OMAYRA ACEVEDO PEAK TO PEAK - If you’re celebrating our nation’s independence, consider one of several events across the beautiful Peak to Peak region. Remember, socializing is good for the soul, but do it responsibly to keep our Rocky Mountains...
NEDERLAND – The crew at the Nederland Transfer Station had a little extra pep in their step Wednesday afternoon, and for good reason: after years of planning, they officially launched their new in-vessel composting machine, affectionately called...
BLACK HAWK – Family fun, history, and a whole lot of hoopla filled the streets of Black Hawk on Saturday, June 28, as the city celebrated its 2025 Founders Day. The event, hosted in the History, Appreciation, and Recreation (HARD) District,...
Slash collection returns to Golden Gate John Scarffe Golden Gate Canyon The Golden Gate Canyon Fire Protection District collaborated with the Golden Gate Canyon Grange to host a one-day slash collection on June 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the...
Boulder County – The Boulder County Commissioners held a Town Hall format meeting at the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association Community Center on June 17, 2025, to engage with their constituents about issues of local interest to Coal Creek Canyon residents. Commissioners Claire Levy and Ashley Stolzmann were in attendance along with staff members and Commander Randy Wilber from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.
NEDERLAND - On June 5, 2025, members of the Nederland Lions Club, along with additional volunteers, met at the Nederland Community Presbyterian Church to sort 983 pairs of eyeglasses donated to the service organization at collection sites...
GILPIN COUNTY – A roundtable discussion hosted by the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office on June 18 drew a crowd of engaged residents. Gilpin County commissioners and several other county officials were in attendance. Representatives from Gilpin...
Peak to Peak – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) held their fourth open house regarding their plan to develop a network of passenger rail lines connecting mountain towns with urban locations on June 18, 2025, at the Fraser Valley Elementary School in Fraser Colorado. The open house included a presentation on the status of the project with opportunities for individual discussion with CDOT representatives.
Nederland may be a town encompassed by natural beauty, but its true splendor lies in its community. Each heart that beats for Nederland collectively beats together to pump lifeblood through the town’s veins, revitalizing it. But as the town’s...
CENTRAL CITY – The fish weren’t exactly biting, but families had a ton of fun! Goldfish, giggles, a garter snake, and one prize-winning trout made for a memorable Sunday. Dozens of kids and their families gathered at William C. Russell Park, just...
June is Pride Month, a celebration of the progress toward LGBTQ+ rights and the marginalized communities that fight for them in order to live as their true selves. As LGBTQ+ topics once again find themselves at the center of politics, Pride this...
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the sun was high and bright as Nederland experienced the longest day and shortest night of the year, the Summer Solstice. And this year, the place to be to truly celebrate this natural phenomenon was the Nederland...
Boulder County – Boulder County Parks and Open Space (BCPOS) personnel held a community meeting on June 12, 2025, at the Community Center in Nederland to give a series of presentations on the Middle Boulder Creek Fuel Reduction Project and engage with the community about the project.
Honoring music legend Jimmy Lewis DAVE GIBSON CENTRAL CITY – Jimmy Joseph Lewis, 75, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, surrounded by family members at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. Born on April 29, 1949, in Harrisburg,...
The Nederland Downtown Development Authority (NDDA) met on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, to finalize an update of their bylaws, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Nederland to ensure a unified vision in strategic planning. The...
Master gardeners, from left to right Christy Hoyl, Jennifer Cook, Reaca Pearl, Jane Billings, and Nancy Santagata, in the Gilpin County Barn
BOULDER COUNTY - Nederland-area residents have been actively engaged in wildfire mitigation efforts for many years. Along with the town and fire protection district, Boulder County has actively promoted mitigation in the region through our...
GILPIN COUNTY – The Timberline Fire Protection District held its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6 p.m. Board members present included President Rick Wenzel, Vice Chairman John Bushey, and Member at Large John Carder. Mary...
Canyon Tavern celebrates Father’s Day John Scarffe Coal Creek Canyon The Canyon Tavern at 32138 Highway 72, Golden, CO 80403, celebrated Father’s Day during the weekend of June 14 and 15, 2025. On Saturday, June 14, at 5 p.m., Scrapyard Izzy...
CENTRAL CITY – Central City celebrated its most infamous local figure Saturday with the 51st annual Madam Lou Bunch Day, a lively tribute that took over Main Street from noon to 10 p.m. and drew hundreds to the historic mountain town. The free...