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08/25/2026

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Two CSP Troopers were shot on August 25, 2026, at 7:15am in the area of Highway 24 and Piney Point Lane. The suspect is described as a white, male, with facial hair, and brown or blonde shoulder length hair. The suspect was driving a blue Subaru Imprezza with no front plate/obscured license plates. Use caution and do not approach if seen. Suspect is armed and dangerous. If seen, please call 9-1-1 or the Colorado State Patrol at 719-544-2424.

08/16/2026

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08/07/2026

🛒 Arvada History Throwback Thursday: The First King Soopers!

Did you know the very first King Soopers opened right here in Arvada?

On June 16, 1947, founder Lloyd King opened his first King Soopers market in the new Ashton Building at Church and Alder Streets—today’s W. 57th Avenue and Webster Street in Olde Town Arvada.

The market was 4,500 square feet and opened with 11 full-time employees. Lloyd King was an innovator, introducing something shoppers take for granted today: self-service packaged meat displayed in refrigerated cases.

The Olde Town store served the community from 1947 to 1957. A new King Soopers later opened at W. 58th Avenue and Independence Street, and many more followed. Today, King Soopers is part of Kroger.

🏪 From one neighborhood market in Arvada to a name known across Colorado and the U.S. —that’s quite an Arvada story!

Do you remember shopping at an early King Soopers? What do you remember most? Share your memories or photos with us!

07/23/2026

The Teller house in Central City has been a destination location for tourists for many years, for the western history, the façade and the face.

07/02/2026

06/25/2026

Community Alert: Post-Flooding Hazards

EFR is responding to multiple impacts from last night’s flooding. Several mud and rock slides have occurred and many private bridges have been damaged or washed out. Last night’s rain produced a CFS surge in Bear Creek greater than the 2013 flooding.

If possible, please consider delaying your departure in the morning to allow crews additional time to assess conditions and clear roadways. Use extreme caution if travel is necessary, and NEVER drive through flooded areas or around road closures. Fire, law enforcement, power companies, and road crews are actively working to assess damage, restore services, and reopen affected roads. Due to the volume of incidents, response times for non-emergency calls may be delayed. If you have an emergency, call 911 immediately. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as crews work to keep our community safe. Please continue to monitor official channels for updates and changing conditions.

No injuries thus far; only property damage. We are grateful for mutual aid from Indian Hills Fire Rescue, Genesee Fire Rescue, Foothills Fire & Rescue, West Metro Fire Rescue & Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Jeffcom 911

06/22/2026

UPDATE 6/29: Apex Park is reopen to visitors. We appreciate your patience.

Apex Park is temporarily closed due to aggressive bear activity in the area. The closure is in place to protect visitors while Colorado Parks and Wildlife monitors conditions. We appreciate your cooperation and the park will reopen when it is safe to do so.

06/16/2026

1911 Lakeside

In 1911, Lakeside Park constructed the Derby racing coaster. It cost $65,000 to build (roughly $2.4 million in today's dollars), and was believed to be the largest structure of its kind and was more than a mile in length.

Just a couple of weeks after the park officially opened for the season, on June 15th, 1911, the coaster had its first major accident when Mrs. E. Nist nearly fell from the coaster and was severely injured, leading some to speculate she would die.

As described in the Denver Post:
"Mrs. Nist, in company with her brother-in-law, Henry Colburn...entered one of the cars for the trip around the coaster. When the summit was reached and the car was rushing around the tracks at a terrific rate of speed, Mrs. Nist suddenly lurched forcibly in her seat and plunged over the side of the car. Just as her body cleared the side, Colburn reached frantically after the falling woman and succeeded in grasping her clothing securely enough to keep her suspended from the side of the flying car. Owing to the velocity which had been attained, it was impossible to make a stop for some time. Meantime, the dangling body of the unconscious Mrs. Nist was buffeted along the side of the track, striking her head and almost every portion of her body against the projecting rails with terrible force."

"When speed had been sufficiently reduced to allow the occupants of the car to draw the lacerated form into the car, it was found that Mr.s Nist had been practically scalped, one arm mangled, and back and limbs cut in numerous places...All efforts to restore her to consciousness failed until this morning, when she was partially roused from the comatose state."

Mrs. Nist was a widow, who had lost her husband sixth months prior, and her relatives tried their best to divert her mind from her sadness. "It is thought that the excitement of the trip on the derby racing coaster may have proved too much for Mrs. Nist's overwrought nerves, and that she involuntarily made the leap from the car."

No bones were broken in her body, and I have found no evidence that Mrs. Nist died from her injuries.

The Derby had at least two deaths on it, one of which I've posted in the past. It was torn down in 1937, and replaced with the existing Cyclone in 1940.

05/06/2026

05/04/2026

Idaho Springs, 1400 block of Miner Street looking East. Photos taken in 1911 and 2018.

Miner Street in Idaho Springs, CO, is the heart of a 1983-designated National Historic District, featuring brick buildings from 1877–1920 that reflect its gold-rush origins. George A Jackson discovered Gold along Clear Creek in January 1859. Miner Street developed to serve the miners and businesses that flocked to the area.

The arrival of the railroad in 1877 bolstered the town as a supply center, leading to the construction of permanent, two-story brick commercial buildings that dominate the street today.

The buildings primarily represent late Victorian/early 20th-century commercial styles, which were built to replace early false-front wooden structures. Many storefronts still have historic plaques highlighting their past roles as saloons, banks, and hardware stores.

Designated a National Historic District in 1983, the area is protected to maintain its unique, historic character.

While retaining its historic charm, Miner Street has transitioned into a commercial center for tourists and locals. The "Miner Street Market" was introduced in 2020, offering outdoor dining, retail, and community. (Source: Google AI overview)

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