Golden awards pre-construction service contract for new city hall and police headquarters
By Deborah Grigsby
Denver Gazette
The City of Golden this week moved one step closer to a new police and municipal building.
During Tuesday night’s meeting, City Council members voted unanimously to award FCI Constructors, Inc. — which has offices in Colorado in Grand Junction, Durango, and Frederick — a $90,000 contract for pre-construction management and general contractor services for the Heart of Golden Police and Municipal Facility. Plans call for it to be built on the former Molson Coors property at 311 10th St... Read more...
Golden considering blackout dates between summer events
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
With so many big events in downtown Golden throughout the summer, city officials are considering implementing blackout dates.
This would prevent those applying for special event permits from having events the same weekend and/or on consecutive weekends based on other applicants who’ve been approved already or a pre-established calendar of summer events... Read more...
Mines women’s soccer maintains No. 1 ranking, prepares for regular-season finale
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
The Colorado School of Mines women’s soccer players, coaches and fans are hoping to end the regular season the same way they started it — with consecutive wins... Read more...
Golden Optimists and IRC Denver: Pedaling Towards Hope and Community
By Mariam Naibi / Edited by Hanna Simmons
International Rescue Committee
In September 2021, Suzy Stutzman, a Board Member of Golden Optimists, reached out to the IRC in Denver with an offer to set the wheels of change in motion for a seemingly “golden” opportunity.
Golden Optimists, a non-profit organization located in Golden, Colorado, embodies the true spirit of community and dedication. Operated entirely by volunteers who share a passion for cycling, the organization collects and refurbishes used bicycles. These bicycles are then transformed into sustainable modes of transportation and sources of outdoor recreation, adventure, and joy for individuals in need... Read more...