Jefferson County offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 17, due to anticipated power outages. Xcel Energy has announced a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) to mitigate the risk of wildfires and ensure public safety. Power will be turned off across the Golden Campus, Evergreen, and other areas within the county. As a result, Jeffco…more
Golden-based On Tap Credit Union has announced the addition of a Senior Vice President of Lending and a Chief Financial Officer as part of its leadership expansion. This strategic move aims to support the credit union’s long-term growth and enhance member services. Dan Tabraham has been appointed as the Senior Vice President of Lending, bringing…more
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has officially opened a new location in Littleton, celebrating with a Grand Opening event on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The celebration features community engagement, special pricing on menu items, and a charitable contribution to a local youth organization. The Grand Opening will take place all day, with a live broadcast from 3:00…more
South Suburban Parks and Recreation has unveiled new logos to celebrate the uniqueness of its four golf courses. The redesigned graphics for Family Sports Golf Course, Littleton Golf and Tennis, Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, and South Suburban Golf Course feature distinct visuals representative of each location. Additional offerings include Learn to Skate programs and…more
The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission (IMLCC), headquartered in Littleton, has announced the creation of its first subsidiary to provide technology and support services to emerging interstate medical compacts. The decision was made during the IMLCC’s Annual Meeting held in Denver, Colorado, on November 18, 2025. Marschall Smith, IMLCC Executive Director, stated, “The subsidiary will…more
Westminster-based Loenbro, a provider of specialized services for data centers and critical infrastructure, has announced a definitive agreement with private equity firm Kohlberg to accelerate its growth. The deal will see Kohlberg acquire a majority stake in the company, while existing investors Braemont Capital and Loenbro management will retain significant equity interests. The financial terms…more
Iza Petrykowska, a long-time leader at the Arvada Economic Development Association (AEDA), will be departing for new opportunities on the East Coast. After a decade in Arvada and six years with AEDA, Petrykowska will relocate to Pennsylvania to continue fostering business development in her home state. Colleagues and partners expressed their appreciation for Petrykowska’s contributions.…more
The Littleton Police Department announced the retirement of Police Chief Doug Stephens, effective April 3, 2026. Chief Stephens has had a distinguished career in law enforcement lasting over three decades, noted for his leadership and community impact. Stephens’ 2024 annual salary at the police department was $217,422. He ranks 38th among the highest paid employees…more
The U.S. Department of Energy has officially renamed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to the National Laboratory of the Rockies, effective immediately. This change will be incorporated into all public communications and official correspondence. Assistant Secretary of Energy (EERE) Audrey Robertson commented on the transition, stating, “The energy crisis we face today is unlike…more
Jefferson County has announced Aaron Roth as the new Parks and Open Space Director, following the retirement of Tom Hoby at the end of the year. This decision comes after a comprehensive recruitment process to fill the position. Roth brings over 20 years of leadership experience in public land management, having most recently served as…more
CPI Card Group Inc. announced that Tricor Pacific Capital has acquired 1.9 million shares of its common stock. Additionally, H. Sanford (Sandy) Riley, Chairman of the Board of CPI, purchased 0.2 million shares. These transactions come from CPI’s significant stockholder, Parallel49 Equity, which has reduced its stake from approximately 42% to about 24% of outstanding…more
Lunar Outpost, a leader in planetary mobility and in-space infrastructure based in Golden, has announced its selection for NASA’s Artemis IV mission. The project is in partnership with the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Central Florida, and the University of California Berkeley. Lunar Outpost’s…more