Lakewood Informer

Encircles Entire Metro! Press Release from DenverOrbital.org (DENVER, CO) Locals and visitors to Denver alike now have a new way to explore the region. The ‘Denver Orbital Trail’ (AKA the ‘DOT’) is a 177-mile, 28-segment, walking, running, and wheeling route linking existing trails and public-access paths to completely encircle the Denver metro area.  The DOT’s...

(Recently Remodeled and Upgraded at Taxpayer Expense) Guest Post by Chuck Bedard I happened to be “in the neighborhood” of the palatial palace which is home to the Jefferson County Schools Administration Building – more on that later – or jump to the end to read what Jeffco should do.  I decided to poke my...

One of the main claims Lakewood made in regards to the new Navigation Center homeless shelter, was that crime does not increase around shelters. From Request Lakewood A recent article from Denver shows disputes that claim.... Crime calls up 2,900% at hotel converted to homeless shelter in Denver By Brian Maass, CBS News Colorado "In the...

Press Release PARKER, CO - April 5, 2025 - Junction Of American Hockey Matches (JAHM) proudly announces the inaugural Red, White and JAHM Hockey Memorial Day Weekend Tournament, set to take place from May 24th to 26th, 2024 at Parker Fieldhouse in Parker, Colorado. Founded with a vision to promote roller hockey as a widely...

While Saying They Won’t Remove the Consequences to Crime Disclosure: The author, Karen Morgan, is a member of the Lakewood Advisory Commission. All views and research are her own and do not represent Lakewood nor the Commission. Have you wondered why people are allowed to come wash your windshield and solicit money in the middle...

In the last week, Lakewood citizens launched a petition, started gathering signatures, and had the petition stalled by the city. From Save Open Space Lakewood Today Lakewood citizens start to take back their parks and open spaces from developers Thursday, March 21, 2024—Today Save Open Space Lakewood launches a petition requiring the City of Lakewood to strengthen...

The development at 777 S Yarrow St, Lakewood, Colorado, has brought residents concerns over development to the forefront. Despite having ordinances and zoning codes, residents have identified concerns with traffic impacts, wildfire and emergency response, the loss of trees and questionable park fee implementations. Residents continue to act for this cause, at SaveBelmarPark.com, and there...

Terumo BCT is one of four commercial medical sterilization facilities in Colorado subject to a new regulation meant to decrease emissions and reduce cancer risk associated with ethylene oxide. Terumo BCT Sterilization Services Inc., Lakewood's 10th largest employer, has been the subject of lawsuits regarding concentrations of this compound that may cause cancer (see Westword article for...

The Community Meeting held on March 12 got mixed reviews, with some residents giving the speakers rave reviews while others left early. Although one resident cited a lack of Lakewood specific information as the reason for dissatisfaction, others were glad for regional information that is now pertinent, given the local ramifications. The main speaker was...

Lakewood City Council has set new penalty fees for vacant property owners in Lakewood. Some vacant land has been elevated to the level of a public nuisance because of the homeless encampments on them. However, camps on private property are a relatively new and lesser phenomenon than camps on public property. Public homeless camps have...