After crime in Wheat Ridge peaked during the pandemic in 2021, the Wheat Ridge Police Department has been aggressively tackling hyper-local issues through strong staffing and proactive policing to create a better, safer quality of life for residents. In 2025, persons crimes, things like robberies, assaults and homicide, were level compared to 2024. The Department
I’ve owned my little vintage shop on 38th Avenue for two years now, and if there’s one thing decades of beautiful old garments have taught me, it’s this: clothes last when we take care of them. So many of the treasures hanging in my store—1940s wool coats, ’70s denim jackets, silk blouses with hand-finished seams—have
Clear Creek Makerspace is turning two, and we are celebrating the best way we know how: by opening our doors to the whole community! On Wednesday, April 1, at 6 p.m., we will host our Terrible Twos Birthday Bash, a free, come-as-you-are gathering for makers, neighbors and anyone curious about what happens inside our workshop
Wheat Ridge High School put together one of the seven feature gardens at the Colorado Garden & Home Show. There are currently around 100 students in the agriculture program, 8 of which are second year students in the landscape construction and urban farming class. They anticipate having around 40 in the second year class next
A curious thought occurred to me the other day. I was seated in the dining room of the Red Brick House in the Historical Park (also known as the White Family Home), gazing out the windows at the gorgeous mural painted on the side of the Old Post Office. The mural depicts a young man
If you’ve recently moved to Wheat Ridge, welcome to the neighborhood! We hope you love it here. We’ve got great parks, friendly folks, and — fair warning — a mailbox that apparently moonlights as a bill-delivery service. Settle in, because on any given month you might pull out a water bill, a sanitation bill, a
You’ve probably heard that St. Patrick wasn’t actually Irish. Or that he used the three-leaf clover to explain the Holy Trinity to native Pagans. You may have even heard that he was responsible for bringing Christianity to the Emerald Isle by chasing every snake into the sea. You may have even heard that the first
Property owners in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County and across Colorado recently learned they will be paying up to 20% more in property taxes this year. It’s due to a complicated combination of changes made after the expiration of tax relief for residents and businesses as well as other changes. Property tax statements were mailed by
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
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
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
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
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
Wheat Ridge police have declared a traffic camera program a success after eight months and plan to expand it in the new year. In April, solar-powered automated speed camera trailers were placed at West 32nd Avenue and Independence Court (Wheat Ridge High School) and West 44th Avenue and Field Street (Anderson Park). A series of
I recently reached out to Chris Elliott, principal at E5X and the developer behind the Lutheran Legacy Campus, to get an update on progress and next steps for the roughly 100-acre site where Lutheran Hospital once stood. According to Elliott, the project is currently deep in the engineering phase, including demolition planning. The first structure
Supporting local businesses, schools, families, and neighborhoods should come naturally. It’s what we do when a new shop opens on the corner, when we enroll our kids in the school down the block, or when a business owner becomes more than a name on a storefront—they become a neighbor. We celebrate their wins, and when
After nearly four years of construction, two new continuous flow intersections (CFIs) opened on Wadsworth Boulevard in December, marking a major step in one of the largest infrastructure projects in Wheat Ridge history. The CFI at Wadsworth and 38th Avenue opened on December 9, followed by the second intersection at 44th Avenue on December 16.
As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to refresh not just our wardrobes, but our entire attitude towards fashion. Whether you’re a seasoned style connoisseur or just starting to explore your personal aesthetic, remember this: You are the occasion. Picture this—you’re heading out for a quick errand, maybe to the grocery
Thank you, Wheat Ridge, for another incredible Colorado Gives Day! Thanks to your generosity, we raised a total of $10,311. Every penny is going back into your community and directly to the Clear Creek Makerspace. Our hearts are full of gratitude. It means so much to see the community rally around the Makerspace. Having a
This January, start your New Year’s health goals off with a new-to-you workout wardrobe at Localworks’ first Live Local event of the year. Localworks and SPENGA Wheat Ridge are teaming up to bring you another exciting Live Local clothing swap! Join us on Tuesday, January 20 from 4:00–7:00 PM at SPENGA’s beautiful studio located at
New Years always brings resolutions. You know, when you resolve to do something differently, generally better. ChatGPT tells me that in the U.S. the top four categories most people vow to make change include health/fitness, financial well-being, personal growth/happiness and mental health/stress management. Recent surveys taken in 2025, however, show some changes in the ratings race.
After years of anticipation, planning, and construction, the City of Wheat Ridge is proud to announce the substantial completion of the Wadsworth Improvement Project, the largest infrastructure project the city has ever undertaken. Wadsworth Boulevard is now fully open, featuring safer, smoother, and more efficient travel for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders alike. While
Following the successful rollout of the Wheat Ridge Police Department’s automated speed camera program, the department expects to add additional cameras throughout the community in January of 2026. So far, speed cameras outside of Wheat Ridge High School and Anderson Park have acted as a successful deterrent, showing fewer people are excessively speeding in these
Bringing a dog into your life is incredibly rewarding, but it can also come with challenges. From puppy biting and leash pulling to fear, anxiety, or reactivity, many owners eventually wonder if professional training could help. The answer is often yes—and choosing the right professional makes all the difference. Training isn’t just for “problem dogs.”
