The holiday season is a magical time filled with joy, decorations, and family gatherings. While we enjoy the festivities, it’s important to be mindful of the potential hazards our pets might face during this time. Here are some essential tips to help you keep your furry companions safe and stress-free this holiday season. Deck the
The new year is the perfect time for fresh starts and new goals. If you’re looking for a creative, fulfilling, and rewarding resolution, why not dive into the art of photography? Picking up a camera isn’t just about capturing images; it’s about learning to see the world with a new perspective, finding beauty in everyday
As a police department, our job is to create public safety for the citizens in our community. While we are proud that crime has dropped for the third consecutive year in Wheat Ridge, and crime is now at levels that we saw before the pandemic, there are still areas of concern for our department, especially
Living at home as a teenager in today’s economy comes with its own set of challenges, and it’s something I think about when I imagine my future. I plan to move out east for college and hopefully start a career out there, but honestly, I’m worried about how the current economy will impact my studies,
Efficiency is the prized yet elusive quest of any organization. Enter the newly minted Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to The Independent, their job is to “dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies.” Words like “dismantle” “slash” and “cut” are enough to make anyone clutch their office badge
For over half a century, the students of Fairmount Elementary and the residents of Mountain Vista Senior Living have come together each holiday season to celebrate the joy of giving, community, and lasting friendships. This year marked the 55th anniversary of their heartwarming holiday tradition. In 1969, Fairmount Elementary and Mountain Vista Senior Living began
Ah, the joys of town infrastructure! It is like a never-ending game of dealing with potholes, curbs, and sewers, only to rinse and repeat. Let us dive into the newest program for the Public Works Department, the 10-Year Plan, shall we? A Play of Streets, Sidewalks, and Curbs Welcome, dear residents, to the grand spectacle
We live in something of an oasis, since we are a small town with our own police force and low crime statistics, surrounded by a larger metropolitan area with higher crime statistics. The residents of our town know and appreciate this. But safety goes beyond law enforcement. And over the last three years, the Mountain
The International Western Music Association (IWMA) is pleased to announce the 2024 Awards of Excellence recipients. IWMA Member Patty Clayton of Edgewater, CO was named the 2024 Female Performer of the Year at the IWMA Annual Convention in Albuquerque, NM on November 16, 2024. The IWMA Awards of Excellence are an opportunity for the Association
The restaurant scene in Wheat Ridge is a dynamic and vital part of the city’s identity, but it’s not without its challenges. As costs of food and labor continue to rise, many local establishments find themselves grappling with the need to balance quality and affordability. While some restaurants enjoy strong community support, higher prices and
Imagine your home when it is fully electrified, has no gas burning inside, has minimal utility bills, is running on renewable energy, and is comfortable with great indoor air quality. Many homeowners would love to go green and to convert their home to an affordable and sustainable place to live. But where do you start?
We have all heard it around this time of year: “What is your new year’s resolution going to be?”. And with that question can come a large amount of stress and pressure to meet whatever goal we have set for ourselves. And when we miss achieving that goal? We can feel disappointed, frustrated, and guilty.
Light plays a pivotal role in egg production for laying hens. As photoperiod-sensitive creatures, hens rely on light exposure to regulate their reproductive cycles. Understanding the optimal amount and type of light can significantly impact egg production, making it a crucial consideration for backyard chicken keepers and commercial farmers alike. Hens require a consistent amount
Each month, Andrea Birch, President of Intermountain Lutheran Hospital, shares insights on healthcare innovation, community wellness initiatives, and behind-the-scenes updates on how the new hospital is taking shape. From medical breakthroughs to heartfelt patient stories, this interview connects our readers with the pulse of local healthcare. After successfully prepping and relocating an entire hospital, 5
As I sat down to write this my mind decided it wanted to go completely blank. I slept on it. Still blank. I asked myself what would serve you the reader the best as a new year starts? Still blank. This has never happened before. Just like the stillness one feels with fresh snowfall, that
In 1985, Pete Townshend sang “Give Blood” with David Gilmour of Pink Floyd fame on lead guitar. Without searching for his deeper meaning in the lyrics, let’s take the words at face value. Why give blood, you ask? Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood for surgeries, cancer treatments, accidents, and chronic illnesses.
Wheat Ridge, you’ve outdone yourselves. Thanks to your remarkable generosity, this year’s Colorado Gives Day campaign not only met but far surpassed our $10,000 goal, raising an incredible $13,939. This marks the most successful campaign in Localworks’ history—and it’s all thanks to you. As Localworks Executive Director Paige shared, “Three years ago, we had this
January at the Historical Society welcomes the new year with a favorite Second Saturday Social at the Baugh House from 10:00-2:00. It’s Tea Party time, based on the British long-observed tradition of High Tea. WRHS board member Bonnie Botham loves hosting this special day and promises several kinds of tea and a plethora of culinary
As we welcome 2025, I want to share my excitement for the year ahead and highlight the projects and initiatives that will shape our community in meaningful ways. Our vision for Wheat Ridge is one of prosperity, connection, and sustainability, and this year promises to be pivotal in realizing that vision. This year the city
Because we needed just one more thing to look at when buying groceries, besides the ingredients, the price, the politics of the store, what wages they were paying their employees and what part of the city they were located in….. store hours, were they opened on Sundays and possible affiliation with countries, social movements and
While grabbing coffee at Stylus and Crate recently, a woman flagged me over to her table. She introduced herself, sharing that she recognized me from watching Wheat Ridge City Council Meetings and that she is really impressed with how much the city has accomplished. And she doesn’t even live in Wheat Ridge! This exchange got
I’ve often reflected on how hard it was to move to and become a citizen of the United States. The paperwork, the attorneys, the testing, and, of course, the waiting—it was an arduous journey. It was never about a specific state or city; for me, it was about the idea of the country itself. Recently,
Barbed wire: “If you cross it, it will cut you; if you respect it, it will protect you.” This statement by welding artist Kathleen Martell sums up what she calls the power of feminine fire. It is this power with which she imbues her metal sculptures. It wasn’t until Martell was 53 that she discovered
Bob Dubois, or “Bob the Roofer,” took several calls to inspect a homeowner’s deteriorating roof and gutters. The roof, held together in some spots with screens and random objects to prevent wild animals from crawling in, wouldn’t earn contractors the quick insurance payout they were hoping to collect, which led companies to drop the job
