Jason Plotkin began farming when he was 12 while living in a rural Connecticut suburb and never stopped. Plotkin found himself urban farming for the first time when he moved to Denver. He noticed the demographics of wealthy White shoppers frequenting farmers markets where he sold his food. Plotkin always donated the day’s leftover food
Scuba diving and economic development seem a world apart, but Steve Art of Wheat Ridge enjoys one for the “peace and tranquility” it offers and the other for the opportunity to be part of a growing communityNext year, Art and his wife, Peggy, will take their next life step as he retires and the couple
Grab your clubs for a cause on Thursday, September 4, 2025! Localworks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Wheat Ridge, is teeing up its third annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser. This laid-back, community-centered tournament offers a full morning of golf while supporting the organization’s mission to advance Wheat Ridge as a more vibrant and sustainable place
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. What does it mean to be a nonprofit health
There’s something about a happy hour at a location that celebrates a happy hour like it should. Calling it a “Happy Hour” is definitely not enough. Maybe a dedicated menu, special prices, live music, shareable food and great friendly service with quick turnarounds on orders. An unusual start to my happy hour this week. Stylus
Gary Bryan has always done business the same way: no gimmicks, no upselling, no sugarcoating, just straightforward answers and hard work. On July 17, his shop, Wheat Ridge Auto Service, marked 45 years of keeping cars running in the Wheat Ridge community. There’s no website, no online scheduling, and Gary doesn’t advertise. “I guess it
Strike! Another outstanding game executed by Roman Archuleta. Only twenty-four years of age and always part of the Wheat Ridge community, he is a homegrown phenome. Roman has been bowling since he was three years old and already has over 178 perfect 300 games under his belt, thirteen of them sanctioned. For those not in
As pet parents, we all want what’s best for our furry family members. Sometimes, that includes the idea of adding a second pet — whether it’s to give your current companion a playmate, reduce separation anxiety, or simply to grow your animal-loving household. But timing, temperament, species, and even gender matter more than you might
When Herb Edwards opened Edwards Meats as a small counter behind a friend’s fruit stand in 1962, Wheat Ridge looked almost nothing like it does today. Sixty-three years later, Herb’s grandson, Darin, runs the same family business, one of the few shops of its kind that has stood the test of time. During a 1966
Mestizo (/mɛˈstiːzoʊ, mɪˈ-/ mest-EE-zoh, mist-, Spanish: [mesˈtiθo] or [mesˈtiso]; fem. mestiza, literally ‘mixed person’) is a term primarily used to denote people of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry in the former Spanish Empire – Wikipedia There is something about this small Mexican brewery on 38th and Pierce. Attracting a community of beer connoisseurs and lovers
When you pull to a stop at a busy four-way stop intersection, what should you do? The correct answer is D. And for the sake of all that is good and proper and safe, we can only hope that more motorists take notice. It really isn’t that difficult, but it does require some concentration, and
Ten years ago, Rise Dance Center opened its doors to the Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County community with a vision: to make dance accessible to everyone. Today, they’ve become not just a studio, but a sanctuary of joy, healing, and community. Karen, the owner and a fellow cancer survivor, has created a space where movement
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. Do Lutheran employees that spent so many years at
Evidence of a community called Wheat Ridge dates back as far as 1859. Before becoming an official city, the Wheat Ridge streets were patrolled by one Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department car, covering from Bellevue Avenue in Lakewood to 52nd Avenue in Arvada. The lack of police involvement didn’t come from a lack of crime. Wheat
If you’ve ever admired Wheat Ridge’s classic mid-century gems or modern renovations and wondered what stories lie behind those inviting front doors, the 2025 Mid-Century and Modern Home Tour is your chance to find out. Hosted by Localworks, the popular biennial event returns Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This self-guided tour
Mentoring is something Karen O’Donnell has done for 15 years. But she never thought she’d win an award for helping others grow and find their way in life. The Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation Department director for the last six years, O’Donnell will receive the Dirk Richwine Professional Mentoring Award at the 2025 National Recreation
I had been wanting to meet with Chris Elliott for a while and was so grateful when Kim Calomino made the introduction. I started sending out feelers into the community about what specific questions people had of the developer that would shape the 110 acres left behind by Intermountain Health, otherwise known as Lutheran Hospital.
Wheat Ridge Poultry & Meats, a local institution since 1942, has been ordered to close its doors indefinitely due to a storm of financial issues and personal misfortune. The shop’s future now hinges on the owner’s payment of years of owed taxes back to the city. For many locals, the butcher shop at 5650 W.
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
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
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
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
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
