The Creek is Rising!
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, May. 7th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Spring Yard Waste Collection
- 8:45-9:45AM - Golden Women in Business Book Club*
- 9-11AM - Golden Walks
- 10AM-2PM - Beginning Quilting
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 1-2:30PM - Free 50+ Transportation Workshop - Lyft & Uber Basics
- 3-5PM - Figure Drawing: SOLD OUT
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 5:30PM - Planning Commission Meeting
- 6PM - Gratitude Circle
- 6PM - Trivia Night
- 7-8PM - Choir Pops Concert
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
1-2:30PM Free 50+ Transportation Workshop - Lyft & Uber Basics @ Golden Community Center
Be confident using public transportation! Join Denver Regional Mobility &Access Council (DRMAC) for a series of free informative workshops designed to helpseniors stay safe, mobile, and independent. Registration is required.
Learn to use Uber, Lyft, and Bird, including rideshare features, scooters, e-bikes, safety information, and payment.
Activity: #314000-03
Location:
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street (Map)
When:
1-2:30PM on Wednesday, May. 7th
5:30PM Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
- 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.
Pp 11-36 of the meeting packet
The Commission will consider a request for Major Adjustment for reduction in garage setback and recess from the primary building wall for a garage door at 600 Boyd Street (map). This a single-story ranch-style house with an attached one-car garage. The owners would like to add a second bay to their garage, next to the existing garage.
The new zoning code requires that a garage be set back 6 feet from the house. The current garage is grandfathered in, but this addition to the garage would trigger the 6-foot setback requirement. The Planning Commission has discretion to approve this "major adjustment" if there are practical difficulties that prohibit other solutions. The owner says the backyard is too steep to allow the proposed garage to be pushed in that direction (so the steep yard is the practical difficulty). Several neighbors sent notes in support of the addition.
Staff recommends that the Commission deny this request.
Pp 37-89 of the meeting packet
The second case involves 705 1st St. (map). Here, the owners would like to add on to their 912 sq. ft. house. The addition would bring the house to 1,820 sq.ft.
I was confused about the staff response to this one. Page 55 of the meeting packet says:
The Director has determined the major adjustment to reduce the number of articulations does not meet the requirements based on Enhance Compatibility and recommends denial of the Major Adjustment.
It then says:
STAFF’S RECOMMENDED MOTION: “I move to APPROVE the major adjustment requested in Case No. PC25-20, regarding a decrease in the minimum articulations, having met the criterion set forth in section 18.29.07.001.4.b of the Zoning Code have been satisfied based on the evidence presented to the Planning Commission at the hearing on this case.”
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
When:
5:30PM on Wednesday, May. 7th
Live Music for Wednesday, May. 7th
- 6-9PM Bunny Blake @ Miners Saloon
Miners Saloon - More Live Music
4-8PM Chrispy @ Mountain Toad
6PM Live Music @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: In Times of Stress, Grow Food
World War I Garden Plots at 14th & Washington - Dan Abbott Photo Collection
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May, 1917 - 107 Years Ago
The U.S. entered World War I in April of 1917. By May, we were on the verge of beginning the draft. This was going to put a strain on area farmers, as their workforce of farm hands would be sent overseas. At the request of President Wilson and Colorado Governor Gunter, boys who wanted to do farm work were released early from the school year, with full credit for the rest of the term.
Farmers who are in need of bright, husky young men should call up the Golden High School.
Some of the boys from the Industrial school were also permitted to work in the fields.
Schoolchildren were encouraged to plant fruit and vegetable gardens on empty lots along Washington Avenue. Adults provided the fertilizer and assistance with hauling, and the city provided free water. They sold their produce, and one boy earned $10.
83 Years Ago
From 1942-1945, Golden had a great, shared interest in Victory Gardens. Every spring, the Colorado Transcript wrote editorials to whip up a frenzy of gardening excitement. County Extension agents had regular columns in the paper, the Kiwanis sponsored youth gardening competitions, and the first sweet corn of the season was major news. There were constant articles about pest control, irrigation, manure, food dehydrators, canning methods, and vegetarian recipes. When the War ended in 1945, so did all talk of Victory Gardens. The last article mentioning Victory Gardens appeared in October 4, 1945.
5 Years Ago
In May of 2020, Golden's population was mostly home bound, trying to wait out the Coronavirus. The city was giving away garden seeds, compost, and mulch, calling the program "Golden Victory Vegetable Gardens."
You can help create a more sustainable Golden by growing local food. Food gardens are an opportunity for homeowners, renters, and apartment dwellers alike to bolster the resiliency of our community through greater access to healthy options. The Golden Victory Vegetable Garden program makes it easy to participate, whether you have a pot for container gardening or ground space outside.
Weather
Overnight: Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 36. North northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Rain showers before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. West northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 40°F
Thursday: Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 66°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 44°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 70°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 48°F
Saturday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 73°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 51°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 78°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 54°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 79°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 54°F
Tuesday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 81°F
News About Golden - May 7, 2025
Boulderado buyer secures second hotel
By Justyna Tomtas
Another historic hotel in the Denver-metro area has traded hands, marking the second transaction between a longtime local entrepreneur and restaurateur and a Tennessee-based real... Read more...
Golden-based Colorado Summit wins season opener
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Golden’s high-flying professional ultimate disc team is returning to Marv Kay Stadium this summer.
On April 26, the Colorado Summit kicked off its 2025 season with a 24-12 win over the Oregon Steel... Read more...
114 fired from National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden as part of Trump administration cuts
By Michael Booth
Colorado Sun
The National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden fired 114 of its thousands of staffers and contractors Monday, as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to sharply trim research spending across nearly all fields supported by federal agencies in the past.
The laboratory staff laid off includes employees and subcontractors in both research and operations, NREL said in a statement... Read more...
National Renewable Energy Laboratory lays off 114 employees in Golden
By Jessica Alvarado Gamez
Denver Post
More than 100 employees at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Golden campus were laid off Monday following federal energy funding cuts under the Trump administration... Read more...
Hidden in the shadow of busy highways, this 21-mile trail is a gem for cyclists, runners and walkers
By John Meyer
Denver Post
More than 100,000 motorists pass through Wheat Ridge, Denver and southwestern Adams County every day on Interstates 70 and 76, often in maddening traffic snarls. I wonder how many of them realize there is a lovely urban oasis hidden in the shadow of those noisy highways that serves as a peaceful refuge for cyclists, runners and walkers... Read more...
4 Mines students named National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellows
By Emilie Rusch
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Four Colorado School of Mines students have been awarded the 2025 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship... Read more...
Colorado School of Mines ranks No. 3 in the nation for 40-year ROI among public universities
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Colorado School of Mines continues to set the standard for long-term value in higher education. According to the most recent data available from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, Mines ranks No. 3 in the nation among public institutions with a predominant bachelor’s degree focus for 40-year return on investment (ROI)... Read more...
Space-debris removal device wins top honors at Spring 2025 Capstone Design Showcase
By Jasmine Leonas
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
A student team that created a solution for removing debris from space won the top prize at the Spring 2025 Capstone Design Showcase, the culmination of a yearlong design experience for seniors at Colorado School of Mines... Read more...
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