Arvada Press

14/08/2025

Vesta Miller’s upbringing on the high plains of Kansas served Arvada well as she guided the then-sleepy bedroom community through the growth that shaped the city today. Miller, Arvada’s mayor from 1979 to 1981, passed away at age 96 on July 21 in the city she once led and still loved.

Vesta Miller’s upbringing on the high plains of Kansas served Arvada well as she guided the then-sleepy bedroom community through the growth that shaped the city today. Miller, Arvada’s mayor

13/08/2025

As cutbacks to grant funding have placed Mission Arvada, the homeless ministry that operates out of The Rising Church in Olde Town, in a troublesome financial position, other members of the city’s faith community have stepped up to lend a helping hand.

As cutbacks to grant funding have placed Mission Arvada, the homeless ministry that operates out of The Rising Church in Olde Town, in a troublesome financial position, other members of

12/08/2025

A Jefferson County roadside landmark is no more, as the American Motel located along the I-70 frontage road in Wheat Ridge has closed its doors. According to Colorado Community Media reporter Rylee Dunn, the motel will be demolished and the site redeveloped into a 335-unit apartment complex developed by Trinsic Residential Group.

A Jefferson County roadside landmark is no more, as the American Motel located along the I-70 frontage road in Wheat Ridge has closed its doors. The motel will be demolished

11/08/2025

Arvada High School is hosting an anniversary party on Wednesday, Aug. 27 to celebrate over 100 years of educating Arvada’s youth. The festivities will include guided tours, food trucks, musical performances and the reopening of the Arvada High School History Museum. Details:

The early 1900s were a transformative time in Arvada. In 1902, the first telephone in town was installed. The first issue of the Arvada Enterprise newspaper was published in 1908,

11/08/2025

For now, the race for the Arvada City Council District 3 seat is between Rebecka Lovisone and Aaron Skoff, as fellow candidate Nathan Mudd’s campaign is on hold after a medical event.

For now, the race to take over outgoing Arvada City Councilmember John Marriott’s seat in District 3 is between two candidates: Rebecka Lovisone and Aaron Skoff, as fellow candidate Nathan

11/08/2025

The Arvada City Council held a study session on Aug. 5 to discuss a potential intergovernmental agreement with Jefferson County and the surrounding cities to create a county-wide cold weather shelter after the closure of the Severe Weather Shelter Network last year.

Arvada’s city council held a study session on Aug. 5 to discuss a potential intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Jefferson County and the surrounding cities to create a county-wide cold weather

11/08/2025

Olde Town Arvada introduced several new events this summer, including Fourth Friday, which have run on every fourth Friday of the month since May and will continue through September. Plan your visit! The event features art projects, live music and drink specials.

Olde Town Arvada has welcomed lots of new events this summer, including the new Fourth Friday festivities, which have run on every fourth Friday of the month since May and

06/08/2025

After more than 15 hours at the bargaining table on July 31, Jefferson County Public Schools reached a compensation and benefits deal with two of its employee unions. But for many educators and support professionals, the agreement felt less like progress and more like a letdown. Read more:

Jeffco educators call out low raises and rising costs after a 12-hour union bargaining session ends in a disappointing deal.

05/08/2025

The City of Arvada appears to be nearing a sale for the former Early College of Arvada building. The building — listed at $6.8 million — is under contract to an unspecified buyer.

https://www.arvadapress.com/news/article_9bee68d8-5ee8-466b-ab04-63dcffb7afc5.html

30/07/2025

James Michael Chevrier, a former Jefferson County school psychologist accused of s*xually assaulting a student, pleaded not guilty July 28 to multiple felony charges during an arraignment in Jefferson County Court.

ChatGPT said:Former Jeffco school psychologist James Chevrier pleads not guilty to child s*x assault; judge denies bond reduction. Trial set for Jan. 5, 2026.

30/07/2025

After the federal government abruptly froze nearly $80 million in education funds intended for Colorado, including $3 million earmarked for Jeffco, the district scrambled to assess at-risk programs and prepare for potential cuts.

Then, with little explanation, the U.S. Department of Education reversed course and announced the money would be released after all.

“There was a lot of wasted time, energy, effort, angst, as we worked through figuring out what to do if these funds were not delivered,” Superintendent Tracy Dorland said. “And then all of a sudden they are delivered. So that’s good news, and we’re grateful for that, but it really was a waste of time.” https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/07/29/jeffco-federal-funding-freeze

Jeffco braced for deep budget cuts after a $3M federal funds freeze. Weeks later, the money was restored, leaving stress, confusion and lingering concern.

22/07/2025

A new program aimed at increasing career opportunities in aerospace, aviation and more will be coming to Adams County’s Colorado Air and Spaceport, thanks to an agreement with the University of Denver.

A new program aimed at increasing career opportunities in aerospace, aviation and more will be coming to Adams County’s Colorado Air and Spaceport, thanks to an agreement with the University of Denver. The Spaceport and AltitudeX Aviation Group have signed a lease with the University of Denver to ...