Summer in Colorado is one of the best times of year to get outside with your dog. From morning walks in Wheat Ridge to weekend hikes in the foothills, our pets often join us for all of it. But with rising temperatures and increased outdoor activity come a few important considerations to keep your dog
Parents, teachers, taxpayers and students across Colorado are watching a level of school district drama that feels less like educational leadership and more like a political survival show. In district after district, superintendents are resigning, administrators are being suspended, school board members are stepping down, investigations are being launched, and confidence in leadership is being
There are a few moments throughout the year when this occurs, but we are currently in one of those moments where sports are in prime positioning. Basketball and hockey are deep in their respective playoff seasons, tennis and golf have each begun their Grand Slam calendar, and the World Cup is just around the corner.
With a list of improvements identified by the city and council adding up to 150 million dollars over the next 10 years, we thought we would open the conversation to all readers and ask you to submit your answers, opinions, encouragements and anything else you’d like to share to [email protected] These 3 questions have been
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
In business there are certain metrics that help you forecast your future, these are called leading indicators. These are things like subscribers, followers, engaged customers, customer satisfaction, leads nurtured, open projects, conversion rate, etc. I view these metrics like I do blossoms on strawberry plants, even if not all of them turn into strawberries, they
For many dads-to-be, the weeks before a baby arrives can feel exciting, overwhelming, and full of unknowns. Boot Camp for New Dads was created to meet that moment with something simple and powerful: Real men, real babies, and real-world advice. In a single workshop, expectant fathers learn from veteran dads who return with their infants
There was a time when peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were a lunchbox staple for many a parent. As we learned more about food allergies and the risks they pose to children, lunchbox menus and lunchroom patterns have changed. This was all for a good reason. Peanuts are the most common childhood food allergy associated
At many dental visits today, patients are hearing questions they may not expect: Do you snore? Do you wake up tired? Do you breathe through your mouth at night? Has your child ever been told they grind their teeth or sleep restlessly? So why are dentists suddenly talking about sleeping and breathing behaviors/airway health? The
It feels great to get out on two wheels in the summer, but June is an especially good time to try riding a bike to run errands or get to work! Colorado celebrates Bike to Work Day this year on Wednesday, June 24, and many communities across the Front Range offer breakfast stations where you
There are few thrills quite like pulling up to an estate sale before sunrise, coffee in hand, wondering what hidden treasures might be waiting behind the front door. For those of us in the vintage clothing business, estate sales are more than weekend errands , they are an essential part of how we preserve history,
There is always something happening in our neighborhood. Businesses opening, others changing direction, owners taking risks, and residents debating what they want their community to become. That constant movement is part of what makes Wheat Ridge and the surrounding area interesting. Sometimes the news is exciting, sometimes disappointing, and often it is a little bit
Mountain View voters will soon decide whether to amend the Town Charter to adopt a Council-Manager form of government, a change that would reshape how executive authority is assigned and how day-to-day leadership is structured. Mountain View currently operates under a Mayor-Council form of government, where the Town Charter assigns executive responsibility to an elected
Randall Park is one of Wheat Ridge’s oldest and most historic parks. Constructed between 1952 and 1954, it is the second-oldest park in the City’s park system and has served generations of residents for more than 70 years. Located near 43rd Avenue and Fenton Street, the approximately 5-acre park sits along the Wheat Ridge and
Growth can be sneaky and surprising; from small starts can come sudden larger leaps that surprise even those who are paying attention. This spring season brought such a leap, with the unforeseen and very welcome turnaround and success of the Wheat Ridge Farmers Baseball program. Increasing in both players and wins from a twelve-player roster
Creative, instructional and educational toys including Lincoln logs, Legos, wooden train sets, veterinarian play sets, puzzles, dolls houses, and games for children from infants to eight years old are available to borrow just like a library book. Children learn primarily through play, and the Toy Library aims to provide all children with the opportunity to
I’ve told the story before about how I became a volunteer in Edgewater. One day, I answered a knock on my door from a neighbor asking if I’d be interested in serving on a city board, which she chaired. I hadn’t thought about it before, but I applied and was selected. At a recent City
The Berbert House stands facing 44th Ave., forlorn and out of place just east of Prospect Park’s entrance and the pickleball courts. Its main entrance stairs, sculpted from red sandstone slabs, are crumbling; the windows are grimy, and surrounding gardens are beyond raggedy. So it goes for some historical properties. The City of Wheat Ridge
The City of Wheat Ridge has been awarded a $50,000 Housing Grant from Colorado Gives Foundation to help residents access stable housing and overcome short-term barriers that can prevent long-term housing success. The funding will support the city’s efforts to provide temporary housing assistance and housing stabilization resources for individuals and families in Jefferson County
This summer, residents across Wheat Ridge will have four free opportunities to dispose of old furniture, yard trimmings, recycling, and household clutter. On 3rd Saturdays in June, July, August and September, residents will be welcomed to local church parking lots where rows of dumpsters will be waiting at TLC Clean-up Days. These events are a
Water and the lack of it is on everyone’s minds lately. As another article in this newspaper recently asked, “are local efforts a drop in the bucket” when it comes to statewide water scarcity? Sustainable Wheat Ridge, the volunteer committee that helps shape and implement the Sustainable Action Plan “SAP”, believes that all local efforts
Two years after Wheat Ridge voters approved the $75 million “Next Chapter” bond program, major infrastructure projects are beginning to move from planning into action across the city. From corridor redesigns and sidewalk connections to stormwater repairs, residents will start seeing visible progress throughout 2026. One of the largest projects moving forward is the 38th
Happy June, nature lovers. Ken Hall, aka Bird Nut, here. I guess I should not be so presumptive as to assume that everyone reading this is a nature lover, but I can hope. Coming off May—the best month, in my opinion, to view the wonders of nature—we slide into June, the month that carries forward
Before sunrise, while most of Jefferson County is still asleep, local farmers are already deep into their workday. Headlamps move through fields as tomatoes are harvested by hand, crates of greens are stacked into trucks and coolers are checked before the drive into town. Hours later, customers arrive at a farmers market to tables lined
