Wheat Ridge’s Drum City Guitarland music store is celebrating 61 years of business this year. A feat in both the small business world and music store industry, owner Jason Kae credits their hard work both at the store and online for the business’s longevity. Kae and his brother Tim run the business their father started
When Burke Edgar was in high school, he cut classes to skateboard with his friends. Now the drawing and painting teacher at Wheat Ridge High School, Burke hopes to launch a program that will bring board sports into the classroom. When Edgar was a student, he struggled to learn from textbooks and lectures. “That was
As winter arrives and temperatures drop, many pet owners begin to notice changes in their dog or cat’s routine. Pets may sleep more, spend less time outside, and sometimes seem hungrier than usual. A common question we hear at Berkeley Animal Hospital is: Do pets eat more or less incold weather, and should their diet
Starting this month, Colorado’s FAMLI program now provides 12 weeks of paid leave to parents whose newborns need neonatal intensive care. This expansion — introduced under Senate Bill 25-144 — is in addition to the existing 12 weeks of PFML benefits under the Colorado FAMLI program, as well as the additional 4 weeks available for birthing parents who experience
Car accidents don’t always look dramatic. Sometimes there’s no broken glass, no ambulance ride, and no obvious injury in the moment. You walk away thinking, “I’m fine.” Days or weeks later, the pain shows up—neck stiffness, headaches, low back pain, tingling down an arm or leg. At that point, many people wish they had been
In meetings I’ve had the first few weeks of this year I’ve heard, “oh work, yeah, just drinking from a fire hose over here,” more than I’m comfortable with. Things are spewing towards them too fast to even absorb or respond coherently to. And then there’s the state of the world. When you read this
Three years ago, I began writing for the Gazette at the urging of its Guy, the publisher. I wrote my first column while on holiday in England. In the early morning hours, while my family slept off their jet lag, I quietly wrote at the dining table of our Airbnb. One particularly cold morning, I
The gaming world has been watching as Nintendo and The Pokémon Company wage a controversial legal battle against Palworld developer, Pocketpair. What started as a joke about Pocketpair’s game featuring “Pokémon with guns” has escalated into a serious discussion about the future of game development—and a recent decisioBy the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (the
With regular screening, cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable. That’s a message we continue to deliver to help save lives, and this year, we have the arrival of self-collected HPV testing, a breakthrough that puts screening in patients’ hands. Intermountain Health will begin offering self-collected HPV testing this spring, becoming one of the first health
Should we start tackle football this year? What about his weight? I’m worried he’s not eating enough and too focused on protein. Are we letting them have too much screen time?” Parenting can feel like a long line of questions and worries—wasn’t I supposed to get a handbook for this? Today, kids are growing up
Intermountain Health’s mission of Helping People Live the Healthiest Lives Possible extends beyond the walls of our hospitals. We know that social determinants of health – things like food security, mental health resources, economic stability, access to healthcare, and more – play a huge role. These non-medical factors – the conditions where people are born,
As Valentines Day approaches, the season of love arrives. Retail stores are filled with heart shaped candies, roses, and gifts to express love and devotion. I find it important to learn from those around you. Advice, unsolicited or not, can teach you quite a bit about life. You can find various articles and websites that
EMS for Children Colorado has recognized Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital as a Colorado Pediatric Preparedness for the Emergency Room (COPPER) as a Pediatric Advanced facility—confirming the hospital’s emergency department is equipped, trained, and organized to deliver high-quality care for infants, children, and adolescents. Lutheran Hospital, located in Wheat Ridge, achieved a 99/100 pediatric readiness score. The
In 2025, the Town of Mountain View navigated elections, staffing transitions, major policy updates, and significant infrastructure and public safety work. Throughout the year, Mayor Mitcham, Town Council and staff focused on maintaining and improving essential services, strengthening internal systems, and continuing long-term planning while responding to immediate community needs. What follows is a broad,
More than 1.4 million American students left traditional public schools between 2019 and 2023. Wheat Ridge has been no exception to this trend, as evidenced by closing schools and declining enrollment in recent years. Across Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County, families are increasingly choosing charter schools, homeschooling, and private education over traditional public schools. Susan
As we step into 2026, the Year of the Horse invites us to think about style the way horses move: strong, intuitive, elegant, and built for endurance. From the perspective of our sustainable vintage shop where all sizes, genders, and backgrounds are celebrated this year’s fashion story is less about chasing trends and more about
It is winter sports season in Wheat Ridge, and that means that just like 15,300 years ago in what is now known as France, it is Wrestling Season! That’s right, considered the oldest sport in the world (for humans anyway), Wrestling is alive and thriving at Wheat Ridge High School. I was lucky enough to
Heating fires peak during the winter months, with nearly half of all U.S. home heating equipment fires (46 percent) occurring between December and February. In response to this increased risk, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is sharing simple but critical ways to stay warm and safe through the colder months and during winter storms. “Each winter, when heating
Three months after opening, Wheat Ridge Meats owner Jeff Prah is still working to carve out the business’s own identity. The shop at 5650 W. 29th Ave. opened in October as Wheat Ridge Poultry & Meats, the same name that had graced the location since 1942. But when the former owner, Jessica Bobitsky, sold the
Edgewater’s boards and commissions play a vital role in shaping the city’s future, strengthening community engagement, and ensuring that resident voices guide long-term planning. Two of the most impactful opportunities for civic involvement are the History, Arts, Recreation, and Parks (HARP) Advisory Board and the Planning & Zoning Commission. Each body offers residents the ability
Covid-19 killed a lot of things, but bowling wasn’t one of them. In fact, according to Wheat Ridge Lanes owner Spencer Frame, the pandemic did the opposite: it helped create a bowling renaissance in Wheat Ridge. “After Covid, people really wanted to get together because they were isolated for so long,” Frame says. ““In the
Mark your calendars! The 29th Annual Edgewater Music Festival is officially set for Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Citizen’s Park in Edgewater, Colorado. A beloved Edgewater tradition, the Edgewater Music Festival brings the community together for a full day of live music, local vendors, great food, and family-friendly fun
The Mountain View Town Council held their meeting remotely on Monday, January 12, 2026. The meeting was held remotely due to current technical issues with both hybrid and in-person meetings. The meeting included votes on governance and administrative authority. Therefore a summary of those decisions is provided below. Potential Ballot Question on Town Government Structure
Localworks’ Live Local series is back and in full swing for 2026, continuing its mission of supporting economic prosperity while uplifting Wheat Ridge’s local businesses through consistent, community-centered events. As highlighted in the organization’s annual report, Live Local welcomed an average of 50 guests per event in 2025 and connected more than 500 residents with
