Nederland NEDERLAND - Today I sit at the Nederland office, working on some ideas for 2025, thinking about our accomplishments in 2024 as a TEAM. The year started off with a lot of enthusiasm for new projects and to continue projects...
Dear Editor, In the Republican frenzy to slash our government, control our reproductive lives, pass big tax cuts, cut the welfare state supports, and starve the federal government, they also want to de-regulate everything. What does that...
Dear Editor, Happy New Year Nederland Community! That means all of you, and I want to celebrate the very special community we collectively are. I want to give a special shout out to Dan and Susan Ball for showing us a beautiful example of...
BLACK HAWK - For over three decades I have made empty promises to myself and others about how much I am going to change in the new year. How I’m going to drink less, exercise more, walk the dog more, clean my house more, be a better mom, be a...
Dear Editor, I was saddened to read of Sue Henry’s passing in this week’s paper. Sue was a treasure for the county, always willing to share her vast range of knowledge for the benefit of Gilpin...
Dear Editor, An old friend and I were reminiscing about the “good-ole-days” – varied topics and memories woven, without symmetry, covering the period beginning around 1952 when we were classmates in pre-first (now known as kindergarten), in the...
NEDERLAND - I do think Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. I love the music and I start listening to it earlier than most people. From the pop Holiday tunes to the hymns, I love it all. Can you believe Wham’s “Last Christmas” is 40 years...
DENTON, TEXAS - It’s Chrismukkah this year. Twice in eight years! That’s twice, when Hanukkah and Christmas occur at the same time. This year, Hanukkah starts on the night of December 25. I forget what the overlap was in 2016. All my long...
Dear Editor, We’re facing a dark and ominous time. Americans have handed unfettered power to a vengeful, deranged individual and his cronies. It seems that everything we treasure is under assault: they intend to hasten environmental collapse, to...
PEAK TO PEAK - “I can’t believe what my niece cooks for the holidays; it’s ridiculous,” exclaimed Ashley. "She already has a weight problem, as does the rest of her family! What am I saying? Of course they do. The house is full of cookies,...
Dear Editor, I have appreciated reading Nederland Elementary Principal Caleb Melamed´s letters to the editor, thanking and praising Eldora for its support of Nederland kids with their winter skiing programs. I would like to reflect that it has...
Dear Editor, It is with a very heavy heart that I must announce that Mountain Paws Pet Care Fund is closing down. We have not found volunteers who are willing to help us to meet our purpose. The community has been very supportive of us...
Happy Holidays Peak to Peak readers, You have no doubt heard the saying "the squeaky wheel gets the grease," I guess that's me. The response from the community in the days before Thanksgiving was amazing. Thank you. With the quick turnaround...
Dear Editor, Last week, the seniors of Gilpin County were treated like royalty. The Ameristar Casino was the host for a wonderful holiday feast. The food was terrific, the desserts tasty, the staff cheerful and attentive. The vibe was welcoming...
Today, Thursday, December 12, 2024, marks day 6617 days I’ve been working at The Mountain-Ear. During that time we have put 945 newspapers to print. This week is no exception. But I’m not here to talk about this week. Last week, the December 5...
Dear Editor, Nederland Middle Senior High School invites you to join in to support the PTA Fall Fundraiser as it's coming to a close. This fundraiser has it all with a competition between the Middle and High School for a Pizza and Ice Cream...
Dear Editor, As the dust settles on our 2024 season, we extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire Nederland Farmers Market community for making this our most successful season yet. This was our 9th market season, and it surpassed all...
The idea of holiday shopping can be a stressful thing to some but living in the mountains, I find it quite delightful! I’ve not once had to go down into the hustle and bustle of the flats to find a gift. The most unique and special gifts I’ve...
PEAK TO PEAK – Well, this year the break between Turkey Days is really short. As soon as we finish the leftovers from Thanksgiving, we are right in the middle of the Christmas season, and we have to prepare that famous meal all over...
Dear Editor, If Nederland is not capable, or, will not fund its own police department, how is it possible - or sensible - for it to even remotely fantasize of buying Eldora Ski Resort? The concept of Nederland even considering a possible ski...