by Billy Marino | Sep 7, 2026 | News & Policy
One of the best fire departments in the country serves West Colfax. This November, our community has a chance to make sure it stays that way. Here’s something worth knowing about the people who show up when something goes wrong: West Metro Fire Rescue is...
by Billy Marino | Mar 18, 2026 | News & Policy
For more than a century, West Colfax has been one of the most iconic streets in Colorado. It’s where art galleries sit beside family-owned restaurants and neighborhood shops. Where buses stop just steps away from murals, studios, and cafés. Where commuters, cyclists,...
by Tess Emslie | Mar 3, 2026 | News & Policy
To many who have lived there for a long time, West Colfax conjures images of old neon signs, dive motels, live bars, diners, and cowboys. The longest commercial street in the United States boasts an eclectic culture and history. Although the West Colfax corridor’s...
by Liz Black | Mar 3, 2026 | News & Policy
The 40 West ArtLine was a dream long before it became a reality. As the newly emerging arts district was gaining momentum—fostered by its cadre of champions and the local business improvement district—the City of Lakewood’s Comprehensive Planning Division leveraged an...
