BLACK HAWK, CO — It didn’t take much convincing. After a presentation by Jason Gumer, vice chair of the National Association Against iGaming (NAAG) and executive vice president and general counsel for Monarch Casino, the Black Hawk City Council...
CENTRAL CITY – A piece of Central City's history was lost in flames on the morning of March 16, 2025, as a structure fire at 138 Spring Street destroyed the historic Hawley Merchandise building. This marks the second fire in the city this...
PEAK TO PEAK - “My father survived terrible childhood trauma,” Tabby shared. “Although he never talks to me about it, my cousin shared that my grandfather was physically abusive. And I’ve heard my grandpa be verbally abusive. Plus addiction runs...
CENTRAL CITY – The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special meeting on March 4, 2025, at the Historic Courthouse in Central City, where they addressed a variety of county matters, including infrastructure mitigation,...
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...
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In the March 6, 2025, edition of The Mountain-Ear it was mistakenly reported in the article “Peak Report: Voting with your dollar” that Reverend Jesse Jackson and @NationalActionNetwork members organized a local buy-in at the Harlem Costco. In...
The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety reached out to The Mountain-Ear after the publication of this article stating that the Cross Mountain application does not include or mention the use of cyanide.
In the February 20, 2025, issue of The Mountain-Ear it was stated that The Flower Collective is a cannabis dispensary. The Flower Collective is a cannabis processing facility. We apologize for this error.
BOULDER COUNTY - The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the death of 18-year-old Megan Trussell, who was found deceased near the 40-mile-marker of Boulder Canyon Drive on February 15, 2025, after being reported missing...
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...
The fate of the Caribou and Cross Mines, located just four miles above the Town of Nederland, hangs in the balance as an upcoming public hearing of the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (DRMS) will decide whether the Cross Mine can be...
BRECKENRIDGE - If it wasn’t obvious, I love Colorado, from its history to the atmospheric mountain towns I love exploring. Regardless of how often I visit a region in the Centennial State, I find there is always something new to discover. During...
The Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT) met on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, to discuss their official statement to the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, and to Colorado water court, regarding the Caribou and Cross Mine’s application to become...
NEDERLAND - This year more than 4,000 Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) employees were eligible for the Blake Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award. There are a number of nominees and the Peterson family chooses one person in BVSD to receive the...
Disclosure: The menopause series is not advice from professionals. It is a collection of stories and ideas that have helped women manage their menopause symptoms naturally. If you’re new to The Mountain-Ear’s menopause series, you may want to...
Clear Creek County - On February 20, 2025, a Clear Creek County jury found former patrol deputy Andrew Buen guilty of Criminally Negligent Homicide in the death of Christian Glass. The Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office respects the judicial...
On February 20, 2025, from 6 to 7 p.m., the Allenspark Fire Protection District hosted a class for its community. Allenspark community members learned how to recognize the signs of a stroke and the steps to take. This was the second class in a...
BOULDER - The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Boulder Driver License Office to a new, larger facility at 4800 Baseline Road, Ste. A102, Boulder, CO 80303. The new office will officially...
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,...