Dear Editor, The current conflict in the Palestinian territories (and in Ukraine) begs the question, is it a war crime to target civilian populations? Post WWII, the world came together to sign the Geneva Conventions, to guarantee basic rules for...
Dear Editor, The current conflict in the Palestinian territories (and in Ukraine) begs the question, is it a war crime to target civilian populations? Post WWII, the world came together to sign the Geneva Conventions, to guarantee basic rules for...
Dear Editor, The red carpet was rolled out and the stakes were sky-high at this year’s Casino Royale After Prom—a night packed with glitz, glam, and high stakes! The guests rolled the dice and played their hands at the Craps, Blackjack, Roulette,...
Dear Editor, Waiting for predictable disasters before taking action is usually costly and tragic. So, yes, mitigation is a good thing. However, mitigation strategies should be based on the best available data, not false narratives. We won’t log...
Dear Editor, Friends of the Gilpin County Community Center will present its first-annual “Heart of the Community” Volunteer Awards at the Gilpin County Community Center on May 15, 2025, during the FGCCC annual meeting. The five awardees are...
Dear Editor, The wolf is native to Colorado but was eradicated from the state by the mid-1940s. In December 2023, Colorado Parks and Wildlife released 10 wolves from Oregon in both Grand and Summit Counties An additional 15 wolves from Canada...
Dear Editor, I’m writing to express my support for Principal Melamed as the leader of the new PK-12 system BVSD is creating for Nederland schools. As a parent of 5th and 2nd graders who’ve attended NES since kindergarten, I’ve been deeply...
Dear Editor, I question the proposed Bulk Water Filling Station expected to be constructed at the Nederland Public Works Facility. My biggest concern is that treated drinking water is to be used for road maintenance. The second is to believe...
Dear Editor, The Rocky Mountain Region of the USDA Forest Service is hiring permanent wildland firefighters for the 2025 fire year across national forests and grasslands in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. 130 of...
Dear Editor, The primary facts about the City of Boulder’s water supply that we’d like to share include: - Two of the City of Boulder’s primary water supplies include Barker Reservoir on Middle Boulder Creek and North Boulder Creek. -Barker...
Dear Editor, Quoting from American Clean Resources Group, Inc.’s recent note (The Mountain-Ear, April 3, 2025, pg. 7), described as clarification of a local-area mining proposal, “Contrary to some claims, Barker Reservoir is rarely used for...
Dear Editor, “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves...
Dear Editor, Have the federal cuts by DOGE been impacting those of us in Gilpin County? The short answer is yes, as shown by the recent cancellation of vaccine clinics at the Gilpin County Community Center on March 28 and April 25. The clinics...
Dear Editor, There was a time when decency wasn’t political. When saying “people die all the time” in response to mass death would’ve disqualified a leader. But in 2020, that’s exactly what Donald Trump said about COVID-19: “It is what it...
Dear Editor, I’m writing in response to your recent coverage regarding the BVSD administrative changes published in the April 10 issue. Chris Kelly's article accurately reflects the concerns of those in the community who are upset with the...
Dear Editor, Celebrate Easter Sunday at Nederland Community Presbyterian Church. The celebration will begin at 9 a.m. with an Easter Egg Hunt on the church grounds and a Sourdough Pancake Breakfast in the fellowship hall. The pancakes...
Dear Editor, We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who joined us at our recent Meet & Greet. Your time, tough questions, and civil discourse were invaluable as we continue working to earn your trust, strengthen our approach to...
Dear Editor, The meetings of the Golden Gate Fire District, your neighbors, are covered monthly by The Mountain-Ear. However, the important issue of the last year has been totally overlooked. According to CORA, Colorado Open Records Act, all...
Dear Editor, Back when I was teaching high school, we used to kid the sophomores that the term sophomore meant a wise fool. We may be in wise fool territory today with Trump’s ultra-high tariffs. First, one must understand that the balance...
Dear Editor, I want to share that an environmental short film called "Peaks to Prairie" will hold its public premiere on April 15 at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder. Part of the film was shot in Nederland and features the Boulder Watershed...