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Inside Arvada
Inside Arvada is the City of Arvada’s official podcast where we bring you conversations with the people who make Arvada a thriving community. Hear stories about the past, present and future of Arvada through the lens of the City team members who help make it all happen. Explore the complex topics impacting our community and dig in to conversations about parks and sustainability, development, transportation, water resources and more.
Episodes
45 episodes
Inside Arvada's 2026 Water Rates
Arvada’s Utility Business Manager, Chris Gray, talks through 2026 annual water, wastewater, and stormwater rate changes and how the City prioritizes projects that keep these services reliable 24/7, 365. In this episode:
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Episode 44
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26:06
Inside Arvada's Holiday Season with Jean Gordon
Jean Gordon from Visit Arvada shares everything you need to know about celebrating the holidays in Arvada. From the Old Town tree lighting to Santa Saturdays and markets across the city, we map the best ways to celebrate and support local.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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21:56
Inside Arvada's Housing with Carrie Espinosa
Arvada's Housing Manager and Housing Authority Director Carrie Espinosa explains how their work provides a variety of affordable housing support services including the
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Episode 42
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32:35
Inside Arvada's E-Bikes and Illegal Toy Vehicles
Friend of the show Chase Amos from the Arvada Police Department joins us to unpack the rise of illegal toy vehicles in Arvada. Chase helps clarify what can ride on streets, trails, and parks, and what cannot. We break down e‑bike classes, scoot...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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32:17
Inside Arvada's Elections with Clerk Gonzalez
Learn about Arvada’s 2025 election with Jefferson County Clerk Amanda Gonzalez, including who and what is on the ballot and how Colorado’s voting system works.2025 election info3
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Episode 40
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36:16
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Inside Arvada's Municipal Inspections with Jim Greer
Jim Greer, Arvada's Construction & Inspection Supervisor, talks about the municipal inspection process and how his team works to protect critical city infrastructure. The team of 10 inspectors partners with contractors and developers, ensur...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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26:46
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Inside Arvada's Community Wildfire Protection Plan
This September, in honor of National Preparedness Month, we’re doing a two-part series with our partners at Arvada Fire. Part 2 focuses on Arvada's Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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25:23
Inside Arvada Fire with Steven Parker
This September, in honor of National Preparedness Month, we’re launching a two-part series with our partners at Arvada Fire. The first episode, Arvada Fire 101, features Fire Marshal Steven Parker. The second episode, which will come o...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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34:04
Inside Arvada's Shared Scooters and Bikes with Aislinn Droski
Aislinn Droski, Arvada's bicycle and pedestrian coordinator, shares insights on the City's micromobility program that has facilitated over 130,000 rides since launching in 2021. The program has evolved from a pilot to becoming a permanent trans...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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30:00
Inside Arvada's Fight Against EAB with City Forester Ian MacDonald
Arvada City Forester Ian MacDonald discusses the alarming spread of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) throughout the city and what residents need to know to protect their ash trees. This invasive pest has accelerated from small isolated areas to citywide...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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37:19
Inside Arvada's Municipal Courts with Judge Kurtz
Judge Kathryn Kurtz discusses Arvada's Municipal Court and the value of balancing community safety with support for the individual.In this episode: Arvada's Municipa...
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Episode 34
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33:46
Park and Recreation Month with Steve Gustafson
In honor of Park and Recreation Month in Arvada, Parks Manager Steve Gustafson joins us to share his lifelong passion for parks maintenance and the complexities of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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26:37
Inside Arvada's City Management with new City Manager Don Wick
Don Wick talks about his 30-year journey of serving the Arvada community, from starting out as an entry-level police officer in 1985 to recently becoming the new c...
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Episode 32
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33:47
Inside Arvada Utilities Projects with Mary Stahl
Utilities Engineering Manager, Mary Stahl discusses some of the public improvement projects happening throughout Arvada to replace aging water and sewer systems. Much of Arv...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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19:31
Inside Arvada Summerfest with Adelle Burton
Get ready for the City's new summer kickoff celebration, Arvada Summerfest, with Special Events and Public Arts Manager Adelle Burton. Summerfest is a brand new even...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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25:13
Inside Arvada's Ralston Creek Improvements with Sam Rogers
Sam Rogers, Civil Engineer with Arvada's stormwater and floodplain team, details how the City manages flood risks through infrastructure projects. Sam provides updates on the Ral...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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39:56
Inside Arvada's Trails and Open Space with Bob Bromley
Arvada's Open Space Supervisor Bob Bromley shares his 35 years of experience managing the city's trails and natural areas. He explains the ecological approaches used to maintain over 150 miles of hard surface trails and 3,400 acres of open spac...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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36:29
Inside Arvada's Sustainable Golf Course Maintenance with Joe Kunze
Manager of Golf Course Maintenance and Operations Joe Kunze brings 30 years of industry experience to Arvada's two city-owned courses, Lake Arbor and West Woods
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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40:52
Inside Arvada's Victim Services with Jennifer & Don
Arvada partners with two organizations providing support and healing for victims of crime and child abuse in our community. Jennifer Griffin of Victim Outreach Incorporated and Don Mosley of
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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43:08
Inside Arvada's Pavement Program with Ben Sawaya
Arvada's Pavement Program Manager Ben Sawaya gives an inside look at how the City maintains and repairs its 1,500+ lane miles of roads.Ben explains the different types of work t...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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27:02
Inside Arvada Urban Renewal with Maureen Phair
Learn about the work of the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (AURA) with Executive Director, Maureen Phair, focusing on urban revitalization efforts over the last two decades. Hear about AURA's fundin...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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34:29
Inside Arvada's Public Art with Sarah Kolb
Sarah Kolb from the Arvada Arts and Culture Commission, joins us to talk about some of the new public art projects in the city. In this episode: History of the Arv...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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28:30
Inside Arvada's Homelessness Case Management
Homelessness Resolution Case Managers Alex Williams and Hudson Janz share information about their work with the unhoused population in Arvada. In this episode:How the case management process worksUnderstanding t...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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32:33
Inside Gold Strike Park with Maki Boyle
Senior Landscape Architect Maki Boyle discusses the Gold Strike Park revitalization project. Located at the confluence of Clear Creek and Ralston Creek in southeast Arvada, Gold Strike Park is known for being the location of the first documente...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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26:27
