In this week's edition...

• Mondays with the Mayor

• Watch a Recording of the State of the City Address

• Rental Registry Feedback Form

• Congratulations Golden High School Class of '24

• Community Garden Workday

• DeLong Park Earth Day Celebration

• The Splash at Fossil Trace opens May 25

• Save money on Electric Lawn Equipment

• Lead Service Line Potholing is Underway

Mondays with the Mayor

On this week’s “Mondays with the Mayor”, Mayor Laura Weinberg discusses the following topics:

• A congratulations to the CSM and Golden High School graduates of 2024. Please monitor social media for parking information for the Golden High School graduation ceremony this Friday.
• The Jackson St. Corridor plan. You can learn more on the Guiding Golden page.
• Agenda items for the City Council regular business meeting and study session that occurred yesterday evening.

You can always watch a recording of the live stream on the City's Facebook page.

State of the City Address

Unable to attend the 2024 State of the City Address? No worries! You can catch all the highlights and insights by watching the recording online at your convenience on the City web page or by tapping the image above!

Rental Registry Feedback Form

Couldn't attend one of the Rental Registry Listening Sessions? We still want your input! Check out the Guiding Golden Healthy Housing page to review the FAQ and submit a Rental Registry Feedback Form. This form will be open until Friday, May 24. 

Congratulations Golden High School Class of 2024

Let's give a round of applause to the 2024 graduates of Golden High School! From academic endeavors to athletic achievements, these students have truly showcased dedication and excellence throughout their journey.

Graduate Commencement Ceremony: Friday, May 17 at 9 a.m. at the Marv Kay Stadium*

*Tickets required to attend

Parking will be available at these locations:

• Lot K (corner of 11th Street & Maple Street): Graduate, and Staff Parking
• Lot L (12th Street & Maple Street): Handicap/VIP Parking
• Lot S (13th Street & Maple Street): General Parking
• Parking Garage (14th Street & Maple Street): General Parking
• Lot Q, Overflow Parking from the Parking Garage

Please note that street parking is not permitted in the neighborhood around the stadium. Do not park on side streets or in permitted residential areas. Illegal parking will be strictly enforced.

Natural Grocers Community Garden Workday!

May 17, 5 - 7 p.m. at 2401 Ford Street

The Natural Grocers Community Garden in Golden would like to invite you to two workdays as they prepare the garden for the season. They will be weeding, moving compost, and working on other assorted projects followed by a casual garden meet-and-greet!

Questions? RSVPs? Interested in a garden plot? Please email naturalgrocerscommunitygarden@dug.org.

Join the DeLong Park Weedbusters for an Earth Day Celebration

May 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at DeLong Park

The festivities will include children's activities focused on recycling and repurposing, face painting by a neighborhood artist, a showcase of native local plant botany, City of Golden Sustainability presentations, giveaways, and fun investigative activities for children using magnifying glasses, plus more!

The Splash at Fossil Trace Opens for the Season May 25!

The Splash at Fossil Trace opens for another great summer season on Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m.

Day passes are available, as well as 10-visit passes and season passes. When the mercury shoots up, cool down at the Splash!

Visit SplashinGolden.com for more information and to purchase your passes.

Save on New Electric Lawn Equipment

For those looking to spring for new electric lawn care equipment, the State has a new program that makes it even easier to receive discounts on electric mowers or handheld equipment.

Learn more on the CoPIRG page

Lead Service Line Potholing Has Begun

The City is partnering with Five Star Energy Services to test residences in Golden for galvanized lead in their service lines.

Homes built before 1940 are at the highest risk of containing a lead or galvanized line, and if your home is potentially impacted you can sign a consent form for free testing and line replacement. Sign the form on the Guiding Golden page today!

Colorado Mountain Club

New & Prospective Colorado Mountain Club Member Night

May 15, 6:30 - 8:15 p.m.

Discover what it means to be a member of the Colorado Mountain Club! Learn about the organization and meet new people to explore the outdoors with at our free new and prospective member nights. Learn more on the Colorado Mountain Club page

Wilderness First Aid

May 18-19,  8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

This WFA course teaches students the skills to anticipate risks and hazards, identify medical, traumatic, and environmental problems, recognize life-threatening issues, initiate basic care, and deliver a cohesive report. The curriculum forces students to think creatively, adapt to ever-changing situations, and learn valuable leadership, decision-making, and communication skills. Learn more on the Colorado Mountain Club page

Right of Way Closures

• N. Ford Street - N. Ford St. will be closed until the end of the day today for waterline installation.

• Washington Avenue - Parking and the sidewalk on Washington Avenue will be closed from 11th to 12th Street from today until May 17 to erect and scaffold a canopy structure.

• Ford Street - Ford Street will be closed from 7th Street to 10th Street beginning May 13 and ending May 17. The road will be fully closed from May 13 to May 15 followed by a sidewalk and one lane closure for the rest of the work.

• East Street - East Street will be closed 16th to 19th Street: Xcel Energy's electric work on East Street, 16th to 19th Street, continues until May 31. Work will occur weekdays, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., expect traffic, parking, and sidewalk closures.

• Colorado School of Mines: CSM campus has various closures. Check ROW permitting map below for details.

Public Road Closures

City of Golden / 911 10th Street / Golden, CO

(303) 384-8000