Inside Arvada

Send us Fan Mail Sarah Kolb from the Arvada Arts and Culture Commission joins us to discuss some exciting public art projects coming soon across Arvada. We also break down how the Arts and Culture Commission selects artists, how residents can weigh in, and where to find a map of city-owned murals and sculptures. Included in this episode: The Olde Town street murals are returning this fall after they had to be removed for street maintenance in the springAs part of one of the street mura...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Commander Jason Ammon to explain ARTIC, Arvada’s Real Time Information Center, that connects cameras, drones, and dispatch tools to support emergency response. We walk through how drone first response works, why it can make scenes safer, and how privacy limits, data retention, and a public transparency dashboard keep the program accountable. News & Events: Movies Around Town: Little Shop of Horrors at West Woods Park, Friday, August 21Arts and...

Send us Fan Mail Chief Building Official Kylie Flynn breaks down Arvada’s building code updates and explains why these standards can protect your safety, your finances, and your home’s long-term value. We walk through what’s changing around wildfire resiliency, energy readiness, and residential sprinklers, plus how to avoid costly surprises by asking the right permit questions early. In this episode: 2026 building code updatesPreparing your property for wildfireWildfire resiliency...

Send us Fan Mail Learn how Arvada residents can save on outdoor water use and costs with three programs from Resource Central: Garden In A Box, Lawn Replacement, and free Slow the Flow sprinkler evaluations. Rachel Staats shares timelines, discounts, DIY tips, and why fall planting is a great option in Colorado. In this episode: How the City's partnership funds resident discounts on Resource Central outdoor water conservation programsGarden In A Box kits, plant-by-number designs, and pollinat...

Send us Fan Mail We team up with the Engage Jeffco podcast to explain the similarities, differences and partnerships between the City of Arvada and Jefferson County. Johnny Hart and Carly Moore from Jefferson County Public Affairs help explain who runs what, who pays for it, and how the City and the County collaborate on roads, human services, and more. In this episode: Jefferson County leadership (Board of County Commissioners and other elected officials)Arvada City Council struc...