Name: Tom Gray Explain your job: I have worked in many different positions in the city: surveyor, designer, voluntary laborer at Public Works, and currently as an Engineering Tech. How long have you worked for the city? Retiring in November after 25 years with Public Works Favorite sandwich: One that drips down the chin after
Kudos to Wheat Ridge Parks and Rec Dept for another great performance in the park series. Hot days made it a treat to pack the lawn chairs, sunscreen and water to sit at Anderson Park on Wednesdays and listen to great music at the evening performances. Thanks to Scientific & Cultural Facilities District – SCFD, Wheat
Katharyn Grant How about offering some grants to assist the elderly/infirm with yard work and debris removal? Joe DeMott I can say Wheat Ridge is such a fantastic place to live and work and even the city employees do such a great job of just naturally being great people that this would be wasted money.
Name: Jill Mendoza Explain your job: As Economic Development Manager and Executive Director of Renewal Wheat Ridge, I lead efforts to implement the City’s Prosperity Plan and advance initiatives that strengthen our local economy. I work alongside businesses, developers, property owners, community leaders, and residents to support investment, revitalization, and opportunities that enhance quality of
Guy: Non pedal assist e-bikes should not be allowed on our bike paths. I don’t care if they are restricted to 20 miles per hour. That is still too fast. And absolutely no exercise. Bicyclists not calling out from behind when passing foot traffic. Dogs off leash. Watched one the other day being allowed to
In response to Colorado House Bill 25-1135, Jeffco Public Schools has developed a districtwide policy on student use of personal technology devices (e.g. cell phones, smart watches, and earbuds) during the school day. On June 11, 2026, the Jeffco Board of Education voted to approve the Student Use of Personal Technology Devices Policy (JSA) and its
Name: Andy Pocernich Explain your job: As a lifeguard, I spend the majority of my time scanning the water for people in distress and when needed aiding those people. I do this to ensure that all of our patrons can have a safe, fun time at the pool. Additional parts of my job include slide
Guy:Â Thank you so much for your excellent article on public education, Revolving Doors in Colorado Education, in the June 2026 edition of the Neighborhood Gazette. As a Jeffco grad, parent of a Jeffco grad and a public education supporter, this subject is very important to me and you really clarified the many issues currently
Make a Difference in Your Community! Are you passionate about public safety and looking for a meaningful way to serve your community? The West Metro Fire Protection District is seeking civic-minded individuals to fill volunteer positions on its Civil Service Committee – a citizen-led committee appointed by the Board of Directors. The Civil Service Committee
With a list of improvements identified by the city and council adding up to 150 million dollars over the next 10 years, we thought we would open the conversation to all readers and ask you to submit your answers, opinions, encouragements and anything else you’d like to share to [email protected] These 3 questions have been
Dear Guy, I’m late and thanking you for your February article on education. Fabulous article thank you so much, and thank you for all that you do for the community. Rebeccah Bayshore Mr. Stites, Investing $4.5 million for new housing near the Arvada Ridge G line rail station is an admirable use for these funds.
There’s finally movement at the 
Lutheran Legacy Campus. I had a great conversation this week with Chris Elliott, Principal at EX5. While acknowledging the project is behind schedule, he confirmed that several key structures will remain intact, including the chapel, the blue house, three office buildings, and the hospice. The City of Wheat Ridge continues
Dear Mr. Nahmiach, Thank you for the picture of the demolition of the old Lutheran Hospital. It reminded me of my connection to that old hospital. For three years my mother was a patient at the Lutheran Sanitarium for tuberculosis patients. Yes, it was nearly a hundred years ago. She entered the sanitarium on May 15,
Dear Neighborhood Gazette Team, I just read Daniel Greeson’s piece on families seeking alternatives to traditional schooling and I wanted to say how spot-on it is. We are seeing the exact same trends here at Alpine Valley School (also in Wheat Ridge). Many families come to us specifically because they want to opt out of
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
Hi all, Thank you Guy for your tenacity as a smiling warrior seeking to keep the community informed about good, bad or ugly items of business or governance. I also love the mix of human interest stories that involves our neighbors as well. This is such a nice paper to receive each month. Your publication
Every year around late December, we suddenly become philosophers, therapists, and personal trainers all at once. We stare at the calendar, swear that this is the year we’ll finally quit sugar, run a marathon, or at least stop doom-scrolling until 1 a.m. And like clockwork, New Year’s resolutions are born—hopeful, naïve, and destined to be
This point-counterpoint article explores opposing viewpoints on a single topic, giving readers a balanced look at both sides of an issue. Transplantation Science is an educational curriculum designed to teach students about organ, eye, and tissue donation through hands-on learning experiences. As a Transplantation Science educator, I get to see middle and high school students
Dear Editor, Thank you so much, Guy and Daniel, for this month’s article on Wheat Ridge Poultry and Meat. I really enjoyed the upbeat, future-focused update on the market at 29th and Depew. It’s exciting to see the positive momentum and to know that neighbors will have more options to support a small, local business
Jefferson County food pantries have joined forces to launch Feeding Jeffco Together, a collaborative fundraiser running September 2–30, 2025, during Hunger Action Month. The campaign aims to raise $12,000 to increase access to healthy food for families across the county. Feeding Jeffco Together is a countywide fundraiser powered by local food pantries, the Jefferson County Food
Bud Starker – Grand Marshal Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker has been named Grand Marshal of this year’s Carnation Festival, honoring his decades of dedicated public service. A lifelong advocate for community development, Mayor Starker’s leadership has helped shape Wheat Ridge into a vibrant, inclusive city. His recognition celebrates a legacy of commitment and care.
The referendum petition is about one thing: zoning. Specifically, what will be allowed on the old Lutheran campus—no matter who owns it. It is not about developers or their plans. This new zoning includes sweeping concessions to developers. Some of these include: 70-foot buildings with no setbacks or landscape buffers. No Parkland Dedication. No Historic
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
Why Wheat Ridge Must Maintain the FSED Moratorium The debate over free-standing emergency departments (FSEDs) often centers on access. But in Wheat Ridge, we already benefit from exceptional emergency care through Lutheran Hospital – a full-service facility equipped to handle the most critical medical situations. A recent proposal to lift the moratorium on FSEDs in
