We’ve unveiled a detailed list of the most significant residential real estate transactions recorded in Jefferson County in 2023. The information was sourced from the Jefferson County Assessor’s Office and highlighted homes priced at $1 million or more. Notably, eleven of these high-end properties are a hundred years old or older. The list also ranks…more
On Monday, January 29, 2024, Jefferson County marked the inaugural launch of its new electric vehicle (EV) pilot program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH). The program, which is a joint effort between the county’s Sustainability Program (Facilities Management), Fleet Division, and Innovation Program (BIT), is set to introduce the first…more
A single-family residence located at 8640 Yank Ct, Arvada, 80005 was sold on February 5, 2024, for a price of $1,094,999. With a total square footage of 2,593, the property was one among the 149 similar residential properties sold recently within the Arvada region. Compared to the average sale price of similar homes within Arvada,…more
Lakewood’s powerful engineering scene continues to flourish as evidenced by a list highlighting the area’s major engineering firms. The list, which includes 23 entries, is arranged based on the companies’ number of 2022 employees eligible for retirement plan participation (a reported to the U.S. Department of Labor). According to the ranking, Martin/Martin Inc. leads the…more
The highest average salaries for leadership executives among Jefferson County-based nonprofits can be found at SCL Health System Inc., Denver Area Council Boy Scouts of America Trust, and Rockley Family Foundation. This data provides insight into compensation trends within this sector of the Colorado nonprofit world. SCL Health System Inc. tops the list, with an…more
A single-family residence located at 15425 W Baltic Ave, Lakewood 80228, was sold on February 2, 2024, for a price of $1,125,000. The property spans across 2,605 square feet, making it one of the larger residential spaces sold in the area recently. In comparison to 177 similar property sales in Lakewood over a certain recent…more
A major Denver’s used car dealer, Econo Auto Sales, has recently relocated to a new, larger facility in Lakewood, a few miles west of the original location. This move allows for an expansion of the business, offering over 400 vehicles for customers to choose from. The change was announced in one of the 1,162 press…more
Staffing positions are now open for Edgewater Collective’s Jefferson Success Academy summer program for 2024. The program, which aims to serve current third to fifth-grade students in the Jefferson area schools, including Edgewater and Lumberg, is set to return this summer, offering a four-week educational enhancement course. The academy intends to provide a bilingual staff…more
The Colorado School of Mines and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) are set to enhance their research collaboration for the next five years, focusing on areas such as energy storage, geothermal energy, and progressive mining. The partnership follows the framework of a memorandum of understanding signed in late October. “Our two institutions have an extensive overlap…more
On February 9, 2024, the Colorado School of Mines will inaugurate the Labriola Innovation District, a significant achievement of the MINES@150 strategic plan, marking the university’s commitment to hands-on project-based learning. The opening corresponds with the University’s Founders Day and the celebration of its 150th birthday. The Labriola Innovation District harbors one of the largest…more
SeaQuest Littleton, an interactive marine and wildlife attraction in Colorado, has announced it will permanently close after the final day of operation on Sunday, February 4th. A statement on the company’s Facebook page expressed sadness over the decision, but encouraged guests to visit the center one last time to appreciate their diverse animals and marine…more
In Jefferson County, the cost of a 12oz latte can vary quite significantly depending on which independent coffee shop you choose to visit. For coffee lovers, price points can be a determining factor in their choice of café, and this fact is quite apparent when looking at the average pricing in various towns. In Arvada,…more