May 2026
Community

TLC Clean-up Days Return to Wheat Ridge in 2026 with Four Summer Events

Localworks, in partnership with the Wheat Ridge Police Department, will host four TLC Clean-up Days in 2026, offering Wheat Ridge residents an opportunity to dispose of unwanted items responsibly and keep their neighborhoods clean. Adeline Mann, Localworks Program manager, states, “TLC Clean-up Days bring the Wheat Ridge community together around a common goal: keeping our

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Adeline Mann May 5, 2026
Community

Wheat Ridge PD Teams Up with U.S. Marshalls, Jeffco Agencies to Arrest Dozens of Violent Offenders

Partnerships between law enforcement create safer communities. There is no more relevant and timelier example of collaborative teamwork than a 10-day operation that happened in Jefferson County known as Operation Gateway Sweep. For this operation, the Wheat Ridge Police Department teamed up with other police departments, including Lakewood, Arvada, Golden and the U.S. Marshals Service.

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Alex Rose May 5, 2026
Marketplace

What Makes Jared Better than Claude

It can be hard to escape the steady drumbeat of news articles, think pieces, or orders from your company’s HR department about how various forms of artificial intelligence will revolutionize the way work is done. If everyone has the tools to be their own lawyer, accountant, corporate strategist, designer, and software engineer, then so much

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Jared Stipelman May 5, 2026
Health

Get Outside Without Getting Sidelined By Injuries

With spring well on its way and daylight stretching into the evening, more people head outside to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer. But with that increase in activity comes a higher risk of injury. A little preparation can go a long way in keeping the season safe and enjoyable. One of the most common

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Dr. Jacob Fletcher, Owner, Well Beings Integrative Medicines May 5, 2026
Health

There’s Power In Telling Yourself a New Story

Do you believe the universe, God, or some larger benevolent energy is working behind the scenes on your behalf?  If I’m being honest, this is something I always trust is happening for others, but not for little ol’ me. Personally and professionally I’ve had a series of disappointments that have brought me to my knees.

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Nicole Beaudin May 5, 2026
Health

What Surviving Measles Taught Me

My 13-year-old self – in middle school, with a broken arm, bullied by girls in my class. Could it get worse? Yes, it could. I got the measles. Many people today think of measles as a disease from the past, something that disappeared decades ago. But people with measles carry one of the most contagious

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Suzanne Asaff Blankenship May 5, 2026
Health

Getting to the Hospital FAST is Key to Stroke Survival

Last year, I had the privilege of becoming the first in the world to use a newly developed guiding catheter to treat hemorrhagic stroke, which is a life-threatening condition caused by bleeding from an aneurysm or vascular malformation (often referred to as an AVM) in the brain.  This minimally invasive technique, known as endovascular embolization,

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Donald Frei, MD May 5, 2026
Health

Everyday Symptoms of Airway Dysfunction That Shouldn’t Be Ignored

When people think about their health, breathing—especially during sleep—is rarely top of mind. Yet the airway plays a foundational role in how the body functions. When it’s compromised, the effects often show up in subtle, everyday ways that are easy to overlook or misattribute. Airway dysfunction occurs when airflow through the nose or throat is

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Dr. Kevin Schwandt May 5, 2026
Outdoors

Rocking Robin

Happy May, my nature-loving friends. Ken Hall, aka Bird Nut, here. Five months into the new year—wasn’t it just Christmas? For a bird lover such as I, May is the closest you can get to bird-watching heaven. With many migrating birds having already returned in April, May is the frosting on the cake. Tanagers, warblers,

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Ken Hall May 5, 2026
Sports

Chomp, Chomp, Chomp: 
The Story of the Wheat Ridge Piranhas

For over four decades, the Wheat Ridge Piranhas Swim Club has been doing something bigger than swimming — building community, one lap at a time. If you’ve ever stood on the pool deck at a Wheat Ridge Piranhas practice, you know the sound. Coaches and swimmers chanting together — “Chomp! Chomp! Chomp!” — a rallying

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Valerie Nosler Beck May 5, 2026
Sports

Wheat Ridge Track and Field, Running For It!

I recently attended a Wheat Ridge Track and Field event, this year’s David S. D’ Evelyn Invitational at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood. After a half mile hike from the back of a completely full parking lot and paying the nominal entry fee I entered a full stadium of stretching, sprinting and spandex-clad student athletes. The

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Jason McCullough May 5, 2026
Arts

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at the Denver Arts Festival

This Memorial Day weekend, MCA Central Park’s Conservatory Green will transform into an open-air art gallery for the 27th Annual Denver Arts Festival (DAF). A premier showcase of original works by fine artists and artisans from Colorado and beyond, it pairs the chance to shop a curated selection of beautiful art with a joyful community

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Amy Norton May 5, 2026
Sustainability

Gardening with Margie: 
How Her Retirement Hobby Grew

Margie Seyfer started a new hobby during retirement. Now her garden is a beloved fixture in the community. Seyfer opens her garden for local tours and parties for organizations like the Wheat Ridge Business Association, the Lakewood Kiwanis garden tour and the Wheat Ridge Garden Tour. Welcoming as many as 100 attendees, proceeds from the

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Zoe Jennings May 5, 2026
Community

How The West Was Won Fashion Show

As the owner of Anteak Booteek and manager of our upcoming fashion show, I can say with certainty that vintage western wear will always be a favorite especially here in the Wild West of Colorado. There’s something about fringe, denim, leather, and a well-worn pair of boots that feels right at home against our big

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Dianne Allison May 5, 2026
Mountain View

Mountain View Residents Asked to Watch Water Use as Restrictions Begin

Mountain View residents are being asked to pay close attention to outdoor watering rules this spring as drought concerns continue across the Front Range. Because water service in the community is split between Denver Water and the Wheat Ridge Water District, the restrictions and watering schedules are not the same for every household. Some homes

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Charity Campfield May 5, 2026
Community

The State of the Pie: Why Wheat Ridge is at the Frontier of Pizza 

During a recent movie night, the conversation amongst my friends drifted into reminiscence. Specifically, pizza. Growing up in the 80s, pizza only came to us by way of special events, or sheet pans from the school lunch ladies. Sometimes we’d spend all summer reading, logging books, turning in forms; just to earn enough points through

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Michael Whalen May 5, 2026
Edgewater

City of Edgewater Implements Drought Surcharge 
Following Denver Water Stage 1 Drought Response

Following Denver Water’s adoption of temporary drought pricing as part of its Stage 1 drought response, the City of Edgewater is implementing a drought surcharge for Edgewater water customers. City Council authorized the surcharge following a work session and business meeting on drought conditions and their impact. The surcharge applies to water used beginning in

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City of Edgewater Staff May 5, 2026
Edgewater

Emerald Ash Borer Threatens Colorado’s Urban Forest 
as Communities Urge Early Action

The emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive beetle responsible for the destruction of millions of ash trees across North America, continues to pose a growing risk to Colorado’s urban and community forests. EAB primarily attacks ash trees (genus Fraxinus), laying eggs under the bark. When larvae hatch, they feed on the tree’s inner tissues, disrupting

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City of Edgewater Staff May 5, 2026
Community

Ridge at 38 Launches New Efforts to Support Local Businesses and Community Growth

Localworks, in partnership with the City of Wheat Ridge, has launched a coordinated set of initiatives through Ridge at 38, an effort designed to highlight local businesses, promote community events, and encourage residents to explore the 38th Avenue corridor. The initiative includes a newly developed website, a series of light-pole banners, and a community reimbursement

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Adison Wash May 5, 2026
Events

Your Summer Starts at The Green at 38th: Free Live Music & Movies

As the days grow longer and the evenings stretch into that golden Colorado light, The Green at 38th begins to feel exactly as it was intended: a place to gather, celebrate, and enjoy the simple rhythm of summer together.  Located at 7101 W 38th St, The Green at 38th has quickly become a go-to destination

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Logan DeCicco DeCicco May 5, 2026
Wheat Ridge

Blue House Builder a German Immigrant with Mansion in Mind

Much has been written about the Blue House: how some Lutherans purchased it to establish a tuberculosis sanitorium, and its ensuing history of caring for a burgeoning population of afflicted individuals who, eventually, were housed in specialized TB tents just west of the stately house.  Less known are the years the house served as a

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Marta Hedde May 5, 2026
Sustainability

Sustainable Neighborhoods – Think Global But Act Local

Working at the neighborhood level helps build connections, strengthen community pride, and encourages residents to engage productively in city government. The Sustainable Neighborhoods Network creates opportunities for direct, hands-on environmental improvement, and collaborative idea-building and skill-sharing, all while getting to know your neighbors. It’s a unique approach to build community-level environmental action, strengthen neighborhood resilience

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Corinne Anderson May 5, 2026
Wheat Ridge

A Defining Moment for Wheat Ridge’s Future

This is our moment to decide what Wheat Ridge looks like for the next 50 years. Over the last four years, I have heard clearly from residents about the kind of community we want to be. Through neighborhood meetings, surveys, and the work that shaped our comprehensive plan, the message has been consistent: we want

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Korey Stites May 5, 2026
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