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Localworks and WRPD Wrap Up 2026 Dumpster Days With Increased Participation
Localworks and the Wheat Ridge Police Department wrapped up the 2026 Dumpster Days season on September 19th, helping hundreds of Wheat Ridge residents clear out unwanted household items, yard waste
Competing Causes: When Environmental Priorities Compete for Our Attention
Causes come and go. No Nukes, Save the Baby Seals, UNICEF, Live Aid, protect the ozone, acid rain, DDT and the eagles, Save the Turtles. We’ve rallied around countless movements,
Shift Change
Happy November, my nature-loving friends. Ken Hall, aka Bird Nut, here. Migrating birds have migrated. Local, year-round birds are busy stashing winter supplies of fruit and nuts. Foliage has transitioned
Family Tree Marks 50 Years of Helping Families in Crisis
When household budgets are tight and jobs are hard to find, charitable giving may be one of the first budget items to be cut. But the need for help doesn’t
Around Town
Pastor John Altland Receives Dominick Breton Community Champion Award
Congratulations to Pastor John Altland, recipient of this month’s Dominick Breton Community Champion Award! During Monday’s city council meeting, Mayor Korey Stites presented Pastor John
Puppy Vaccinations: Which Shots Are Essential?
Bringing home a new puppy means endless cuddles, chewed-up shoes, midnight bathroom breaks, and plenty of questions. One of the most important is: Which vaccinations
A Vintage Thanksgiving: Finding Beauty in the Things That Last
These days can be so wildly unpredictable that it’s hard to stay grounded. Every new turn can send us into a tailspin if we let
Hashtag, You’re It!
One thing became clear the moment I opened the menu at Hashtag. Behind the playful graphics, funky furniture and fun atmosphere was something much more
Anderson Pool Replacement Project Moves into Design Phase
The City of Wheat Ridge is moving forward with design work for the replacement of Anderson Pool, and residents will soon have another opportunity to
Wheat Ridge: A City Born In Political Turmoil
If you think Wheat Ridge politics have become contentious lately, you might be surprised to learn that political turmoil is practically part of our city’s
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