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Dustin Brucher: From Electrician To Furniture Maker
“I’m a materialist,” says Wheat Ridge furniture maker Dustin Brucher. “When I’m creating, I give an eye to what might be commercially viable and what might be specified by a
The Gift Of Plant Propagation!
Autumn is here, and boy am I excited! Colorado is just lovely this time of year and with the changes of the seasons come beautiful fall foliage and crisper, colder
Closures: How Did We Get Here, What Can We Do?
I’m the proud father of four WRHS Farmers. I served as the Chair and CoChair of the WRHS School Accountability Committee for five years, and have watched the interaction between
Birding On The Belt
The Clear Creek Greenbelt, which runs between Golden and Denver, offers 300 acres of open space for recreational activity including walking, running, cycling, gold panning, fishing and horseback riding. Beginning
Around Town
One Year On, Wadsworth Project Is 30% Done
In the year since the Wadsworth Improvement Project began in Wheat Ridge, surrounding neighborhood streets have not been crowded by vehicles avoiding construction delays, and
West Metro Fire Rescue Awarded International Reaccreditation
West Metro Fire Rescue has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), an honor held by just 301 fire service
Winter Driving Preparedness For Vehicles & Operators
In Colorado, late summers often abruptly change to winter on a dime. As we’ve seen countless times, the news stations spotlight the first snowstorms, and
Celery Farming – A Proud, Local Heritage
Curiously, celery has a proud heritage in the Wheat Ridge area. Long ago, after I bought my first house, I could hardly wait to plant
Five Factors Driving Economic Growth In Wheat Ridge
Wheat Ridge is laying the groundwork for a sustainable economic future by focusing on development opportunities that attract companies who hire top talent, while investing
Eat Like a Local This Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to start thinking about what we will serve at our holiday gatherings. For many of us,
News and Stories from Around the Corner
Independent monthly newspaper serving the Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Mountain View and Applewood areas. News and stories that celebrate our communities. Highlighting families, promoting businesses and raving about our neighborhood heroes.
