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NFPD: Wildfire awareness, classes, and updates

Flying for lifeA helicopter becomes part of NedFire's training in 2025.
Wildfire awareness is always important, but it’s vital for mountain residents living within the beautiful confines of Rocky Mountain forests. One of the best times to learn about wildfire safety is during Wildfire Awareness Month. By May, winter...
News
Get your firewood permit online!   FORT COLLINS - Firewood permits for the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests can now be purchased through a new online E-permit system. Permits may be purchased by computer or mobile...
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SAGUACHE - A 70-year-old woman named Moe stood up in a cafe in Saguache, Colorado, put her hands on her hips and said, “I don’t know about you guys but I’m marching down Main Street on Saturday.” Moe explained, “I’m going to publicly protest The...
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KindnessA white paper chain was created to show kindness.
BLACK HAWK - Gilpin County High School participated in A Day Without Hate on Thursday, April 24.  The event, originally founded in 2007 at Standley Lake High School in Westminster, Colorado, was created by an English teacher named Ben, who...
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Turtle paintingA woman and child engage in Earth Day activities at Wild Bear Nature Center on April 19. 
NEDERLAND - 25 years after voter approval of Wild Bear Nature Center at Mud Lake, the organization’s founder, Jill Dreves, is watching her dreams come to fruition. The new building’s construction is barrelling toward the finish line, even amid the...
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Community News
Past and presentEric Chinn shows children how furnishings in the Teller House connect to images from its storied past.
CENTRAL CITY—On May 1, 2025, the 4th Grade Gilpin Elementary class went on an educational walking tour of Central City sponsored by Main Street Central City to learn about its history and how the town operates. The students began the tour at City...
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GILPIN COUNTY - Many Gilpin County homeowners have reached out with questions about their 2025 property valuations. We understand these changes can be confusing, especially after the reductions applied in recent years. In both 2023 and 2024, most...
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Fire mitigation of county landRepresentatives from Timberline and Jennifer Cook of the CSU Extension Office discuss fire mitigation with the Gilpin County Commissioners.
CENTRAL CITY – The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) convened a work session on April 22, 2025, at the Historic Courthouse in Central City, where they discussed Right of Way (ROW) Fire Mitigation with Paul Ondr, Chief, Timberline...
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Clear-cut skepticLocal resident, environmental advocate, and former investigative journalist Josh Schlossberg organized the meeting on behalf of Eco-Integrity Alliance.
The Nederland Community Library hosted the Boulder County Forest Protection Sharing Session on Sunday, April 26, 2025, an informational presentation and discussion created and led by local resident, investigative journalist, and environmental...
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More Community News
Rescue neededLucky caught inextricably in fishing line.
TUNGSTEN VALLEY - It was a cloudless day. The only beings lingering on the cerulean blue horizon were of the avian kind. I sat in quiet repose after an afternoon yoga session in the Jackson House, the neighboring tenant in our mountain valley of...
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People’s ChoiceVolunteers gather community votes for the People’s Choice Award, where guests paid $1 to vote for their favorite student artwork.
NEDERLAND – The 13th annual "Art at Altitude" show returned to Nederland Middle-Senior High School on Friday, May 2, drawing families, friends, and community members to a colorful celebration of student creativity.  Over 275 works of art...
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Celebrating springCCCIA starts spring with their new Arts and Crafts Market.
Coal Creek Canyon celebrates local artisans and businesses in a new event!
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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week. Actually, when you think about it, every week should be teacher appreciation week. These heroes, under-recognized and usually underpaid, perform virtual miracles in getting our kids’ faces out of their screens and...
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Government
On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT) discussed the prospect of creating a structured payment policy for the water infrastructure fees that often hinder local development. The Town’s current policy dictates that these high...
CENTRAL CITY — On a snowy Tuesday evening, May 6, 2025, Mayor Jeremy Fey called the City Council meeting to order following a work session packed with updates on water management, sidewalk and building maintenance, and growing traffic...
The Nederland Planning Commission met on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, to give their final decision regarding the Downtown Subarea Plan, developed by Studio Seed as a supplementary addition to the Town’s Comprehensive Plan that focuses on Nederland’s...
BLACK HAWK – The Black Hawk City Council meeting on April 23, 2025, kicked off with the introduction of three new employees: Chris Caligaris and Max Ward, who joined the Water Utility team, and Tyler Ross, the city’s newest firefighter, who came...
Police and fire
Golden Gate Fire Board has no quorum John Scarffe Golden Gate Canyon The Golden Gate Fire Protection District Board did not have a quorum for its regular meeting on April 24, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Grange, 25231 Golden Gate Canyon Rd, Golden,...
The Nederland Fire Protection District (NFPD) Board of Directors met on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, to continue their discussion on an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the Nederland and Timberline Fire Protection Districts to provide...
Six candidates apply for Golden Gate Fire Protection District Board The Golden Gate Canyon Fire Protection District will hold an election on May 6, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. At that time, three directors will be elected to...
Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office Reports, March 2025 On 3/2/25, at approximately 8:28 a.m., deputies responded to the 400 block of Lawrence Street, on a report of theft. A report was taken.  On 3/3/25, at approximately 12:09 p.m., two...
Happy Mother's Day

My mother: The Mountain-Ear appropriate version

My mother doesn’t share recipes with me, as cooking was never really her “thing.” But she would joyfully nurture my love for Thanksgiving, and for turkey, by making a delicious soup out of the leftovers. She would freeze containers of that soup...

My mom 

Roses are red  Violets are blue  I am so thankful God gave me you  From mending my scratches to fixing my heart  and believing in me right from the start  My life has been rich because of your care each day a...

To All The Moms

To the ones that tucked you in at night, The ones that love you With all their might. The grandmoms, the godmoms, The birth moms, and adoptive moms– May your day be filled with light, And peace and happiness. Sleep well, knowing That your...

Mother's Day message

"Thank you Granmutti (aka "The Pelf," The Queen of the Netherlands," and  Saral Dieter Teihlet Waldorf) for always being the gap between heaven and earth."  Love, Tiger and Ana

Mama

She taught me compassion, hope and kindness. She always believed in my big dreams. She showed me that there is magic all around us. She gave me four of the most special people in my life, my little sisters! She did and continues to show me...
Janet, my mom, was kind and compassionate.  She really listened when you spoke and gave much thought to your thoughts. Many of my childhood friends still tell me, all these years later, how much she made them feel heard, accepted and loved...
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Poetry Contest 2025

Thanks for participating in our Poetry Contest

BLACK HAWK - The Mountain-Ear would like to thank everyone that participated in our annual poetry contest. We have shared your original work in print and online during the month of April. Each participant will receive a complimentary...

Riding on the finger of God

Wind from the western mountains bit into my skin, through my thick winter coat. A heavy snow shone in the sun and covered sidewalks, streets, cars I shoveled our cars and then the sidewalks. I shoveled beyond my own yard because neighbors had...

Shut up you assholes I’m singing

Shut up you assholes I’m singing Verse 1: High in the mountains, late at night Where the air is clear and my mind is too I write these songs with a hook so tight I revise the melody till it comes out right.. Verse 2: Then I play my art to...

Colorado Skyline

There’s nothing quite like the sight of the Colorado mountains An uninterrupted frontier of geological marvels Standing strong for thousands of miles The Colorado skyline becomes a part of your identity The distant snow-capped peaks take your...

Hills

Fumbling back to Gold Hill along the Switzerland Trail.  Getting back in touch with myself, a path I knew well.   I was on a path of healing and my heart went reeling,  oo a new place,  but now I'm...

Walks in Shadows

She walks in shadows against the night,  her dark coat and dark curly hair camouflaging her movement She hides low in stairwells and doorways, looking over here, over there, using her training. Most women are afraid to venture out alone on...

A Writer's Dilemma

Sordid sea, Wax the lazy beat. Sink these words fast. Please, woman, swim. Pant on the water's edge, Atop the flood's tongue. If I fall behind, I'll ask the Sky, To take language from me, And let him write the verses. Clouds instead of...

Divine Plan

There are two energetic forces at play during this evolutionary cycle. One is fueled by the energy of contraction as it is tearing down the old paradigm and the other is fueled by the energy of expansion as it is creating the new...
Peak Report

Peak Report: Colorado's legislative session ends with fireworks

The Colorado General Assembly 2025 Regular Session originally convened on January 8, 2025, and ends on Wednesday, May 7. As the session comes to a close, several of the house and senate bills voted on over the last week reflect the state’s...
Fighting for scienceUp to 100 protestors showed up to fight DOGE overreach at one of the country's leading scientific research centers in Boulder.
  Rumors spread on Monday, April 21, 2025, that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE/Musk) was to appear at the U.S. Department of Commerce building on South Broadway in Boulder, to presumably visit the offices of the...
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The state of the unionOne protestor waved a tattered American flag to send a message about the state our country is in.
Colorado joined the rest of the country on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in holding peaceful protests under the banner of “Hands Off!,” an organized national movement against President Donald J. Trump and Elon Musk’s perceived “power grab” of American...
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From New York to ColoradoAOC said to the crowd at Greeley: “I think the distance between us is a lot shorter than we think."
Colorado has been making national news as of late, with Denver serving as the epicenter of political demonstrations and protests, and a portrait in the State Capitol drawing President Donald J. Trump’s ire.  “Colorado, you have always been...
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Peak Report: Mayor Mike goes to Washington

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston went before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform at Capitol Hill to testify in an investigation into “sanctuary cities.” Johnston was joined by mayors Eric Adams of New...

Peak Report: Voting with your dollars

On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, President Donald J Trump addressed the nation with an over 90 minute speech, touting his Administration’s executive orders, which were met with cheers from Republicans, and were fact-checked by Democrats in the crowd in...

Peak Report: All Republicans on board—so far

Out in forceHundreds of protestors from across the state gathered at the Colorado State Capitol on President

Last week, Congressman Joe Neguse addressed the Nederland community during a Town Hall meeting that focused on the Democrat’s strategies for fighting against the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional executive orders. Neguse reinforced the...

Peak Report: Mountains in view

Boots on the groundAfter the Town Hall meeting, Congressman Neguse visited the Nederland Food Pantry, to learn of Trump

Follow up: Last week the Peak Report presented the potential impact that tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration will have on local businesses. These additional taxes on imported goods will affect retail and restaurants, driving up the...

Calendar of events
Keep It Local

Keep It Local: The Deli at 8236

East Coast Deli in the heart of NedChris Wilson, Ross Alper, and Ben Parzich are ready to serve up East Coast delicatessen-style sandwiches.
NEDERLAND – If you’ve lived in Ned long enough, you’ve probably heard of The Deli at 8236, a moniker that references the elevation of the town of Nederland. Known for having the best sandwiches in town, good vibes, and good music, The Deli is...
Keep It Local: LDK Ventures - your gain
NEDERLAND - You know the building—the OTHER big one on Big Springs Drive (#80, to be exact), and you probably know that it is a home for small businesses in Nederland. It’s been there since early 2014, planned originally as a warehouse for Steve...
Keep It Local: Zuku Baskets
NEDERLAND - This is the business that started it all. While the offices at 80 Big Springs Drive are a strongly positive addition to the downtown commercial scene, the driving inspiration for the building was this early business of Steve...
More than handySteve Olson poses for a moment between plumbing and electrical work.
Keep It Local: TopGun Handyman Services LLC
PEAK TO PEAK - Meet Steve Olson and Marilee Bryant, owners of TopGun Handyman Services LLC. In 2018, Olson was laid off from a job he had worked at for 19 years. He decided to take some time off. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit just as Olson...
Arts & Entertainment
Music of the Mountains

Music of the Mountains: The CBDs

The CBDs: Burt Rashbaum (left), Roland LaForge (center), and Evan Cantor (right).
Having performed music all of their lives, this trio is celebrating their longest band run with their 100th gig!

Music Listing: May 2025

With more venues and more shows, here is the Peak-to-Peak music listing for May 2025!

Bob Dylan's Tribute to Pope Francis

Bob Dylan's tribute to Pope Francis on his passing. "Pope Francis was a voice of mercy in a time of noise. He walked with humility, spoke with fire, and dared to love the unloved. He reminded the world that compassion isn't weakness, and faith...

National Poetry Month Spotlight: Leaf Running-rabbit

This Ward local uses his words, especially poetry, to communicate concepts beyond words!

Cracker Barrel

Friday, May 9 Police Deputy Story Time: Come and hear stories read by your local Patrol Deputy Beth. Visit her vehicle and find out what it’s like to be a police officer! Best for kids under 6 years old. Starts at 10:15 a.m. at the Nederland...

Gilpin County seniors, May 2025

Gilpin County seniors, May 2025 May 1 - Grocery shopping at Bergen Park Walmart May 2 - Free Senior Fitness class 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Lunch and social time 12:15 p.m., *Pickleball 1 - 4 p.m.  May 5 - *Pickleball 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., Free...

Nederland Area Seniors, May 2025

Nederland Area Seniors, May 2025 May 7 - Sit and Stretch Yoga, 11 - 11:30 a.m., Lunch - Garlic ginger pork stir fry, spinach salad with pine nuts and tahini, and pears, Senior Strummers - Guitar Workshop and Jam Session, 1 - 2:30 p.m. May 10 -...

What's Happening at Gilpin Parks & Rec

Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive bit.ly/gilpinparksandrec,  303-582-1453,    http://www.facebook.com/gilpincounty.org/   2025 Pool Hours please call to confirm prior to coming Closed on...
FOOD
John Clower is sharing his ginger cookie recipe with Mountain-Ear readers. You may have tasted these when he was selling them at the Train Cars a few years ago. They are big and soft and chewy and absolutely delicious.   GILPIN...
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Anela Hockley reads The Mountain-Ear while taking a break from her studies at Gilpin County Schools while a surprised Joaquin Velasquez reacts to the local news.
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Come away with me, in the night Come away with me And I will howl you a song Come away with me, on a path Come away where they can't tempt us With their treats And I wanna play ball with you On a cloudy day In fields where the yellow grass...
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School Zone
Senior DayJiselle Osteboe was honored for her contributions before Gilpin's final home game of the regular season.

Jiselle Osteboe leads Eagles to regionals

Jiselle Osteboe leads Eagles to regionals DAVE GIBSON GILPIN COUNTY – Since the arrival of girls’ soccer at Gilpin High School in 2023, the team has gone from being legitimate to respectable to one of the top teams in their league this year. A...
The narratorsNarrators Jiselle Osteboe (left) and Maddie Lane (right) provide intrigue throughout the performance.
BLACK HAWK - Students from both elementary and secondary schools fought dragons, bullies, their fears, sibling rivalry, abuse, and a troll in the fantasy play adapted from the 1977 novel by Katherine Paterson. Bridge to Terabithia was directed by...
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Boys 4x100m RelayLandon Church hands off to Connor Holloway in their record-setting race.
More track records tumble DAVE GIBSON LONGMONT – In what has become a habit this year, the Gilpin Eagles broke more school track records at the Three League Meet held at Mead High School in Longmont on May 2 and 3. You’d have to go back 20...
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The Gilpin County Educational Foundation (GCEF) held its annual Scholarship Dinner at the Ameristar Casino.on Saturday, April 26. The student speaker was the 2024 scholarship recipient, Jordanna Gagnon, who is attending Colorado State University, Justin Gold of Justin's Nut Butter was the keynote speaker.  All money raised from the dinner is awarded to graduating seniors attending post-secondary education.
Gilpin Education Foundation sponsors scholarship dinner John Scarffe Black Hawk The Gilpin County Education Foundation sponsored its annual scholarship dinner on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Ameristar Hotel & Casino, 111...
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Community of Lincoln HillsAsterion studied the the Lincoln Hills community in Gilpin County.
NEDERLAND - The eighth graders at Nederland Middle-Senior High School (NMSHS) have been working on their annual Local Legends and Landmarks projects. This is a program that brings the students more in harmony with some of the history of the place...
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Thespians showing up to promote their playStudents involved in the spring play Bridge to Terabithia at the April 15, 2025, school board meeting.
Gilpin County – At the Gilpin County RE-1 Board of Education meeting on April 15, 2025, the Board heard about student activities that stretched the imagination and took them to exotic places in a foreign land. The business part of the meeting saw unanimous approvals of the 2024/2025 Supplemental Budget, the 2025/2026 Adopted Budget and updates to a number of policy revisions on a second reading.
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Girls 400 meterCadince Willis edges out her opponent at the finish line.
Gilpin shatters track records DAVE GIBSON WESTMINSTER – On Wednesday. April 16, the Gilpin County Eagles set three new school records at the Norsemen Invitational in Westminster. Ryan Marr ran a blazing 11.27 in the 100-meter dash to better...
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School Calendars

Nederland Middle High School Thursday, May 8 at 4 p.m. - High School Boys' Basketball Open Gym Thursday, May 8 at 4 p.m. - Middle School Track & Field at Centennial Thursday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. - Theater, Band, and Choir Awards Friday, May...

Proposed Eldora Ski Mountain acquisition

Nederland finds path forward for Eldora acquisition

<p><strong>A new year</strong></p><p>Eldora Mountain Resort, New Year’s Day 2025.</p>
NEDERLAND - Since the news broke of the Town of Nederland’s idea to acquire the Eldora ski area, affiliates across the state have taken notice. Certain parties have expressed their interest in the prospect of investing, or even partnering, and...

FAQs 2.0: Eldora Mountain Acquisition 

FAQs 2.0: Eldora Mountain Acquisition  Since our first FAQs, Town administrators have been collecting more information on making the Eldora Mountain Resort acquisition a reality. Below are a new set of questions from the community as well as...

Full speed ahead on Eldora acquisition

NEDERLAND - The potential of the Town of Nederland acquiring the Eldora ski area dominated the Board of Trustees’ (BOT) first meeting of the new year, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.  An Executive Session was held before the meeting regarding...

How to manage the mountain

The Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT), after citing positive feedback from the community, announced their intention to continue pursuing the potential acquisition of Eldora Mountain Ski Resort. The next steps for the Town would include entering...

Nederland, handle its own issues first

Dear Editor, If Nederland is not capable, or, will not fund its own police department, how is it possible - or sensible - for it to even remotely fantasize of buying Eldora Ski Resort? The concept of Nederland even considering a possible ski...
'Make it accessible' — Local business owner John Thompson hopes that Nederland focuses on making Eldora locals-friendly and financially-friendly.
NEDERLAND - Two weeks ago, The Mountain-Ear broke the story that the Town of Nederland is considering the acquisition of Eldora Mountain Ski Resort. The concept has struck the community, sparking spirited discussion about whether the idea is worth...
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Weighing in on the Eldora question

Enthusiasm growingSince the announcement of the Town

NEDERLAND – Months after POWDR announced the sale of Eldora Mountain Ski Resort, the Town of Nederland has expressed interest in purchasing the Boulder County ski area. While the town sees the acquisition as an opportunity to enhance local...

Ned BOT plowing ahead on Eldora acquisition

Visiting hours are over?The Nederland BOT is considering shutting the doors to the Visitors Center in 2025 because it is operating at a deficit.

NEDERLAND - On Tuesday, November 19, 2025, the Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT) began exploring the next steps in the process of pursuing the acquisition of the Eldora ski area. The prospect has been in the works for several weeks and was made...

Ned releases Eldora acquisition FAQs

What is the purpose of the Eldora Mountain acquisition?  The Town of Nederland is considering the acquisition of Eldora Ski Mountain to foster new community-centric benefits, including improved local recreational opportunities, economic...

Mountain Columns

Embracing unanswered prayers in the wild

Finding the wayNorth 55th Street turns the chaos of Highway 66 into a world of serene views and unexpected adventures.

LONGMONT There is so much I wish to confess to you, my dear reader. However, all shall be revealed in due course. In the meantime, let’s clear our heads at the Rabbit Mountain Open Space at the easternmost point of the foothills in the underrated...

Mountain Spirit Astrology: Taurus

The Garden of Earthly Delights opens its gate as the Sun enters Taurus on the 19th of April. Both clever Mercury and artistic Venus have finished their retrograde cycles. Eclipse season has ended. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd, bringing...

The Alphas are coming 

Gen Alpha prioritiesThe National Park Service reports that Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve was a recent case study for research on water balance, which clarifies climate impact on the environment. The results can be used to sustain local wildlife and vegetation, as well as inform wildfire preparedness.&nbsp;

Peak to Peak - “I’m scared we’re all gonna die,” Emma whispered. The five year old was creating an elaborate scene in the play room with two doll houses, numerous pieces of furniture, a variety of trees, people of all shapes and sizes, cars (“a...

Life in Nature: The Zen of the hunt

BOULDER COUNTY - We are incredibly blessed to enjoy such an abundant variety of wildlife in our little slice of Rocky Mountain paradise. As the weather warms, that variety increases with a number of species making their way into the high country...

Some Words for the Week

I got a letter years ago from a man who said he liked the poetry I write that he hasn’t ever liked poetry because it always makes things more complicated than they are but that my poems about living in the mountains about working with my...

Building strong families through nurturing parenting

Learning togetherParents come together at Nederland Elementary School to build stronger families.

NEDERLAND - In our close-knit community, we share the goal of raising resilient children. Our collective experiences and the knowledge from neuroscience remind us that children thrive when they feel seen, soothed, safe, and secure with caring...

Some Words for the Week

in the basement is the water heater it is new and is a dull grey and was just put in by my friend who is a plumber our old one was broken and for months we suffered short showers and shivering exits into cold air it is the end of the day now and I...

Obituaries
Felicia Marie Baratta: May 13 1986 - April 22, 2025
May 13, 1986 - April 22, 2025 Felicia has joined family and the Lord. As a Nederland High School graduate she loved this area. Felicia was a die hard Denver Bronco fan and would watch all football so she knew the Broncos chances. She loved the...
Family, friends, and community remember Glenn Short
Traveling from all across the country, friends and family honor the memory of a Colorado community member.
Charles William Ramstetter November 26, 1938 - April 5, 2025
Charles William Ramstetter of Golden, departed this world on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 86. Charles was a Golden Gate Canyon native resident. He was one of eight children born to Bertha and Otto Ramstetter. Charles and his siblings...
Ian Robert Dunham September 9, 2000 - March 25, 2025
Beloved Son, Brother, Friend. Born in Arvada, Colorado, to George Dunham, and Linda Ball Dunham. Ian was raised in the foothills west of Boulder, and was a true mountain kid, wearing shorts in winter, and no coat. In summer, he would spend hours...
Scott Owen Cawlfield
Scott Owen Cawlfield, age 53, of Louisville, Colorado, passed away March 10, 2025. He had a wandering childhood, but ultimately claimed Nederland, Colorado, as his hometown. Scott is survived by his beloved wife, Taryn Lynn Cawlfield; his beloved...
Opinion
Letters to the Editor

War crimes or the right to defend oneself?

Dear Editor, The current conflict in the Palestinian territories (and in Ukraine) begs the question, is it a war crime to target civilian populations? Post WWII, the world came together to sign the Geneva Conventions, to guarantee basic rules for...

War crimes or the right to defend oneself?  

Dear Editor, The current conflict in the Palestinian territories (and in Ukraine) begs the question, is it a war crime to target civilian populations? Post WWII, the world came together to sign the Geneva Conventions, to guarantee basic rules for...

Jackpot! NMSHS After Prom 2025 was a hit!

Dear Editor, The red carpet was rolled out and the stakes were sky-high at this year’s Casino Royale After Prom—a night packed with glitz, glam, and high stakes! The guests rolled the dice and played their hands at the Craps, Blackjack, Roulette,...

Mitigation is not a choice but a responsibility

Dear Editor, Waiting for predictable disasters before taking action is usually costly and tragic. So, yes, mitigation is a good thing. However, mitigation strategies should be based on the best available data, not false narratives. We won’t log...

Heart of the Community Volunteer Awards

Dear Editor, Friends of the Gilpin County Community Center will present its first-annual “Heart of the Community” Volunteer Awards at the Gilpin County Community Center on May 15, 2025, during the FGCCC annual meeting. The five awardees are...
Peak Perspectives
This year is an exceptionally exciting year for me. This year, I am going to be a grandma. I feel like I've been waiting for this all my life. The joy it brings me, thinking about my kids bringing a new baby into the world, is incomparable....
Honoring our graduates   BLACK HAWK - It’s the beginning of May and that means spring is here! It also means graduation is just around the corner for all of our local schools, from preschool through college. Celebrate your graduate in our...
PEAK TO PEAK - You just never know what’s going to come out of Washington these days. It’s just one big—usually unpleasant—surprise after another. On March 27, our Peak Perspective started like this: “We’re back on the roller coaster. “Earlier...
Featured video

Ignite gets a sparkling new home at Eldora

On a day fittingly alternating between snow and sunshine, Eldora Resort held a grand opening ceremony for their new Caribou Lodge on October 30, 2024, in front of a cheering crowd. The new building located at the beginner area will house the Ignite Adaptive Sports program (Ignite), the children’s ski school, a cafeteria, a family warming room, a retail store and modern restrooms with glove boxes behind every toilet.

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Pets

Inspiring sustainable agriculture 

Life on the ranch A yak walks across the field in Rollinsville on February 5, 2025.

ROLLINSVILLE - Ten years ago, in an effort to become more connected with their food, the land, and lower their carbon footprint, Anthony Ricketts and Samantha Irizarry began their agricultural journey with yaks.  Last October their ranch...

The Caring Pathways: End-of-life care for mountain pets

A warm welcome on a cold dayDr. Megan Coveyou greets a pair of furry companions outside a cozy mountain home. Her visit brings compassionate in-home care to pets and their families, ensuring they feel comfortable and supported.

GILPIN COUNTY – Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest moments a pet owner will ever face. The bond we share with our furry companions is built over years of love, trust, and companionship, making the thought of parting incredibly...

Around the region
Nederland

Nederland Town Staff reports for March - April

Every month all Town of Nederland department heads release a report detailing the work being done in their respective areas and the progress being made on various projects and initiatives, all of which reflect the main objectives of the Board of...

Gold Hill

BVSD K-8 mountain schools at art show

A School

BOULDER - The Boulder Public Library and Lafayette Public Library is featuring Boulder Valley School District K-8 student art work that was chosen by the art teachers to be on display. Art work from students who attend BVSD mountain schools is...

Black Hawk

Black Hawk withdraws from mutual aid agreement with Central

Timberline attends meetingSeveral members of the Timberline Fire Protection District attend the recent Black Hawk City Council meeting on March 26, 2025.

BLACK HAWK — On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Black Hawk City Council decided to withdraw from the mutual aid agreement it has between its fire department and Central City Fire Department, citing imbalance in resources and uncertainty in...

Allenspark

AFPD teaches recognizing and testing for a stroke

Saving livesAllenspark residents pay close attention while Paramedic Linda Alexander and EMT Rachel Oppermann discuss the dangers of suffering from a stroke.

On February 20, 2025, from 6 to 7 p.m., the Allenspark Fire Protection District hosted a class for its community. Allenspark community members learned how to recognize the signs of a stroke and the steps to take. This was the second class in a...

Gilpin County

Community views Gilpin building code update

Open houseBuilding Code Official Kyle Parag discusses updates to the building codes.

CENTRAL CITY – On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Gilpin County residents gathered for a community meeting with Building Code Official Kyle Parag to discuss updates to the building codes. Community Development Director Rob Gutierrez was also in...

Boulder County

Judge halts Gross Reservoir expansion

Rising and fallingGross Dam is a beautiful reservoir accessed via Coal Creek Canyon, offering outdoor activities as well as controversial debate.

Peak to Peak Region – A federal judge has issued an injunction against the Denver Water’s Gross Reservoir expansion that halts construction at the project for the time being. Another hearing is scheduled for late April or early May to determine if the injunction should be made permanent.

Wild Bear

Greenhouse and art with a beautiful purpose

  Colorado Mountain Living is a brand that emerged as Amy and Bryan Hager documented their journey of moving to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and building their dream rural homestead. …

Central City

Central City Elks host Easter Egg Hunt

Handing out prizesThe Elks Lodge Ladies Auxiliary hands out prizes to the kids after the hunt.

CENTRAL CITY – The Easter Bunny moved indoors this year in Central City, due to cold, snowy weather. Normally held at William C. Russell Park, the family friendly event on Saturday, April 19, 2025, drew kids of all ages to hunt plastic eggs...

Coal Creek Canyon

Coal Creek community hunts for Easter eggs

Young artistsFamilies make Easter arts and crafts in the Coal Creek Canyon community center.

Families gather to celebrate Easter by hunting for eggs, mountain style!

Golden Gate Canyon

Eggmania overwhelms the Golden Gate Grange

Decorating the eggsAmong those decorating the eggs were Nina and Anastasia Semenova.

Eggmania overwhelms the Golden Gate Grange John Scarffe Golden Gate Canyon Eggmania came to the Golden Gate Grange on April 19, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Grange, 25231 Golden Gate Canyon Rd, Golden, Colorado, 80403. About 25 children decorated...

Studio Tour Recap

Peeping art amongst the leaves

Local artist WANDERWEIRD has their colorful, nerd culture-inspired mosaics on display at Kaleidoscope Fine Arts Gallery in Nederland.
The second annual Peak to Peak Studio Tour took place on September 21 and 22. Galleries and visitors enjoyed a colorful event in the mountains.

Colorado artists shine at Gilpin Arts

Artwork by Colorado artists decorates the rustic walls of Washington Hall, home of the Gilpin Arts Association.

Artwork by Colorado artists decorates the rustic walls of Washington Hall, home of the Gilpin Arts Association. There is every kind of medium here …

Inspired by nature Laurence Delaunay – Lolo – has been a professional painter in Nederland for nearly 20 years. She enjoys painting animals and landscapes on large canvases “in a semi-abstract, …
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