Monthly Archives: August 2012

Mosquitoes are Still Active – Take Precautions Against West Nile Virus

Posted on August 29, 2012 by cityofgolden

While families prepare for fall, it is important to remember that mosquito season is not over yet and the risk of contracting West Nile Virus from a mosquito bite is still very real. Jefferson County Public Health reminds everyone to … Continue reading →

Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Posted on August 27, 2012 by cityofgolden

Golden, Colo. ­— August 27, 2012 - On 08/26/2012 at about 6:30 pm officers of the Golden Police Department responded to a traffic accident in the intersection of West 6th Avenue Frontage Road and McIntyre Street. An adult male from Golden, … Continue reading →

Bears Visit Golden

Posted on August 23, 2012 by cityofgolden

Golden, Colo. ­— August 23, 2012  A mama bear and her three cubs spent the day snacking and napping in a tree in north Golden along the Tucker Gulch Trail. The Department of Wildlife (DOW) will continue to watch the bears … Continue reading →

New Water Line on Cheyenne St – Outages Expected

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Amy

Beginning August 21, 2012 Diamond Contracting will begin installing new water line in Cheyenne Street from 19th Street to 24th Street. Access will be limited in the work area during the hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Residents will … Continue reading →

Golden Welcomes CSM’s Largest Ever Freshman Class

Posted on August 22, 2012 by cityofgolden

GOLDEN, Colo., Aug. 21, 2012 – In a tradition dating back to 1908, Colorado School of Mines students kicked off the new school year by carrying 10-pound rocks to the top of Mt. Zion and whitewashed the university’s iconic mountainside … Continue reading →

Fireworks Show This Saturday to Follow Bike Race

Posted on August 20, 2012 by cityofgolden

Golden, Colo. ­— August 20, 2012 — The City of Golden will host a fireworks show on Saturday, Aug. 25, the same day that the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Stage 6 starts in Golden. This is the rescheduled fireworks show … Continue reading →

Public Works Department Receives APWA Reaccreditation

Posted on August 9, 2012 by cityofgolden

The Golden Public Works Department was recently reacccredited by the American Public Works Association (APWA), continuing its legacy as one of the few departments in the US, and one of only three Public Works departments in Colorado, to be accredited. … Continue reading →

Golden Community Center Temporary Closure Planned

Posted on August 6, 2012 by cityofgolden

The Golden Community Center will be closed August 20-26, 2012 for maintenance. The center will reopen with normal operating hours beginning Monday, August 27. While we regret the inconvenience this temporary closure will cause our patrons, the shutdown is essential … Continue reading →

Golden Lifts Temporary Fire Restrictions

Posted on August 2, 2012 by cityofgolden

Golden, Colo. – Aug. 2, 2012 – Jefferson County lifted their temporary fire restrictions on Aug. 1 and Golden has followed suit, effective at noon today. Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures have reduced wildfire dangers. Golden has been under various … Continue reading →