Government

CCURA hears proposals for development



On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the Central City Urban Renewal Authority (CCURA) met in the Council Chambers at City Hall at approximately 5 p.m. Roll call revealed all were present: Chair Jeremy Fey, Kara Tinucci, Jeff Aiken, Marcia Enloe, Todd Williams, April Nielsen, and Joe Stranaly. Staff present included City Manager Daniel R. Miera, City Attorney Marcus McAskin, and Community […]

Gilpin Wildfire Council reviews CWPP



The Gilpin Wildfire Council met on February 22, 2024, at Timberline Fire Station 3 (Fritz Peak Observatory) to discuss the upcoming CWPP process and wildfire mitigation projects. The Council is an interagency organization that includes representatives from US Forest Service, Colorado State Forest Service, Black Hawk Fire, Timberline Fire, Colorado State Parks, and Gilpin County. Timberline Fire Chief Paul Ondr […]

STR regulation changes recommended



The Nederland Planning Commission met on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 7 p.m. to hear an update on the work being done on the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. The Commission also discussed the conditions for potential new Short Term Rental licenses types. Commissioners heard from Ayden Eickhoff of SE Group concerning the Town of Nederland’s Comprehensive Plan update. The Board of […]

Gilpin County policy on electioneering



What is Electioneering? Electioneering refers to campaigning for or against any candidate and/or issue that is on the ballot. This includes the posting, use, or distribution of political signs, clothing, literature, or other items, physical or digital, or the activity of persuading people, spoken or written, to vote for or against a particular party, candidate, issue, or ballot measure. In […]

Ned’s new logo and brand identity chosen



The Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT) met on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 7 p.m. to make a final decision regarding the Town’s new logo and tagline. The Board also discussed upcoming events, including Nederdays, the Independence Day Parade, and Nederland’s 150th Anniversary. An Executive Session was held before the meeting to “receive legal advice concerning a water court diligence […]

Nederland Candidates Forum YouTube

Hello all. Here is the link to the Nederland Candidates Forum. There is a small segment where we lost WiFi and it is missing from the video. It is all in the story which can be found on our website and in print now. youtu.be/zz_ePJo59NQ

Ned candidates speak up



On Monday, March 4, 2024, at 5 p.m. at the Nederland Community Center, The Mountain-Ear hosted the 2024 Meet the Candidates Forum. The candidates for the four vacancies on the Board of Trustees (BOT) and for Mayor of Nederland answered questions asked by the community. Of the seven total candidates for Trustee, six were present for the forum. Candidate Riley […]

Black Hawk prohibits short-term rentals



The Black Hawk City Council prohibited short-term rentals during a regular meeting on February 28, 2024, at City Hall, 211 Church Street in Black Hawk. The Council also purchased properties. City Attorney Corey Hoffmann introduced an ordinance amending Article IV of Chapter 16 of the City of Black Hawk Municipal Code, eliminating short-term rentals as a permitted accessory use in […]

Gilpin and Black Hawk officials attend Opioid Council conference



Opioid addiction and overdoses have devastated families and communities across Colorado. This crisis poses a serious threat to the State’s public health, safety, and economy. As a result of several historic settlements with major drug manufacturers and distributors, the Colorado Department of Law is distributing nearly $750 million in opioid settlement dollars throughout the state for substance use treatment, recovery […]

Boulder County offers MV registration at self-serve kiosk



Boulder County has now moved its Motor Vehicle Self-Service Vehicle Registration Renewal Kiosk from the Clerk & Recorder’s Boulder office to a more accessible location at the King Soopers at 30th and Arapahoe. The County is now also absorbing the MV Express fee of $3.95 per transaction for all county residents at every kiosk location in the county. The new […]


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