Lakewood Informer

Lakewood has reason to be concerned about being placed on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) list of sanctuary cities. Email records show they do not comply with federal immigration law, nor do they plan to. Sanctuary was not granted through official vote of City Council; however, sanctuary from federal immigration law was undertaken behind...

From SaveBelmarPark.com Because "biological annihilation" is happening NOW according to Stanford biologists Paul Ehrlich, Rodolfo Dirzo and colleague Gerardo Ceballos.  Key quotes from the paper: "Earth’s sixth mass extinction episode has proceeded further than most assume." “The window for effective action is very short, probably two or three decades at most.” “Wildlife abundance on the planet...

From Mountain Mineral Market Mountain Mineral Market is excited to announce its next immersive community experience: theSummer Solstice Pop-Up, taking place on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22, 2025.Open to the public, this vibrant outdoor two-day market will feature local vendor booths,delicious food trucks, and fun summer surprises for all! Don’t miss your chance...

Due to a bad actor with a penchant for using false names, free tickets are not available at this time.  Please email me directly for a free registration with confirmed email and phone number.  Karen at thedesk@lakewoodinformer.com These free tickets will not be honored because they didn't follow the rules but I expect this troublesome...

By Karen Gordey You’d be forgiven if you missed it — after all, the City didn’t exactly roll out the red carpet for public input — but Lakewood is in the middle of completely rewriting its zoning code. And on May 21st, the Planning Commission passed 16 amendments in one night. Sixteen. Because who doesn’t...

Lakewood Informer wants to hear from you at a community potluck Is Lakewood on the right track? What events triggered you to get involved in Lakewood politics? Do you think Lakewood city management listens to you? And the big question - can you MAKE THEM listen? Join us for a potluck dinner at Addenbrooke Park...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a list of sanctuary cities on Thursday, May 29. Lakewood and Jefferson County were on the list. By Sunday, DHS had taken the list down because of objections by the named jurisdictions. Cities like Lakewood never voted on the issue, just quickly enacted deprioritization policies behind the scenes...

A new analysis shows an overwhelmingly disproportionate amount of new apartment buildings. A Lakewood resident developed the pie chart above by researching Lakewood's current project list. This is something that has been obvious to resident for awhile but it helps to see the graphic and we at Lakewood Informer appreciate the insight. Thank you. Statistically,...

From Eve S., Lakewood resident       Lakewood’s Comprehensive Plan and the new zoning ordinances do NOT protect our native and migratory wildlife. Without a specific Zoning Regulation the City will allow all land-use development regardless of the destruction of the few remaining wildlife areas. We need a Wildlife Preservation Zone that allows us...

From Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC)   Date: June 20th from 6pm-9:30pm Location: CHAC Gallery @40 West (7060 W. 16th Ave. Lakewood, CO 80214) Summer Solstice Celebration  Come and celebrate the longest day of the year with the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC Gallery) on June 20th from 6pm-9:30pm at 7060 W. 16th Ave. Lakewood, CO. For ancient Meso-American...