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Inspiring sustainable agriculture 

Life on the ranch A yak walks across the field in Rollinsville on February 5, 2025.
ROLLINSVILLE - Ten years ago, in an effort to become more connected with their food, the land, and lower their carbon footprint, Anthony Ricketts and Samantha Irizarry began their agricultural journey with yaks.  Last October their ranch...
News
CENTRAL CITY – During the public comment period at the April 22 BoCC meeting, a representative from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), Tim Woodward, District Wildlife Commander, addressed the board to provide an update on Colorado’s wolf...
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CLEAR CREEK COUNTY -  On Friday, April 4, 2025, Ana Ferrer was booked into jail for charges in connection to the death of Paul Peavey, an Idaho Springs, Colorado, resident who was the victim of a homicide in August 2024. Ms. Ferrer is...
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NEDERLAND - April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In Colorado and around the country, this is the month to shout out and shine a light on child abuse. If we do not talk about it, we cannot fix it.  The Child Advocacy Center says, “Every 11...
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Community News
In their recent meeting, the Gilpin Historic Preservation Committee approved design tweaks in the expansion plan for Station 3 of the Timberline Fire Protection District.
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Relaxing in privacySaunas and décor create a peaceful ambiance at the Qi Lounge Wellness Spa waiting area.
When I reflect on days I allowed stress to take over my body, I experience a great deal of regret. Yet, within regret, I find the opportunity to self-reflect and evolve. The challenge for me is finding the right time to do so.  I walked...
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Eric Richard Stone will perform locally before embarking on his first European tour!
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As our financial landscape, on a federal level, seemingly only serves to cause panic and anxiety, Nederland businesses and non-profit organizations hunker down and, from being used to receiving the short end of the stick on a statewide scale,...
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More Community News
A School's PencilNederland Elementary third grader Lilah Pietrykowski enthusiastically shows off her art. 
BOULDER - The Boulder Public Library and Lafayette Public Library is featuring Boulder Valley School District K-8 student art work that was chosen by the art teachers to be on display. Art work from students who attend BVSD mountain schools is...
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Featured speakerJay Barnett spoke on Friday, April 18, at the 2025 Community Breakfast in Boulder.
Overcoming Trauma to Win in Life John Scarffe Boulder On Friday, April 18, at 7 a.m., Clinica Family Health & Wellness and Buffs4Life sponsored the 2025 Community Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg...
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Two scenes, two handsAugust shows the two live paintings and the eagles in each, showing which hand was used.
CENTRAL CITY – Gary “Whoa” August has been drawing recent crowds with his live painting at the Gilpin County Arts Association, among several of his works in the upper gallery.  August has a distinctive style of painting, using both his right...
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COLORADO - Most of us remember to recycle cans, bottles, and newspapers, but what about the half-empty paint cans collecting dust in the garage or under the sink—waiting to be used just one more time? When that leftover paint finally sees the...
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Government
CENTRAL CITY – Executive Vice President of Monarch Casino Jason Gumer appeared at the April 15 Central City Council meeting to discuss the negative implications of iGaming, which is defined as internet gambling.  Acting in his capacity as...
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Nederland Downtown Development Authority (NDDA) met to continue their discussion on drafting a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in collaboration with the Town of Nederland, and on updating their organization’s...
The Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT) began their meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, with a special executive session that was closed to the public, during which the Board received legal advice about the possibility of purchasing property for...
CENTRAL CITY – Several county officials attended the joint meeting between the County and the cities of Gilpin, Black Hawk, and Central City. No one from Black Hawk attended, though they were invited.  Commissioners Hollingsworth, Berumen,...
Police and fire
Black Hawk Police Reports, March 2025
Black Hawk Police Report, February 2025  On 2/1/25, at approximately 12:16 p.m., Black Hawk police officers responded to the Horseshoe Casino on a report of a possible stolen vehicle. After contacting the reporting party and reviewing...
GILPIN COUNTY – The Timberline Fire Protection District (TFPD) held its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Board members present included President Rick Wenzel, Vice Chairman John Bushey, Members at Large John Carder,...
Annual Poetry Contest 2025

 

A Writer's Dilemma

Sordid sea, Wax the lazy beat. Sink these words fast. Please, woman, swim. Pant on the water's edge, Atop the flood's tongue. If I fall behind, I'll ask the Sky, To take language from me, And let him write the verses. Clouds instead of...

Divine Plan

There are two energetic forces at play during this evolutionary cycle. One is fueled by the energy of contraction as it is tearing down the old paradigm and the other is fueled by the energy of expansion as it is creating the new...
Peak Report

Peak Report: Hands Off!

The state of the unionOne protestor waved a tattered American flag to send a message about the state our country is in.
Colorado joined the rest of the country on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in holding peaceful protests under the banner of “Hands Off!,” an organized national movement against President Donald J. Trump and Elon Musk’s perceived “power grab” of American...
From New York to ColoradoAOC said to the crowd at Greeley: “I think the distance between us is a lot shorter than we think."
Colorado has been making national news as of late, with Denver serving as the epicenter of political demonstrations and protests, and a portrait in the State Capitol drawing President Donald J. Trump’s ire.  “Colorado, you have always been...
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On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston went before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform at Capitol Hill to testify in an investigation into “sanctuary cities.” Johnston was joined by mayors Eric Adams of New...
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On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, President Donald J Trump addressed the nation with an over 90 minute speech, touting his Administration’s executive orders, which were met with cheers from Republicans, and were fact-checked by Democrats in the crowd in...
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Peak Report: All Republicans on board—so far

Out in forceHundreds of protestors from across the state gathered at the Colorado State Capitol on President

Last week, Congressman Joe Neguse addressed the Nederland community during a Town Hall meeting that focused on the Democrat’s strategies for fighting against the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional executive orders. Neguse reinforced the...

Peak Report: Mountains in view

Boots on the groundAfter the Town Hall meeting, Congressman Neguse visited the Nederland Food Pantry, to learn of Trump

Follow up: Last week the Peak Report presented the potential impact that tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration will have on local businesses. These additional taxes on imported goods will affect retail and restaurants, driving up the...

Peak Report: The tariff effect

Follow up: Last week the Peak Report covered the potential impact that the Trump Administration’s proposed federal funding freeze will have, or is having, on the Town of Nederland and Boulder County. On Monday, February 3, 2025, U.S. District...

Peak Report: Federal funding freeze

Citizens exercising their voiceThere were protest around the country at noon on February 6, 2025. Locals participated and will stand up to changes in federal government.

On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT) received a brief report from Town Administrator Jonathan Cain regarding the potential impact of a freeze on federal funding. Though the BOT heard of which major Town projects are...

Calendar of events
APRIL FOOLS

Armless in Tesla

There are two reasons I don't take my girlfriend on long drives in my Tesla.  One, I don't have a girlfriend. Two, it's because I have a Tesla. A lawyer opened the door of his Tesla, when suddenly a car came along and hit the door, ripping...

Musk orders Americans to submit weekly performance reviews

UNITED STATES - At a press conference in Washington DC today, Elon Musk, head of the Department Of Unrelenting Chaos and Extortion, also known as DOUCHE, decreed that every US citizen be required to fill out a weekly performance review. He...

Growth brings bridges, brothels, and bike lanes 

PEAK TO PEAK - In 2024, the Peak to Peak has experienced an unprecedented amount of growth. As a result, the mountain communities hired a Public Engagement manager to compile feedback, interpret it, and share unrealistic expectations to the...

County's hygienically challenged sue over name "Stinky Gulch"

By Edward Q. Nimby A contingency of Boulder County’s funkier folks have joined forces for a class action lawsuit against the county due to its alleged “discrimination” for continuing to use the name “Stinky Gulch” when referring to its...

Phourth night added to Phish Run at Caribou Room

After fifteen years of taking over Commerce City, Phish decided it was time to move from Dick’s Sporting Goods in Denver on to Boulder for a Folsom Field throwdown. Why not?  Boulder can accommodate way more people. Although the fans will...

Sundance Film Festival moving to Nederland in 2026

Before its permanent move to Boulder, the Sundance Film Festival has one more surprise stop!

Move over eggs, Easter is going SPUDtacular this year!

GILPIN COUNTY – Forget everything you thought you knew about Easter traditions.  This year, in a bold budgetary revolution, we are officially dyeing potatoes instead of eggs.  That’s right. Potatoes. And not just because they’re...

Nederland introduces sea otters to Barker Reservoir

Hoping to bring otters back to Boulder County, Nederland hopes a particular species can settle in the area!
NEDERLAND - Carousel of Happiness Operator John Callahan was not so happy on a recent morning when he discovered an empty space where the Carousel’s beloved Elephant was supposed to be standing. After searching up and down and all around,...
NEDERLAND - In an unexpected move Boulder police will be using Tesla swastitrucks for patrolling the mountain community. In a statement released April 1 the city remarked that an “anonymous “ donor would give the trucks to Boulder to be used in...
Peak to Peak Region – In a surprise move, legendary logger and celebrity Paul Bunyan has announced that he intends to bid on the Gross Reservoir tree removal contract in 2026. The logging phase of the project has been delayed by unresolved litigation between Denver Water and a coalition of environmental organizations but is scheduled to happen in 2026.
Gilpin Eagles upgrade football program DAVE GIBSON GILPIN COUNTY – The high school football transfer portal opened on April 1 and the Gilpin County Eagles were able to land several blue-chip prospects on the first day. Sophomore quarterback...
By Edward Q. Nimby In early February, complaints of a lingering and ever-present odor at Nederland Town Hall prompted the need for hired professionals to ascertain, and extract, a toxic source from the walls. What was found was a proverbial vault...
Keep It Local

Keep It Local: Zuku Baskets

NEDERLAND - This is the business that started it all. While the offices at 80 Big Springs Drive are a strongly positive addition to the downtown commercial scene, the driving inspiration for the building was this early business of Steve...
Keep It Local: LDK Ventures - your gain
NEDERLAND - You know the building—the OTHER big one on Big Springs Drive (#80, to be exact), and you probably know that it is a home for small businesses in Nederland. It’s been there since early 2014, planned originally as a warehouse for Steve...
More than handySteve Olson poses for a moment between plumbing and electrical work.
Keep It Local: TopGun Handyman Services LLC
PEAK TO PEAK - Meet Steve Olson and Marilee Bryant, owners of TopGun Handyman Services LLC. In 2018, Olson was laid off from a job he had worked at for 19 years. He decided to take some time off. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit just as Olson...
Keep It Local: Home on the Range
PEAK TO PEAK - Alexandra Spencer Armitage, owner of Home on the Range Real Estate LLC, told The Mountain-Ear that she was “destined to be a Realtor.” And that’s what she’s done for 26 years in the Peak to Peak area. But before that, she spent 13...
Arts & Entertainment
Music of the Mountains

Music of the Mountains: d'Lovelies

This dynamic swing band continues building momentum, and they're joining forces in Jamestown!

Music Listing for April 2025

Here are upcoming music performances in the Peak to Peak area in April 2025!
Masai giraffesCompeting for females.
Masai Mara National Reserve DAVE GIBSON KENYA – Of the six countries in Africa I’ve visited while on 10 different safaris over the years, one destination stands out above the rest – the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. While all of the...
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Cracker Barrel

Saturday, April 19 Eggmania!: Bring your own hard boiled eggs or buy a dozen plastic eggs from us for $2. The Grange provides the dye and all other materials for decorating. There will be an indoor egg hunt starting at about 11:30 a.m. that will...

Gilpin County Seniors

April 2 -  *Pickleball 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., Free Senior Fit class 11 a.m., Lunch 12:15 p.m., Free Bingo  April 3 - Grocery shopping Bergen Park Walmart April 4 - *Pickleball 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., Free Senior Fit class 11 a.m., Lunch 12:15...

Nederland Area Seniors

April 2 - Sit and Stretch Yoga, 11- 11:30 a.m. in the Senior Lounge located at the Nederland Community Center April 2 - Lunch, Chicken with lemon garlic sauce, quinoa, spinach salad with strawberries, and a banana  April 2 - Senior...

What’s Happening in Gilpin County Parks & Recreation 

Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive bit.ly/gilpinparksandrec,  303-582-1453,    http://www.facebook.com/gilpincounty.org/   2025 Pool Hours please call to confirm prior to coming Closed on...
FOOD
A surprisingly light meal. No fresh fruit for juices? Use frozen orange juice or limeade concentrate. Or find Mojo marinade (Goya® Mojo Criollo Marinade is my go-to) and use it instead of juice and some spice, although you will probably want to...
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Good People Tree Service proprietor Eric Kennedy reads  The Mountain-Ear from Gilpin County!
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Too many broken hearts have fallen in the river Too many lonely souls have drifted out to sea You find your dog, then pay the adoption fee The things we do for love, the things we do for love Adopting me is the problem to the answer You’ve got...
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School Zone
Girls 400 meterCadince Willis edges out her opponent at the finish line.

Gilpin shatters track records

Gilpin shatters track records DAVE GIBSON WESTMINSTER – On Wednesday. April 16, the Gilpin County Eagles set three new school records at the Norsemen Invitational in Westminster. Ryan Marr ran a blazing 11.27 in the 100-meter dash to better...
Kicking things offThe challenging slalom course on the Chute run at Eldora.
Thrills and spills at Nor-Alp Schralp DAVE GIBSON ELDORA MOUNTAIN RESORT – In 1962 Eldora Mountain Resort was founded to provide skiing for Boulder area residents and serve as training grounds for the Colorado Buffaloes Ski Team. Over the 63...
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Gilpin's leading scorerJiselle Osteboe with a shot on goal.
Gilpin squeaks past Nederland DAVE GIBSON GILPIN COUNTY – Whenever the Gilpin Eagles and Nederland Panthers square off in any sport, spectators can expect a close, hard-fought contest. Monday, April 14, at Gilpin County Stadium was no...
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Gilpin County – The Gilpin RE-1 school district board of education met on April 1,  2025, in the school board room to approve revisions to 20 policies and evaluate the performance of the superintendent. The board also discussed the scarcity of new teachers graduating this year and the importance of responsibly incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education
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Hades in chargeMorgan Lake as Hades (left), Hazel Kelley as Persephone (center), and Lola Kelley as Eurydice (right) in Hadestown: Teen Edition.
This year's spring musical at Nederland Middle Senior-High serves as the grand finale for theater director Elizabeth Evans!
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Goal!Adele Fisher scoring one of her two goals against Union Colony.
Lady Eagles Soccer undefeated DAVE GIBSON GILPIN COUNTY – It was no joke to the Union Colony Timberwolves that it took a little over a minute for Gilpin to score their first goal on Tuesday, April 1. Three more would follow to make the score 4-0...
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School Calendars

Nederland Middle High School Thursday, April 17 All Day - CMAS 8 Friday, April 18 - PT Conference Exchange Day (No School) Saturday, April 19 at 8:45 a.m. - Randall Hess Invite (Track & Field) Monday, April 21 All Day - PT Conference...

Proposed Eldora Ski Mountain acquisition

Nederland finds path forward for Eldora acquisition

<p><strong>A new year</strong></p><p>Eldora Mountain Resort, New Year’s Day 2025.</p>
NEDERLAND - Since the news broke of the Town of Nederland’s idea to acquire the Eldora ski area, affiliates across the state have taken notice. Certain parties have expressed their interest in the prospect of investing, or even partnering, and...

FAQs 2.0: Eldora Mountain Acquisition 

FAQs 2.0: Eldora Mountain Acquisition  Since our first FAQs, Town administrators have been collecting more information on making the Eldora Mountain Resort acquisition a reality. Below are a new set of questions from the community as well as...

Full speed ahead on Eldora acquisition

NEDERLAND - The potential of the Town of Nederland acquiring the Eldora ski area dominated the Board of Trustees’ (BOT) first meeting of the new year, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.  An Executive Session was held before the meeting regarding...

How to manage the mountain

The Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT), after citing positive feedback from the community, announced their intention to continue pursuing the potential acquisition of Eldora Mountain Ski Resort. The next steps for the Town would include entering...

Nederland, handle its own issues first

Dear Editor, If Nederland is not capable, or, will not fund its own police department, how is it possible - or sensible - for it to even remotely fantasize of buying Eldora Ski Resort? The concept of Nederland even considering a possible ski...
'Make it accessible' — Local business owner John Thompson hopes that Nederland focuses on making Eldora locals-friendly and financially-friendly.
NEDERLAND - Two weeks ago, The Mountain-Ear broke the story that the Town of Nederland is considering the acquisition of Eldora Mountain Ski Resort. The concept has struck the community, sparking spirited discussion about whether the idea is worth...
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Weighing in on the Eldora question

Enthusiasm growingSince the announcement of the Town

NEDERLAND – Months after POWDR announced the sale of Eldora Mountain Ski Resort, the Town of Nederland has expressed interest in purchasing the Boulder County ski area. While the town sees the acquisition as an opportunity to enhance local...

Ned BOT plowing ahead on Eldora acquisition

Visiting hours are over?The Nederland BOT is considering shutting the doors to the Visitors Center in 2025 because it is operating at a deficit.

NEDERLAND - On Tuesday, November 19, 2025, the Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT) began exploring the next steps in the process of pursuing the acquisition of the Eldora ski area. The prospect has been in the works for several weeks and was made...

Ned releases Eldora acquisition FAQs

What is the purpose of the Eldora Mountain acquisition?  The Town of Nederland is considering the acquisition of Eldora Ski Mountain to foster new community-centric benefits, including improved local recreational opportunities, economic...

Mountain Columns

Feeding the curiosity of an adventurous soul

Tiny and quaintDeckers’ hub for information and indoor activities rests on a small strip in the middle of town.

Having a Sagittarius’ adventurous spirit, I tend to feel curious about many things. Even staying home can feel like an adventure, but today, we are venturing into Deckers: one of the least populated unincorporated towns in the Colorado...

Mountain Spirit Astrology: The Spring Equinox

The Spring Equinox welcomes the start of the astrological year. The Sun enters Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, where it likes to dwell, with the fire of the stars greeting the fire of Spring. This year the Equinox occurs between a lunar...

The Alphas are coming 

Gen Alpha prioritiesThe National Park Service reports that Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve was a recent case study for research on water balance, which clarifies climate impact on the environment. The results can be used to sustain local wildlife and vegetation, as well as inform wildfire preparedness.&nbsp;

Peak to Peak - “I’m scared we’re all gonna die,” Emma whispered. The five year old was creating an elaborate scene in the play room with two doll houses, numerous pieces of furniture, a variety of trees, people of all shapes and sizes, cars (“a...

Life in Nature: Master angler

ST. VRAIN STATE PARK - One of my favorite signs of the transition to the warmer days of spring is the seasonal migration that brings all manner of birds to their Colorado summer home. With my love of photographing raptors in flight, one of the...

Some Words for the Week

I once read a paragraph in a book that’s stuck like splinter in the grey of my brain in essence it said that we look at fish in water we look at birds in the sky and see them as free but that they are not free for they are slaves to...

Building strong families through nurturing parenting

Learning togetherParents come together at Nederland Elementary School to build stronger families.

NEDERLAND - In our close-knit community, we share the goal of raising resilient children. Our collective experiences and the knowledge from neuroscience remind us that children thrive when they feel seen, soothed, safe, and secure with caring...

Some Words for the Week

there is a box full of noise it is small enough to hold in my hand sometimes it feels like the box and its noise is all that matters I go to it when I am happy when I am sad when I want to be happy when I want to be sad when I...

Obituaries
Ian Robert Dunham September 9, 2000 - March 25, 2025
Beloved Son, Brother, Friend. Born in Arvada, Colorado, to George Dunham, and Linda Ball Dunham. Ian was raised in the foothills west of Boulder, and was a true mountain kid, wearing shorts in winter, and no coat. In summer, he would spend hours...
Scott Owen Cawlfield
Scott Owen Cawlfield, age 53, of Louisville, Colorado, passed away March 10, 2025. He had a wandering childhood, but ultimately claimed Nederland, Colorado, as his hometown. Scott is survived by his beloved wife, Taryn Lynn Cawlfield; his beloved...
Thomas Edward Cowherd Sr. January 2, 1941 - March 24, 2025
Thomas Edward Cowherd Sr., known to those of us who love him, as Tom, Brother, Dad, Grandpa and Uncle Tom, was born in Kansas City to Chatten Cowherd and Beatrice Betker Cowherd on January 2, 1941. His spirit left his earthly body on March 24,...
Willi Brocklehurst July 3, 1932 - February 7, 2025
Wilma Louise Brocklehurst (Willi) (1932-2025) was born in North Braddock, Pennsylvania on July 3, 1932. She passed away in dawn hours on Friday, February 7, 2025 after returning from a brief stay in Foothills Hospital. Willi’s beloved...
Forrest Anderson August 29, 1947 - January 8, 2025
Forrest Anderson was a third generation Coloradan born in Greeley in 1947 and raised in Fort Morgan. He spent many days of his youth playing along muddy agricultural ditches with his sisters and cousins. He was always interested in art and...
Opinion
Letters to the Editor

Treated drinking water wasted on road maintenance

Dear Editor, I question the proposed Bulk Water Filling Station expected to be constructed at the Nederland Public Works Facility. My biggest concern is that treated drinking water is to be used for road maintenance. The second is to believe...

Forest Service hiring firefighters

Dear Editor,   The Rocky Mountain Region of the USDA Forest Service is hiring permanent wildland firefighters for the 2025 fire year across national forests and grasslands in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. 130 of...

Clarification from the City of Boulder

Dear Editor, The primary facts about the City of Boulder’s water supply that we’d like to share include: - Two of the City of Boulder’s primary water supplies include Barker Reservoir on Middle Boulder Creek and North Boulder Creek. -Barker...

Barker Reservoir water supply to Boulder

Dear Editor, Quoting from American Clean Resources Group, Inc.’s recent note (The Mountain-Ear, April 3, 2025, pg. 7), described as clarification of a local-area mining proposal, “Contrary to some claims, Barker Reservoir is rarely used for...
Peak Perspectives
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...
Featured video

Ignite gets a sparkling new home at Eldora

On a day fittingly alternating between snow and sunshine, Eldora Resort held a grand opening ceremony for their new Caribou Lodge on October 30, 2024, in front of a cheering crowd. The new building located at the beginner area will house the Ignite Adaptive Sports program (Ignite), the children’s ski school, a cafeteria, a family warming room, a retail store and modern restrooms with glove boxes behind every toilet.

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Pets

The Caring Pathways: End-of-life care for mountain pets

A warm welcome on a cold dayDr. Megan Coveyou greets a pair of furry companions outside a cozy mountain home. Her visit brings compassionate in-home care to pets and their families, ensuring they feel comfortable and supported.

GILPIN COUNTY – Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest moments a pet owner will ever face. The bond we share with our furry companions is built over years of love, trust, and companionship, making the thought of parting incredibly...

It was the best of times...

On paradeThe animals of Tails of Two Cities, including the young rescued dairy goats, marched in last year

The air was stinging cold, as temperatures that mid-January morning dipped below zero degrees. But up in the mountains, nature not just survives, it thrives in this weather. Just off of Magnolia Road, the open fields that stretch before a...

Around the region
Nederland

BVSD meets with parents: Part 2

Facilitators(left to right) Nederland school administrators Sean DePaula, Gavan Goodrich, and Caleb Melamed tried to mediate and keep the meeting civil.

On April 3, 2025, Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) representatives met with teachers, staff, and parents at Nederland Middle-Senior High School (NMSHS) to discuss the controversial decision by the district to place Nederland Elementary School...

Gold Hill

Gold Hill School Fall Fiesta Fundraiser 2024

A community eventThe Gold Hill community comes out to support the school at the Fall Fiesta Fundraiser.

GOLD HILL - The Gold Hill School had an amazing annual Fall Fiesta Fundraiser at the Gold Hill Inn. This is not only a school event it is an a Gold Hill community event. The community tuns out to support the school year at year. There is a silent...

Black Hawk

Black Hawk withdraws from mutual aid agreement with Central

Timberline attends meetingSeveral members of the Timberline Fire Protection District attend the recent Black Hawk City Council meeting on March 26, 2025.

BLACK HAWK — On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Black Hawk City Council decided to withdraw from the mutual aid agreement it has between its fire department and Central City Fire Department, citing imbalance in resources and uncertainty in...

Allenspark

AFPD teaches recognizing and testing for a stroke

Saving livesAllenspark residents pay close attention while Paramedic Linda Alexander and EMT Rachel Oppermann discuss the dangers of suffering from a stroke.

On February 20, 2025, from 6 to 7 p.m., the Allenspark Fire Protection District hosted a class for its community. Allenspark community members learned how to recognize the signs of a stroke and the steps to take. This was the second class in a...

Gilpin County

Springing into Easter

Choosing treasuresKids browsed the prize table after their egg hunt adventure.

GILPIN COUNTY – Easter sprung early this year on April 13 at the Gilpin County Community Center, when over 210 community members attended the annual Egg Hunt and Dive. The free event, organized by Gilpin County Parks and Recreation, was sponsored...

Boulder County

Judge halts Gross Reservoir expansion

Rising and fallingGross Dam is a beautiful reservoir accessed via Coal Creek Canyon, offering outdoor activities as well as controversial debate.

Peak to Peak Region – A federal judge has issued an injunction against the Denver Water’s Gross Reservoir expansion that halts construction at the project for the time being. Another hearing is scheduled for late April or early May to determine if the injunction should be made permanent.

Wild Bear

Greenhouse and art with a beautiful purpose

  Colorado Mountain Living is a brand that emerged as Amy and Bryan Hager documented their journey of moving to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and building their dream rural homestead. …

Central City

Central advances employee housing policy

Recognizing servicePublic Works Director Mark Johns presents Alex Skladanowski with a beautiful award in the shape of a water droplet for his dedication to the Water Department.

CENTRAL CITY — Despite a packed audience of about 20 people, no one stepped up to comment at the start of Central City's April 1, 2025, City Council meeting.  While public comment is always welcomed at the beginning of each meeting, to...

Coal Creek Canyon

CCCIA hosts first Meet and Greet for new progressive group

Part of the HubLynn Gibbs (left) and Kris Swedenborg (center) listen to the opening words of Phil Gibbs (right).

Community members unite in the hopes of creating positive change!

Golden Gate Canyon

Golden Gate Fire gets tablets

The GrangeThe Grange in Golden Gate Canyon hosts meetings, yoga, and community events. The next event, on April 19, will be the Eggmania.

Golden Gate Fire purchases tablets John Scarffe Golden Gate Canyon The Golden Gate Fire Protection District Board purchased tablets during a regular meeting on March 27, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Grange, 25231 Golden Gate Canyon Rd, Golden,...

Studio Tour Recap

Peeping art amongst the leaves

Local artist WANDERWEIRD has their colorful, nerd culture-inspired mosaics on display at Kaleidoscope Fine Arts Gallery in Nederland.
The second annual Peak to Peak Studio Tour took place on September 21 and 22. Galleries and visitors enjoyed a colorful event in the mountains.

Colorado artists shine at Gilpin Arts

Artwork by Colorado artists decorates the rustic walls of Washington Hall, home of the Gilpin Arts Association.

Artwork by Colorado artists decorates the rustic walls of Washington Hall, home of the Gilpin Arts Association. There is every kind of medium here …

Inspired by nature Laurence Delaunay – Lolo – has been a professional painter in Nederland for nearly 20 years. She enjoys painting animals and landscapes on large canvases “in a semi-abstract, …
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