Wheat Ridge is a beautiful place with a tradition of stewardship for our natural resources. Our nickname, the “Carnation City” is more than just a reference to our agricultural heritage; it represents a way of life embedded in our community. From our expansive trail network to the historic ditches winding through our neighborhoods, we are
The halls of the old Lutheran Medical Center, once bustling with activity, were cold and dusty in February. During the final month before crews started dismantling portions of the old hospital, the Wheat Ridge Police Department took advantage of a unique opportunity to use the vacant space as a training ground. The department dedicates the
Each summer, Ridgefest brings more than 1,500 Wheat Ridge residents and those from surrounding areas together for an afternoon of live music, local food and beverages, and neighborly connection. Hosted by Localworks, this year’s festival will return Saturday, June 6, from 2 to 8 p.m. at The Green at 38th. At Ridgefest, attendees can expect
A desire to finish a project she helped start as a Wheat Ridge city council member led Janeece Hoppe to her appointment as the city clerk. The position had been vacant since February 2025, when then-city clerk Steve Kirkpatrick passed away. An initiative on the Nov. 4, 2025, election ballot would have designated the city
Wheat Ridge recently received encouraging news that will help move an important community goal forward. The city has been awarded more than $4.5 million in state funding to support infrastructure that will enable new housing near the Arvada Ridge G Line commuter rail station. The funding comes from Colorado’s Transit Oriented Communities Infrastructure (TOCI) grant
As a newly elected council member experiencing my first few months on Council, I’ve been reflecting with gratitude on our city and want to say thank you to everyone for this experience and the beginning of an amazing opportunity to serve. To the residents of District IV, thank you for the trust you’ve placed in
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
We should celebrate the fact that there haven’t been any pedestrian or bicyclist deaths in Wheat Ridge since 2023. After all, our neighbor to the east, Denver, recorded 37 in 2025 alone. But this is partially down to luck, and to Wheat Ridge’s relatively small size. Perhaps even more importantly, should we be concerned with
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
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
Looking back at 2025, I see a year defined by progress, resilience, and long-term investment in the future of Wheat Ridge. From continued reductions in crime to strong community development, the adoption of key planning documents, and the completion of the largest infrastructure project in our city’s history, we made meaningful strides in public safety,
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
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
Three months after opening, Wheat Ridge Meats owner Jeff Prah is still working to carve out the business’s own identity. The shop at 5650 W. 29th Ave. opened in October as Wheat Ridge Poultry & Meats, the same name that had graced the location since 1942. But when the former owner, Jessica Bobitsky, sold 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
If you thought you missed your favorite tea party in January at the Baugh House, fear not! The event has been moved to February, this year on Saturday , the 14th, from 10:00 to 2:00. The dining room at the Victorian farmhouse will transform into a mini-Harrods of London, famous for its High Tea celebrations.
For decades, Wadsworth Boulevard has been one of Wheat Ridge’s busiest and most important corridors, carrying more than 45,000 vehicles a day and serving as a front door to our community for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. It’s also been a source of frustration: congestion, safety concerns, aging infrastructure, and limited options for people walking,
It’s something we are all familiar with. It’s that feeling when the XCEL bill lands in your email inbox, or heaven forbid, in a text app on your phone. But there it is, the one thing we can rely on. Our monthly bill for the energy we use to heat and cool and illuminate our
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
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.
