Last year, Edgewater voters had to navigate through 14 state and county ballot questions. Fortunately, this year there are only two, both referred by the state legislature. Proposition HH is the more important of the two as it will significantly impact property taxes and Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) refunds. TABOR constitutionally limits the amount
Being a mayor is a bit like scaling a towering mountain, navigating its ever-shifting terrain while keeping a firm grip on the practicalities of governance. You stand as a sentinel on the summit of your city’s dreams, surveying its issues and potential like a climber embracing both the weight of their gear and the awe-inspiring
I don’t know about you, but in autumn when the weather starts changing, my energy increases. Cooler temperatures prevail, and best of all, apples ripen! Trees change their energy level, too. Sap slows, and crisp, cool nights change the apples; they quit increasing in size and grow sweeter and more flavorful. The Wheat Ridge Historical
Once again this month, we’re asking our readers to write restaurant reviews. This month it’s burgers: any dining establishment in Wheat Ridge, Edgewater or Mountain View that has the classic sandwich on its menu. We’ll publish the best four or five reviews in the November Neighborhood Gazette. There are some rules, of course. The first
The mayor says she’s taking the month off from writing her column so she asked us (yes, the royal us) to write up some happenings we’ve heard about town. So, here goes – our (incognito) report for your pleasure: The talk of the town in Mountain View is sometimes not a person, but a dog.
The Mountain View Town Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Police Chief Michael Nesbitt, effective Aug. 21. He has been with the town since 2018 and prior to being appointed, served as the Town’s Interim Chief for four months. Previous to his work in Mountain View, he served in Edgewater, Red Rocks Community
The Mountain View annual picnic pulled out all the stops this year and threw a carnival-style party, complete with delicious food by Grammy’s Goodies, rides and games by Airbound (including among others, a zipline, ax throwing and a mechanical bull) a henna artist (thank you Stephanie Block from Denver!) and much more. Many well-deserved thank
“The governing authority of Mountain View is vested in an elected council of six council members and a mayor elected at large from the Mountain View community”. Residents are getting ready for another exciting election season as four candidates are running for three positions. Unlike neighboring municipalities that have numbered districts with assigned council members,
I was blessed to live my early years without a lot of technology. We ran amok in the neighborhood without cell phones, an antenna brought local stations to our television, the library was the best Google machine, and we were always surprised to find out who was on the other line when we answered the
One of those little-known or discussed fees Wheat Ridge residents see on their phone bills will be smaller next year. By a 6-1 vote at its Sept. 25 meeting, the city council approved a city code revision that replaces a late-1990s ordinance. Councilmember Leah Dozeman voted against the measure and Councilmember Valerie Nosler Beck was
Gleaming plaques frame Erik V’s head as he leans over his client, eyes sharply focused on the needle. Best Tattoo of Show, 2005. Best Back Tattoo, 2016. Best Overall Male, 2022. But these accolades are not on Erik’s mind when he’s at work. For Erik, the art of tattooing lies not just in creating a
Just take a moment to look around and see the amazing things happening all around us. I was invited recently to the Optimist Club meeting and found myself standing in a room of people reciting an oath to be positive and to look at the sunny side of things. It was an hour of laughter,
We all have feelings of sadness at some point in life. When those feelings last for more than two weeks and interfere with our daily lives, perhaps something more is going on. National Depression Screening Day is Oct. 12. Depression is common, affecting about 18 percent of Americans, and it is treatable. If you recognize yourself or someone you
On Oct. 14 at Stites Park (Newland St., W. 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge), Localworks will host the Sustainable Neighborhood Block Party in partnership with the Panorama Sustainable Neighborhood from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This block party is a celebration of the work done by Panorama Park Sustainable Neighborhood. This event is completely free, besides
Turn Your Apples Into Cider At Wheat Ridge Historical Society’s Second Saturday Social, Oct. 14 Join the Wheat Ridge Historical Society for an old-time favorite Second Saturday Social, Apple Cider Day, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Historical Park, 4610 Robb St. You supply the apples, some clean containers and a
In the not-so-distant past, working-from-home was a dream that meant independence from our office jobs. The pandemic brought reprieve from our 9-to-5 grind, and it was fashionable to exchange rush-hour commutes and bad Styrofoam coffee for Zoomullets (business-casual on top and rocking pajamas below). As months turned into years, the novelty wore off. The new
If you’ve invested in an IRA for many decades, it may well turn into a key source of income for your retirement. Still, you might not deplete your IRA in your lifetime, especially if you also have a pension or a 401(k) and other investment income. So, if your IRA still has sizable assets after
Edgewater has grown over the last 120+ years from unincorporated land where Denver residents would escape to enjoy looser laws around drinking and gambling to a thriving community in the heart of a large metro area. Nestled between Denver, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge, Edgewater boasts a heart and spirit much larger than its 0.7-square-mile area.
Between now and early November, Wheat Ridge voters will decide on whether to extend their city’s sales tax and which candidates will fill two empty council seats. Wheat Ridge and Edgewater voters will also pick two representatives to sit on the Jefferson County Board of Education. The general election is set for Nov. 7, and
