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...
NEDERLAND - Small communities like Nederland thrive when love, respect, and care is reciprocated to one and all, when there is as much being given as received. Everyone benefits when exhibiting kindness and empathy to your neighbors, and the Town...
CORRECTION: In the December 12 edition of The Mountain-Ear, in the article titled “Time Marches On for the Coeur d'Alene mine,” the man referred to as “Dutchman Ernst” should be addressed by his proper name, Ernie Van Deuchen. “Dutch” is his...
BOULDER COUNTY - At approximately 9 p.m. on December 14, 2024, deputies with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to the 200 block of Ridge Road, located just west of Jamestown, following a report of a missing person. During the...
GILPIN COUNTY - Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, Senator Michael...
GILPIN COUNTY – The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) adopted the 2025 fiscal year budget in a split 2-1 vote during their December 10, 2024, meeting. Commissioners Susan Berumen (District 2, Chair) and Sandy Hollingsworth...
NEDERLAND - In 2019, TEENS, Inc. took over New Explorers Learner Center (NELC) at 391 West 1st Street, and have since improved operations to such an impressive degree they have been recognized on a state level, and have been awarded a prestigious...
