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The Mitchell intimidation maneuver

Dear Board of Trustees, We encourage you to resist the bullying tactic that we have just witnessed, and to act in the interests of the people who elected you rather than giving in to this pressure

Help those with Alzheimer’s disease

Dear Editor, Alzheimer’s disease affects over 6 million people in the U.S. with 70,000 in Colorado and costs nearly $350 billion a year with almost 70% paid by Medicare/ Medicaid. Current

We need subsidized senior housing

Dear Editor, According to the most recent AARP bulletin, “the number of people age 62 or older who were homeless nearly doubled, and forecasts suggest a dramatic increase in the number of older

Support for hearing community voices

Dear Editor, As a resident, I just wanted to show support for the letters from May Jarril, Scott Papich, and Denise Boehler. I completely agree, concerning the economic, professional, and

Select Boulder Sheriff for Nederland

Dear Editor, Having just listened to the presentation about Policing in Nederland the options seemed incredibly clear the choice of Boulder County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is the clearly evident

Let’s get this process moving

Dear BOT and Editor, Since the January 9 resignation of our new Town Marshal, no doubt you have been discussing and reconsidering our plan for law enforcement going forward. I’d like to share

A call to action for Nederland’s future

Dear Editor, This letter is a short update and summary of town direction from a participant at town meetings since 1993, and a call for readers to witness and participate in the future of where we

Dear Editor, Child care is a costly expense for families especially when starting a new job, but there is a program that can help Clear Creek and Gilpin residents pay for care. Triad Early

Regarding light pollution in Ned

Dear Editor, I agree that light pollution in the town of Nederland is a problem, and that in many cases is in violation of Code of Ordinances Resolution 2021-06. In most instances, the issue could

Thank you for the FDGD article

Dear Editor, I was very impressed with The Mountain-Ear’s December article on the transfer of Frozen Dead Guy Days to Estes Park by Christopher Kelley. It was well written and well researched.

Free Ecstatic Dance event

Dear Editor, On Friday, January 20, join us for Ecstatic Dance, a free form dance event, guided by a DJ and experienced facilitators. The music selections and timeline of the journey compose a

The contentiousness of annexations

Dear Editor, The town does have building codes and an exemption process, in addition to a Planning Commission. Following, I am citing Ron Mitchell, only because it’s a fact that he owns the

Dear Editor, Thank you all for your support and kind words as I transition into retirement. It’s been an honor to serve our mountain community as one of your Gilpin County commissioners. My

The problem is humans

Dear Editor, Mountain lions are not the problem. The problem is humans. There has been such a huge influx of humanity into territory inhabited by catamounts that they have no recourse other

Dear Editor, The Nederland Community Presbyterian Church would like to say a BIG thank you to the Nederland community for their support for the Christmas wreaths sales this past holiday season.

Dear Editor: I wanted to add a little color to the message that Gilpin County Commissioner Linda Isenhart is retiring. Linda was not just a thoughtful and dedicated Commissioner, she was (and

One meaning of “community”

Dear Editor, It was a dark, cold, windy, winter night during the pandemic. I worked from home, and only went out when absolutely necessary; meaning to get mail and groceries about twice a month.

Eliminate Ned light pollution?

Dear Editor, I am writing to bring attention to an issue that affects many of us in our mountain community: light pollution. Specifically, the parking lot lights at Tebo shopping center, the post

Applause for the Backdoor Theatre

Dear Editor, For the first time in 5 years, I went to the theater, Nederland’s own Backdoor Theatre. Being an “older adult” now, I like matinees so I can be home before dark, especially in

Mtn lion activity increases

Dear Editor, I just had a long conversation with Agent Padia concerning two more lion attacks on dogs in the last two days. Here is the posting that was placed this morning, December 26, on

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