There are a lot of reasons why Nederland is such a beautiful place, including the splendor of its natural surroundings, and its authenticity as an old mining encampment turned hippie attraction, a haven for musicians, artists, and freaks of all...
NEDERLAND - Join us for an inspiring and interactive evening at our upcoming annual demo art show and reception at the Nederland Community Center on Thursday, March 6, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. You’ll have the chance to view the work of 24 talented...
In the February 20, 2025 edition of The Mountain-Ear, the title of Old Pup's upcoming album was promoted with the incorrect title Spider's Town; the album is actually called Spider Towns. We apologize for the error.
CENTRAL CITY—On the evening of February 21, 2024, the Gilpin County Republican Committee (GCRC) hosted its fourth annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Elks Lodge. Attendees gathered for an evening of fellowship, political discussion, and fundraising,...
DENVER — After a legal battle spanning more than five years, a Denver District Court judge has awarded more than $74 million to PCL Construction and four of its subcontractors in a breach-of-contract lawsuit against the owners of the Monarch...
Pancake breakfast celebrates Valentine’s Day John Scarffe Coal Creek Canyon Coal Creek Canyon residents and families packed the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association Hall at 31528 highway 72 on February 15, 2025, from 7 a.m. to11 a.m...
NEDERLAND - Within the lively halls of Nederland Elementary School, parents and caregivers came together with a shared goal: fostering confidence and resilience in their children. The latest TEENS, Inc.’s Mountain Strong Families Program session,...
Gilpin County – The Gilpin County Public Health Department and the Gilpin County CSU Extension service held a joint meeting on February 11, 2025, at the Gilpin Library that focused on three home environmental issues (radon/well/septic). The event drew about 20 people in person and another 15 online.
The Nederland Downtown Development Authority (NDDA) met on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, to discuss the potential of utilizing private land as potential locations for the upcoming Summer Concert Series. Last year’s successful event was mostly...
CENTRAL CITY – An early morning fire on February 12, 2025, at Gold Mountain Village Apartments resulted in the tragic loss of one life and the displacement of multiple residents. The fire, which ignited around 3:15 a.m., remains under...
GILPIN COUNTY — A little beer, a little banter, and a lot of politics were on tap at this month’s Liberal Drinking with the Dems, the Gilpin County Democrats' regular social gathering. On the evening of Feb. 12, local Democrats met at the...
Peak to Peak Hockey at Ball Arena DAVE GIBSON DENVER – What do Colorado Avalanche greats Nathan MacKinnon, Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, Patrick Roy, Claude LeMieux, Adam Foote, and Peak to Peak Hockey players have in common? Answer: They’ve all...
LINCOLN HILLS - February is Black History Month. Most Peak to Peak residents know that we have our own unique contribution to Black history here in Gilpin County: the Lincoln Hills community, which was created in 1922 as a resort in the Rocky...
Old photos reveal an interesting history of days gone by. Here is a photo of perhaps the oldest miner from Nederland who is now retired. Pictured is Wolf Tongue Charlie in a claw foot bathtub leaning against a bear rug in the caboose that was...
NEDERLAND - On Saturday, February 8, 2025, the Nederland Community Library (NCL) came alive after hours for their Winter Gala. The fundraising event was thrown by the NCL Foundation, who organized the fancy affair of music, wine, indulgent treats,...
GILPIN COUNTY – The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) convened for a regular session on February 11, 2025, at the Historic Courthouse, 203 Eureka Street, Central City. All commissioners were present, including Chair Sandy...
For over forty years, the Dyers have lived, loved, and laughed as much as they can!
GILPIN COUNTY – After years of providing organic food and wellness products, the Holistic Homestead is closing its doors. The market, located at 972 Golden Gate Canyon Rd. in Black Hawk, is holding a going-out-of-business sale on Saturday,...
It was September 1975 in Kremmling, Colorado, when Linda and Wes Isenhart crossed paths for the first time. The occasion? A post-hay season dance – an event that brought together the local ranching community for an evening of music and...
