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Good morning Golden! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a 284-unit project could reshape housing on South Golden Road
  • What will Golden's new North Clear Creek Parking District change for you?
  • What changed in Golden's parking, safety, shopping, and dino fun?

Also on today's calendar: REV X 3 Foliage Canyon Ride Out | REVER - RevZilla - REV'IT! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Thompson Thrift Plans 284-Unit Mixed-Use Development Near Denver (citybiz.co) — A major 284-unit apartment and retail project is planned along South Golden Road, bringing new luxury rentals and about 20,000 square feet of commercial space to Golden by early 2028. The Alasso development targets Golden's tight housing market and high home prices, promising amenities like a resort-style pool, fitness center, and neighborhood-serving shops near key employers and outdoor recreation.
   

2. City creates parking district near Golden Mill, Parfet Park (thegoldentranscript.com) — If you park near the Golden Mill, Parfet Park, or the new Clayworks district, expect new permit, paid, and time-limited spaces after City Council approved the North Clear Creek Parking District. The plan brings two-hour limits on several streets, 30‑minute loading zones by Golden Mill and 615 Water St., and a dedicated city-vehicle spot at Parfet Park, with details rolling out soon.
   

3. News About Golden - October 2, 2026 (goldentoday.com) — Golden residents get a busy local news roundup today, from a search for a suspect in a Golden-area road-rage shooting to new parking rules near the Golden Mill, Parfet Park, and Clayworks. You'll also see updates on YoColorado's airport store, dinosaur fun at Dinosaur Ridge, and a leadership change in Mines' Electrical Engineering Department.
   

4. 49 Outstanding Writing Conferences and Workshops in October 2026 (blogspot.com) — Writers and illustrators in Golden can soon attend the Letters & Lines Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Conference in town on October 10–11, offering keynotes, craft sessions, critiques, and portfolio reviews. It's one of dozens of October conferences nationwide, but this one happens right in Golden, giving locals a chance to sharpen skills and connect with industry professionals without traveling far.
   

5. 10 haunted ghost tours you'll find around Colorado (denvergazette.com) — If you're craving spooky fun close to home, Colorado Haunted History runs a two-hour "Murder, Mayhem, and Madness" walking tour right in Golden. It's one of several ghost tours highlighted statewide, offering stories of Wild West hauntings, historic hotels, eerie parks, and even underground tunnels from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found this balloon in my yard, and it brought tears to my eyes.
    Don't worry Toni. This definitely got to your grandpa before it got to me. He probably dropped it while dancing in the heavens (Nextdoor Lookout Mountain)
  • National Renewable Energy Laboratory posted a job opening for Professional IV-Quality Assurance in Golden. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Golden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Golden here.

Ok Golden! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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