Butterfly Pavilion has named Ryan Welch as its new president and CEO, following a nationwide search. Welch will lead the organization into a new chapter focused on invertebrate research, conservation and education, aiming to protect vital creatures essential to ecosystems globally. Based in Westminster, Butterfly Pavilion is recognized as a leader in invertebrate studies and
Outdoor furnishings company Arden, part of the Central Garden & Pet Co. portfolio, has launched an exclusive, artist-designed Red Rocks Cushion. The cushion, available at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre starting April 23, aims to enhance comfort for concertgoers during performances at the venue. The cushion was created in collaboration with local Denver artist duo
The Rocky Mountain Railroad Club (RMRRC) will merge with the Colorado Railroad Museum (CRRM) in Golden over the coming months. This partnership aims to preserve the Club’s 87-year legacy in rail preservation, historic excursions and educational outreach, while transitioning its stewardship goals to the Museum. “This merger will formally end the work of the Rocky
In the 2025 list evaluating attractions in Jefferson County, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre topped the ranking again with nearly 825,000 positive ratings. The list, which features a total of 175 entries, highlights the most popular destinations in the county based on positive user feedback from Google Places ratings and Facebook likes. The second highest-rated
Vail Resorts has introduced My Epic Pro for Ski and Ride School, a new technology aimed at enhancing the learning experience for ski and snowboard participants in the upcoming 2025/26 season. My Epic Pro will be integrated into the My Epic app for group lesson participants at Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone. This
Kärcher North America has teamed up with Aramark Facilities Management for a Cultural Sponsorship Cleaning initiative at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, set to occur from March 17 to March 21. The project is a part of Kärcher’s 90th-anniversary celebration, which includes 90 global Cultural Sponsorship Cleaning initiatives. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a National Historic Landmark, was named
The latest rankings of the Highest-Paid Executives at Public Companies in Jefferson County have been released, highlighting top leaders based on their total compensation in fiscal year 2023. While stock options, bonuses, and other benefits often drive up total earnings, a closer look at base salaries alone offers a different view of how much local
A student team that created a solution to simplify seasonal water release operations at a Jefferson County park won the top prize at the Fall 2024 Capstone Design Showcase, the culmination of a yearlong design experience for seniors at Colorado School of Mines in Golden. “Our client, Jefferson County Open Space, came to us with
The 2024 list of the Highest-Paid Executives at Jeffco Public Companies has been released, highlighting substantial compensation packages for 95 of Jefferson County’s top leaders. Executives on the list are ranked by total compensation in fiscal year 2023. Median compensation for an executive on the list was $917,107. Topping the list is Trimble Inc. CEO
The City of Arvada, Jeffco Public Schools and Apex Park and Recreation District will celebrate the grand opening of the new Arvada Aquatics Center (AAC) on Saturday, Nov. 23. The AAC, a collaboration between the three entities, is designed to be one of the largest natatoriums in Colorado, enhancing aquatic recreation and competition in the
Snow has fallen this week across all regions of Broomfield-based Vail Resorts’ Northern Hemisphere operations, signaling the start of winter and the 2024-25 ski season. Whistler Blackcomb, North America’s largest ski resort, opened early today with nearly 90 inches of snow since Nov. 1. In addition to Whistler, resorts such as Vail, Breckenridge and Andermatt-Sedrun