Localworks invites the Wheat Ridge community to celebrate 20 years of community-driven initiatives and the first anniversary of the Clear Creek Makerspace (CCM). The event takes place March 31 at CCM, located at 9110 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy a slideshow of community photos from the past two
Nearly every two years, the Wheat Ridge City Council, Mayor, and staff gather for a strategic planning retreat. I’ve had the privilege of participating in several, consisting of a Friday evening discussion over dinner followed by an all-day Saturday work session. This year’s was especially cherished; it will be my last on Wheat Ridge City
The health of our roads is essential for community development, safety, and mobility. In Wheat Ridge, we take a systematic, data-driven approach to maintaining our streets, ensuring investments are targeted and cost-effective. Have you ever wondered how we decide which roads to repair in Wheat Ridge? The process starts with a comprehensive pavement analysis, guided
You can just imagine how shocked I was after seeing my favorite restaurant in the news, announcing their closure. Benzina at 4839 E Colfax Avenue in Park Hill, is in fact, shutting down. We had just highlighted them in last month’s issue. After 4 years of producing amazing meals and providing top notch service, they
As parents, we try to sugarcoat the bad news to our children. Not wanting to hurt their feelings. In the work place we find ways to prove, justify and cajole the facts and numbers to show our accomplishments. Our schools have been lowering the bar to make parents feel good about their kids and avoid
One of the most frequent comments Wheat Ridge Recreation Center staff hears is that their facility doesn’t look or feel 25 years old. Designed by Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture, known for designing other recreation centers in Colorado, the Wheat Ridge Rec Center is modeled after a barn, a nod to the City’s agricultural roots. The
Ninth-grader Chelsea Craver began drawing when she was six. An extended hospital stay in 2017 gave rise to her filling dozens of sketchbooks, and she’s been drawing and painting ever since. Although Chelsea’s work these days centers on graffiti-style art, her varied artistic expressions are reflected on a skateboard she painted for the recent Board
Residents living near the former home of Lutheran Medical Center in downtown Wheat Ridge were concerned earlier this year after receiving a letter that gave the mistaken impression they could be paying a property tax to help the site redevelop. The center moved to Clear Creek Crossing on Aug. 3, 2024, and was renamed Lutheran
