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Dear Editor, The Nederland Community Presbyterian Church would like to say a BIG thank you to the Nederland community for their support for the Christmas wreaths sales this past holiday season.

Dear Editor: I wanted to add a little color to the message that Gilpin County Commissioner Linda Isenhart is retiring. Linda was not just a thoughtful and dedicated Commissioner, she was (and

One meaning of “community”

Dear Editor, It was a dark, cold, windy, winter night during the pandemic. I worked from home, and only went out when absolutely necessary; meaning to get mail and groceries about twice a month.

I feel like 2022 rolled out pretty quietly for me. I mean, I was at home with my second round of Covid, so it really was exceptionally quiet as we rolled into the night at the end of the evening

Eliminate Ned light pollution?

Dear Editor, I am writing to bring attention to an issue that affects many of us in our mountain community: light pollution. Specifically, the parking lot lights at Tebo shopping center, the post

Applause for the Backdoor Theatre

Dear Editor, For the first time in 5 years, I went to the theater, Nederland’s own Backdoor Theatre. Being an “older adult” now, I like matinees so I can be home before dark, especially in

Sun prepares to set on 2022

This year has been an incredible year of growth, change, hope, endurance, new ideas, new staff, new coverage. I have been blessed to be part of this amazing organization since 2006. I look

Mtn lion activity increases

Dear Editor, I just had a long conversation with Agent Padia concerning two more lion attacks on dogs in the last two days. Here is the posting that was placed this morning, December 26, on

Quirkiness is precious

Dear Editor, I knew and liked the young Nederland man with a soft Scandinavian accent who came to our Boulder nonprofit in the 1980’s to discuss a variety of farfetched ideas that he wanted to

News and information for a growing community

This year, 2022, has been a phenomenal year for The Mountain-Ear. We hired many new journalists, new interns, we had American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, which funded some of our community

Healing the Blue/Red Divide

Dear Editor, It is said that the sun sets on all empires ... and that the end comes when a country is stretched beyond her means militarily and imperialistically ... is heavily in debt ... and

Housing part of mental health?

Dear Editor, I don’t understand the phrase “Housing & Human Services.” Has anyone else asked themself that question, or the distinction between the two? Could affordable housing be a

Dear Readers, Interested in participating in local government? We’re looking to fill spots on some of our boards. Historic Preservation The City of Central is looking for applicants

Watson’s art at Gilpin Library

Gilpin County artist Gail Watson will be exhibiting her work at the Gilpin County Library in a show titled, “Pastel + Foil on Wood.” The show opens December 17, and runs through February

Dear Editor, Recruitment for the Nederland EcoPass Public Improvement District Advisory Committee (NEPPIDAC) is currently open (deadline to apply is January 13, 2023). For anyone interested in

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