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DMC Global Names James O’Leary CEO

DMC Global Inc. appointed James O’Leary as its permanent president and CEO, after serving in an interim capacity since Nov. 29, 2024. O’Leary will also continue in his role as executive chairman. “I’m excited to continue working with the many loyal, hardworking DMC associates around the world on behalf of our stakeholders,” O’Leary said. He...

Lakewood Recognized as Climate Action Leader

Lakewood has been named a climate action leader for the second consecutive year, joining a select group of cities recognized for their efforts in sustainability and environmental transparency. The city earned a spot on the 2024 CDP A List, a global ranking that includes only 112 cities worldwide, with 29 from the U.S. This recognition...

Former Wheat Ridge Red Lobster Listed for $4.1M

The former Red Lobster building located at 4455 Wadsworth Blvd, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, has been listed for sale at a price of $4,100,000. The property was added to the market on May 21, 2025. This retail property, which encompasses 7,738 square feet, is available at a price of $529.85 per square foot. Built in...

$15M Mixed-Use Morrison Property for Sale

A mixed-use property located in the heart of Morrison recently went on sale with an asking price of $15,000,000. The property includes two locations: 401-417 Bear Creek Ave and 109 Mill Street. According to the Jefferson County Assessor’s Office, the current owner of the property is Morrison Venture IV LLC, registered with the Colorado Secretary...

Westminster and Front Range Cities Sue Colorado Over Land Use Laws

On Monday, May 19, the City of Westminster, along with the cities of Aurora, Arvada, Glendale, Greenwood Village and Lafayette, filed a lawsuit against the State of Colorado and Governor Jared Polis. The lawsuit challenges two recently passed state laws — House Bills 24-1313 and 24-1304 — on the grounds that they may conflict with...

Arvada City Council Names Don Wick as City Manager Finalist

During the Arvada City Council meeting on April 22, the City Council for the City of Arvada announced Don Wick as their finalist for city manager. The City Council gave city staff direction to begin negotiations with Wick. At the May 6, 2025 business meeting, the Arvada City Council is expected to take action to...

TABOR Refund Checks to be Mailed to Jeffco Property Taxpayers

Jefferson County taxpayers will soon receive a TABOR refund check in the mail, as required by the state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights Amendment (TABOR). TABOR mandates that Colorado governments refund revenue collected above the TABOR limit for a given fiscal year or seek voter approval to retain the revenue. In 2023, Jefferson County received approximately...