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2+ day, 19+ hour ago (135+ words) Golden Transcript Stay in the loop Jaden Bush, a campus supervisor at Bear Creek K-8 School, told the Jeffco school board on May 11 that "no one deserves to live paycheck to paycheck." Some Jeffco school staff see health costs more than…...
Golden's Ulysses Park opens new fields after redevelopment
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (922+ words) Golden City Councilor Patty Evans walks along the sidewalk between the central building, background, and the south building during the June 1 Cookies With Councilors event. The central building was updated as part of the recent redevelopment project, as the building…...
Hearing for Golden Cemetery sex assault reset for July 24
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (783+ words) The man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at Golden Cemetery Jan. 18 has had his preliminary hearing delayed until July 24. Feliciano Blanco-Araujo, 27, was arrested April 29 in Denver and later booked into the Jefferson County jail on a $200, 000 cash bond. He's…...
Small but fierce Mines track team wins third at nationals
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (609+ words) Members of the Colorado School of Mines women's track & field team celebrates winning third place at the May 21-23 NCAA Division II championships in Emporia, Kansas. Despite only having six qualifying athletes, it was the program's best-ever finish at nationals. Colorado…...
Why your rising tax bill isn't helping your schools
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (775+ words) Jefferson County homeowners are paying about 40 to 55 percent more in property taxes than five years ago. But thanks to Colorado's school funding formula, almost none of that increase has reached the Jeffco school district. The median Jefferson County homeowner now…...
Spend the summer downtown, exploring the Adventure Forest
1+ week, 2+ day ago (747+ words) With summer break finally arriving for children all over the metro area, parents are going to be looking for active and enriching ways to spend some time. The newly updated Adventure Forest at the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico…...
Golden High School's Class of 2026 celebrates new chapter
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (348+ words) A Golden High School graduate hugs their family members after the May 22 ceremony at Marv Kay Stadium. Golden High School graduates, who were formerly on the spirit and cheer teams, lead their fellow graduates in one final hand jive during…...
Golden Police chief finalists champion community policing
2+ week, 1+ day ago (906+ words) A Golden Police Department vehicle sits at Parfet Park Aug. 6 during the city's National Night Out event. For both finalists vying to be Golden's next police chief, this isn't a stepping-stone job. It's the destination, each finalist said May 20. Michele…...
Dinosaur Ridge's discovery center back with Deep Time Detour
2+ week, 2+ day ago (842+ words) On May 18, local chamber of commerce members visit Dinosaur Ridge's new "Deep Time Detour" exhibit at the Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center. The renovated exhibit hall was set to open May 23, coinciding with the official launch of the Westracks shuttle between…...
Biz Beat: Golden Mill celebrates 5 years as community gathering space | News | thegoldentranscript. com
2+ week, 3+ day ago (957+ words) An aerialist from Circus Foundry performs at The Golden Mill during ARTSWEEK GOLDEN 2025. The COVID-19 pandemic was a bleak period for local businesses, especially for restaurants. At the time, it seemed foolhardy to open an eatery, let alone one focused…...