Our council’s approval of the police department’s budget for 2024 marks a pivotal moment for law enforcement in our city, with the introduction of two groundbreaking initiatives aimed at enhancing public safety and investigative capabilities. One of the significant additions is the establishment of the WRPD Drone Program, reflecting a forward-thinking approach to policing in
Along with fashions popular in the Era, the Victorians ushered in all sorts of societal change. One lasting convention was the new idea that marriage should be based on romantic love instead of by arrangement or for “convenience.” With the new societal dynamic, references to and descriptions of love appeared frequently. A popular mid-century lithograph,
Wheat Ridge, Mountain View and Edgewater representatives will connect with residents, businesses and partners tomake effective changes in the new year. After being elected in November 2023, newly sworn-in city officials in Wheat Ridge, Mountain View and Edgewater are initiating plans and projects that will support community goals in 2024 and beyond. The Neighborhood Gazette
Localworks extends a heartfelt thank you to all of you who joined in and participated in our Bar Stool Bingo event, made online contributions and supported us along the way! This Colorado Gives Day, our community rallied together, and we’re thrilled to share that Localworks raised an incredible $8,630! Your generosity has truly humbled us.
“I’m here to help businesses succeed,” says Steve Art, economic development manager for the city of Wheat Ridge. “I help the city council fulfill their goal of making Wheat Ridge an economically viable community. “A lot of what I do is marketing, [promoting] the city with the benefits we have to open a business here,
The City of Wheat Ridge is delighted to announce the completion of a new Nature Playground at Anderson Park, a transformative addition that promises to elevate the recreational experience for children in the community. This cutting-edge playground, developed by GameTime, integrates seamlessly with the natural surroundings, fostering higher levels of physical activity, social interaction and
Pockets. They seem like such a simple concept, so practical, so necessary! Yet, they have been the focus of debate for centuries, particularly for women. The word pocket comes from the French “poke” or “pouque,” which meant pouch. I suppose Ötzi, aka “the Iceman,” is the earliest link to pouch pockets. He lived around 3000
Despite cold and windy weather, hundreds of people gathered at The Green on 38th Avenue for the Wheat Ridge Holiday Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 2. Described by organizer, Beth June as a Hallmark-movie type of event, it featured an abundance of holiday-themed activities including: horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers, crafts, s’mores and refreshments, photos with Santa
On Monday, November 13, during our regular business meeting, the Wheat Ridge City Council held public comment both in person and via Zoom as we have done since March of 2020, allowing public participation from home. Unfortunately, for the first time since holding a hybrid accessible public forum, several participants logged in remotely to share
Colorado Gives Day is quickly approaching, and Localworks invites you to spend it with us! Join us Tuesday, December 5th, at Esters (10151 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO) from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. for a unique fundraising event promising an evening of entertainment, excitement and an opportunity to give back to your community. Localworks
Concerns include the presence of low-income and homeless residents and lack of notice from the city A low-income and homeless apartment building in Wheat Ridge has stirred up nearby residents who said they were left out of the loop before construction began. On April 25, city and Jefferson County officials broke ground on The Ives
Paige Piper stood on the Applewood Golf Course on Sept. 21, watching the sun rise behind dozens of players gathered for Localworks’ first-ever golf tournament, and knew she had succeeded. A year and a half since Piper had taken over as Localworks executive director, it was a huge victory to see so many people come
In these days of online everything, shoppers must automatically trust the products they’re going to receive without seeing the actual physical items. We live in a world where we expect (and secretly regret!) the planned obsolescence of our purchases. How did this come to pass? Consider clothing: few people are willing to put in the
In remodeling their home, new arrivals to Wheat Ridge discovered a historic map folded up within the walls. Lauren convinced her husband Will to try a move to Colorado for three years just to “scratch that itch.” Moving from Kansas to Jefferson Park, they recently moved again to what Will describes as their “forever home”
The Jefferson Center for Mental Health will receive $400,000 from the city for mental health services This winter, expanded mental health resources are coming to town. Wheat Ridge has elected to dedicate $400,000 of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, a local non-profit providing mental health
Development, increased home values, even the influx of new coffee shops are a sign of a desirable, vibrant community. But as we grow, we risk losing our small-town charm. As Mayor, I remain committed to leading Wheat Ridge into its next chapter while preserving our beloved neighborhood character. To strike this delicate balance the City
Wheat Ridge motorists are right: In recent months, there have been more road projects on more streets than usual. A combination of factors is behind the nine city projects that are producing congestion and delays and involve more than 50 streets. Added to those are three area highway projects. Altogether, the projects had an estimated
Working on the archives in Wheat Ridge’s original Post Office is a rewarding endeavor – but, at the same time, quite challenging. The old building in the Historical Park is chocked full of fascinating information on all sorts of historical topics, ideally on the history of the area, but in reality, ranging far beyond those
Being a mayor is a bit like scaling a towering mountain, navigating its ever-shifting terrain while keeping a firm grip on the practicalities of governance. You stand as a sentinel on the summit of your city’s dreams, surveying its issues and potential like a climber embracing both the weight of their gear and the awe-inspiring
I don’t know about you, but in autumn when the weather starts changing, my energy increases. Cooler temperatures prevail, and best of all, apples ripen! Trees change their energy level, too. Sap slows, and crisp, cool nights change the apples; they quit increasing in size and grow sweeter and more flavorful. The Wheat Ridge Historical
Between now and early November, Wheat Ridge voters will decide on whether to extend their city’s sales tax and which candidates will fill two empty council seats. Wheat Ridge and Edgewater voters will also pick two representatives to sit on the Jefferson County Board of Education. The general election is set for Nov. 7, and
Altitunes, a Wheat Ridge-based music school, is revolutionizing the landscape of local music education with its comprehensive, science-based approach. Susie Frey and Amy Erhard, co-owners of the school, seek to combine musical education with holistic personal development. This multi-dimensional approach goes beyond the traditional scope of scales and musical notes to foster important life skills.
Dee Hiatt, the Colorado state director for Dungarvin, knows that everyone’s rights, dreams and aspirations are equal and worth protecting – even if everyone doesn’t have an equal playing field. Dungarvin is a national company that provides individualistic support services to individuals that need it, including residential services, day services, supported employment, supported foster care,
Saturday, Sept. 16, Localworks will host the final TLC Neighborhood Clean-up Day of the 2023 summer season. Please join us at Saint James Episcopal Church, located at 8235 W. 44th Ave. This event will begin at 8 a.m. and continue until noon, or until the dumpsters are full. Localworks has a commitment to advance Wheat
