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NASA Selects 15 Companies, Including Golden Manufacturer, for $45 Million Space Ops Services

Loft Orbital Federal, LLC of Golden, Colorado, is among the 15 companies recently selected by NASA to provide flight and payload integration services. This marks a significant step forward in advancing technological and procedural operations in space, including high-altitude testing, reduced gravity and other relevant environments. The selection, which also includes companies like Blue Origin...

Golden Minerals Halts Mining Activities at Velardeña Properties

Colorado-based Golden Minerals Company (NYSE-A: AUMN and TSX: AUMN) has abruptly ceased operations at its Velardeña Properties in Durango State, Mexico, according to an announcement on February 29, 2024. The decision comes several months following the company’s re-start of mining activities in late December 2023, with hopes of gradually escalating production during the first half...

High 5 Plumbing Unveils New Golden Headquarters

High 5 Plumbing, a Golden-based, family-owned, and operated company, announced the official opening of its new headquarters in a community event hosted by owners Levi and Cassi Torres on January 31, 2024. The company’s grand celebration took place on Saturday, February 3, drawing local residents to its prime location at 15710 W. Colfax Ave in...

Fox Point Dental Rebrands and Relocates to New Lakewood Establishment

Lakewood, Colorado’s Fox Point Dental has announced an new phase for the medical practice on January 25, 2024. The dental clinic is rebranding to Balanced Dental Studio and is also moving to a more spacious location in Lakewood. The announcement is a testament to the practice’s dedication to whole-health dental care, highlighting their focus not...

Google Fiber Secures Prime Location in Lakewood’s Belmar Plaza

Belmar, a hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment in Lakewood, Colorado, has welcomed internet service provider Google Fiber to its distinguished list of tenants. Located in Belmar’s plaza, Google Fiber has secured over 13,000 square feet of prime space as the complex is gearing up to celebrate its 20th anniversary in May. Belmar, home to...

Jefferson County’s Largest Commercial Real Estate Sales for 2023 Unveiled

We’ve tabulated a report detailing the largest commercial transactions for 2023 in Jefferson County, Colorado. According to the Jefferson County Assessor’s office, the list comprises a total of 1,928 transactions. The data includes an average sale price breakdown by city. These averages only encompass cities within the county that carried out a minimum of ten...

Coastline Academy Buys Arvada Driving School

Coastline Academy, the US’s largest driving school, announced on February 5, 2024, its expansion into Denver by acquiring the Arvada Driving School. Long-serving owner, Ben Pyatt has recently retired, thus allowing Coastline to step in and keep the school operational. The school’s instructors and their close relationship with the Arvada community will be retained amidst...

Jeffco 2024 Ranking of General Contractors by Workforce Size

Jefferson County’s general contractors continue to show strong economic activity, with the local workforce being a clear indicator of business growth and dynamism. The recently released 2024 list of General Contractors shows variety in the size of businesses, represented by the number of employees. Topping the list is Flatiron Construction Corp., boasting an impressive workforce...

Jeffco Legends Publishes List of Top Residential Real Estate Sales in 2023

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...

Jefferson County Kicks Off Electric Vehicle Pilot Program in Sustainability Effort

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...

Average Salaries for Leadership Executives at Jeffco Nonprofits

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...

SeaQuest Littleton Announces Closure After Final Day on February 4th

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...