GILPIN COUNTY – A grey tabby named Brad has stitched together a tale that’s almost too good to be true. Last week, guests at the Pineberry Lodge Retreat in Chalet Park were settling in for a peaceful quilting weekend when an unexpected visitor...
PEAK TO PEAK - On Monday, May 26, 2025, the 45th BOLDERBoulder took place on the streets of Boulder, Colorado. This race has been a 10K challenge since its inception in 1979. The first year there were 2,700 people registered to run the...
CENTRAL CITY – Beneath golden-hour skies and the gentle hum of summer chatter, Washington Hall opened its doors on June 7 for the 78th Annual Juried Show hosted by the Gilpin County Arts Association. It was also a potluck, and guests made...
GILPIN COUNTY – The first-ever Gilpin County Artisans Market was held at the Gilpin County Community Center on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The wind was whipping, and so were the tunes, provided by Chris Muhs. The Mountain-Ear was set up...
Mother’s Day ushered in warm weather and busy streets, as Nederland became packed with residents and visitors who came to pamper their loved ones and enjoy the opening day of the most vibrant celebrations of local culture, the Nederland Farmers...
The Maasai way of life DAVE GIBSON KENYA – Inhabiting much of the Great Rift Valley of Kenya and northern Tanzania, the Maasai people mainly live as seminomadic pastoralists as they always have. Attempts by both governments to encourage...
ELDORA SKI RESORT – Eldora has been a favorite local ski destination since its opening in 1962. Today, it features Colorado’s most extensive snowmaking system, covering 100% of its groomed terrain—more than any other resort in the state. The base...
ROLLINSVILLE - Ten years ago, in an effort to become more connected with their food, the land, and lower their carbon footprint, Anthony Ricketts and Samantha Irizarry began their agricultural journey with yaks. Last October their ranch...
Masai Mara National Reserve DAVE GIBSON KENYA – Of the six countries in Africa I’ve visited while on 10 different safaris over the years, one destination stands out above the rest – the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. While all of the...
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...
Eldora Mountain Resort – If you’ve ever driven around the mountain communities, you’ve probably noticed a common theme in the parking lots—Subarus. I’d wager that at least a third of the locals own one, and at Eldora Mountain Resort during Subaru...
The Nederland Community Center truly lives up to its name, as it serves to feed, teach, entertain, celebrate, and invigorate local residents through its programs and facilities. Though the halls are often filled with the sounds of lively debate...
“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...
The great thing about Valentine’s Day is that, much like any holiday, you don’t have to celebrate it unless you want to. However, if you’re single and are looking for ways to celebrate love, here are a few ideas to get you started. First, remind...
GILPIN COUNTY – Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest moments a pet owner will ever face. The bond we share with our furry companions is built over years of love, trust, and companionship, making the thought of parting incredibly...
The air was stinging cold, as temperatures that mid-January morning dipped below zero degrees. But up in the mountains, nature not just survives, it thrives in this weather. Just off of Magnolia Road, the open fields that stretch before a...
NEDERLAND - The story of Willie Grommit, a six-year-old Hound/Dachshund mutt and this year’s Pet of the Year, isn’t about the cruelty visited upon him by a culture deprived of the joys and well-being in life. It isn’t about the extent of his pain...
Thursday, January 16 Friends of the Library Meeting: Learn about ways you can contribute to the library! This month we will be discussing upcoming fundraising opportunities during the holiday season. All proceeds from book and bake sales help to...
GILPIN COUNTY – Have you ever felt like your soul needs a cleanse? A rain stick’s soothing sounds seemed to do just that, at a recent sound bathing experience held at the Gilpin County Community Center. Think of it like a shampoo for the...
