[caption id="attachment_111911" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Central City considers adult entertainment: District 1 candidate for Gilpin County commissioner, Jessica Kays, speaks in opposition
The Boulder County Commission approved lifting a no-firearm-discharge area during a meeting on May 14, 2024. Staff proposed amending existing no firearm discharge areas designated in the Sugarloaf
On the evening of May 8, around 45 attendees gathered at the Historic Courthouse in Central City for an informational meeting aimed to address growing concerns regarding the permitting process
Town Administrator Miranda Fisher’s tenure with the Town of Nederland will conclude on May 24. In order to ensure a smooth transition and maintain the excellent standard of service to our
It was strictly business for the Gilpin RE-1 school board at their May 7, 2024, meeting. They devoted the evening to budgets, fee schedules, and taxes. The Board unanimously approved a first
A work session for the Central City Council began at 6:20 p.m. on May 7. The meeting began with a discussion regarding Main Street design, exploring whether to close Main Street to automobile
The Gilpin County Commissioners (BoCC) convened a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14. Commissioners Susan Berumen, Marie Mornis, and Sandy Hollingsworth all attended, along with County Manager Ray
The Nederland Downtown Development Authority (NDDA) met on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 6 p.m. to vote on funding requests for several different summer events, including the Summer Concert Series. The
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Nederland Community Center, the Town of Nederland hosted a public Meet and Greet with the four remaining candidates for the open Town
On May 8, State Trooper Troy Cooper heartily rang the old bell that traditionally begins every Black Hawk City Council meeting. Alderman Benito Torres commented on the “alienation” of a
In 2021, Nederland made a bold statement for municipalities that thrive within delicate ecological conditions by becoming one of the first Colorado towns to adopt the Rights of Nature. But on
[caption id="attachment_111387" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Republicans debate on having a debate: Vice President Rick Wenzel moves to cancel the debate held during the Gilpin County Republican
When the Town learned about and eventually embraced the Rights of Nature, it was presented to the Town of Nederland Sustainability Advisory Board and later to the community and the Town of Nederland
The Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT) met on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 7 p.m. to appoint the newest Trustee to the vacant seat on the Board. The BOT were also faced with voting on the future of
On January 1, 2024, Colorado Senate Bill 19-243 went into effect prohibiting food establishments from distributing polystyrene foam containers and cups. The Nederland Sustainability Advisory Board
The Nederland Planning Commission met on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 6 p.m. to receive an update from SE Group regarding the Town’s Comprehensive Plan update. Commissioners also discussed a plan
The Gilpin County Commissioners (BoCC) convened a special meeting on Thursday, April 25, exclusively online via Microsoft Teams. The purpose was to discuss current property tax legislation, addressed
The Gilpin County Commissioners (BoCC) convened a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 30. Commissioners Susan Berumen, Marie Mornis, and Sandy Hollingsworth all attended, along with County Manager Ray
The Nederland Downtown Development Authority (NDDA) met on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6 p.m. to receive an update from Downtown Colorado Inc. (DCI). The business support non-profit presented their
Today, April 30, The Mountain-Ear received two letters from Gilpin County Republicans regarding the concerns one Commissioner candidate from District 1 has regarding the actions of the County Chair