May 2025

Wheat Ridge

Original Post Office to Get Historical Mural at May Festival May 10

In the late 1980s as part of a redesign of 38th Avenue, city officials decided to demolish certain buildings along the south side of 38th Avenue just east of Teller to create additional off-street parking. However, behind the facade of one abandoned building lay one of the area’s most important historical structures: Wheat Ridge’s original

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Community

Wheat Ridge Weighs Custom Zoning for Lutheran Legacy Campus

Wheat Ridge City Council is considering a new custom zoning designation for the former Lutheran Medical Center site that could shape the future of one of the city’s most prolific properties. The proposed mixed-use zone, MU-LLC, was designed to reflect the community’s vision for the campus: more green space, diverse housing options, walkability, and the

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Community

Mark Your Calendars for the Big Wheels on the Farm Car Show!

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

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Opinion

Dollars and Sense

This one is going to be fast and furious with just so much going on! Let’s start with my favorite topic, whatever you heard about the Wadsworth project and when it’ll be fully completed I want you to start adding to whatever number is in your head, more details in the next issue, read this

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Community

Jefferson Students Welcome at WRHS if Closure Happens

Wheat Ridge High School can welcome many students who now attend Jefferson Junior/Senior High School — when and if the Edgewater school closes, according to WRHS Principal Lisa Mahannah. Jefferson County School District officials recently decided to delay a planned 2026-27 school year closure of Jefferson due to low enrollment for one or two school

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Arts

Sculptor Kevin Robb Creates by Looking Beyond, Within, and Without

Our mantra has always been Prayer, Patience and Perseverance,” says Diane Robb, managing partner of Kevin Robb Studios. From the time of Kevin Robb’s massive stroke 21 years ago, the faith in, and practice of, those three principles have guided the family through unchartered waters.  ‘Unchartered,’ because Kevin Robb’s communications to his family and staff

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Community

Throwing Out Stereotypes

Wheat Ridge home to world champion track athlete. Terry Ten Eyck doesn’t let the old man in. The 80-year-old is a world champion track athlete and is motivated by conversations with his high school friends.  “There’s a lot of conversation about doctor’s appointments and what you’re going to have to get fixed next month,” Ten Eyck

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