One major Wheat Ridge development project is nearing the finish line, while another could get underway next year. Meanwhile, the same can be said about two city traffic improvement projects. The Clear Creek Crossing project, a 100-acre retail, entertainment, hotel, multifamily residential and business project, is nearing some final work, according to Tyler Carlson, Evergreen
The Wheat Ridge City Council unanimously approved the city’s 2026 budget during its meeting October 27, reaffirming the city’s commitment to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and community investment. The $101.4 million budget continues to deliver essential services while advancing strategic priorities in infrastructure, housing, public safety, and parks and recreation. “Each year, this budget reflects not
The City of Wheat Ridge, Wheat Ridge Business Association (WRBA), Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce, and Wheat Ridge’s LocalWorks recognized outstanding businesses in the community at the 21st Annual Business Appreciation Awards Breakfast. Distinguished guest Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, alongside local leaders and members of the business community, joined Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker to honor
“Rats!” The one-word exclamation once rang out to express annoyance or irritation. The utterance wasn’t necessarily directed at rodents, the highly opportunistic rodents who follow humans closely. Common brown rats, known today as “sewer rats”, arrived in eastern seaports in the mid-1700s, just in time to hitch rides during westward movement. Life for the pioneers was
As my time as Mayor comes to a close, I want to extend a warm welcome to the new administration. Wheat Ridge now has a new mayor and many new council members: neighbors, colleagues, and friends you have entrusted to lead our community forward. I believe the future of Wheat Ridge is in good hands,
Over the past ten years as a member of the Wheat Ridge City Council, I have dedicated myself to crafting forward-thinking policies for Wheat Ridge’s long-term prosperity. I believe job creation, economic vitality, and a vibrant community flourish together when policies are developed with vision, collaboration, and a commitment to balancing diverse priorities. One of
A partnership between the City of Wheat Ridge and an Indigenous food project has dissolved after two growing seasons, with both parties sharing conflicting accounts of what went wrong at Happiness Community Gardens. Narissa Ribera, founder of Ch’il Indigenous Foods and a member of the Navajo Nation, says the City of Wheat Ridge failed to
After years of watching streets collapse and emergency repairs drain city funds, Wheat Ridge City Council has taken the first step toward creating a stormwater utility that would charge property owners monthly fees to maintain and upgrade the city’s drainage infrastructure. During an October 13 city council meeting, council members voted to begin implementing a
Wheat Ridge City Council is one of the first donors to an expansion of the 18-month-old Clear Creek Marketplace. They agreed to a $30,000 request from Localworks, a nonprofit organization focused on the city’s economic development. Executive Director Paige Piper, reading from a prepared statement at the council’s Sept. 8 meeting, called the $350,000 expansion
I had a hard time writing this article. As a local elected official, I’m struggling with what feels most important, most relevant at this point in time. In a year characterized by a seemingly endless stream of breaking national and international news headlines fueling a sense of disruption and uncertainty, the hot political issues in
The effects of the Green on 38th are already being felt and seen on Wheat Ridge’s Main Street on 38th Ave. With much anticipation and attention to detail, the city’s newest park is officially opened for business. Play business, that is. Besides the day-long festivities on opening day, we had already seen the week prior,
Drivers along Wadsworth Boulevard will soon encounter a new type of intersection that aims to reduce congestion and improve safety. As part of the Improve Wadsworth project, the City of Wheat Ridge and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) are introducing Continuous-Flow Intersections (CFIs) at 38th Avenue and 44th Avenue. A continuous flow intersection or
The Wheat Ridge City Council has officially adopted the City Plan as the city’s new comprehensive plan, replacing the 2009 Envision Wheat Ridge. The plan is the result of a two-year process, shaped by hundreds of community voices and will serve as the city’s guiding vision through 2040. The City Plan articulates the community’s shared
In a nod to the area’s rich history of apple production, the Wheat Ridge Historical Society will again sponsor the Apple Cider Festival on Saturday, October 11 from 10:00 to 2:00 at the Historical Park (4610 Robb St.). Last year, the festival broke attendance records, but with that increase came the unfortunate expansion of the
On September 6, our community came together to celebrate something truly special, the grand opening of The Green at 38th. From the morning ribbon cutting to the evening festivities, the day was filled with music, laughter, and connection. It was a proud moment for Wheat Ridge, and one that will be remembered for years to
Balancing Aspirational Plans with Fiscal Reality In a unanimous vote of 8-0, the Wheat Ridge City Council Approved Resolution 432025 on September 8, 2025, officially adopting the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan. This 179-page document is a 15-year roadmap for a community of 32,000 residents that has seen recent growth. While this growth has boosted city
Business owner and president Paul LoNigro doesn’t believe in the sterile granite and marble decor found in typical insurance offices. Step inside the Wheat Ridge Group Insurance Analysts and Risk Management (GIA) office and you’ll find Beatles art, `50s and `60s memorabilia, Italian heritage keepsakes, a “Back to the Future” hoverboard, White Fence Farm menus,
After months of uncertainty following its closure in May, Wheat Ridge Poultry & Meats will soon reopen under new ownership, preserving a legacy dating back to 1942. Jeff Prah, a veteran of Denver’s meat industry, has taken over the 5650 W. 29th Avenue shop’s lease and plans to open it again in mid-October. The new
GreenPal, an app that connects homeowners with local, vetted lawn care professionals, is launching in Wheat Ridge. Nashville-based GreenPal allows homeowners to find local, pre-screened lawn professionals. Homeowners can list their lawns with their service date and lawn care needs. Vetted lawn care pros can then bid on their properties based on Google Street and
Mid-century charm, modern elegance, and plenty of stories are tucked behind neighborhood doors. Step inside some of Wheat Ridge’s most distinctive homes for the Mid-Century and Modern Home Tour on Saturday, Sept. 13. Hosted by Localworks, this beloved biennial event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features five private Wheat Ridge residences. Some
Summer’s nearing an end. Time to turn attention from frolicking in the pool to more serious matters, like planning and organizing ways to make it through the coming winter comfortably. Unfortunately, with cooler weather comes the tendency to grow sedentary and hang out in front of the TV. Every year we tell ourselves we’re not
As your mayor, one of my most important responsibilities is ensuring that Wheat Ridge is governed as effectively, transparently, and responsibly as possible. That’s why I want to share with you a conversation city council is having about the future of two important offices: the city clerk and the city treasurer. Right now, both positions
Wheat Ridge will mark a historic milestone on Saturday, Sept. 6, with the grand opening of The Green at 38th, the city’s first new park since Hopper Hollow which opened in 2014. The free community celebration runs from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. between Stevens Elementary School and 38th Avenue (7101 W. 38th Ave.). A
A measure of justice was achieved in August for the family and friends of a Wheat Ridge businessman shot and killed in a 2023 robbery. On Aug. 6, a Jefferson County District Court jury found Charles Robinson Shay, 42, guilty of several counts — including first-degree murder — for the killing of Peter Damian Arguello
