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Makerspace Needs More Room, Localworks Plans Capital Campaign

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

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The Big ‘G’

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

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Community

The Green on 38th: Boosting Business Along Wheat Ridge’s Main Street

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,

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Wheat Ridge Brings Continuous-Flow Intersections to Wadsworth

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

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Wheat Ridge City Council Adopts New City Plan

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

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Newly Reorganized Apple Cider Festival Set for October 11

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

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Wheat Ridge Marks a Milestone with The Green at 38th

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

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Wheat Ridge at a Crossroads: The Price of Progress

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

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Marketplace

Keeping It in the Family: Insurance Brokerage Goes Beyond a Call Center

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,

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Wheat Ridge Poultry & Meats to Reopen, Preserving 83-Year Legacy

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

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Lawn Mowing App Greenpal To Expand To Wheat Ridge

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

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Community

Tour Wheat Ridge’s Iconic 
Mid-Century and Modern Homes

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

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Community

Volunteering is in the Autumn Air

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

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Wheat Ridge Celebrates The Green at 38th

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

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First of Two Charged in Peter Arguello Murder Convicted

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

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‘Sea Hunt’ and Economic Development Among Steve Art’s Passions

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

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Grow with Wheat Ridge – New Mission and Vision Statements

Once home to golden fields of wheat, Wheat Ridge remains a community grounded in its past and steadily growing toward its future. This August, at the Carnation Festival with the theme “Grow with Wheat Ridge,” we proudly launch our refreshed mission and vision statements. These statements were crafted thoughtfully by city council, and now guide

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Community

Tee Off for Local Innovation at Localworks’ Annual Fundraiser Tournament

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

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2025 Carnation Festival Royalty Winners

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.

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Three Generations In, Edwards Meats is Going Stronger Than Ever

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

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Community

How to Negotiate a 
Four-Way Stop

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

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History of Wheat Ridge Police: Department Builds on Community Trust

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

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