The Colorado DMV is set to implement a statewide system upgrade in February 2026 to modernize online services and enhance security and customer experience. This upgrade will impact both online and in-person DMV services, rendering them temporarily unavailable during specific dates. Starting Friday, February 13, all services will go offline at the end of the…more
Jefferson County is looking to position itself at the forefront of the digital economy by pursuing a global grant aimed at integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the local workforce. In a briefing held on February 3, 2026, the Business Innovation & Technology (BIT) department, alongside the Housing, Employment and Economic Services (HEES) division, requested formal…more
Lakewood-based Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (RMCAD) will feature editor and author Adam Moss in an upcoming event as part of its 2025/2026 Recontextualize Series. Moss will speak alongside local curator and project manager Mardee Goff on February 10 at 5:30 p.m. MT. This event coincides with the opening reception for an exhibition…more
Mesa Laboratories Inc., headquartered in Lakewood, reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2025. The company, which specializes in life science tools and quality control solutions, experienced a 3.6% increase in total revenues, reaching $65.1 million compared to the same period last year. Operating income surged 38% to $7.975 million, while…more
On Jan. 9, members of Community Choice Credit Union, based in Commerce City, approved a merger with Climb Credit Union, signifying a significant step for both organizations. Climb Credit Union is based in Arvada. This merger combines two credit unions, each with a 75-year history of supporting their communities and offering financial services. The merger…more
Pinkard Construction, based in Lakewood, held a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the opening of The Irving at Mile High Vista, a new affordable housing project. The event featured remarks from Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and state housing leaders. Developed by Urban Land Conservancy (ULC), the 102-unit complex is designed for households earning 20% to 80%…more
Ball Corporation’s board of directors has declared a cash dividend of 20 cents per share. This dividend will be payable on March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026. In addition, Ball will announce its fourth quarter 2025 earnings on February 3, 2026, prior to the start of trading on the…more
Colorado School of Mines has appointed Alicia Polo y La Borda Cavero as the executive director of critical minerals strategy and advancement. With 25 years of experience in the mining industry, Polo y La Borda brings extensive expertise in mineral economics, market analysis, business strategy, and project management from various roles across the private sector,…more
On January 29, 2026, a single-family residential property located at 2589 Alkire St in Golden sold for $1,200,000. The home features a building size of 2,696 square feet. In recent months, there have been 97 similar sales in Golden, with an average sale price of $1,050,511. The average square footage for these properties was 2,284,…more
The City of Lakewood is moving to refund over $42 million to telecommunications companies after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled its Business & Occupation (B&O) tax expansions unconstitutional. In a presentation to the City Council on January 26, 2026, city officials outlined a “Next Steps” plan to settle the massive debt and adjust the municipal…more
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners expressed serious concerns over the recent violence and actions taken by ICE agents across the U.S., particularly in Minneapolis. They are supporting calls for a thorough investigation into the fatal shootings of two American citizens, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who had ties to Colorado, as well as others…more
A large redevelopment property in Lakewood is now for sale for $4.5 million. The property, located at 7801-7833 W. Colfax Avenue and 1557 Yarrow Street, encompasses 31,955 square feet of net rentable space situated on an 84,000 square foot lot. Listed by Marc Lippitt and Justin Herman of Unique Properties Inc., this site is zoned…more