Wheat Ridge police have declared a traffic camera program a success after eight months and plan to expand it in the new year. In April, solar-powered automated speed camera trailers were placed at West 32nd Avenue and Independence Court (Wheat Ridge High School) and West 44th Avenue and Field Street (Anderson Park). A series of
I recently reached out to Chris Elliott, principal at E5X and the developer behind the Lutheran Legacy Campus, to get an update on progress and next steps for the roughly 100-acre site where Lutheran Hospital once stood. According to Elliott, the project is currently deep in the engineering phase, including demolition planning. The first structure
Wheat Ridge City Council is one of the first donors to an expansion of the 18-month-old Clear Creek Marketplace. They agreed to a $30,000 request from Localworks, a nonprofit organization focused on the city’s economic development. Executive Director Paige Piper, reading from a prepared statement at the council’s Sept. 8 meeting, called the $350,000 expansion
A measure of justice was achieved in August for the family and friends of a Wheat Ridge businessman shot and killed in a 2023 robbery. On Aug. 6, a Jefferson County District Court jury found Charles Robinson Shay, 42, guilty of several counts — including first-degree murder — for the killing of Peter Damian Arguello
Strike! Another outstanding game executed by Roman Archuleta. Only twenty-four years of age and always part of the Wheat Ridge community, he is a homegrown phenome. Roman has been bowling since he was three years old and already has over 178 perfect 300 games under his belt, thirteen of them sanctioned. For those not in
When Herb Edwards opened Edwards Meats as a small counter behind a friend’s fruit stand in 1962, Wheat Ridge looked almost nothing like it does today. Sixty-three years later, Herb’s grandson, Darin, runs the same family business, one of the few shops of its kind that has stood the test of time. During a 1966
Edgewater residents don’t want Jefferson Junior/Senior High School to close and have developed a plan to hopefully reverse its declining enrollment. The Jefferson County School District has proposed to close Jefferson for the 2026-27 school year and merge the Jefferson and Wheat Ridge articulation areas. Everitt Middle School and Wheat Ridge High School would become
Every year, as the chill of winter begins to fade, Wheat Ridge residents and visitors alike turn their attention to one of the most anticipated celebrations of the season—Clancy’s Irish Pub’s Saint Patrick’s Day Festival. More than just a party, this event has become an economic and cultural pillar for the community, drawing thousands to
The National Western Stock Show has been one of Denver’s proud traditions since 1906. Each year, the event pulls nearly 700,000 participants and attendees who travel from all across the world for the event’s 30 rodeos, 11 horse shows and several other attractions. The tradition began in earnest in 1906 after Elias M. Ammons, a
Closing a public school starts what is usually a lengthy process to determine how those buildings and sites are put to other uses. For example, Kullerstrand, New Classical Academy at Vivian and Wilmore Davis served Wheat Ridge families and were among 16 Jefferson County School District elementaries closed by the school board at the end
From outdoor classes and graduation to concerts and festivals to a place to gather, a new Wheat Ridge park promises many fun times. Once completed next summer, the nearly two-acre Green at 38th Park will include a stage/outdoor classroom, civic greenspace, festival promenade for vendors, playground, two fire pits, a game grove, seating areas, significantly
Following last year’s voter-approved tax increase and bond issue ballot question, the Wheat Ridge City Council recently approved a $75 million increase in the city’s debt to pay for several improvement projects. Memos to the council noted the debt will have a repayment cost of $125 million and a $7.7 million maximum annual repayment cost.
The City of Wheat Ridge was presented with $2M Community Project Fund (CPF) grant from the Department of Housing & Urban Development, that was made possible through the advocacy of Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen and Senator John Hickenlooper. The announcement event, held last Thursday, saw a gathering of community stakeholders and featured remarks from Mayor Bud
Last year Jefferson Board of Education voted to shut down 16 elementary schools. This was a way to save 12 million dollars. Among them, Kullwerstrand and Wilmore Davis in Wheat Ridge, Vivian (also known as Classic Academy) in Lakewood, were ones that Wheat Ridge families had attended. The plan was to consider 2 buildings every
Wheat Ridge’s city charter would be subject to more than a dozen potential amendments if voters approve a Nov. 5 general election ballot question. The city council gave consent to the amendments in a June 17 study session and to proposed ballot language in a July 15 study session. A draft ordinance with the ballot
A proposed rezoning for the current Lutheran Medical Center site in Wheat Ridge is welcomed by its owners as they get ready to move into a state-of-the-art facility at Clear Creek Crossing. The city is preparing a zone district to apply to the downtown property while Intermountain Health has begun talking to interested buyers about
Wheat Ridge bids farewell to Sister Faustina, the esteemed principal of Saints Peter and Paul School. She is a visionary dedicated to the children and families under her care. Let’s cut to the chase: Sister Faustina orchestrated a remarkable transformation at Saints Peter and Paul. Walking through the halls of Wheat Ridge’s Catholic STEM school
The City of Wheat Ridge has been honored as the 2024 All-America City Hall of Fame Inductee by the National Civic League, celebrating its exceptional commitment to resident engagement through the innovative “Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program.” The induction took place Friday night at the All-America City Award Event in downtown Denver. “This recognition is
The Jefferson County Public Health Department conducted a public survey in Fall 2023. The survey, which was completed on the Jeffco website and through social media channels, received around 670 responses from mostly residents, but also included county staff and subject matter experts, said Public Health Planning Supervisor Myra Shanks. Jefferson County community members listed
Gold’s Marketplace, located at 26th Avenue and Kipling Street, has evolved into a community hub in Wheat Ridge. Esters anchors the marketplace on the west side and has been integral in this rejuvenation of the shopping center since the bar and restaurant opened in November 2022. This location is the third for the restaurant which
A lengthy update process for a key guiding document in Wheat Ridge began with an April open house. At the end of the approximately 12 months, a new comprehensive plan will help city leaders and residents determine its direction through the next two decades. According to the city website, the Envision Wheat Ridge comprehensive plan
Edgewater’s 55 and older crowd took over Edgewater Beer Garden on a sunny afternoon on April 11th, filling the restaurant with laughter, lively conversation and hearty welcomes to each newcomer. Nearly 15 attendees showed up for the very first 55+ Social Club, proving it to be a popular idea. The club is a casual gathering
If you have a hobby, a creative or business idea and need a place to make it happen in Wheat Ridge, the Clear Creek Makerspace is now open. Localworks, a nonprofit organization focused on the city’s economic development, launched what might be its most visible project yet with a March 30 grand opening of the
This year, it’s not the Lorax who speaks for the trees — it’s the Wheat Ridge Rotary Club. As part of its larger effort to maintain the beauty and charm of Wheat Ridge, the Rotary Club is piloting its Tree Scholarship Program. The program is set to offer 18 locals a free tree during Wheat
