At its October 12 Special City Council meeting, Brighton City Council appointed Michael Martinez as Acting City Manager, effective Oct. 12, 2021, pending contract negotiations. Read on...
The Brighton Cultural Arts Commission has selected the following winners for its 2021 Excellence in Arts Awards: Jo Pinto, Chris Romero, Wilma Rose, Sydney VanderWal, Stephanie Brown and Dolly Garcia. Read on...
Youth will get the opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and confidence at the City of Brighton’s Image Summit Remix workshops starting October 25. Read on...
The City of Brighton continually strives to improve its website as a resource for the community and is thus in the process of redesigning its website. Read on...
Brighton City Council on October 5 approved a resolution in support of 27J Schools’ mill levy override (5A) and bond (5B) ballot question for the November 2, 2021 election. Read on...
On October 3, 2021, at approximately 1:48 p.m., Brighton police officers began an investigation into a shooting near Benedict Park, 1800 Skeel St. in Brighton, Colorado. Read on...
?The Main Street Creatives Gallery, a collective of Colorado artists who promote the arts in Brighton, is celebrating 10 years of artistry with a two-day event on October 1 and 2 at the downtown Brighton gallery. Read on...
The Brighton Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (BLTAC) is currently accepting proposals for the use of Lodging Tax funds for Brighton-based organizations directly involved in promoting the community to visitors and businesses. Read on...
?The third annual Brighton Fiber Arts Show is on display at The Armory Performing Arts Center (300 Strong Street) today, October 1 and Saturday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read on...
Major construction for the Brighton North Outfall Project will bring Bridge Street down to one lane of traffic in each direction from 5th to 8th avenues starting Wednesday, October 6 at 7 a.m. Read on...
The City of Brighton’s Parks and Recreation Department will host the 37th Annual Turkey Trot Run/Walk Race at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 20 at the Brighton Recreation Center located at 555 N. 11th Avenue. Read on...
The Brighton Economic Development Corporation and the Adams County Workforce and Business Center will be hosting an in-person job fair at The Armory Performing Arts Center (300 Strong Street) on Wednesday, October 6 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Read on...
The City of Brighton Eye for Art program announces a call for art for the “Perspectives” art exhibit, a four-month show from November 19, 2021 to March 15, 2022 at Brighton City Hall (500 S. 4th Avenue). Read on...
The City of Brighton’s community art show ARTfest will be presenting the “Fall/Winter Showcase” October 8, 2021 – January 18, 2022 at the Armory Performing Arts Center located at 300 Strong Street. Read on...
?The Brighton and Commerce City Police departments are seeking highly-motivated individuals to become Volunteer Victim Advocates for the Victim Services Unit (VSU). Read on...
The public is invited to attend the Brighton Police Department’s upcoming quarterly community meeting on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. on Zoom Read on...
Elmwood Cemetery will host its annual Cemetery Walk on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 1 - 3:30 p.m.at the cemetery located at 14800 Old Brighton Road. Read on...
On Saturday, August 28, 2021, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Brighton police officers were dispatched to the area of Bromley Lane and Fulton Ave regarding an armed carjacking. Read on...
The public is invited on Saturday, September 11 to attend the city’s 20th anniversary commemoration ceremony of the 9/11 attacks to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost and the first responders who bravely stepped in to help. Read on...
On August 31, Brighton City Council voted 9-0 to approve a resolution to place a marijuana sales tax question on the ballot for the November 2, 2021 Election. Read on...
On Saturday, August 28, 2021, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Brighton police officers were dispatched to Interstate 76 (I-76) between Eagle Blvd. and Bromley Lane for a rollover crash. Read on...
Starting Sunday, August 29, the westbound lanes of Bridge Street will be closed from 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. for night work for the North Outfall Project. Read on...
The City of Brighton has launched open participation of its 2021 Community Survey and encourages all residents to provide their feedback to help plan for Brighton’s future. Read on...
From swimming lessons, sports, youth programming and fitness to Car-nival Palooza and the annual Turkey Trot, new programs and events will be available at the Brighton Recreation Center in the fall. Read on...
Brighton City Council will consider at the August 31 City Council meeting whether to approve a resolution regarding placing marijuana sales on the ballot for the November 2, 2021 Election. Read on...
The City of Brighton’s Growing Grads College and Career Readiness Kickoff is set to return in-person on Wednesday, September 15 at The Armory Performing Arts Center from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Read on...
To commemorate the healing legacy of The Wall That Heals when it stops in Brighton, the City will be hosting a series of events the week of the official public opening of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall on Thursday, September 2. Read on...
For the fourth year, the City of Brighton will be bringing out its heavy machinery for Touch-A-Truck on Saturday, August 28 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the parking lot of Brighton City Hall (500 S. 4th Avenue). Read on...
?Joseph A. Espinosa, Executive Director of the Brighton Housing Authority (BHA), has announced his intention to step down from his current position effective August 12. Read on...
The City of Brighton is launching The National Community Survey (NCS) through Polco NRC (National Research Center) to get resident input on a wide range of community issues. Read on...
For the first time in the city’s history, some of Brighton’s youngest entrepreneurs will be selling their goods at the annual City Barbeque on Thursday, July 22. Read on...
The City of Brighton will host its fourth annual Art in the Park festival from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 18 at Carmichael Park located at 650 Southern Street. Read on...
On Tuesday, June 15, City Council voted 8-0 (one absence) to agree to a memorandum of understanding with the Colorado State Patrol regarding automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to help with locating stolen vehicles within city limits. Read on...
Brighton City Council will host their annual City Barbecue from 5:30 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 22 at Carmichael Park (650 E. Southern Street). Read on...
Starting on Monday, June 14, the Oasis Family Aquatic Park will begin prioritizing season pass holders with a season pass priority line in an effort to help with entry efficiency at the park. Read on...
The City of Brighton’s popular annual Fourth of July festival will be making its return to Carmichael Park (650 E. Southern Street) on Sunday, July 4. Read on...
On Tuesday, June 2, Brighton City Council voted 7-0 (two Council members absent) to approve a 10-year $2.7 million contract to AXON Enterprises Inc. to implement body-worn cameras for the Brighton Police Department’s Officer Safety Program 7+. Read on...
After a closed summer season in 2020, the Brighton Oasis Family Aquatic Park is gearing up to reopen its doors to the public on Saturday, June 5. Read on...
On Saturday, May 29, 2021, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Brighton police officers were dispatched to Interstate 76 (I-76) and Bromley Lane for a rollover crash. Read on...
The City of Brighton’s 50/50 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program aims to help ease the financial costs of maintenance and replacements, and now features a new online form to help residents more easily apply for the program. Read on...
The City of Brighton is gearing up to host another year of its popular outdoor Flix and Kicks concerts and movies in the park series this summer. Read on...
The City of Brighton is thrilled to announce the musical lineup for Summerfest on Saturday, June 5: Jon Portillo & David J. Henning, Groove 'N Motion and event headliner, Super Diamond. Read on...
The Brighton Oasis Family Aquatic Park is still seeking people to join its team of lifeguards for the summer, with more than 20 positions still available. Read on...
The historic Brighton Buddhist Church will be featured on Rocky Mountain PBS on Thursday, May 20 at 7 p.m. as part of the "Colorado Experience" series. Read on...
The public is invited to view the City of Brighton’s community art show ARTfest titled “Celebrating the Arts” through Tuesday, July 6 at the Armory Performing Arts Center (300 Strong Street). Read on...
Work to preserve farmland in Historic Splendid Valley is celebrated in a new book called Building Community Food Webs by food systems analyst Ken Meter. Read on...
The City of Brighton is pleased to announce Pennock Elementary Fifth Grader Lucy Ratkiewicz as the winner of the City’s annual Arbor Day Fifth Grade Poster Contest. Read on...
?After much anticipation, the City of Brighton is excited to announce the Brighton Oasis Family Aquatic Park will be open for the 2021 season from Saturday, June 5 - Sunday, August 8. Read on...
In honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day, the City of Brighton will be hosting a series of events starting on April 20 to promote environmental protection and sustainability and the planting and preservation of trees. Read on...
To celebrate Earth Day and the upcoming Arbor Day, the City of Brighton will be giving away free saplings and planting seeds to Brighton residents on Thursday, April 22 outside City Hall (500 S. 4th Avenue). Read on...
In partnership with The Pennock Center for Counseling, the Brighton Youth Commission will be offering two virtual QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) courses for the community on Monday, April 26. Read on...
Learn from the experts how to increase the chances for success when landscaping in Brighton through the City’s virtual Introduction to Basic Landscaping Classes at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 26 and Monday, May 3. Read on...
The Brighton Youth Commission will be hosting a series of events for SPEAK (Suicide, Prevention, Education, Awareness and Knowledge) Week April 26 - May 1. Read on...
As the City of Brighton works to amend the rules and processes for mobile food vendors, vendors and business owners are encouraged to attend the City’s two upcoming Zoom seminars. Read on...
Brighton Youth Commissioners Ashley Settergren and Tessa Davis have been selected for the 2021 Daniels Fund Scholarship Program, a four-year college scholarship of up to $25,000 per year. Read on...
In order to meet the high demand for lap swim lanes, the Brighton Recreation Center will be changing its lane reservation system starting on Monday, April 5. Read on...
Due to the weekend snowstorm and related facility closures, the Brighton Recreation Center is offering an extension of its Annual Pass Sale through Friday, March 26. Read on...
After this weekend’s snowstorm brought record snow accumulation to Brighton, the City’s streets crews continue to diligently plow snow to clear the roads. Read on...
Don’t miss out on a sport-filled summer! The Brighton Recreation Center will launch registration for all summer adult and youth sport offerings starting on Monday, March 15. Read on...
The City of Brighton’s Growing Grads program will be hosting its second Virtual College and Career Fair on Wednesday, April 21 from 4-8 p.m. Read on...
?The Brighton Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a job fair on Monday, March 1 from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Recreation Center Gymnasium (555 N. 11th Avenue). Read on...
For the second year in a row, Brighton Youth Commissioner Giana Rocha has been appointed as a youth representative of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2021 Council on Youth, Education and Families. Read on...
The City of Brighton is hosting the annual Arbor Day Fifth Grade Poster Contest to give students the chance to show their creativity to raise awareness of trees and their important environmental role. Read on...
Get ready to plant a garden for a greener future! The City of Brighton Utilities Department in partnership with Resource Central invites the public to purchase a plant through the Garden In A Box Program. Read on...
Brighton City Council Member Tim Watts has been recently appointed to the Small Cities Council (SCC) and Council on Youth Education and Families (YEF) for the National League of Cities (NLC). Read on...
?In a 9-0 vote, City Council approved at the Feb. 2 Council meeting a new pilot program to permit miniature goats on residential properties. Read on...
Gearing up for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall to stop in Brighton Sept. 2 - 5, community members across the state are encouraged to submit names and photos of veterans who have passed away since their return home for the “In Memory” display. Read on...
In its continued effort to promote its You Have Options Program (YHOP) to encourage reporting of sexual assault, the Brighton Police Department has launched a new campaign featuring the YHOP banner on city bus shelters and benches. Read on...
To further ensure the safety of patrons in light of the ongoing pandemic, the Brighton Recreation Center will return to a reservation system for use of its basketball gymnasium starting Friday, Jan. 15. Read on...
City of Brighton Council Member Tim Watts has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2021 Community & Economic Development (CED) Committee. Read on...
Due to a sustained decrease in COVID-19 positive cases and hospitalizations throughout the state, the CDPHE has moved the all counties currently operating within the Red Level: Severe Risk restrictions back to Level Orange: High Risk effective Jan. 4. Read on...
The City of Brighton Eye for Art program is excited to introduce the new 2020 Eye for Art “Through It All” electronic flip book that showcases the wonderful art and jewelry on display at Brighton City Hall. Read on...
The mayors and commissioners of Adams County are asking for 2021 nominations for the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards (ACMCYA). Read on...
Due to lack of participation, the City of Brighton has decided to change its plans for the Festival of Lights Drive-Thru Parade and will instead host Santa Claus for a drive through Brighton’s neighborhoods. Read on...
Spreading the healing legacy and the impact of the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall, The Wall That Heals, and Mobile Education Center will be coming to Brighton Sept. 2 - 5, 2021. Read on...
The City of Brighton in conjunction with the Brighton Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) has reopened applications for their grant program to assist small businesses and nonprofits with paying their rent or mortgage. Read on...
Brighton City Council adopted the 2021 budget by an 8-0 vote at the Dec. 1 City Council meeting. The vote approved $138,197,981 across all 15 of the city’s operating, capital and utility funds. Read on...
Due to high demand for testing, the City of Brighton is extending its mobile COVID-19 rapid testing site for a second time through Saturday, Dec. 19. Read on...
?As the City of Brighton prepares to host its 25th Annual Festival of Lights Parade as a drive-thru, new details are available for spectators who plan to enjoy the dazzling display of lights. Read on...
The Brighton Economic Development Corporation has partnered with the Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau and the North Metro Denver Small Business Development Center to offer classes to address the needs of local businesses. Read on...
The Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau has been chosen as a Shop Small “Neighborhood Champion” through the American Express Shop Small campaign. Read on...
Due to demand for testing, the City of Brighton is extending its mobile COVID-19 rapid testing site at Riverdale Regional Park (9755 Henderson Road) through Saturday, Dec. 5. Read on...
The City of Brighton in conjunction with the Brighton Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) has reopened applications for their grant program to assist eligible small businesses and nonprofits with rent or mortgage assistance. Read on...
The City of Brighton and Adams County, with the expertise of The Conservation Fund, have successfully preserved 79 acres of prime farmland in Historic Splendid Valley. Read on...
The City of Brighton invites the community to show us its brightest nighttime displays at the 2020 Festival of Lights Drive-Thru Parade in East Brighton from 5- 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. Read on...
The City of Brighton is again joining Wreaths Across America on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 to lay remembrance wreaths on the graves of our local fallen heroes at Elmwood Cemetery. Read on...
In response to a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Adams County, the Tri-County Health Department has issued a new public health order effective Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10 p.m. Read on...
Individuals seeking to pursue postsecondary education are invited to attend the first City of Brighton, Office of Youth Services’ Growing Grads College and Career Virtual Fair on Monday, Nov. 30 from 5 - 8 p.m. Read on...
?The City of Brighton Office of Youth Services’ Growing Grads program is hosting a series of FAFSA Nights to provide students seeking postsecondary education assistance to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Read on...
To meet the demand of growing turnouts for testing, the City of Brighton has changed its mobile COVID-19 rapid testing site to Riverdale Regional Park located at 9755 Henderson Road, effective Tuesday, Nov. 2. Read on...
On October 9, 2020, Brighton Police arrested 31-year-old Brighton man, Ramiro Ramirez, on charges of Aggravated Animal Cruelty and Tampering with Evidence. Read on...
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, City Council voted to approve a resolution to award a $584,660 contract to Asphalt Specialties Company, Inc. for the Medical Center Drive Improvement Project. Read on...
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, City Council voted to approve a resolution to award a $390,008 contract to W.L. Contractors for the 144th and Sable Traffic Signal Construction Project. Read on...
In light of a recent incident in which a dog was attacked by a coyote in the Crown Homes Subdivision, the City's Community Services Division would like to remind the public the importance of protecting your pets. Read on...
The City of Brighton and its partners from the Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado are gearing up for their second tree planting project of the year on Friday, Oct. 16 and are seeking volunteers from the community to help plant trees. Read on...
In a Special City Council meeting on Sept. 22, Brighton City Council voted 6-1 to approve a resolution to censure the conduct, condition and actions of Council Member Kris Jordinelli for his conduct at the Sept. 15 City Council meeting. Read on...
The City of Brighton has been informed that residents are receiving emails letting them know they have been approved for a COVID-19 Assistance Grant and need to set up a new bank account to receive funds. Read on...
Brighton police detectives have arrested 30-year-old Robert Joseph Slater Sheetz, of Brighton, on a felony charge of Child Abuse causing serious bodily injury. Read on...
Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the City of Brighton will offer no cost, drive-up COVID-19 rapid testing to residents who reside within a Brighton zip code and/or employees of a Brighton business who are currently working within the City of Brighton. Read on...
The Brighton Historic Preservation (BHPC) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $20,475 History Colorado Grant to begin the Kuners Row Historic Resource Survey and has hired Cultural Resource Historians, LLC to perform the work. Read on...
