CENTRAL CITY – On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the Central City Council convened its first meeting of the year, marking the start of a new chapter with the swearing-in of two recently elected members, Chuck Spencer and Zane Plsek. Both took...
Outdoor ice skating in Nederland, CO, a sure cure for cabin fever. The Open Skate was as popular as ever with skaters of all ability levels in attendance for a pleasurable afternoon outdoors...
NEDERLAND - The potential of the Town of Nederland acquiring the Eldora ski area dominated the Board of Trustees’ (BOT) first meeting of the new year, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. An Executive Session was held before the meeting regarding...
BOULDER COUNTY - The Fire Management Program will conduct a slash pile burn on Mud Lake (Sherwood Gulch), north of Nederland, on Monday, January 6. The project will only occur if there is sufficient snow cover to ensure safe fire operations and...
FAQs 2.0: Eldora Mountain Acquisition Since our first FAQs, Town administrators have been collecting more information on making the Eldora Mountain Resort acquisition a reality. Below are a new set of questions from the community as well as...
NEDERLAND - I follow nearly every one of the Town of Nederland’s advisory boards and commissions for my work with The Mountain-Ear, including the Board of Trustees (BOT) and Downtown Development Authority. And though I truly love reporting on all...
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...
CLEAR CREEK COUNTY - MALT (Mountain Area Land Trust) has been working to secure the property’s protection since Albert Frei & Sons gifted the land to the organization in June 2023. Following the acquisition, more than one hundred generous...
NEDERLAND - It was a transformative year for the Nederland Downtown Development Authority (NDDA). 2024 presented challenges, as well great successes for the Authority, while also offering the organization the unique opportunity to better define...
On my way to Nederland, I spotted three coyotes. One of them was digging through the snow. I thought it might be hunting voles so I raced back home to grab my camera. When I returned, they were still there. Luckily for me, what the coyote had been...
NEDERLAND - Since the news broke of the Town of Nederland’s idea to acquire the Eldora ski area, affiliates across the state have taken notice. Certain parties have expressed their interest in the prospect of investing, or even partnering, and...
GILPIN COUNTY – The murder of 56-year-old James Bitner allegedly occurred in Gilpin County on November 12, 2023. An autopsy report found that James Eugene Bitner died of a single gunshot wound to the back of the head. His adopted son, Jaymz...
NEDERLAND - Here we are, wrapping up another year in our tucked-away little gem on the edge of the wilderness! As I write, the sounds of Christmas music mingle with the crinkle of wrapping paper and stretching of tape for presents. By the time of...
NEDERLAND - Despite being a small town, Nederland offers a variety of job opportunities directed towards its local youth. From fast-paced restaurant work to calm, self-paced environments, local youth have plenty of options to gain work experience...
NEDERLAND - The Nederland Area Seniors (NAS) held their last In-Person Senior Luncheon at the Nederland Community Center on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The weekly event brings together the amazing members and volunteers of the organization to...
GILPIN COUNTY - Gilpin County School students bring the Holiday season to family and friends through music and art. The happiness of the times came through their creativity and spirit.
It's that time of year and Holiday Lights are all around us. Join us in selecting your favorites in our Annual Holiday Lights Contest. The addresses are shown below the photo. Vote here, by January 5:
GILPIN COUNTY – Tuesday’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) meeting on December 17, 2024, was marked by a mixture of reflection and celebration as Commissioner Marie Mornis participated in her final session. Fellow commissioners and...
Gilpin Colorado State Spirit Championships DAVE GIBSON DENVER – To the casual observer, since the girls make it look easy, it might seem that cheerleaders wave their pompoms, do a few leg kicks, and lead fans in cheers. Anyone who has ever...
