The City of Littleton has decided to withdraw its petition for judicial review of Ballot Question 3A, announced on October 13, 2025. The decision to withdraw comes after determining that a completed review before the upcoming November 4 election was unlikely. The petition, originally filed on September 5, aimed to clarify whether the provisions of…more
Tom Hoby, Jefferson County’s Director of Parks and Open Space, will retire at the end of this year after more than 15 years in the role. Hoby has dedicated over 40 years to public and nonprofit parks, recreation, and open space positions. During his career, Hoby significantly contributed to the preservation of nearly 10,000 acres…more
According to a Jefferson Board of County Commissioners statement posted on X, officials in Jefferson County were alerted on Oct. 11 to a swastika displayed on property managed by Jefferson County Open Space, which was visible from I-70. Open Space rangers and deputies from the Sheriff’s Office quickly responded to remove the symbol. The Jefferson…more
The City of Arvada has approved the purchase of land for a new water treatment plant, a significant step in its long-term water infrastructure planning. The site is located just west of Highway 93 and W. 66th Parkway at 6809 State Highway 93, and it will be annexed into the City as part of the…more
An analysis of hiring trends among Jefferson County’s top 500 performing businesses reveals a robust and growing local economy over the past six months. The Jeffco 500 Hiring Index, which tracks the percentage of these businesses posting jobs on LinkedIn or Indeed, shows a notable increase in hiring activity from a spring lull to a…more
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…more
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…more
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…more
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…more
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…more
Something big just happened in Jefferson County. The platform formerly known as Jeffco Legends has evolved — and it’s time you met the all-new Jeffco BdB: Your Local Business Database. Ask. Explore. Succeed. What began in early 2024 as a bold new approach to local business news has transformed into something entirely new — a…more
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…more