GILPIN COUNTY - We recently moved to a new neighborhood. While out and about we were welcomed by some of our new neighbors. This mama moose and her young one were clearly in charge of the road and we gave them plenty of space. They peacefully...
GILPIN COUNTY - The Very Nice Brewing Company in Gilpin County was overflowing with patrons on March 9 when the brewery held their 1st Annual Chili Cook-off. Twenty-three participants submitted slow cookers which filled...
Theater lovers, let's gather together and bring new plays to life!
NEDERLAND – A popular tourist destination year-round, Nederland still faces a shortage of youth-focused activities. Specifically, there are limited options for teenagers. Most activities in town are geared towards younger children or adults 21 and...
Gilpin County – A number of parents voiced their concerns on two topics during public comments at the March 4, 2025, Gilpin County RE-1 board of education meeting at the school.
This letter was sent to Gilpin County School community members and was shared with The Mountain-Ear. March 11, 2025 Dear Gilpin County School Community Members, I am writing to inform you of a program change that has taken place at...
This letter was sent to parents of Nederland Middle-Senior High School students at 8:32 p.m. on March 11, 2025, from the Boulder Valley School District. Dear Nederland Middle/Senior High School, As Principal Gavan Goodrich shared last...
TUNGSTEN VALLEY - The moon turns dark blood-orange in a total eclipse at midnight, March 13-14. It’ll be as good as an eclipse can get, with our area in the bullseye. Recline in a lawn chair with a warm drink and watch the show. Here’s hoping for...
Mardi Gras features New Orleans food John Scarffe Coal Creek Canyon Coal Creek Canyon residents and families packed the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association Hall at 31528 Highway 72 on March 1, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the...
Public speaking is a skill that not all possess; it requires your mind to remain sharp, your focus to be divided, and your brain and mouth to cooperate with each other. You must remain faithful to the speech on the page, ensuring that your...
Laurence Delaunay’s beautiful paintings have been featured in several of Nederland’s businesses over the years. Her unique style, bringing vibrancy to still moments in nature, exposing the kinetic motion and energy that resonates underneath, has...
In honor of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, tune into this special broadcast tributing the jam band!
NEDERLAND - This year more than 4,000 Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) employees were eligible for the Blake Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award. There are a number of nominees and the Peterson family chooses one person in BVSD to receive the...
The sun was blazing, the snow was sparkling, and the steez was at an all-time high at Eldora Mountain Resort for the Railer Park Girls - Level 1 Rail Jam. “Steeze” is the quality of being effortlessly stylish in the parlance of the times. Riders,...
An event handout for the Gilpin County Republican’s Lincoln Day Dinner read that several businesses donated to the silent auction, when, in fact, at least one, did not. Mountain Poppy Boutique declined to donate to the event, yet was listed as a...
NEDERLAND - The Native American history of the area known as Nederland today is truly unique and goes back thousands of years. The Ute trail west of Nederland was the route used by Prehistoric Native Americans to access the largest alpine game...
PEAK TO PEAK - Septic system maintenance might sound overwhelming, but it’s like brushing your teeth; it’s about consistency and not letting things get out of hand. Here are four key habits (and a bonus tip) for keeping your septic system in...
GILPIN COUNTY - Gilpin County recently acquired a 39-acre historic ranch property, primarily for its water rights. The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is interested in exploring potential uses for the property including historic preservation,...
“It’s just confidence,” said Mike Techentin, one of the 8 coaches who volunteered their time on a frigid, snowy Saturday, January 25, 2025, for the very first Nederland Repair Café (NRC). Techentin, who signed up as a coach with a...
GILPIN COUNTY – On February 19, 2025, the Peak-to-Peak Chamber of Commerce met at Lan-Yap Café in Central City for their monthly meeting, this time focusing on strategic planning. Business owners and community members gathered to discuss...