Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff

Sustainability

Sustainability on a Shoestring: No-Cost Eco-Friendly Practices for Every Home

In an era of increasing environmental awareness, many households are eager to adopt sustainable practices. However, the misconception that going green requires significant financial investment often deters people from taking action. The good news is that sustainability can be achieved without spending a dime. Here’s how the average household can embrace eco-friendly living on a

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff February 5, 2025
Arts

Art on the Farm Performer Wins Prestigious Award

The International Western Music Association (IWMA) is pleased to announce the 2024 Awards of Excellence recipients. IWMA Member Patty Clayton of Edgewater, CO was named the 2024 Female Performer of the Year at the IWMA Annual Convention in Albuquerque, NM on November 16, 2024. The IWMA Awards of Excellence are an opportunity for the Association

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff December 30, 2024
Sustainability

The Role of Light in Egg Production: How Much Light Do 
Hens Need?

Light plays a pivotal role in egg production for laying hens. As photoperiod-sensitive creatures, hens rely on light exposure to regulate their reproductive cycles. Understanding the optimal amount and type of light can significantly impact egg production, making it a crucial consideration for backyard chicken keepers and commercial farmers alike. Hens require a consistent amount

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff December 30, 2024
Sustainability

When I Just Want An Apple – Point Counter Point: Fair-Trade Farming 

Because we needed just one more thing to look at when buying groceries, besides the ingredients, the price, the politics of the store, what wages they were paying their employees and what part of the city they were located in….. store hours, were they opened on Sundays and possible affiliation with countries, social movements and

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff December 30, 2024
Community

Don’t Trash the Holidays 

Did you know that the amount of trash we create between Thanksgiving and Christmas is 25 percent more than normal? Also, more edible food is wasted during the holiday season than during any other time of the year. For example, if every American throws away just one bite of turkey with gravy, 8 million pounds

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff December 4, 2024
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Events

What’s Happening – November 2024

Veterans’ Celebration  Join members of the Wheat Ridge Historical Society in honoring local veterans for their service at November’s Second Saturday Social at the Baugh House, 44th Ave. and Robb St., from 10:00–2:00 Saturday, Nov. 9th. We’ll honor the men and women who fought to ensure that America remains a free democracy and show our

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff November 7, 2024
Community

What’s Happening – October 2024

Edgewater Parent & Tot Tumbling, Ages 1-3 October 1st – November 19th  This class is an instructor led 45-minute class designed for toddlers; walking age to three years, with the assistance of a parent or caregiver. Classes will focus on developing coordination through motor skills, muscle strength, agility, and flexibility using pre-school size apparatus and

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff October 1, 2024
Community

Let’s Create a City Plan!

Wheat Ridge is working on a City Plan, and we want to hear from you. The City Plan, which is often called a comprehensive plan, will articulate our community’s vision for the next 20 years, establish shared values, and identify priorities for the future. It also provides direction on issues such as what land uses

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff October 1, 2024
Events

What’s Happening – September 2024

Exhibition of Joe Cauchi Original Art September 6-27: Come view Cauchi’s works created between 1930 to 1980 at Artcentric Gallery. His paintings are not just decoration – they document “on-site”  moments inspired by rural farmworkers, families seeking to survive the Great Depression, and “snap-shot” paintings of ordinary life in small towns contrasted with life and

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff September 4, 2024
Community

RTD to Continue its Zero Fare for Youth Program Beyond the One-year Pilot

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board of Directors unanimously approved continuing the Zero Fare for Youth program beyond the agency’s one-year pilot. The zero-fare program, which enables youth ages 19 and under to use all RTD services at no cost, will now become a permanent fare change for the agency. Following tonight’s approval by RTD’s

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff September 4, 2024
Health

Back-to-School Immunizations Made Easy at JCPH

As the new school year approaches, ensuring that students are healthy and ready to learn is a top priority. By keeping kids up-to-date on their immunizations, we can keep them safe from certain illnesses and avoid missing days in school.  At Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH), we make it easy for parents to get their

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff September 4, 2024
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Events

What’s Happening – August 2024

Wheat Ridge 55th Annual Carnation Festival Friday/Saturday/Sunday Aug 9th-11th. Join us Saturday morning for our annual parade on our main street 38th Ave , followed by games, amusement rides, vendor booths at Anderson Park.  Please see the full page ad in this issue for full schedule and locations. Wheat Ridge Historical Society Heritage Day August

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff July 31, 2024
Mountain View

Mountain View Tomorrow

Note: What follows is an excerpt from the executive summary at the beginning of the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan. The full plan can be obtained by reaching out to Town Administrator John Beltrone or scanning the QR code nearby. Mountain View is a community with a small-town feel. This was the most common sentiment expressed

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff July 31, 2024
Mountain View

Council Renews Sidewalk Grant Program for Town Residents

At the regular July meeting, Mountain View’s Town Council voted to budget $15,000 for residential grants to assist in repairing sidewalks and driveway aprons for owner-occupied homes who also demonstrate a financial need. The program is a continuation of prior years’ successful programs, and will be focused primarily on Sheridan and Ames Streets to start. 

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff July 31, 2024
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Edgewater

Keeping Your Sidewalks Clear: A Responsibility for All Property Owners

Maintaining clear and safe sidewalks is a crucial responsibility for all property owners within the City of Edgewater. This duty not only ensures the safety and convenience of pedestrians but also enhances the overall aesthetic and functionality of our community spaces. One essential aspect of this responsibility is the proper pruning of tree branches to

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff July 31, 2024
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Edgewater

School is Back in Session

As the dog days of summer slowly recede underneath the beauty of fall leaves, we welcome back our students, teachers, and parents to another school year. While Edgewater is small, we are unique in that we have four (4) school campuses in a city less than 0.8 square miles in size. Our schools are unique

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff July 31, 2024
Community

What’s Happening – July 2024

Wheat Ridge Historical Society Member Appreciation Day Save Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a Potluck Picnic at the Historical Park, 4610 Robb St. The Society wants to honor all its members, community leaders and residents who have supported us through our Re-imagination Project and other on-going activities.  We’ll provide the

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff July 3, 2024
Community

RTD Board Approves TABOR Ballot Initiative

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board of Directors adopted a resolution to submit a ballot question to eligible voters that would allow RTD to remain exempt from the limitations of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). “Putting the TABOR question to qualified voters makes sense. Agency polling indicated a strong level of support, with 68%

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff July 3, 2024
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Edgewater

Enhancing Edgewater’s Main Street on 25th Ave.

Edgewater, Colorado, celebrates the opening of the newly revamped 25th Avenue, the city’s vibrant “Main Street.” This project, spearheaded by the Edgewater Redevelopment Authority and the City of Edgewater, aims to transform the historic corridor into a safer, more pedestrian-friendly space while enhancing its charm and functionality for residents and visitors alike. 
Community-Centric Improvements The

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff July 3, 2024
Edgewater

Creating Community One Cup at a Time in Edgewater

Every Friday, Edgewater’s 55 and older crowd gathers to enjoy a strong dose of coffee (or tea!) and insightful conversations with neighbors at the City of Edgewater’s weekly “Coffee and Conversation” event. And on the first Friday of every month, the discussions are extra lively because of the “First Fridays” special guest speaker series.  First

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff July 3, 2024
Events

What’s Happening – June 2024

Wheat Ridge Historical Society Bikes, Bingo & BBQ B.Y.O.B. takes on a new meaning at the next Second Saturday Social on June 8 at the Baugh House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. But it’s not booze you should bring — it’s your bicycle.  The new theme for June’s event is “Bikes, Bingo & BBQ.”

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff June 5, 2024
Sustainability

Simple Steps. Better Air.

By The Regional Air Quality Council This summer, join your neighbors in taking simple steps for better air Join the thousands of Denver area residents who are taking simple steps to improve their community’s air quality and help their neighbors breathe easier! Ground-level ozone impacts our health and environment in the Colorado Front Range each

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff June 5, 2024
Edgewater

Edgewater Tracking Air Quality to Benefit Public Health

In Fall 2023, the City of Edgewater partnered with the Jefferson County Public Health department on the Jefferson County Love My Air program (JCLMA), a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant-funded initiative giving local communities the ability to monitor and address their own air quality.  Edgewater hosts three out of ten high-quality, solar-powered, Node S air

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff June 5, 2024
Mountain View

Mountain View Emphasizing Community Policing and Traffic Calming

The Mountain View Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Michael Nesbitt who was appointed in August of 2023, has been rising to the challenge of policing a small town in a friendly way. Residents of the town have noticed a radar trailer that has been moved around town, collecting data about numbers and speeds

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff April 30, 2024
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