Dear Nederland Residents, On February 20, 2024, the Town Board of Trustees (BOT) passed Ordinance 859, granting special review use (SRU) for a private childcare center at 750 W. 5th Street proposed by TEENS, Inc. We understand that people opposed to this childcare center have organized a referendum petition to stop this project from moving forward. If they get 67 […]
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Gilpin school board approves construction
The Gilpin RE-1 Board of Education took another step in starting one of the biggest capital improvement projects in school history when they unanimously approved a school district construction contract with ESCO Construction at their March 5, 2024, meeting. The approval means that the Wastewater Interconnect Project will be scheduled to start in either late April or early May. In […]
Fourth graders visit State Capitol
It’s easy to feel small walking up the steps to the Colorado State Capitol building in Denver. The tall arched doorways and Corinthian pillars that greet you give you an immense sense of grandeur. This was the first visit to the capitol for most of the fourth graders from Nederland Elementary School. They were excited and more than ready to […]
Elevating our community through social-emotional learning
In the heart of our mountain community, where peaks touch the sky and valleys echo with children’s laughter, the significance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) resonates profoundly. As we embark on the journey of cultivating our youth’s emotional intelligence and resilience, it is imperative to recognize the pivotal role SEL plays within our schools, families, and the broader community. Nederland […]
NMSHS hosts mini college fair
Four institutions of higher education came to Nederland Middle-Senior High School to talk to students about their plans after high school and to promote their programs at a mini college fair. During their lunch period students could come to the school library to talk to the representatives from Colorado Mountain College, Western Colorado University, Colorado Mesa University, and Colorado School […]
Gilpin school board’s final Meet and Confer
The Gilpin County RE-1 School District Board of Education held two meetings on February 20, 2024. The first meeting was a regularly scheduled meeting to pass a resolution to partially finance the Wastewater Interconnect Project, and to get a status on the contract negotiations with ESCO Construction. The second meeting was the final Meet and Confer workshop with staff for […]
A Valentine ice cream treat for NMSHS
Imagine focusing in classes all morning, then walking into the school cafeteria – and there in front of you is a table filled with all the toppings for a perfect ice cream sundae! Friendly moms with smiles on their faces ask, “Would you like some ice cream? What toppings would you like?” All this for one simple reason: you are […]
Seniors honored and a win at home
The Nederland Boys’ Basketball team had their last home game this season on Thursday, February 15. It was the first game of the Foothills League Post Season Tournament. It was also Senior Night, an evening to recognize the seniors on the basketball team. Before the game started, head coach John Leventhal asked the five seniors and their parents to join […]
The “true” meaning of Valentine’s Day
In recent times, Valentine’s Day is predominantly seen as a day to celebrate love and affection toward partners and friends. However, the meaning of Valentine’s Day can vary depending on the individual you speak to. Historically, the significance of Valentine’s Day has evolved over time. This holiday is associated with St. Valentine, a Catholic figure known to have been martyred […]