On July 23, 2025, a residential property located at 15290 W Baker Ave in Lakewood sold for $1,105,000. This single-family home has a building size of 1,893 square feet. In recent months, there have been 372 similar property sales in Lakewood, with an average sale price of $732,488. The average square footage of these sold…more
AbsenceSoft has appointed Jess Keeney as its new chief executive officer, effective July 21, 2025. Keeney, who brings nearly two decades of experience in product innovation and technology, is set to lead the company into its next growth phase. Most recently, Keeney was the chief product and technology officer at Duck Creek Technologies, where she…more
The Alliance for Sustainable Energy appointed Jud Virden as the director of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and president of the Alliance, effective Oct. 1, 2025. Virden was chosen after a competitive national search. Virden joins NREL from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), where he has been the associate laboratory director for the…more
APEX Technologies, a division of McCoy Construction & Forestry, has been named as the latest Trimble Technology Outlet. This partnership allows APEX, based in Dubuque, Iowa, to sell Trimble Inc.’s technology solutions directly to customers using John Deere construction equipment across multiple states in the central U.S. The offerings include Trimble’s grade control and site…more
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has established new standards of accreditation aimed at improving animal welfare and the quality of veterinary care. These new guidelines encourage the practice of microchipping pets and discourage nontherapeutic procedures such as devocalization, ear cropping and declawing unless medically necessary. Jessica Vogelsang, chief medical officer of Lakewood-based AAHA, noted…more
U.S. Dermatology Partners has opened a new office in Golden, marking its fifth location in the Denver metro area. The new facility, situated in the Red Rocks Medical Center, extends the group’s services alongside existing offices in Denver, Littleton, Arvada and Lakewood. Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Channing Hood will lead the Golden location, which aims to…more
The American Motel, a long-standing establishment on the I-70 Frontage Road, is closing this week, with demolition scheduled to begin shortly. This closure paves the way for new investment and development in Wheat Ridge’s hotel district. The 4.85-acre site will be transformed into a multifamily apartment community by Trinsic Residential Group. The new development will…more
CoorsTek Inc. has officially opened its CoorsTek Academy Training Center in Golden, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 16. The event included company leaders, state officials and industry partners, highlighting a significant step in enhancing the region’s manufacturing workforce. Funded in part by the State of Colorado’s Opportunity Now grant, the Academy aims to prepare…more
Colorado School of Mines in Golden has successfully raised $589 million in its Campaign for MINES@150, marking the largest fundraising effort in the university’s 150-year history. The campaign publicly launched in the fall of 2020 and closed on June 30, 2025. Mines President Paul C. Johnson said, “This record-breaking campaign was founded on our unique…more
Michael Baker International has appointed Anthony (Tony) Marcello as office executive for its Denver area office, located in Lakewood. With more than 40 years of experience in transportation design and engineering, Marcello will manage daily operations, enhance client engagement and lead business development in Colorado. Marcello’s responsibilities will include expanding the office’s services, improving project…more
Energy Fuels Inc. has started producing heavy rare earth element oxides at pilot scale at its White Mesa Mill in Utah, with plans to expand to commercial production by the end of 2026. This development represents the only current U.S. production of separated heavy rare earth oxides from mined ores. The Lakewood company is now…more
The latest rankings of Jefferson County’s credit unions reveal a year of both growth and contraction across key financial metrics. Based on 2024 asset data from the National Credit Union Administration, Credit Union of Denver, based in Lakewood, remains the largest in the region, holding $1.17 billion in assets despite a nearly 20% decline from…more