GOLDEN HISTORY, UNEARTHED

Over in Golden, crews breaking ground on the old Coors ceramics plant are digging up more than just dirt. They’ve started finding fragments of the site’s industrial past—old bottles, pottery shards, and bits of the original glassworks that operated there for decades. It’s all part of the huge Clayworks redevelopment, a project that’s turning a historic manufacturing site into a new mixed-use district with housing, shops, and public space.

I love this kind of thing: when a place evolves, but the past still pokes through and becomes part of the story. If you’re into local history, design, or just watching Golden reinvent itself, this is one worth keeping an eye on.

REAL ESTATE

Here’s a cool little project for someone with vision. This Evergreen cabin needs renovation, but it has beautiful original lodgepole pine beams that could absolutely shine with the right touch. The wallpaper can go (it’s had its moment), and the wood paneling could be reworked to bring out the cabin’s character. There’s a lot of wood paneling—like, a lot—but that’s part of the fun. With some creativity, this place could turn into a really charming mountain retreat.

HOME COOKIN’

Sometimes you just want an easy meal that everyone actually likes—and this one hits the spot. I made it last night, and it’s officially in the weeknight rotation. These sweet-potato and chorizo tacos come together in 20 minutes with just three main ingredients, but the flavor punches way above their weight. The spicy chorizo plays perfectly with the sweetness of the potato, and the black beans add a hearty base that makes the whole thing feel substantial.

Chef Tip: Add an avocado-ranch slaw on top for a cool, crunchy finish.

THE BRIEFING

Sunrise 6:50 AM
Sunset 4:43 PM
Snow Report - Improving 📈 
Loveland 4” in the last 24 hours

THE TRADING POST

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TUESDAY

Connects Co Working, Genesee- Free Week of Cowering through Friday. More details

Green Mountain Brewery, Lakewood- Weekly Run Club, 6pm. Run, then beers

Buffalo Rose, Golden- Golden Beer Talks: Women in Combat, 6pm. Inspiring

WEDNESDAY

Beck Venture Center, Golden- Startup Forum: Digital Marketing & Ecommerce, 3:30pm. Grow the biz

New Terrain Brewing, Golden- Ski & Board Tune Night, 5-9pm. Wax, Edge, Beer

Miners Saloon, Golden- Live music Wednesdays, 6-9pm.

Golden Community Center, Golden- Speaker Series: Sustainable Design, 6:30-8pm. Good Architecture

Buffalo Rose, Golden- Country Line Dancing Night, 7-11pm. Boot Scootin’

THURSDAY

Mountain Toad Brewing, Golden- Cheese Night with Cheese Ranch, 5-10pm. Beer & Cheese pairings

Runner’s Roost, Golden- Weekly Run Club, meet at 6pm

BP Run Co, Wheat Ridge- Weekly run club, starting at 6pm. Lace ‘em up

Boone Mountain Sports, Evergreen- Wax & Movie Day, 6-8pm. Epic

Cactus Jack’s Saloon, Evergreen- Thank you Thursday. Locals get 10% off all day while the kitchen is open, and a great warm up for Open Mic Night 👇️ 

Cactus Jack’s Saloon, Evergreen- Almost Famous Open Mic Night, starting at 7pm

New Terrain Brewing, Golden- Music by the Mesa: Taarka, 6-9pm. American Folk

The Woodcellar, Evergreen- The Almighty Open Mic Night, 7-11pm. Show off

Snowpack Taproom, Conifer- Comedy night w/ Matt Cobos, 8:30pm. Laughs

FRIDAY

Center for the Arts, Evergreen- Workshop: Burn & Flow Pyrography, 10am-2pm. Make cool stuff

Cheese Ranch Artisan Deli, Golden- Fondue Friday, 5pm. Yummy

Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden- The Polar Express train Ride, 5-10pm. Never too early

Little Bear Saloon, Evergreen- Dead Phish Orchestra, 7:30pm. Iconic Bands

The Woodcellar, Evergreen- Dave A’Bear’s “A Very Jerry Band”, 8pm. Touch of Grey

SATURDAY

Unite Fitness, Golden- Parent Run Club, 10:30-11:30am. Drop off the kids

Snowpack Taproom, Conifer- Saturday Morning Yoga, 10-11am. Flowy

Rockland Church, Golden- Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Fall Concert, 3-5pm. Tickets

Buffalo Rose, Golden- Petty Nicks Experience: Tribute to Tom Petty & Stevie Nicks, 8pm. Won’t back down

SUNDAY

Dinosaur Ridge, Golden- Free Days, bring the explorers. More info

Scully’s Cafe, Golden- Pumpkin Paint & Sip, 10am-2pm. Cozy Morning

Mountain Toad Brewing, Golden- Board Game Night, 5pm-close. Have fun

MONDAY

Buffalo Rose, Golden- Ski & Snowboard Waxing Night, 5:30-7:30. Get your gear ready

Golden Game Guild, Golden- Teach Me to Play Mondays, 6-9pm. Learn new games

New Terrain Brewing Co, Golden- Yoga on Tap 🧘 Yoga from 6-7pm, beers anytime. Get your ticket

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See you around the next bend!