My wife and I said goodbye to our sweet Dottie last summer. She was 16—a long life for a Weimaraner—and every bit of it was full of love, fun, and adventure. In her younger years, she could outhike all of us and never missed a chance to hide our car keys or steal a warm
Happy June my nature loving friends. Ken Hall aka Bird Nerd here. As a bird nerd, June is the last of my favorite three months of the year. It is the culmination of watching the orchestration of life over the previous two months. As the trees began to bloom so did the drive of our
Quite often, I like to discuss what has become the greatest game changer for me as it pertains to gardening successfully in Colorado; and that is mulching. 10 years ago, I adopted deep mulching methods in my permaculture landscape, and have been blown away at just how beneficial it has been. Here are just a
Just weeks after Wheat Ridge City Council unanimously approved rezoning the 100-acre Lutheran Legacy Campus, a citizen-led petition looks to overturn the decision and force a re-vote, that could lead to a special election later this year. The council’s April 28 vote established a new zone district known as Mixed Use–Lutheran Legacy Campus, with a
Before its new name and a move across the highway, Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital started as a tuberculosis treatment center in 1905. By the 1970s Lutheran built a six-floor tower that welcomed more patients to the hospital. Dr. Gary Hahn in 1974 and Dr. Charlie Lesage in 1971 were the first cardiologists at Lutheran. By
Each month, Andrea Burch, President of InterMountain Lutheran Hospital, shares insights on healthcare innovation, community wellness initiatives, and behind-the-scenes updates on how the new hospital is taking shape. From medical breakthroughs to heartfelt patient stories, this interview connects our readers with the pulse of local healthcare. I know Intermountain Health offers a great benefits package
Have you ever visited a chiropractor? I’ve been blessed to have life altering adjustments that always led to greater health thanks to trusted chiropractors. From a knee injury in high school that turned out to be a misaligned pelvis, to an overactive immune system that just needed the nervous system regulation of regular adjustments, to
The kitchen was packed, the kind of crowd you only get during big family gatherings. My family talking over each other, the warm smell of arepas filling the air and hands reaching for cheese, chicken and ham. My grandma was always busy cooking, treating us to her delicious food, while my brother cracked jokes, making
As summer approaches, here are some critical steps you can take to reduce your and your loved one’s risk of developing melanoma and other skin cancers. Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, and while it is the least common, it is estimated that melanoma will affect 1 in 27 men and 1
Patio season is always something to get excited about. Enjoying a meal or just a cocktail outside on the sidewalk or a constructed patio while people watching and enjoying the weather. Usually the patio will be quieter than inside the restaurant but with staffing shortages it could also mean waiting longer for that next refill
Cursive writing is often referred to as a form of art and is considered more elegant and efficient than basic handwriting. While many believe this to be true, it seems as though this form of “art” is fading into the past. As a senior in high school, I can confidently say that cursive has no
In the aftermath of our town’s recent recall election, it’s clear something deeper is at play than simple policy disagreements. Yes, a majority of voters chose to recall Councilmember Brent Metz, and I respect that outcome. That’s democracy. But if we treat this only as a procedural event, we miss a more important story. What
The 28th Annual Edgewater Music Festival will take place at Citizens Park in Edgewater on June 21st 2025. The festival is fun for the whole family. Two stages feature some of the best bands in the front range. The main stage lineup is: 2:00pm Hand Turkey 3:20pm Roots & Rhythm Band 4:40pm Wild Love Tigress
Each June, rainbow flags fly high as communities around the world recognize Pride Month—a time to celebrate the history, achievements, and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. While parades and festivities often take center stage, Pride Month also serves as a vital platform to address a less visible but equally important issue: mental health. For many
Every month Edgewater’s 55+ residents embark on a field trip to learn something new about the world around them while engaging with their peers. In honor of Earth Month, April’s trip was all about how we can reduce our environmental footprint, and our residential waste, with an exciting behind-the-scenes tour of Republic Services Recycling, the
The Brewery Running Series is a nationwide effort that brings together craft brew enthusiasts, runners, and those simply seeking a sense of community in the great outdoors. The series offers non-competitive, family friendly, mostly 5k runs but more 10k and half marathons are being added to the roster. The events are sponsored by and typically
Denver-based Quannah Partners, a private equity commercial real estate investment and development firm, today announced the successful sale of Gold’s Marketplace, a 58,903-square-foot neighborhood retail center located at 26th Avenue and Kipling Street in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The 3.5-acre property was acquired by CentrePoint Properties. Originally constructed in 1960, Gold’s Marketplace had long served as
Thankful, as defined by Webster’s New Universal Dictionary, is an adjective “expressing gratitude or appreciation”. Somehow, that’s too few words to express the depth of appreciation that we at the Historical Society are feeling about folks who dug down deep and gave chunks of their hearts, their time and their pocketbooks. Were it not for
What are you going to do about I-70 and Kipling?” That was a key question Wheat Ridge Police Chief Christopher Murtha faced when interviewing for the job back in December of 2019. After researching the history and community concern of this part of town, Chief Murtha knew this wasn’t an issue that could be fixed
On four summer Saturdays, residents across Wheat Ridge rise early to load their vehicles with worn-out couches, tree branches, dusty paint cans, and broken patio furniture. They’re preparing for a trek to a local church parking lot, where dumpsters are waiting to receive these forgotten and neglected items. These community clean up days are part
On Tuesday, May 20, Intermountain Health announced its selection of Colorado development firm E5X as the buyer for the approximately 100-acre parcel that was home to Lutheran Hospital for more than 100 years. Intermountain Health moved hospital operations to a new campus in August 2024. E5X Management, Inc., headquartered in Centennial, is a leading real
This year marks a significant milestone for one of Wheat Ridge’s most trusted institutions, our local newspaper, the Neighborhood Gazette, is celebrating 20 years in publication. On behalf of the City of Wheat Ridge, I want to extend heartfelt congratulations and deepest appreciation to the dedicated team behind the paper, and especially to its publisher,
After years of planning, delays, and community input, Wheat Ridge is just months away from unveiling a new public space designed to bring the community together. The Green at 38th, located on 38th Avenue near Upham Street, is on track for August 2025 completion, with a grand opening planned for Saturday, September 6. “The team
My first year with the Neighborhood Gazette began in January 2018. Now in my eighth year with the paper, I wanted to share how I became a writer for it and why I’m still engaged with it. It’s been an up and down journey. The paper survived the Pandemic and underwent a change of ownership
