BOULDER - This week I wanted to write this amazing story about my dad. And all the amazing men in my life that have been influential to me and my kids. But here I am, sitting in a hospital room with the coolest kid.. waiting for doctors to make up...
When I was growing up during the early years of the millenium, things were changing when it came to the acceptance of our LGBTQ+ community members. They were being represented in pop culture in a way they never had been before, glorifying their...
BLACK HAWK - I love graduation season. It is exciting to see the students reach a big milestone, celebrate, and be ready to move on to the next steps in life. As a middle and high school teacher I was always so proud of my students...
BLACK HAWK - This week I was lucky to sneak out of town with my husband for a date night and day out of town. I always say it takes at least two hours out of town to not run into anyone we know. Which means I can relax and “not work.” In...
BLACK HAWK - Wow, another graduation season has arrived, and that means our little 32-page newspaper is literally overflowing with stories. It also means we have to decide which stories we can hold for next week, and which ones need to...
This year is an exceptionally exciting year for me. This year, I am going to be a grandma. I feel like I've been waiting for this all my life. The joy it brings me, thinking about my kids bringing a new baby into the world, is incomparable....
Honoring our graduates BLACK HAWK - It’s the beginning of May and that means spring is here! It also means graduation is just around the corner for all of our local schools, from preschool through college. Celebrate your graduate in our...
PEAK TO PEAK - You just never know what’s going to come out of Washington these days. It’s just one big—usually unpleasant—surprise after another. On March 27, our Peak Perspective started like this: “We’re back on the roller coaster. “Earlier...
BLACK HAWK - This week was similar to many weeks before, except for the angry letters I received that were directed at me personally, instead of to the newspaper. I personally find it unacceptable to be attacked personally and it makes my job...
BLACK HAWK - Some weeks are harder than others to say things I feel may need to be said in our mountain community. This week I have so much I want to share, so bear with me. One thing I want to mention is the “Great Colorado Payback.” This...
Dear writers, columnists, and contributors, By now, everyone is aware we have a podcast in conjunction with the newspaper. We are now in our fifth year as a podcast! In February 2025, we broke 25,000 downloads across all of our episodes! This is...
PEAK TO PEAK - We’re back on the roller coaster. Earlier this week, the National Newspaper Association notified us that we should be lobbying for the termination of Postmaster Louis DeJoy as a result of the devastation into which he has thrust...
Publishing in the US changes today—especially in the universe of small and rural publishers. Because today the Trump adminstration levied a 25% tariff against all products coming...
PEAK TO PEAK - This paper wouldn’t be here for you all to read, without the incredible people who make it happen every week. Here is a current list of contributors, staff and volunteers that work hard to make your newspaper the very best...
BLACK HAWK - Often I find myself wondering about love. I can't imagine there is anyone out there that doesn't ponder this. There are so many kinds of love. Love of a parent, a child, a friend, a lover, a spouse, a beloved pet and more. This week,...
A man of character. A man dedicated to his family and community. Hearing about the loss of our friend Chip Smith weighs heavy on our hearts. The memories of our time with Chip will always be a part of our lives. How wonderful it was to work...
This Monday, January 27, I received a call to unlock our music store so the property folks could check it out for a leak. I was thankful to pull up to the door and find our friend Asher Hughes standing there with a spare set of keys,...
PEAK TO PEAK – However you think of the new administration in Washington, there are changes taking place that will affect us. One thing is dramatically clear: there is little attention paid to Main Street in the new plans, and much power given to...
GILPIN COUNTY - At the January 14 meeting of the Gilpin County Commissioners, The Mountain-Ear (TME) and the Weekly Register-Call (WRC) performed their annual dance/duel in competition to be the newspaper of record for Gilpin County. As you will...
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...