Wheat Ridge
Community

Pastor John Altland Receives Dominick Breton Community Champion Award

Congratulations to Pastor John Altland, recipient of this month’s Dominick Breton Community Champion Award! During Monday’s city council meeting, Mayor Korey Stites presented Pastor John Altland with the Dominick Breton Community Champion Award in recognition of his dedication to serving and strengthening the Wheat Ridge community. Pastor John’s commitment to helping others extends far beyond

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City of Wheat Ridge Staff November 1, 2026
Community

Anderson Pool Replacement Project Moves into Design Phase

The City of Wheat Ridge is moving forward with design work for the replacement of Anderson Pool, and residents will soon have another opportunity to share their input on the project. Anderson Pool has served the Wheat Ridge community since 1979. While improvements have been made over the years, much of the pool’s infrastructure is

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Rheana Rogers November 1, 2026
Wheat Ridge

Richards-Hart Estate: The City’s Premiere Mansion

If you’re looking for a nice evening walk where you can be surrounded by the beauty of lovely old trees, manicured gardens, complimented by Wheat Ridge’s premiere mansion, try a walk around the park at the Richards-Hart Estate at 5349 West 27th Ave. The property is quiet and beautifully landscaped. No wonder it’s a popular

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Marta Hedde November 1, 2026
Wheat Ridge

Highlighting the Amazing Members of the City of Wheat Ridge Staff

Name: Stefi Szrek Explain your job: My overall goal as an urban planner is to help build livable, healthy, connected, and happy communities. In practice in Wheat Ridge, that means turning our City’s newly adopted vision into reality today, while shaping what our community will look and feel like 10, 15, or even 50 years

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff November 1, 2026
Wheat Ridge

Preserving the Places That Make Wheat Ridge Home

Some of the most important places in our community aren’t necessarily the newest or biggest. They’re the neighborhood parks where kids play, the fields where families gather, and the familiar spaces that help make Wheat Ridge feel like home. That’s why I’m excited to share some great news about the future of the former Wilmore-Davis

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Korey Stites November 1, 2026
Community

Localworks and WRPD Wrap Up 2026 Dumpster Days With Increased Participation

Localworks and the Wheat Ridge Police Department wrapped up the 2026 Dumpster Days season on September 19th, helping hundreds of Wheat Ridge residents clear out unwanted household items, yard waste and recyclable materials while keeping more than 60 tons of waste out of neighborhoods. Dumpster Days—offered exclusively to Wheat Ridge residents—reflect Localworks’ mission to advance

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Adeline Mann November 1, 2026
Marketplace

At the Car Wash

In 1976, the R&B funk band Rose Royce released what would quickly become an unforgettable hit: the irresistibly upbeat and instantly recognizable song “Car Wash.” With its lively handclaps, bright horns, and playful lyrics about the characters you might meet while working at a car wash, the track captures a lively slice of everyday life.

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Amy Weaver October 1, 2026
Wheat Ridge

Reinvesting in Wheat Ridge

I call Wheat Ridge “home” because my house is literally in Wheat Ridge and because it’s where I feel like part of a community. Grocery stores, coffee shops, trails, schools, restaurants, recreation, activities, and most importantly, social connectivity are all right here. I value the small town feel with the metro area amenities which is

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Rachel Grace Hultin October 1, 2026
Events

Pioneer Food Preservation a Matter of Life and Death

The arrival of fall (finally!) got me to musing about what life was like for pioneers when diet and nutrition became a concern and starvation loomed. Colorado’s climate is great for raising all kinds of food crops, but what if the crops fail? What if hail pulverizes gardens and crops? What if grasshoppers eat everything

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Marta Hedde October 1, 2026
Community

Wheat Ridge Pet Costume Contest with Localworks and Cosmo’s Dog Bakery

It’s time to unleash your pet’s Halloween spirit! Join us for an evening of costumes, community, and all things pets at Cosmo’s Dog Bakery and Pet Supplies in Gold’s Marketplace. Cosmo’s is a Wheat Ridge owned and operated pet shop specializing in nutritious baked goods for pets, along with a wide selection of healthy dog

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Adison Wash October 1, 2026
Wheat Ridge

Highlighting the Amazing Members of the City of Wheat Ridge Staff

Name: Sandy Koller – 3rd longest tenured city employee! Pictured above standing Explain your job: Bridge Teacher. I teach the game of Bridge at the Active Adult Center. I have 6 stages of lessons that each run for 10 weeks. I teach these in the fall, spring, and summer. I have worked at the city

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff October 1, 2026
Wheat Ridge

The Road Ahead for Wheat Ridge

Most of us probably don’t think much about the road beneath our tires until we hit a pothole, drive over a rough patch of pavement, or encounter a street in need of repair. But maintaining our roads is one of the most important services a city provides, and doing that work proactively can make a

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Korey Stites October 1, 2026
Community

Wheat Ridge Among Few Area Cities with Grocery Food Tax

Wheat Ridge and Arvada are two Front Range municipalities who collect a sales tax on grocery food, while many of their neighbors do not impose such taxes. Lakewood is somewhat unique, as it once collected sales tax revenue from grocery food but rescinded the tax 17 years ago. Mountain View, Golden, Edgewater, Littleton and Denver

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Mike McKibbin October 1, 2026
Community

First a New Location, Now New Management for Lutheran Hospital

First, Lutheran Hospital moved to a new location. Now, an agreement has been reached that could put the hospital’s day-to-day operations under new management. Intermountain became Lutheran’s parent system through its 2022 merger with SCL Health, which had operated Lutheran for decades. The new campus at Clear Creek Crossing at 12911 W. 40th Ave. is

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Danielle Yuthas August 31, 2026
Wheat Ridge

Tour Showcases Wheat Ridge’s Historic Homes and Landmarks

September is here, and one thing is sure: dog days of summer are finally waning. For folks at the Historical Society, it actually means two things. First, we are greatly relieved major heat waves in our un-air conditioned buildings are subsiding, and second, we note the passing of the September Second Saturday event “Dog Days”,

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Marta Hedde August 31, 2026
Community

Localworks Seeks Wheat Ridge Storyteller for Main Street

Do you enjoy telling your neighbors about the great businesses and people that make Wheat Ridge special? Localworks may have just the volunteer opportunity for you. Localworks is looking for a Ridge at 38 Volunteer Storyteller — a community member who can spend a few hours each week helping us share the stories of the

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Adison Wash August 31, 2026
Wheat Ridge

Highlighting the Amazing Members of the City of Wheat Ridge Staff

Name: Tom Gray Explain your job: I have worked in many different positions in the city: surveyor, designer, voluntary laborer at Public Works, and currently as an Engineering Tech. How long have you worked for the city? Retiring in November after 25 years with Public Works Favorite sandwich: One that drips down the chin after

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff August 31, 2026
Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge’s Moment to Preserve Its Future

One of the things I love most about Wheat Ridge is that we don’t have to choose between small-town charm and big-city amenities. We have tree-lined neighborhoods, longtime local businesses, parks where neighbors know each other and community traditions that have been around for generations. And as a third-generation Wheat Ridge resident, I would know.

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Korey Stites August 31, 2026
Community

Wheat Ridge’s Celery Farmers: A Labor of Love

Long before Wheat Ridge was known for its parks and neighborhoods, it was known for something else, celery. In the 1930s, celery farming was a way of life for many Wheat Ridge families. It was hard work that required long days, strong backs, and a little luck with the weather. If a family was fortunate,

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Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation Staff August 31, 2026
Community

Lutheran Hospital Campus Shifts From Demolition Toward Construction

Over the last few months, the most visible changes at the former Lutheran Hospital campus have revolved around clearing old buildings to make way for new construction. Now, the roughly 100-acre redevelopment is beginning to reveal what is coming next. Demolition at the Lutheran Legacy Campus remains on schedule and is expected to wrap up

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Danielle Yuthas August 31, 2026
Community

2J Changes to come on 38th Avenue (Kipling to Youngfield)

The City of Wheat Ridge will begin work on 38th Avenue sometime in 2027. The Kipling to Youngfield project is part of the $76 million project approved by voters 2 years ago. The project will include safe routes to schools for kids on bikes as well as 3 roundabouts (see plan drawings).  City council is now

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Guy Nahmiach August 1, 2026
Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge Weighs the Future of Its Main Street

The 38th Avenue corridor is the heart and main street of Wheat Ridge and as the community prioritizes safety, engagement, placemaking and identity, the challenge becomes balancing these long term goals with the everyday needs of the current businesses and their customers. At the city council meeting on June 15th, a refresh of 38th Avenue

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Danielle Yuthas August 1, 2026
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