Peak Form Medical Center celebrated the opening of its new Wheat Ridge location with a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, October 8, from 4–6 p.m. at 8550 W. 38th Ave., Suite 100, Wheat Ridge. The event celebrated Peak Form’s fifth location across the Front Range and its commitment to maintaining access to occupational
About 8,400 Jefferson County residents 65 and older have no internet access where they live, 8.3% of the county’s seniors, according to the Census Bureau’s most recent estimates. About half of them, roughly 4,350, live in a home with no computer, tablet or smartphone at all. In Wheat Ridge, the share is much higher. Of
When household budgets are tight and jobs are hard to find, charitable giving may be one of the first budget items to be cut. But the need for help doesn’t disappear when money gets tight. For families experiencing homelessness or domestic violence, financial instability can make an already volatile situation worse. Now celebrating its 50th
From assembling autism rescue kits to providing 300 children with gifts during the holidays, the Wheat Ridge Optimist Club supports children and families throughout the community. In 1956, Wheat Ridge High School alumnus and businessman Carl Cerveny started the city’s Optimist Club. He remained a member until his death at age 94. Today, some members
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
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 Lakewood is somewhat unique, as it once collected sales tax revenue from grocery food but rescinded the tax 17 years ago.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
After nearly a half century, the Wheat Ridge branch library will have a new home in the near future. At a special Aug. 20 meeting, Jefferson County Public Library trustees gave consensus to a recommendation to find a new site for the branch library. Executive Director Donna Walker told the Neighborhood Gazette in an Aug. 21
Mid-morning on a Friday, I-70 Westbound is at a standstill. Heading east on West 44th Avenue, I watch as dozens of cars and three semis snake along the westbound lanes from a single traffic wave; shortly behind them, another set of vehicles matching in volume follows, and soon after, another. Approximately 135,000 drivers travel on
As Colorado endures this dry summer, most Front Range communities have once again limited the days residents can water their lawns. The goal is simple: conserve water and protect our reservoirs. But here’s a question worth asking: Can some watering restrictions actually encourage people to use more water? I have been asking my friends; “when
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
Astanding-room-only crowd gathered July 10 at Fellowship Denver Church North Metro to remember Dominick Breton, the beloved community leader known to many as “Mr. Wheat Ridge.” Breton, who was born with liver and kidney disease, died June 18 at age 41 while awaiting another transplant. Pastor and friend Rich Dugan led the service, where Breton’s sister,
Each year, the Neighborhood Gazette proudly awards the Lou Olivera Citizenship Scholarship, honoring the life and legacy of Louis ‘Lou’ Olivera -U.S. Army Ranger, devoted community member, and proud American. Lou believed that citizenship is not just a status, but a responsibility- lived through service, integrity, and compassion. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of selecting Dominick Breton as the very first recipient of the Mayor’s Community Champion Award in recognition of his extraordinary service, leadership, and love for Wheat Ridge. Sadly, before we had the opportunity to publicly present this honor, Dominick passed away. It is fitting that the inaugural award
Citizenship is not a piece of paper. It’s not a passport stamp or some legal definition sitting in a government filing cabinet. Citizenship is a voice, loud, insistent, and never quite finished saying what it needs to say. When I speak, the sound doesn’t just come from me. It echoes back across centuries, carried by
There was a time in Wheat Ridge where one in ten police calls for service were dedicated to just a handful of businesses in the city. Ever since Wheat Ridge Police Chief Chris Murtha took on the job in 2020, creating better public safety around the I-70 and Kipling area and the hotels in the
Typically, when you spend more, you expect to get more in return. That’s not the case when it comes to the water in Wheat Ridge. Beginning February 1, 2026, Wheat Ridge Water District water bills increased by $5.51 per month on the service charge for single-family residential customers from $11.02 to $16.53 and by $11.02
Wheat Ridge residents have seen inflation in the grocery aisle, on utility bills and in nearly everything they buy. But it is less obvious when inflation is parked inside a local fire station. According to West Metro Fire Rescue, the cost of a fire engine has increased from $720,000 in 2018 to $1.3 million today.
Localworks, in partnership with the Wheat Ridge Police Department, will host four TLC Clean-up Days in 2026, offering Wheat Ridge residents an opportunity to dispose of unwanted items responsibly and keep their neighborhoods clean. Adeline Mann, Localworks Program manager, states, “TLC Clean-up Days bring the Wheat Ridge community together around a common goal: keeping our
We’re taught to turn off the tap while brushing our teeth, a small act that saves a few gallons a day and reassures us we’re doing our part. It’s the kind of advice that drought checklists and utility bill inserts are made of. While water is being saved at the sink, the urgency is growing.
There’s finally movement at the Lutheran Legacy Campus. I had a great conversation this week with Chris Elliott, Principal at EX5. While acknowledging the project is behind schedule, he confirmed that several key structures will remain intact, including the chapel, the blue house, three office buildings, and the hospice. The City of Wheat Ridge continues
As one of the main events of the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival, the Big Wheels on the Farm Car Show is more than just a showcase of classic cars – it’s a true celebration of our community. This family-friendly event brings together car enthusiasts, delicious food, live music, and a whole lot of fun, all
Apple’s new MacBook Neo comes with a $599 price tag. It’s aimed at price-conscious college students and young professionals. But if you have more to spend, Apple has products to spend more on. The MacBook Air starts at $1,099, while the MacBook Pro begins at $1,699. This “good, better, best” framework has long empowered consumers:
8,000 people came through Wheat Ridge this weekend. They drank 7,000 pints of Guinness, 2,500 green Coors Lights, and 2,000 shots of Jameson. They ate hundreds of plates of corned beef and cabbage, packed the sidewalks, filled the tents, and turned 38th Avenue into something you don’t see every day. And somehow, it all worked.
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
