seth greene
Oct 26, 2026
Trivia Question❓What glittering discovery was made along Ralston Creek near present-day Arvada in 1850—years before Colorado’s famous Gold Rush? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
Arvada officials presented a proposed 2027–2028 budget at a Sept. |
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ARS Landscape Materials and Supply is accepting fall soil amendment orders through October 31, with delivery dates available into late November for Arvada-area homes and businesses.
The window gives gardeners time to spread and mix material into beds before frozen ground makes digging difficult.
A November delivery date does not guarantee workable soil, so customers should consider their yard conditions and the time needed to finish the job.
For a 1,000-square-foot bed, three cubic yards makes a layer about one inch deep; a new bed needing three to four inches could require roughly nine to twelve cubic yards.
ARS offers compost, screened topsoil, planter’s mix and screened fill dirt by the cubic yard, with pickup also available at its yard at 9470 Indiana Street. Read More... |
School House Kitchen & Libations is a welcoming place to gather over comfort food in the heart of Olde Town Arvada.
Its schoolhouse-inspired setting gives a neighborhood meal a little extra character, whether you are catching up with friends or bringing the family together.
Look for crowd-pleasing burgers and mac and cheese, along with drinks for the grown-ups and plenty of reasons to linger at the table.
It is the kind of local spot that makes a casual outing feel like part of the Arvada community.
This spotlight is presented by School House Kitchen & Libations, so take a look at the menu and plan your visit. |
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Jeffco Public Schools has welcomed six electric school buses, bringing the prospect of quieter rides and less tailpipe exhaust to routes across Jefferson County.
The buses and six bidirectional chargers arrived through a partnership with Xcel Energy and Highland Electric Fleets, with Xcel contributing about $3.4 million toward vehicles, charging infrastructure and management systems.
Bidirectional charging could eventually allow parked buses to send stored electricity back to the grid, though the district has not said when that might happen.
Drivers are receiving classroom and hands-on training, while mechanics and other staff prepare the buses for daily service.
District transportation leader Nathan Reimer hopes this first group will lead to more electric buses, but expansion will depend on what Jeffco learns from operating them.
For students and neighbors, the most immediate difference may be a quieter school morning. Read More... |
Q&A Questions |
Q: Where is Arvada, Colorado? A: Arvada is a suburb northwest of Denver that spans Jefferson and Adams counties. Q: What is Olde Town Arvada? A: Olde Town is Arvada’s historic downtown area, with local shops, restaurants, and an RTD G Line station. Q: Where can visitors enjoy nature in Arvada? A: Majestic View Park offers walking trails and mountain views. Its nature center has exhibits about local wildlife and habitats. |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Gold! Prospector Lewis Ralston found it there in what is considered Colorado’s first documented gold discovery. |