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The Mountain-Ear’s origin story, with Kay Turnbaugh

Community newspaper started out as printed movie showtime list

Public Health clears up mold concerns

Gilpin Mountain Kids Early Learning Center gets green light after moisture concerns

Many former tenants of the Caribou Village Shopping Center gathered at the Train Cars to commiserate over coffee for the first anniversary of the Lakeview Fire.

Lakeview Fire: One year later

Tebo unveils plans for new shopping center, promises to work with former tenants on comparable rent

Lincoln Hills Cares plans to renovate Winks Tavern into a welcome center for guests.

Lincoln Hills: hope, heritage, and legacy

A historic mountain retreat created as a place of freedom

NFPD Chief Charlie Schmidtmann, one of, if not the first of many who stared devastation in its face. Lakeview Fire, October 9, 2025.

ATF sends letter to Nederland community

Brice McCracken - One year ago, ATF's National Response Team was deployed at the request of local public safety authorities

This photo was taken in June 2017 after a snowy winter. The snow field on the left came down almost to the edge of the lake.

Requiem for a glacier

Saint Mary's has melted away

- Clinica receives Rural Health grant
  
  Governor Polis visits Gilpin for announcement
- 2026 Gilpin County Candidates Forum
  
  Courtesy and respect hold sway during talks
- Ned principal placed on administrative leave
  
  Investigation ongoing into unnamed incident

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Community News

Forestry Sort Yards closing for the season

The Boulder County Community Forestry Sort Yards program is in its final days of operation for 2026

Cat ladies take over! Four guests showed off their feline side at Liberal Drinking with the Dems on October 13, 2026.

Drinking liberally with the Gilpin Democrats

A little beer, some costumes, and an unexpected political reunion

At Lincoln Hills the Dr. Nathaniel Howard III Outdoor Classroom sits near Pactolus Lake.

Children's opera coming to Lincoln Hills

Central City Opera brings 'Earth to Kenzie' to Gilpin County

Playing Peak to Peak Soccer builds skills, healthy habits, and teamwork.

Successful season for Peak to Peak Soccer

Nederland youth soccer builds skills and teamwork

Gold Dirt Distillery provided cocktails for Nederland Community Library's murder mystery fundraiser.

Quoth the library, 'Nevermore!'

Funds to raise and murders to solve one evening behind library doors

- All creatures great and small
  
  Pets join their people for a special Sunday service
- Art at the Center Fall Exhibition
  
  All the beautiful colors on display
- Miner’s Feast brings fall fun downtown
  
  Soups, stews, brews, and music fill Miner Street

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Community Calendar

Events

Cracker Barrel

Juggling club, Fempire Comedy Fest and more Peak to Peak-area events for the week of October 22- November 4

Halloween Calendar

Circus freaks, Southern Gothic chic, and more spooky season events along the Peak to Peak

Music Listing

Live music along the Peak to Peak for October 22-31

Nederland Area Seniors

Plenty of opportunities for wellness, connection, learning, and fun for Nederland seniors

Gilpin County Seniors

Gilpin-area events for older adults, October 2026

Gilpin County Parks & Recreation

A variety of programs, activities and events throughout September

Government, Police & Fire

Government

Mayor Nichole Sterling kept up a smile through hearing over 30 minutes worth of public comment, the majority of which was against the Town's continued pursuit of Eldora Mountain Resort.

Trustees double down on Eldora

Board doggedness defeats citizen disapproval

- CC Planning Commission previews Comprehensive Plan
  
  Plan outlines a vision for development over the next two decades
- Mold concerns at Gilpin Mountain Kids
  
  Residents question mold testing at childcare center

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Police and Fire

Election

If 7B passes, 90% of the funds would be used to hire more firefighters, according to Timberline Fire Chief Paul Ondr.

Timberline Fire Protection District Ballot Issue 7B

Should property taxes be raised to hire more firefighters?

- Prescribed burn scheduled
  
  Prescribed fire operations the week of October 7
- Golden Gate Fire approves draft budget
  
  The Fire District Board approved a draft 2027 budget ahead of a November mill levy vote

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Nederland Police Reports, 26-08

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Meetings

Self Help Meetings

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School Zone

The Nederland High School Band and Orchestra are directed by Christine Mallery.

Music, music, music at NMSHS

Students in the Nederland Middle-Senior High School Music Department filled the auditorium

The fastest boat in the water for the Second Annual Boat Regatta at Chinook West was the Kai-Yak.

Anchors away for Chinook West

Chinook West students tested their engineering skills in the Second Annual Boat Regatta

Gilpin Board seeks better communication

New curriculum announced, focused on values-based leadership

School Calendars

Gilpin and Nederland school events, October 22-29, 2026

Legacy riders (raced all four years of high school) Maddie Perry, Amika Begin, and Finn Fitzer on their senior send-off ride.

Ned Mountain Bikers successful at Regionals

Mountain bike team took second at regionals, sending 11 riders to state championships

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Culture & Leisure

Music of the Mountains

Maya de Vitry

Fiddler-turned-songwriter started out busking

Local karaoke venues

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- Music Listings
  
  Live music and open mics fill mountain venues October 15-25

It's Your Turn

Attack of the leaf peepers

Public urination meets tourism destination

Cravings

You never know what you might be missing

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Arts & Entertainment

New locals are newlyweds

Colleen Leonard and Daniel Hipskind were married on September 25, 2026

Birthday Greetings

Happy Birthday to my little brother

Gobble Gobble: WTF

Wild turkeys flock together in Allenspark

Members fill historic gallery with art

Jammin' the 'Bou Room

The Vault Mural Project begins

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Food & Eating

Roasted Garlic Guacamole

Roasted garlic brings a creamy nuance to old, familiar guacamole

Pumpkin Bread

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Some Words for the Week

- elegy for St. Mary’s Glacier
  
  and something else which once seemed immortal

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Everybody's Reading It!

Homer, Alaska

Doug and Annie read The Mountain-Ear at the Salty Dawg in Homer, Alaska

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Pets

The Someday Dogs: The rest of the pack

Save a life with adoption through Longmont Humane Society

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Pet of the Week

Ozzy

Who am I? I’m Ozzy, eager to earn your special love, waiting for you at the Longmont Humane Society

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Lifestyles

A Lake Michigan grand slam

Chinook, coho, brown, and rainbow

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Business

Building skills, confidence with Just2 Educational Services

Educational Services helps students build academic skills and independence

Truly a net-positive for Nederland

Wild Bear's new center collects good vibes

How to stay Very Nice through disaster

Local brewery embraces practicality in the face of pain

A picture's worth a thousand tons

In this personal essay, reporter Christopher Kelley reflects covering the Lakeview Fire

Tebo eyes rebuild, ATF silent on cause

Lakeview's past and future still in question

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Opinion

Letter to the Editor

From Sheriff Kevin Armstrong

Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office adresses misinformation

Choice Enrollment Night at NMSHS

Sean DePaula - We welcome you to Nederland Middle-Senior High School’s Choice Enrollment Night

Letter of Support for Zach Meyer

Tami Archer - I first met Zach Meyer 13 years ago when we both worked for the City of Black Hawk

Susan Berumen for Commissioner

Phil Gibbs - Writing in support of Commissioner Susan Berumen

Letter of Support for Brady Fowler

Tami Archer - I am proud to put my name behind Brady Fowler for Gilpin County Commissioner

Endorsement for Mary Lorenz

John Kittredge - I am writing to add my endorsement of Mary Lorenz

Asking good questions for 50 years

October 31, 2006, was my first day at this newspaper...

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Vote for Brady Fowler

Hal Midcap - I would like to submit an editorial in support of Brady Fowler as District 2

One year later, a personal perspective

I have been thinking about this column for several days—pretty much since Friday

Let books be

Majority of book challenges come from organized groups or governments

Art around every corner in Gilpin

A trip through Gilpin County on the Peak to Peak Studio Tour

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Visitor's Guide 2026

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Body Mind Spirit 2026

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Body Mind Spirit

Glenwood Hot Springs, one of Colorado’s most popular destinations for soaking in gently warm waters, with cave options and more, offers ample opportunities for cautious bathing.

Exploring the world of hot springs

Hot springs may offer health benefits, but they also come with risks that visitors should consider

Hot and cold… plunges

Hot and cold water therapy may benefit both body and mind

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Visitor's Guide

Trotting through the Rockies

Trotting horses through the Rocky Mountains may be a dream for most, but here it can be a reality. Mountains, trees, lakes, and trails are calling your name.

Shred the pow!

The Peak to Peak region really has it all, even its own ski area—Eldora Mountain Ski Resort.

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Mountain Columns

Agile and fragile

A look at our state animal, bighorn sheep

Northbound and down

Fort Collins continues to bet on itself

Libra

The Autumn Equinox signals the start of the new season

Local volunteer Carolyn Petersen has hosted multiple Star Parties over the past few summers, where she has taught visitors about the night sky at Panorama Point.

Colorado’s first Urban Night Sky Place

Golden Gate Canyon State Park gains significant recognition

Mountain Folk Tale: Emma Berg, Gilpin storykeeper

CENTRAL CITY - At this year’s Cemetery Crawl at the Catholic Cemetery, Emma Berg stepped into the role of Ellen Flynn, telling Flynn’s story with a precision that comes from hours of research and practice. The audience, huddled near a...