerals that range from granite and copper to amethyst and lapis lazuli.
At the Golden Library, people had a chance to meet Steve Hughes and discover more about the real-life minerals that make up the video game world... Read more...
Golden author creates tactile art for the visually impaired
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Blind and visually impaired readers have a new way to interact with images now, thanks to a Golden-based author’s innovation... 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
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:
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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, 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, Kim McDonough, and Carie Chimbel
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, GoldenBrokers, and Elizabeth Coil
