BOULDER COUNTY - The Fire Management Program will conduct a slash pile burn on Mud Lake (Sherwood Gulch), north of Nederland, on Monday, January 6. The project will only occur if there is sufficient snow cover to ensure safe fire operations and...
GILPIN COUNTY – Have you ever felt like your soul needs a cleanse? A rain stick’s soothing sounds seemed to do just that, at a recent sound bathing experience held at the Gilpin County Community Center. Think of it like a shampoo for the...
PEAK TO PEAK - Each year we take pause to remember those we love and have lost in the year that has passed. Not everyone places an obituary in The Mountain-Ear so this is not a complete list of community members who have walked on in...
NEDERLAND - It was a transformative year for the Nederland Downtown Development Authority (NDDA). 2024 presented challenges, as well great successes for the Authority, while also offering the organization the unique opportunity to better define...
On my way to Nederland, I spotted three coyotes. One of them was digging through the snow. I thought it might be hunting voles so I raced back home to grab my camera. When I returned, they were still there. Luckily for me, what the coyote had been...
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...
BLACK HAWK – A new vape and smoke shop has opened in Black Hawk at 221 Gregory Street, Unit C. Ishwar Acharya is the owner and sole employee. Upon entering the second-floor business, I noticed the shop was clean, organized, and...
GILPIN COUNTY – The murder of 56-year-old James Bitner allegedly occurred in Gilpin County on November 12, 2023. An autopsy report found that James Eugene Bitner died of a single gunshot wound to the back of the head. His adopted son, Jaymz...
NEDERLAND - Parents and caregivers gathered recently for a transformative session in the ongoing parenting series aimed at fostering emotional intelligence, resilience, and problem-solving skills in children. The evening, filled with insightful...
NEDERLAND - The Nederland Area Seniors (NAS) held their last In-Person Senior Luncheon at the Nederland Community Center on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The weekly event brings together the amazing members and volunteers of the organization to...
It's that time of year and Holiday Lights are all around us. Join us in selecting your favorites in our Annual Holiday Lights Contest. The addresses are shown below the photo. Vote here, by January 5:
GILPIN COUNTY – The 21st Annual Gilpin County Winter Arts Festival, held on December 14 and 15, 2024, at the Gilpin County Community Center in Black Hawk, Colorado, was a resounding success, bringing together local artisans, performers, and...
NEDERLAND - On a crisp November evening, parents from the community gathered at Nederland Elementary School to enjoy a home-cooked meal and take part in the Mountain Strong Families parenting series, sponsored by TEENS, Inc. Sessions take place...
Central City’s dining scene is about to get a taste of New Orleans as Lan-Yap, a Cajun-style restaurant, prepares to open at 430 Lawrence Street, Unit C. Previously home to Dory Dozens Market, this cozy spot promises authentic flavors...
Gilpin County Seniors December 2 - *Pickleball 8:30- 11:30 a.m., Free Senior Fit class 11 a.m. December 4 - *Pickleball 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., Free Senior Fit class 11 a.m., Lunch 12:15 p.m., Social Time, Holiday luncheon at The...
Nederland Area Seniors December 2 - Chair Massage with Bonnie 8:30 - 10 a.m. in the Senior Lounge. This is our last month hosting chair massages. December 4 - Sit and Stretch Yoga 11 - 11:30 a.m. in the Senior Lounge December 4 - Lunch:...
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...
CENTRAL CITY – The Gilpin County Arts Association (GCAA) hosted a spectacular and savory evening with its 2024 fundraiser, the inaugural Taste of Gilpin, on November 14, 2024, at Central City’s historic Teller House. As someone who attended...
Bad gas alleged at former Quick Mark John Scarffe Coal Creek Canyon The Coal Creek Canyon store at 30520 Highway 72 currently only sells unleaded gasoline, and premium and mid-level gas are not available as of November 16, 2024. The store is...
USDA Forest Service Chief Randy Moore has announced the selection of Chris Stubbs as the new Forest Supervisor for the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. He replaces Monte Williams who retired in June following 33 years of federal service.