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City Facilities Closed Monday May 29
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In observance of Memorial Day, all City facilities will be closed on Monday, May...
New Website to Launch June 1
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After more than a year of research and preparation, the City of Arvada team is pleased to announce the June 1 launch of their new website. The new site is designed to be:
Responsive to adjust to various size screens from Desktop and laptop computers to your tablet and mobile phone.
Easier for...
Waste Hauling Service Delay
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Republic Services will experience a one day service delay the week of May 29 in observance of Memorial...
Arvada Kite Festival on April 16 features fun for the whole family
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The 18th annual Arvada Kite Festival is Sunday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stenger Sports Complex (11200 W. 58th Ave.). The free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate the start of spring! This event is produced by the Arvada Festivals Commission.
The Kite Festival...
City of Arvada Mayor Marc Williams to Give Final State of the City Address
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After 24 years serving the residents of Arvada, Mayor Marc Williams will deliver his final State of the City address. Mayor Williams has served on Arvada City Council in a variety of capacities since 1999. His address, themed “Honoring the Past, Imagining the Future,” will look back at...
2022 Employees of the Quarter/Year
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City of Arvada employees go above and beyond to serve the public in ways that often go unseen by residents. In order to ensure our team members are recognized for their contributions, City teams are encouraged to nominate colleagues each quarter for demonstrating innovation, passion and...
Arvada Report
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The Arvada Report is a bi-monthly newsletter published by the City of Arvada. It is distributed to all households and businesses in the City of Arvada.
Current Edition
The current edition is for April/May.
Prior 2023 Editions
The February/March edition
Archived Editions
To view archived...
Ed Brady Appointed Chief of Police for City of Arvada
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On Dec. 15, City Manager Lorie Gillis announced that she has appointed Ed Brady as the new Arvada Chief of Police. The official Swearing-In Ceremony will occur at the beginning of the Monday, Dec. 19 City Council meeting (approximately 6 p.m.) at Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road.
Brady, who has...
The Founding of Our Community
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On June 22, 1850, a wagon train bound for California crossed the Platte River just north of the confluence with Clear Creek, following Clear Creek west for six miles. The members of the wagon train rested for a day, and Lewis Ralston dipped his gold pan in an unnamed mountain stream. He found...
Arvada Olde Town Water Tower
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The Water Tower in Olde Town Arvada first functioned for very utilitarian purposes--water storage. It later became a navigational tool for people unfamiliar with the area to locate the heart of Arvada. Today it stands as Arvada's most recognizable and photographed landmark.
Water Tower Specs...