EPISODE THEMES

Each episode of Where the West Remains illuminates a central thread of Golden’s story — from the land and its Indigenous roots, to mining, community life, and recreation along the Front Range. Through intimate interviews, archival imagery, and contemporary visuals, the series captures how these elements shaped the town’s history and continue to define its present. Together, the episodes offer a rich, then-and-now portrait of Golden, preserving its living memories while celebrating the people who keep its spirit alive.

This episode explores the foundation of Golden — from ancient geological formations and Indigenous roots to early exploration and settlement. It highlights how the same landscape has evolved into protected open space and a hub for recreation, showing how the land continues to shape Golden’s identity.

LAND

This episode celebrates the people who make up the Golden community — from long-time residents and multi-generational families to newcomers, students, workers, and young voices shaping its future.

PEOPLE

This episode takes a nostalgic look at the schools that have long anchored Golden’s identity. Steeped in tradition, both Golden High School and the Colorado School of Mines carry generations of pride — in the classroom, on the field, and throughout the community.

EDUCATION

Before Golden was a town, it was a promise — buried in rock and riverbeds. This episode explores the mining booms that helped found the community, from gold and silver to coal and clay, revealing the wealth and opportunity hidden in Golden’s rich rock and soil.

MINING

This episode explores Golden’s thriving brewing industry, now growing in the shadows of the world’s largest single-site facility, Coors. Passionate craft brewers are shaping a dynamic, evolving landscape while honoring the traditions and flavors that made Golden a beer town.

BEER