Now that we’re past Maybe Spring, Actual Spring, and Is It Summer Yet?, we’re in what other tourist destinations call High Season. It’s the time when thousands of cars with strange license plates show up. They carry thousands of people who do not...
CENTRAL CITY – A free community celebration welcomed the 2025 cast and crew of Central City Opera on Tuesday evening, June 17, while also marking a major milestone in the restoration of the historic Belvidere Theater: the Shoofly. The spirited...
ALLENSPARK - On Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., mountain artisans gathered at The Old Gallery in Allenspark for the town’s first farmers market. Homemade pastries and coffee were part of the enticement for visitors. Locally...
The Nederland breeze was particularly powerful on the morning of Saturday, June 7, 2025. While locals began to queue in their vehicles along the side of Ridge Road, backing up all the way to the highway, volunteers up at the Nederland Transfer...
NEDERLAND - As school lets out and backpacks get shoved into closets for a well-earned break, many parents start thinking about sunscreen, camping trips, and late bedtimes. But there’s something else worth packing for summer adventures: your...
PEAK TO PEAK - On Monday, May 26, 2025, the 45th BOLDERBoulder took place on the streets of Boulder, Colorado. This race has been a 10K challenge since its inception in 1979. The first year there were 2,700 people registered to run the...
CENTRAL CITY – Beneath golden-hour skies and the gentle hum of summer chatter, Washington Hall opened its doors on June 7 for the 78th Annual Juried Show hosted by the Gilpin County Arts Association. It was also a potluck, and guests made...
Caroline Tully & Jesse Warren share a moment while attending their booth at the Nederland Farmer's Market.
GILPIN COUNTY – The first-ever Gilpin County Artisans Market was held at the Gilpin County Community Center on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The wind was whipping, and so were the tunes, provided by Chris Muhs. The Mountain-Ear was set up...
An uplifting Nederland Summer Concert DAVE GIBSON Nederland – Sponsored by the Nederland Downtown Development Authority, the Summer Concert Series kicked off in a big way at Chipeta Park on Saturday, June 7. Accessible to everyone, there was no...
Coal Creek Cleans up, celebrates Father’s Day John Scarffe Coal Creek Canyon The Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association had a busy weekend on June 7 and 8 2025, at the CCCIA Hall, 31528 Highway 72. On Saturday June 7, residents met for the...
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...
RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATER - While Memorial Day is meant to be a day of somber remembrance, the three-day weekend has also become a celebration of sorts. It typically marks the beginning of summer fun and vacations, and this past Memorial Day brought...
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...
NEDERLAND - Janet Turnburke has retired from Nederland Middle-Senior High School (NMSHS). For 14 years she was the athletic director’s assistant, she took care of attendance, and worked in the front office. These tasks are not easy. They...
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 safe and...
In Nederland, back in 1985, seven “peaceful warriors” gathered to fight against the nuclear armament of the world. Through demonstrations in the streets and acts of civil disobedience, these women helped to spread antinuclear sentiment across this...
Peak to Peak – Federal Judge Christine Arguello on May 30, 2025, vacated her injunction on the expansion of Gross Dam. Arguello allowed Denver Water to finish building Gross Dam using the current design but restricted the utility from taking any...
What better place to celebrate shared interests than at your local brewery? And while every community brewery is a place to share in the enjoyment of beer and of live music, at Very Nice Brewing Company (VNBC), many other interests are highlighted...
