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Two Longtime Friends Share a Love of Art, the Outdoors and Wheat Ridge
Virginia Avery and Wilma Knies enjoy attending Zumba classes, thrifting, mountain getaways, hiking and making art. The friends of 12 years first met through the Wheat Ridge Art League. Both
Parks Department Navigates Drought Restrictions
This summer, Benny Paiz saw fish salvages at reservoirs across the state. He observed Green Mountain Reservoir looking more like a stream than a body of water. He noticed when
I’m Molting, Molting, Molting
Welcome to fall, my nature-loving friends. Ken Hall, aka “Bird Nut,” here. This month, I’m going to explain a phenomenon that occurs in many species of birds in late summer
Wheat Ridge’s Proposed Sales Tax Leaves Families Struggling at the Register
On November 3, Wheat Ridge residents will vote on a ballot measure proposing to raise the City sales tax rate to 4.5%, making the total rate 9.0%. This measure places
Around Town
Hashtag, You’re It!
One thing became clear the moment I opened the menu at Hashtag. Behind the playful graphics, funky furniture and fun atmosphere was something much more
Anderson Pool Replacement Project Moves into Design Phase
The City of Wheat Ridge is moving forward with design work for the replacement of Anderson Pool, and residents will soon have another opportunity to
Wheat Ridge: A City Born In Political Turmoil
If you think Wheat Ridge politics have become contentious lately, you might be surprised to learn that political turmoil is practically part of our city’s
Lending a Hand This Winter: Edgewater’s Snow Angels Program Connects Neighbors
When winter weather rolls into Edgewater, clearing snow from sidewalks is an important part of keeping the community safe. But for some residents, shoveling snow
Peak Form Medical Center Celebrates New Wheat Ridge Location with Ribbon Cutting and Open House
Peak Form Medical Center celebrated the opening of its new Wheat Ridge location with a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, October 8, from
Wheat Ridge Seniors Are Far More Likely to Be Offline Than the Rest of Jefferson County
About 8,400 Jefferson County residents 65 and older have no internet access where they live, 8.3% of the county’s seniors, according to the Census Bureau’s
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