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Liz Marsis - A citizens’ petition for “Boulder County Home Rule” is being circulated by leaders of two local non-profits, Best Democracy and Direct Colorado.

Free fire movie matinee

Jennifer Cook - A free community screening of “Fire Lives Here,” hosted by Timberline Fire District.

Rotary scholarship opportunity

Barbara Thielemann - Peak to Peak Rotary Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior in Gilpin County.

Thank you from GCEF Board

Sarah Swanson - On behalf of the Gilpin County Education Foundation Board of Directors, thank you for being part of this year’s Scholarship Dinner Fundraiser.

Trump and windmills

Bill Thibedeau - President Donald Trump’s stance on Iran, fossil fuels, and renewable energy decisions are deepening global tensions while hindering progress on climate change.

Good journalism

Bill Thibedeau - Mindy Leary's piece on Clela Rorex was terrific. 

Peter Droege - If you have not met John Kittredge, he is quite a character and knows a lot about Central City.

Being a single parent means making a lot of decisions on your own, and some of them carry more weight than you expect.

Gary Jump -April is Earth Month, pointing to human-caused climate change and calling on Americans to lead the transition to renewable energy.

Bright Futures in Nederland

Jennifer Karowe - Construction on TEENS, Inc.’s new Early Childhood Education Center is moving right along, and the vision is quickly taking shape.

How and where to cast your ballot in Nederland's April 7 election.

Jeanne Nicholson, RN, MS - On Saturday, March 28, thousands of Coloradans from all walks of life will gather in Denver, Golden, Boulder, and other communities to participate in “No Kings” day rallies.

Bill Thibedeau - After a nearly snowless winter here, the temperature in Denver last week hit over 90 degrees in mid-March.

Become a host family

 Juli Prskalo - Being a host family is an incredible opportunity to gain a new family member across the globe and make the world feel a little bit smaller.

Sometimes, moving at the “Speed of Barb” is exhausting. This is one of those weeks.

Kristopher Larsen -  Nederland is many things, but boring is never one of them.

Jessie Hartman - Businesses with taxable personal property exceeding $56,000 per owner, per county as of January 1, 2026, must report it to the assessor by April 15, 2026.

Larry Tasaday - When design plans for the rebuild of Caribou Village are considered I urge the developers and town officials to put in place a policy for net-zero energy use at the new structure.

The trappings of temperance

Christopher Kelley - I’m noticing a trend as I follow local, regional, state and country wide election preparations, like a rubber band stretched to its limit and about to snap back.

Alan Green Scholarships

Kellie Bayne - The Alan Green Memorial Foundation (AGMF) is a nonprofit organization in Gilpin County.

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