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Explosion, Fire at Golden factory
on May 6, 2008 by Staff in Latest, Comments Off on Explosion, Fire at Golden factory
No one was injured after a forging furnace exploded at about 8:15 a.m. today at Goltra Castings, a manufacturing company that mass produces metal fixtures at 501 McIntyre St. in […]
Courage Walk for Crime Victims in Golden
on April 9, 2008 by Staff in Latest, Comments Off on Courage Walk for Crime Victims in Golden
Golden receives sustainability award
on March 25, 2008 by Staff in Latest, Comments Off on Golden receives sustainability award
The City of Golden received notification today that the Golden Sustainability Initiative is the Gold Winner recipient of the prestigious Community Outreach/Public Education award through the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Local Government Awards Program.
Golden Mayor Jacob Smith and Golden Urban Renewal Authority (GURA) Executive Director Mark Heller will be presented with certificates for their achievements with the project at the DRCOG Annual Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 30 at Belmar Center, 405 S. Tellar St., in Lakewood. The event begins at 6 p.m. and the awards dinner program starts at 7 p.m. In addition to the Local Government Awards, DRCOG will honor other individuals for their contributions to DRCOG and the region.
Golden Fire get Homeland Security grant
on February 12, 2008 by Staff in Latest, Comments Off on Golden Fire get Homeland Security grant
Congressman Ed Perlmutter presented the Golden Fire Department with a check yesterday in the amount of $13,252 on behalf of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to purchase fitness […]
Memorial Services Set for City Attorney
on January 7, 2008 by Staff in Latest, Comments Off on Memorial Services Set for City Attorney
Memorial services for long-time Golden City Attorney and President of Windholz & Associates law firm Jim Windholz will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the Stadium Club at Folsom Field on the University of Colorado at Boulder campus. Windholz, 65, died of heart attack on Jan. 1 while in California to attend the funeral of his sister, Mary Beth Lind, who died on Christmas Day.
Windholz had been appointed and served as the City Attorney in Golden since January 1990. He also served as the City Attorney in Lafayette since May 2004 and in Sheridan since October 2002. His firm wrote the Charter that made Sheridan a home-rule city. Other public agencies his firm currently represents include the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
Golden City attorney dies – Jim Windholz
on January 2, 2008 by Staff in Latest, Comments Off on Golden City attorney dies – Jim Windholz
The long-time City Attorney for the cities of Golden, Lafayette and Sheridan, Jim Windholz, 65, president of Boulder-based Windholz & Associates law firm, died of a heart attack Jan. 1. Windholz was in California to attend the funeral of his sister, Mary Beth Lind, who died on Christmas Day.
Windholz had been appointed and served as the City Attorney in Golden since January 1990, in Lafayette since May 2004 and in Sheridan since October 2002. His firm wrote the Charter that made Sheridan a home-rule city. Other public agencies his firm currently represents include the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
Golden nets financial award
on October 22, 2007 by Staff in Latest, Comments Off on Golden nets financial award
The Certificate for Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Golden by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its 2006 comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
City to Broadcast Candidates Forum
on October 11, 2007 by Staff in Latest, Comments Off on City to Broadcast Candidates Forum
The City of Golden is broadcasting the Leadership Golden Alumni Association’s candidates forum, sponsored by the Golden Transcript and Golden Good Government League. The candidates running for office in Golden’s […]
Mountain Lion sighted in Golden area
on September 4, 2007 by Staff in Latest, Comments Off on Mountain Lion sighted in Golden area
A mountain lion was reported to have lunged at a large picture window of a home in the 300 block of Cliff Lane shortly after dark Aug. 30. The homeowner said she heard a loud bang on the glass near where she was standing and turned around in time to see a large mountain lion circle her back patio twice before disappearing into the open space behind the home, which is near Peery Parkway and Partridge Circle on the western edge of North Table Mountain.
The Golden Police Department has reported a higher than usual volume of calls related to mountain lions this year, but this is the first report of aggressive behavior. The Golden Police Department has notified the Colorado Division of Wildlife of the incident.
Golden Mayor to oppose Broomfield, Northwest Parkway deal
on August 28, 2007 by Staff in Latest, Comments Off on Golden Mayor to oppose Broomfield, Northwest Parkway deal
olden Mayor Chuck Baroch and Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Smith will attend tonight’s Broomfield City Council meeting to speak during the public comment period shortly after 6 p.m. against Broomfield […]