Dear Editor, Everyone – from toddlers to senior citizens - throughout the Peak to Peak region is invited to join the fun as we “Rise Against Hunger.” Volunteers will meet at TEENS, Inc., 151 East Street in Nederland, on Tuesday, September...
BLACK HAWK - Over the last several months, our TEAM has been participating in a lot of outreach. We have several staff members that run our booths across the Peak to Peak. This past weekend we had a booth at Ned Jazz Wine. It was a...
Dear Barb Hardt, I wanted to tell you how impressed I am that The Mountain-Ear was recognized in so many ways for excellence in journalism. It is your vision, dedication, perseverance, and hard work that have made this happen. You have...
Dear Editor, On behalf of our entire library community, a HUGE congratulations on your major accomplishments this year--42 AWARDS at the Colorado Press Association Awards Ceremony! As fellow keepers of Intellectual Freedom, let me...
Dear Editor, In response to the recent letter urging Democrats to “accept the election,” let’s be clear: acceptance is not the same as silence. Democracy requires both. Respecting outcomes and holding leaders accountable. I don’t hate all...
Dear Editor, This is in response to a letter published in The Mountain-Ear on August 14th. The writer acknowledged an understanding of the disappointment in the results of the 2024 election, but questioned why democrats, although there are many...
Dear Editor, Thank you for covering the Cold Springs burn tour (The Mountain-Ear 8/14/25). I have been involved with forest management issues in Boulder County since the early 1980s and have found it to be a very important but difficult matter to...
Dear Editor, The Hilltop Guild’s free Fall Festival takes on September 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A homemade chili lunch will be served beginning at 11 a.m. For $10 you will get chili, cornbread, chips and a drink. And a smile! The...
PEAK TO PEAK - This week we, The Mountain-Ear TEAM were exceptionally blessed to have our hard work honored at the 147th Annual Colorado Press Association (CPA) Convention, in the Better News Contest. The contest honors individuals, TEAMS,...
Dear Editor, I want to thank you for the article on ending the stigma around mental health titled “Optimal Mental Health” by Christopher Kelley. I work on the mental health side at Clinica Family Health & Wellness as a Peer Support...
Dear Editor, The Texas attempt to gerrymander ever more voting districts ensures that the most extreme candidates will get voted in. Moderation, political discourse, compromise and dissent are suppressed. This is a naked power grab by...
Dear Editor, To the democrats in our area. I do undestand your disappointment in the results of the 2024 election. What I don’t understand is your extreme anger and hatred of President Trump and all Republicans. Your anger is affecting...
Dear Editor, Three Saturdays remain for members of the public to visit the Bunce School Museum in Allenspark. Hours for each date will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include August 16, August 30 (Labor Day weekend), and September 20 (Hilltop Guild's...
CENTRAL CITY - Today I sat down at our Central City office to contemplate a few topics I have been considering for my Peak Perspectives column. Here is what I settled on. I am going to share this as my own opportunity to educate you from my point...
Dear Editor, In response to Mr. Clower from Texas: Your Indian name should be Storm Cloud. The Indian Interpretive Dance Team that Gilpin county so graciously invited to their fair are a group of young people from the Jefferson County...
Dear Community, The Nederland Area Historical Society is transitioning into a new chapter, and we need YOUR help! We recently elected a new board of both returning members and new faces! The board consists of:
Dear Editor, One of Allenspark’s favorite summer traditions is back! The 13th annual Run Like the Wind 5K and Walk Like the Breeze 2K is set for Saturday, August 30, offering participants a scenic course through this charming mountain town....
GILPIN COUNTY - Perhaps we (the older generation) remember the game of “Telephone” from when we were kids? I certainly do. I also remember how distorted the message could be when it reached the fourth person. Or perhaps the seventh. Someone...
Dear Nederland neighbors and friends, Why vigils, you may ask and wonder. Since before 1985 when the Nederland area Mountain Forum for Peace became a bona fide 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, we have been supporting peace and justice causes. Initially...
Has anyone else given any thought to how we name subdivisions? I mean, some of them make perfect sense: Colorado Sierra, for example. Colorado: obvious. Sierra means “mountain range,” so also relevant. Dory Lakes, Aspen Springs, Missouri Lakes –...