Pinkard Construction, in collaboration with Broomfield Recreation Services and BHA Design, has completed the $9.6 million renovation of Bay Aquatic Park in Broomfield, ahead of schedule and under budget. The project involved the complete demolition and replacement of the leisure pool and three water slides, along with an expanded pool deck and a new mechanical…more
Jefferson County has introduced a new online platform for submitting open records requests, called NextRequest. Launched on July 7, this centralized portal allows users to submit and track their requests, access records and receive updates, all while reducing the use of paper and email. The platform enhances internal workflows, routes requests more efficiently and ensures…more
Terra CO2, a Golden-based company focused on low-carbon building materials, has raised $124.5 million in Series B funding to expand its sustainable cement production capabilities. The funding round was co-led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Eagle Materials, GenZero and Just Climate, with significant contributions from Barclays Climate Ventures and other strategic investors including Prologis, Cemex and…more
In 2024, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) completed the full deployment of Kestrel, a new high-performance computing system from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. This supercomputer delivers approximately 56 petaflops of computing power, designed to advance energy research with the help of artificial intelligence and machine learning.…more
The Boppy Company LLC, a Golden company known for its nursing pillows, is introducing a new baby posture seat aimed at supporting healthy development. The Proper Posture Floor & Booster Seat is designed to promote proper spine alignment and hip positioning as babies grow. The 2-in-1 seat is intended for children aged 4 to 36…more
Sunshine Enclosures has introduced a new manufacturing line for Mylar pouches at its facility in Golden. This initiative signifies a key step in the New York company’s efforts to enhance its packaging solutions for customers throughout North America. By moving Mylar bag production in-house, Sunshine Enclosures aims to shorten lead times, improve quality control and…more
Energy Fuels Inc. said that its Pinyon Plain mine in Arizona outperformed production estimates in the second quarter of 2025. The Lakewood company mined 638,700 pounds of uranium during this period, with 230,661 pounds extracted in June alone. The average uranium grade at the mine was 3.51% in June and 2.23% for the quarter. Mark…more
Colorado Christian University Chancellor Donald Sweeting will conclude his service on June 30, 2025, as part of a restructuring plan for fiscal year 2026, the university reported in a release. Sweeting has been with the Lakewood university since 2004, serving as a trustee, president since 2016, and chancellor since 2022. During his time at CCU,…more
Ur-Energy Inc. has named Matthew Gili as its new president as the company works to enhance its uranium production capabilities in Wyoming. This decision is part of Ur-Energy’s succession planning and strategic growth initiatives. The Littleton company is advancing towards full production at its Lost Creek mine and is set to begin operations at its…more
Pinkard Construction Co. reported that the final phase of The Edge Affordable Apartments in Loveland is proceeding on schedule and within budget. The Lakewood general contractor reported that two of the three buildings in the phase have reached or are nearing structural topping out. Progress on the project is attributed to early coordination with OZ…more
Energy Fuels Inc. has received final regulatory approval from the Government of Victoria, Australia, for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sand Project. This project, a joint venture with Astron Corp., is recognized as a leading near-term source of rare earth minerals. With this approval, Lakewood-based Energy Fuels can move forward with critical steps, including…more
Intrepid Fiber Networks has increased its senior secured credit facility to $425 million. This expanded facility, arranged by Societe Generale, is intended to strengthen the company’s balance sheet and support the rapid expansion of its fiber networks across the United States. The additional liquidity will help Broomfield-based Intrepid accelerate its network deployments while also allowing…more