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Tuesday Night Nederland Cross Talk Meeting A Big Book meeting at 7 p.m. online via Zoom. For more information visit https://bouldercountyaa.com/meetings/tuesday-night-nederland-cross-talk-meeting. The Morning Group Group meeting every Thursday...
Black Hawk City Council meetings occur at 3 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in Council Chambers located upstairs at City Hall, 211 Church Street, Black Hawk. For more information check online at...
Golden Gate Fire elects officers John Scarffe Golden Gate Canyon The Golden Gate Canyon Fire Protection District administered the Oath of Office to new board members and elected officers during a Board meeting on May 22, 2025. New and old Board...
The Nederland Fire Protection District (NFPD) Board of Directors met on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, to …
Victim: Emrlel Krantz (19 years old) The Gilpin County Sheriff's Office seeks assistance in the …
Wildfire Awareness Days. Boulder County will be holding open house days on Saturday June 7th at the …
GILPIN COUNTY – The Timberline Fire Protection District held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May …
Golden Gate unofficial election results announced The Golden Gate Canyon Fire Protection …
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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,...
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...
Coal Creek Canyon celebrates local artisans and businesses in a new event!
BLACK HAWK – If there’s one thing that can briefly derail the orderly proceedings of a city council meeting, it’s a surprise delivery. And that’s exactly how the Black Hawk City Council found itself off to an unusual, yet entertaining, start on...
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...
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...
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...
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After I returned home from Hygiene, Colorado, I spent time self-reflecting and contemplating the ways I could find true happiness once again. I considered the red string theory, a theory that suggests there's an invisible red thread connecting...
Effervescent Gemini is at the center of the stars. The twins, champions of neuroplasticity, enliven our mind and brain. Lucky Jupiter has been in intelligent sign for a year. On...
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...
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK - As we get closer to summer, we are starting to see more of this year’s newest additions to the wild kingdom. Foxes and coyotes have already brought their litters into the world, and in another month or so the kits...
PEAK TO PEAK - In October of 2024 I wrote a piece for my column titled You Should Buy a Gun. (https://www.themtnear.com/stories/diversions-you-should-buy-a-gun,20891) I suggested three reasons to buy a gun. The first was to send a message to MAGA...
NEDERLAND - In the cozy mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, where the winds carry stories and snow, a group of parents and caregivers spent this school year doing something powerful: learning how to raise emotionally intelligent children...
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in almost every conversation I’ve had with people around town over the last week there’s been mention of the rain everyone is complaining about the weather saying they wish for sun they wish for heat they are tired of the clouds and the...
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.
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...
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...
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An intimate Memorial Day Music Fest DAVE GIBSON GOLD HILL – With the temperature hovering around 45 degrees and rain forecasted for the afternoon, the Memorial Day Mountain Music Fest and Barbeque at the Gold Hill Inn was moved indoors this...
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BLACK HAWK — At their regular meeting on May 28, 2025, the Black Hawk City Council covered a modest agenda, with key votes on land use authority, planning contracts, and historic preservation. Present at the meeting were Mayor David...
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CENTRAL CITY — On May 20, commissioners from Gilpin and Clear Creek counties came together at the Historic Courthouse for their first joint work session in a long time. It was a long meeting, with both boards covering updates on the regional...
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Boulder County celebrates courthouse designation John Scarffe Boulder County, Colorado The Boulder County Commissioners hosted a celebration of the historic Boulder County Courthouse and its designation as a National...
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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. …
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ALLENSPARK - The Historic Bunce School and Museum in Allenspark is open for free Saturday tours this summer. The one-room school, built in 1888, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, August...
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CENTRAL CITY - The June 3 City Council meeting touched on everything from engineering contracts to summer festivities, all with a tone of optimism and good humor. Mayor Fey called the meeting to order just after 6 p.m., with all council members...
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The CCCIA hosts their first forum celebrating knowledge of native plants!
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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...
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Artwork by Colorado artists decorates the rustic walls of Washington Hall, home of the Gilpin Arts Association. There is every kind of medium here …
