Honoring music legend Jimmy Lewis DAVE GIBSON CENTRAL CITY – Jimmy Joseph Lewis, 75, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, surrounded by family members at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. Born on April 29, 1949, in Harrisburg,...
The Nederland Downtown Development Authority (NDDA) met on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, to finalize an update of their bylaws, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Nederland to ensure a unified vision in strategic planning. The...
Master gardeners, from left to right Christy Hoyl, Jennifer Cook, Reaca Pearl, Jane Billings, and Nancy Santagata, in the Gilpin County Barn
BOULDER COUNTY - Nederland-area residents have been actively engaged in wildfire mitigation efforts for many years. Along with the town and fire protection district, Boulder County has actively promoted mitigation in the region through our...
GILPIN COUNTY – The Timberline Fire Protection District held its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6 p.m. Board members present included President Rick Wenzel, Vice Chairman John Bushey, and Member at Large John Carder. Mary...
Canyon Tavern celebrates Father’s Day John Scarffe Coal Creek Canyon The Canyon Tavern at 32138 Highway 72, Golden, CO 80403, celebrated Father’s Day during the weekend of June 14 and 15, 2025. On Saturday, June 14, at 5 p.m., Scrapyard Izzy...
CENTRAL CITY – Central City celebrated its most infamous local figure Saturday with the 51st annual Madam Lou Bunch Day, a lively tribute that took over Main Street from noon to 10 p.m. and drew hundreds to the historic mountain town. The free...
Now that we’re past Maybe Spring, Actual Spring, and Is It Summer Yet?, we’re in what other tourist destinations call High Season. It’s the time when thousands of cars with strange license plates show up. They carry thousands of people who do not...
CENTRAL CITY – A free community celebration welcomed the 2025 cast and crew of Central City Opera on Tuesday evening, June 17, while also marking a major milestone in the restoration of the historic Belvidere Theater: the Shoofly. The spirited...
ALLENSPARK - On Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., mountain artisans gathered at The Old Gallery in Allenspark for the town’s first farmers market. Homemade pastries and coffee were part of the enticement for visitors. Locally...
The Nederland breeze was particularly powerful on the morning of Saturday, June 7, 2025. While locals began to queue in their vehicles along the side of Ridge Road, backing up all the way to the highway, volunteers up at the Nederland Transfer...
NEDERLAND - As school lets out and backpacks get shoved into closets for a well-earned break, many parents start thinking about sunscreen, camping trips, and late bedtimes. But there’s something else worth packing for summer adventures: your...
PEAK TO PEAK - On Monday, May 26, 2025, the 45th BOLDERBoulder took place on the streets of Boulder, Colorado. This race has been a 10K challenge since its inception in 1979. The first year there were 2,700 people registered to run the...
CENTRAL CITY – Beneath golden-hour skies and the gentle hum of summer chatter, Washington Hall opened its doors on June 7 for the 78th Annual Juried Show hosted by the Gilpin County Arts Association. It was also a potluck, and guests made...
Caroline Tully & Jesse Warren share a moment while attending their booth at the Nederland Farmer's Market.
GILPIN COUNTY – The first-ever Gilpin County Artisans Market was held at the Gilpin County Community Center on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The wind was whipping, and so were the tunes, provided by Chris Muhs. The Mountain-Ear was set up...
An uplifting Nederland Summer Concert DAVE GIBSON Nederland – Sponsored by the Nederland Downtown Development Authority, the Summer Concert Series kicked off in a big way at Chipeta Park on Saturday, June 7. Accessible to everyone, there was no...
Coal Creek Cleans up, celebrates Father’s Day John Scarffe Coal Creek Canyon The Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association had a busy weekend on June 7 and 8 2025, at the CCCIA Hall, 31528 Highway 72. On Saturday June 7, residents met for the...
ALLENSPARK - The Historic Bunce School and Museum in Allenspark is open for free Saturday tours this summer. The one-room school, built in 1888, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, August...
