This letter was sent to Gilpin County School community members and was shared with The Mountain-Ear. March 11, 2025 Dear Gilpin County School Community Members, I am writing to inform you of a program change that has taken place at...
This letter was sent to parents of Nederland Middle-Senior High School students at 8:32 p.m. on March 11, 2025, from the Boulder Valley School District. Dear Nederland Middle/Senior High School, As Principal Gavan Goodrich shared last...
TUNGSTEN VALLEY - The moon turns dark blood-orange in a total eclipse at midnight, March 13-14. It’ll be as good as an eclipse can get, with our area in the bullseye. Recline in a lawn chair with a warm drink and watch the show. Here’s hoping for...
Mardi Gras features New Orleans food John Scarffe Coal Creek Canyon Coal Creek Canyon residents and families packed the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association Hall at 31528 Highway 72 on March 1, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the...
Public speaking is a skill that not all possess; it requires your mind to remain sharp, your focus to be divided, and your brain and mouth to cooperate with each other. You must remain faithful to the speech on the page, ensuring that your...
Laurence Delaunay’s beautiful paintings have been featured in several of Nederland’s businesses over the years. Her unique style, bringing vibrancy to still moments in nature, exposing the kinetic motion and energy that resonates underneath, has...
In honor of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, tune into this special broadcast tributing the jam band!
NEDERLAND - This year more than 4,000 Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) employees were eligible for the Blake Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award. There are a number of nominees and the Peterson family chooses one person in BVSD to receive the...
The sun was blazing, the snow was sparkling, and the steez was at an all-time high at Eldora Mountain Resort for the Railer Park Girls - Level 1 Rail Jam. “Steeze” is the quality of being effortlessly stylish in the parlance of the times. Riders,...
NEDERLAND - The Native American history of the area known as Nederland today is truly unique and goes back thousands of years. The Ute trail west of Nederland was the route used by Prehistoric Native Americans to access the largest alpine game...
PEAK TO PEAK - Septic system maintenance might sound overwhelming, but it’s like brushing your teeth; it’s about consistency and not letting things get out of hand. Here are four key habits (and a bonus tip) for keeping your septic system in...
GILPIN COUNTY - Gilpin County recently acquired a 39-acre historic ranch property, primarily for its water rights. The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is interested in exploring potential uses for the property including historic preservation,...
“It’s just confidence,” said Mike Techentin, one of the 8 coaches who volunteered their time on a frigid, snowy Saturday, January 25, 2025, for the very first Nederland Repair Café (NRC). Techentin, who signed up as a coach with a...
GILPIN COUNTY – On February 19, 2025, the Peak-to-Peak Chamber of Commerce met at Lan-Yap Café in Central City for their monthly meeting, this time focusing on strategic planning. Business owners and community members gathered to discuss...
These two local establishments, on opposite sides of Coal Creek, are starting a new chapter!
There are a lot of reasons why Nederland is such a beautiful place, including the splendor of its natural surroundings, and its authenticity as an old mining encampment turned hippie attraction, a haven for musicians, artists, and freaks of all...
NEDERLAND - Join us for an inspiring and interactive evening at our upcoming annual demo art show and reception at the Nederland Community Center on Thursday, March 6, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. You’ll have the chance to view the work of 24 talented...
CENTRAL CITY—On the evening of February 21, 2024, the Gilpin County Republican Committee (GCRC) hosted its fourth annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Elks Lodge. Attendees gathered for an evening of fellowship, political discussion, and fundraising,...
DENVER — After a legal battle spanning more than five years, a Denver District Court judge has awarded more than $74 million to PCL Construction and four of its subcontractors in a breach-of-contract lawsuit against the owners of the Monarch...
The Nederland Downtown Development Authority (NDDA) met on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, to discuss the potential of utilizing private land as potential locations for the upcoming Summer Concert Series. Last year’s successful event was mostly...