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Wheat Ridge Council Passes Resolution in Support of Democracy
City council unanimously approved a resolution in support of democracy during the February 12 meeting. The resolution, which councilor Dan Larson called “one of the strongest and most clearly written
Wheat Ridge Childhood Helped Jill Carstens Become an Author
A pink desk and pink diary helped a then-Wheat Ridge child learn to write. Her exploration of Denver more than two decades ago resulted in Jill Carstens’ first book. “Getting
Wheat Ridge Seeing Most Crime Stats Drop
While national numbers show violent crimes decreased in 2022, public perception is that crime is on the upswing, primarily due to social media and the news media, said Wheat Ridge
Snowshoeing Adventures on Chief Mountain
Recent snowy weather has presented the perfect opportunity to dust off my snowshoes and hit the trails. One of my favorite winter gems is the Chief Mountain trail, located near
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Wheat Ridge Looks Towards its Next Chapter: A Vision for Community Growth and Development
At the Carnation Festival last summer, a new idea was unveiled, igniting discussions among residents and officials alike. Dubbed the “Next Chapter,” this vision for
Beauty Inc. Bids Farewell After 60 Years
It’s great to have active members in the Historical Society. Sometimes, like cats, they bring you treats. Member Sandy Nance contacted me recently about the
Favorite Happy Hour – And The Winner Is…
We asked you to share with us your favorite Happy Hour place: a place where friends gather, a place where co-workers unwind. Tasty cocktails, cold
Low Income Housing Faces Steep Water Fee
Colorado Workforce Housing Solutions, an affordable housing development company based in Colorado Springs, and Aquasan, a water and energy consulting firm In Wheat Ridge, are
Wheat Ridge Seeing Most Crime Stats Drop
While national numbers show violent crimes decreased in 2022, public perception is that crime is on the upswing, primarily due to social media and the
Localworks Brings Back Ridgefest Button Contest
In 2023, Localworks began a new tradition of a button designing contest to go along with our annual summer festival, Ridgefest. This year, we are
News and Stories from Around the Corner
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