There’s only one day of the year when downtown Nederland becomes packed with people dressed head to toe in their best red, white, and blues, all amped by the sounds of the Barker Dam Brass Band while anxiously awaiting for the streets to feature...

GILPIN COUNTY – A large group gathered Wednesday evening at Very Nice Brewing Company to learn how to identify and manage noxious weeds in Gilpin County. The parking lot was completely full, and not a single seat was available in the large...

On Friday, July 4, 2025, the downtown area saw its highest concentration of pedestrians as hundreds gathered for the Independence Day parade. Luckily, as the parade ended before the afternoon really got cooking, those looking for something more...

DAVE GIBSON GILPIN COUNTY – Established in 2019, the 4th of July Barn Dance at the Gilpin Fairgrounds Barn is now firmly entrenched as a local holiday tradition. New Family Dog with special guest Bridget Law on fiddle...

There was a lot to celebrate on Friday, July 4, 2025, and right after the Nederland Fire Protection District (NFPD) drove their impressive vehicles through the streets for the parade, district firefighters, staff, and board members gathered at...

PEAK TO PEAK - While studying history sometimes it has to be questioned and truly analyzed to get to the truth. Because the main narrative is written by the winners and the people in power and what is accepted by the cultural norms it is important...

CENTRAL CITY – The spirits of long-departed miners aren’t the only ones haunting Central City these days. On June 28, a different kind of spirit took over the historic streets for the 11th annual Stills in the Hills festival, drawing crowds...

There was plenty of fun in the sun to be had on Saturday, June 28, 2025, as the Nederland Food Pantry (NFP) celebrated their first Cookout and Open Pick at their new campus. This free event was open to all and featured live music, delicious food,...

LONGMONT - Among many things, the Centennial State is renowned for its music scene and delicious beer. With an abundance of craft breweries, I questioned what made Bootstrap more special than the other million Colorado breweries.  This is...

Gilpin County – The Clear Creek Public Works Division issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on June 19, 2025, for bids to provide design and construction services for outdoor shooting bays for the Clear Creek County Sport Shooting Park. It is one of the final construction tasks to be completed before the shooting park can open.

CENTRAL CITY - Saturday, June 28, 2025, was a beautiful day. And the most beautiful time of day, for me, was 5 p.m. when I wandered into the Central City Opera garden. After talking to a few friends and neighbors, I collected our table assignments...

OMAYRA ACEVEDO PEAK TO PEAK - If you’re celebrating our nation’s independence, consider one of several events across the beautiful Peak to Peak region. Remember, socializing is good for the soul, but do it responsibly to keep our Rocky Mountains...

NEDERLAND – The crew at the Nederland Transfer Station had a little extra pep in their step Wednesday afternoon, and for good reason: after years of planning, they officially launched their new in-vessel composting machine, affectionately called...

BLACK HAWK – Family fun, history, and a whole lot of hoopla filled the streets of Black Hawk on Saturday, June 28, as the city celebrated its 2025 Founders Day.  The event, hosted in the History, Appreciation, and Recreation (HARD) District,...

Slash collection returns to Golden Gate John Scarffe Golden Gate Canyon The Golden Gate Canyon Fire Protection District collaborated with the Golden Gate Canyon Grange to host a one-day slash collection on June 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the...

Boulder County – The Boulder County Commissioners held a Town Hall format meeting at the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association Community Center on June 17, 2025, to engage with their constituents about issues of local interest to Coal Creek Canyon residents. Commissioners Claire Levy and Ashley Stolzmann were in attendance along with staff members and Commander Randy Wilber from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.

NEDERLAND - On June 5, 2025,  members of the Nederland Lions Club, along with additional volunteers, met at the Nederland Community Presbyterian Church to sort 983 pairs of eyeglasses donated to the service organization at collection sites...

GILPIN COUNTY – A roundtable discussion hosted by the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office on June 18 drew a crowd of engaged residents. Gilpin County commissioners and several other county officials were in attendance. Representatives from Gilpin...

Peak to Peak – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) held their fourth open house regarding their plan to develop a network of passenger rail lines connecting mountain towns with urban locations on June 18, 2025, at the Fraser Valley Elementary School in Fraser Colorado. The open house included a presentation on the status of the project with opportunities for individual discussion with CDOT representatives.