Gregory Petty - SNAP benefits will be frozen this Friday, October 31. Individuals receiving “food stamps” will have to find some way of feeding themselves and their families.
Dan and Karen Adler - Expedite permitting process to get Nederland back in business
Bill Thibedeau - On a cold and windy No Kings Day, Nederland folks came out in force to make a statement: They don’t want a king or dictator.
Rudy García - We both knew our discussions, murmurs, and opinions were going to take on a tone fraught with political and legal implications – a new President had just been elected.
Lindy Lewis - Is your vehicle ready for winter road conditions? How’s your firewood supply? What’s your propane level? Canyon Cares can help anyone who meets our financial aid criteria with expenses related to winter preparation.
Richard Lynch - Peak to Peak Visitors Guide is jam-packed with ideas, info and tips
Not that there’s a dearth of subjects to write about this week, but my attention was clearly caught by one of our letters. The writer stated, among other things, “I have just re-subscribed for a year online because the “new” generation of The...
Andrea Sedlmayr - We want to thank The Mountain-Ear, especially Christopher Kelley, for the “Tragedy in Pictures: Day One” text and photos.
Dear Editor, Boulder County's open-space program has preserved much of what makes this region remarkable. Since 1967, voters have supported protecting over 100,000 acres, creating trails and preserving rural character. But after decades of...
Dear Editor, I urge Central City voters to vote NO on Measure 2A on November 4, 2025, to protect the character and integrity of our city. By voting “NO” on Measure 2A, we can ensure that sexually oriented businesses remain restricted to...
Dear Editor, If you are voting for RE-1 school board candidates, here are summary profiles; if you use social media, some may have profiles there to view as well. Party rules limit my ability to recommend some candidates. As mentioned in...
Dear Editor, I have had the opportunity to speak with three of the candidates for the RE-1 School Board in the last few weeks. I endorse all of them as excellent choices for the Board. Two candidates are running for one 2-year term, filling out...
Dear Editor, As Central City voters consider whether to allow sexually oriented businesses on Main Street this November, one fact should not be overlooked: the company at the center of this debate, RCI Hospitality, has a troubling record that...
Dear Editor, Even though I don’t have children attending the Gilpin School now I still believe I benefit as a community member if Gilpin RE-1 has an excellent school board. My children benefited from the excellent education they received from...
Last week was a hard week. I'm going to tell it from my perspective, in hopes it makes sense. Many of you know I used to own the paper. Most of you also know I sold it January 2, 2023. Since then I have been the managing editor, running the paper...
Dear Editor, Last week, our president addressed the United Nations in which he rambled and scolded the members, many of them our allies, for over 90 minutes. The UN requests that speakers limit themselves to 20 minutes. This week, the...
Dear Editor, You don’t know me, but I may need you one day. I might be a child in surgery, a parent in a car accident, or someone fighting cancer. I’m a life that could be saved — with just one blood donation. There’s a Blood Drive on October...
PEAK TO PEAK - Last week, I wrote about how important your local newspaper is in getting news to you about local governments and their effects on your life. This week—which just happens to be National Newspaper Week—I want to talk about the...
Dear Editor, The Board of the High Country Auxiliary (HCA) would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who contributed to the resounding success of our recent flea market! When you donated your items, and then purchased other tools,...
Dear Editor, Kudos to Christopher Kelley for his well researched, balanced article on the Jimmy Kimmel boycott and the sources of much political violence in recent years. Kelley goes the extra mile in giving a full picture of what is really...