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The Evolution of the Westminster Municipal Courthouse
Westminster is constructing a new municipal courthouse, set to be completed in 2027, to meet the city's growing needs. The new building will incorporate modern features like remote attendance and improved safety measures, ensuring accessibility and dignity for all court users.
Cinnamon Rolls and City Budgets: A Mayor Like No Other
Mayor Nancy McNally concludes over 30 years of public service on December 1, 2025, leaving a lasting legacy in Westminster through her impactful policies and community involvement. Known for her inclusive leadership and compassion, she navigated challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic while fostering civic engagement and local history. Her dedication continues to inspire.
Celebrating a Century in Westminster
The City of Westminster celebrates its 114th birthday, honoring residents who have made it home. Among them, Jose Cresencio Juarez-Martinez turns 100, reflecting on a life of hard work, family love, and gratitude. He plans a birthday party, revealing his cherished tamale recipe to his daughters.
Metzger Farm: An Oasis of Historic Preservation
Metzger Farm Open Space, near 120th Avenue and Lowell Boulevard, is rooted in the inspiring story of John Metzger, a self-made attorney general and businessman. The property transitioned from homesteading to a community oasis, becoming a wildlife habitat and recreational area, collaboratively managed by Westminster and Broomfield since 2005.
History and Mystery of the Bowles House
The Bowles House, a remarkable Italianate-style home in Historic Westminster, was built in 1876 by Edward Bruce Bowles. It now serves as a museum, showcasing local history and architecture.
From the Holocaust to Westminster: A Life of Hope and Survival
Holocaust Remembrance Day on May 6 honors the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and celebrates survivors like Estelle Nadel. Nadel, who documented her experiences in her book "The Girl Who Sang," emphasized hope amidst despair. Active in her community, she encouraged future generations to remember Holocaust stories. Nadel passed away at 88, shortly before her book's release.
Celebrating 25 years of City Park Fitness Center
On February 13, 1999, the City of Westminster opened the City Park Fitness Center, a unique facility focused solely on fitness and wellness. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024, it remains popular for offering diverse classes tailored to community needs. The center emphasizes both physical and mental health, serving as a vital resource for residents.
Forty Years of Frightmare
Generations of Coloradans have made terrifying memories inside the wooden barn and set of structures on site where props from some of the most iconic Hollywood horror movies are on display. The Frightmare Compound has been a community tradition since 1983, and this Halloween, the renowned attraction is celebrating 40 years of fright.
Fungi Fortune: The Story of Westminster’s Historic Mushroom Tower
The Savery Savory Mushroom Farm water tower, a historic landmark in Westminster, commemorates entrepreneur Charles Savery’s successful mushroom business, which thrived from 1923 to 1953, showcasing innovative agricultural practices and community contributions.
Westminster Park to be Renamed After Former City Manager
A once-neglected lot in Westminster has transformed into “Peter Pan Park,” enriching community life with various recreational facilities. Former City Manager Brent McFall, who helped secure funding for the park's development, is honored by its renaming to McFall Park. He reflects on his legacy and connection to the community with humility.