Following the successful rollout of the Wheat Ridge Police Department’s automated speed camera program, the department expects to add additional cameras throughout the community in January of 2026. So far, speed cameras outside of Wheat Ridge High School and Anderson Park have acted as a successful deterrent, showing fewer people are excessively speeding in these
It As we step into 2026, I want to welcome a largely new city council and take a moment to reflect on how far Wheat Ridge has come, and where we’re headed next. Together with council, city staff and, most importantly, our residents, we continue working to build a strong, resilient community that honors our
This month winter season sports in Wheat Ridge swing into action with Basketball, Swimming and Wrestling all underway. There is a lot to cover, however, let’s take a moment to recognize more accomplished athletes and talented competitors from this fall. Speech and Debate: Congratulations to sophomore Maura Plavnick for her 2nd place finish in Extemporaneous
Some time ago, my mother-in-law, Susan, found herself scrolling the online everything store in search of home décor. She landed on a set of wooden triangles painted to resemble snow-capped mountains. “Eighty bucks,” she said flatly. “It’s a few hunks of wood and some paint.” She promptly commissioned her woodworking son-in-law to replicate the product—at
For many homeowners, paying off a mortgage is a milestone worth celebrating: what documents should you keep after your mortgage is paid off? Absolutely. Even if you’ve paid off your mortgage, your Owner’s Policy remains one of the most important documents you own. The Owner’s Policy and your Vesting Deed proves legal ownership of your
Vectra Bank’s Wheat Ridge branch joined the city’s revitalized 38th business corridor in 2018. Before the move, the Bank maintained its status as a community-based bank—and one of the few banks to dispense $10 bills at ATMs—when it first opened in Wheat Ridge in 1985. Vectra’s Retail Regional Manager Mark Hall lived in Wheat Ridge
Prospect Valley Elementary School celebrated its annual Veterans Day Flag Ceremony with an impressive turnout from local veterans and community members. The event brought students, staff, and families together to honor those who have served, creating a memorable moment for the entire school community. During the ceremony, students proudly performed the military medley, singing the
Bringing a dog into your life is incredibly rewarding, but it can also come with challenges. From puppy biting and leash pulling to fear, anxiety, or reactivity, many owners eventually wonder if professional training could help. The answer is often yes—and choosing the right professional makes all the difference. Training isn’t just for “problem dogs.”
One second-place-finishing Wheat Ridge City Council candidate in the Nov. 4 general election found the experience personally satisfying and surprising. Another hopes his experiences might help lead to more contested elections. Justin Slocum and Alex Gouldsmith have focused on the positives of running campaigns that came up short, and both may run again sometime in
A sense of exhilaration followed me as I left Dene Harlow’s art studio. The previous 2 hours had been spent with a man whom I define as a “true artist.” By his own definition a true artist creates for the pure joy of the process rather than for the hope that someone will buy his
