In this Week's Weekly Digest:

• Mondays with the Mayor
• Golden High School Graduation
• Rename the Weekly Digest, Pt 2!
• Golden Bike Cruise Next Tuesday
• Golden Farmers Market Next Weekend
• Utility Bill Email Change
• Westracks Inaugural Run
• Police Chief Candidate Meet & Greet
• Memorial Day in Golden

Mondays with the Mayor

Mayor Laura Weinberg highlighted tonight's Meet and Greet with City of Golden Police Chief candidates. She also highlighted Memorial Day holiday activities, described in detail below.

A reminder that Mondays with the Mayor is cancelled next week due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Golden High School Graduation

Congratulations to Golden High School seniors upon graduation!

Light congestion may occur before and following the commencement ceremony, held at Colorado School of Mines Marv Kay Stadium in Golden on Friday, May 22.

The City of Golden wishes the Golden High School Class of 2026 a wonderful ceremony, and good luck on the next steps of each student's journey. More information about commencement can be found on the Golden High School's website.

Let's Rename the Weekly Digest, Part 2

Last week, the City of Golden requested readers to help select a new name for the Weekly Digest. We advertised three options, but then only included two. Oops! Let’s try again! Please vote from each of the three options.

The following are the choices, in alphabetical order:

• The Golden Roundup
• The Golden Standard
• The Golden Outlook

Once you click an option, you will be taken to a landing page, but no further action is required. Thank you for voting!

Golden Bike Cruise Begins May 26

The first Golden Bike Cruise of the season starts next Tuesday, May 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. meeting behind the Armory Building, at 818 14th St., Golden.

The Golden Bicycle Cruise is a family friendly event held on the last Tuesday evening of the month, May through September. Participants cruise along the bike paths and streets of Golden. This month's theme is outer space. There will be live music, food, and a raffle.



Golden Farmers Market Next Weekend

The Golden Farmers Market kicks off its season starting next Saturday, May 30, through Labor Day. The event lasts from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., between Illinois and 10th St., near downtown Golden. Arrive early to purchase the freshest items.



Golden Utility Billing Email Change

June's billing cycle will begin using a new email address for City of Golden Utility bills. The new email address is: noreply@incode.tylerhosting.cloud.

Please add this to your safe senders list and/or your contacts. The City's new system may go to junk or spam, especially for Gmail account users. Be on the lookout to avoid missing your next bill.



Ride Around Greater Golden For Free

Residents and visitors can now hitch a ride for free to some of the busiest parking areas just outside of Golden. Riders can use the free shuttle from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays starting Memorial Day Weekend, through Labor Day, to main attractions in the greater Golden area.

The shuttles will take passengers every 15 minutes to and from destinations such as Matthews/Winters Park, the Red Rocks Trading Post, and more, leaving from the RTD Golden Station. You can learn more below.



Meet the Candidates for Police Chief

The City of Golden is holding a Candidate Meet and Greet event for the next City of Golden Police Chief. Candidates will give brief remarks followed by a mix and mingle. The event is free and open to the public.

The two candidates are Michele Wagner, right, who has 25 years of experience, working through the ranks at the Lakewood Police Department and currently serving as Chief Investigator with the 1st Judiciary Attorney's Office.

Shawn Wray, left, also has 25 years in law enforcement, working for both the San Diego County Sheriff's Office and the City La Mesa Police Department. He currently serves as Division Chief for the City of Wheat Ridge.

Wednesday, May 20

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Remarks Begin at 5:30 p.m.)

Golden Community Center

1470 10th St., Golden

Memorial Day in Golden

The City of Golden would like to wish all residents a meaningful and safe Memorial Day weekend. City Hall will be closed, however emergency services will operate as normal.

To celebrate the holiday in Golden, the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial Foundation is hosting a Memorial Day ceremony beginning promptly 2:00 p.m., and will include a flyover, the U.S. anthem, and more.

The memorial is at 16899 W Colfax Ave, Golden. You can learn more about the Foundation at their website.

Ford St. – Goldco Cir to 5th St.

• Xcel Energy gas main maintenance
• 05/19 – 05/20/26
• 7am to 7pm
• Expect construction-related traffic delays and parking impacts

Ford St. & 10th St. intersection

• Concrete ramp restoration from Xcel Energy overhead pole replacement
• 05/27 – 05/28/26
• 7am to 7pm
• Expect construction-related traffic delays and sidewalk impact with
• pedestrian detour in place

11th St. – ROAD CLOSURE – Washington Ave. to Jackson St.

• Crane to lift mechanical equipment onto the roof of 1027 Washington Ave
• 05/19/26
• 7am to 7pm
• Vehicular and pedestrian detour will be provided

Washington Ave. – 13th St. to 14th St.

• Exterior sign work for Table Mountain Inn
• 05/20/26
• 7am – 7pm
• Expect construction-related traffic delays and parking/sidewalk impacts with a pedestrian detour in place

Jackson St. – 13TH St. to 14th St.

• Xcel Energy gas main maintenance
• 05/26 – 05/27/26
• 7am to 7pm
• Expect construction-related traffic delays and parking impacts

14th St. – Cheyenne St. to Washington Ave.

• Calvary Flats development project
• 04/01 - 01/11/27
• Sidewalk closure on southside of 14th St.
• Parking lanes closed for delivery purposes only
• Expect construction-related traffic delays and parking/sidewalk impacts with pedestrian detour in place

19th St. – Arapahoe St. to Cheyenne St.

• Materials delivery for private residential project at 914 19th St.
• 05/18/26
• Expect construction-related traffic delays and parking/sidewalk impacts with a pedestrian detour in place

19th St. – Elm St. to Illinois St.

• Pedestrian crossing traffic signal installation for CSM Res Hall 7 project
• 05/19 – 05/22/26
• 7am to 7pm
• Expect construction related traffic delays and a sidewalk impact with a pedestrian detour in place

19th St. – ROAD CLOSURE – Elm St. to Illinois St.

• Colorado School of Mines right-of-way improvements work
• Road closure in place 24/7, 05/26 – 06/27/26
• Vehicular detour through CSM campus to the north
• Sidewalk on southside of 19th St to remain open for pedestrian access
• Expect construction-related traffic delays

Ford St. & Jackson St. – 14th St. to 24th St.

• City of Golden protected bike lane & corridor safety improvement project
• 04/27 – winter 2026
• Weekdays 7am to 7pm
• Expect construction-related traffic delays with parking/sidewalk impacts with pedestrian detours in place

South Golden Rd. / Johnson Rd. / W. 10th Ave. & residential neighborhoods

in the area

• Google Fiber utility potholing and micro trenching operations
• March – summer of 2026
• Weekdays 7am to 7pm
• Expect construction-related traffic delays with parking/sidewalk impacts with pedestrian detours in place

Corporate Circle @ W Colfax Ave. Business Park

• Xcel Energy underground electric system upgrades
• 01/19 – summer 2026
• Weekdays 7am to 7pm
• Expect construction-related traffic delays with parking/sidewalk impacts with pedestrian detours in place

Citywide

• Xcel Energy overhead power pole replacements/maintenance – wildfire mitigation
• 01/01- summer 2026
• Weekdays 7am to 7pm
• Expect construction-related traffic delays and parking / sidewalk impacts with pedestrian detours in place

Public Road Closures

Wondering about road closures that might impact your drive? Check out the Public Road Closures map for an update on all current permitted street closures in Golden.

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

(303) 384-8000