When I bought my house in 2011, the home inspector noted that the hot water heater was 15 years old and operational but at the end of its “functional lifespan.” He encouraged me to budget $1500 for replacement including additional expenses to bring my basement up to code. With a lengthy list of projects to
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.
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
The Wheat Ridge City Council has appointed Susan A. Wood, to represent District III, filling a vacancy that opened earlier this fall. Wood was choseBy a majority vote following a public application and interview process held during the council’s December 8 meeting. Wood has lived in Wheat Ridge for 32 years and served on both
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
It As we step into 2026, I want to welcome a largely new city council and take a moment to reflect on how far Wheat Ridge has come, and where we’re headed next. Together with council, city staff and, most importantly, our residents, we continue working to build a strong, resilient community that honors our
One second-place-finishing Wheat Ridge City Council candidate in the Nov. 4 general election found the experience personally satisfying and surprising. Another hopes his experiences might help lead to more contested elections. Justin Slocum and Alex Gouldsmith have focused on the positives of running campaigns that came up short, and both may run again sometime in
The Wheat Ridge City Council has adopted the Parks and Recreation Pathway, a new 10-year master plan that will guide investments, programs, and facilities through 2035. The plan replaces the 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan and was developed through an 18-month process shaped by thousands of community voices. The Pathway captures the community’s vision
I was hospitalized recently with a horrendous belly ache that started to move north. That’s when my husband, fearing I was having a heart attack, called 911. I was in some hellish pain, and the EMTs agreed doctors should have a look, so off I went to the new (and still shiny!) Lutheran Medical Center.
It is an incredible honor to write to you for the first time as Mayor of Wheat Ridge. As someone who was born and raised here, I am deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in me to serve this community we all love. Wheat Ridge isn’t just where I live; it’s part of
Some cities get to vote for sheriffs and coroners. This November, Wheat Ridge voters were asked something far more basic: should two long-standing elected positions — the city treasurer and city clerk — remain in the hands of voters, or become appointed, professional staff roles? That was the essence of Ballot Measure 2B. And the
Sometimes quitting is the best decision someone can make. Val Nosler Beck launched a campaign for State House District 23, serving Wheat Ridge and the surrounding area, in the 2026 election. Last month, she decided to drop out. Nosler Beck runs a small business specializing in political campaign management and community engagement consulting. Her resume
Wheat Ridge has a new mayor for the first time in eight years, a lodging tax was approved in Mountain View and Edgewater voters favored their incumbent city council members and mayor in the Nov. 4 general election. According to unofficial results from the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s office, Wheat Ridge Councilmember Korey Stites
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
