GILPIN COUNTY – A grey tabby named Brad has stitched together a tale that’s almost too good to be true. Last week, guests at the Pineberry Lodge Retreat in Chalet Park were settling in for a peaceful quilting weekend when an unexpected visitor...
Dancing not only gets us moving and exercising our neglected muscles, but it can bring us closer to one another, to connect with our dance partners as the movement awakens the spirit. The rejuvenating energy that comes from dancing was felt in...
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...
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...
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...
ROLLINSVILLE—Amid the pines and aspen of the Shoshoni Yoga Retreat, a new exhibition opened its doors on Friday, May 23. This marks a special moment for both the local arts scene and the international spiritual art community. Lotus and...
Mother’s Day ushered in warm weather and busy streets, as Nederland became packed with residents and visitors who came to pamper their loved ones and enjoy the opening day of the most vibrant celebrations of local culture, the Nederland Farmers...
The Maasai way of life DAVE GIBSON KENYA – Inhabiting much of the Great Rift Valley of Kenya and northern Tanzania, the Maasai people mainly live as seminomadic pastoralists as they always have. Attempts by both governments to encourage...
ELDORA SKI RESORT – Eldora has been a favorite local ski destination since its opening in 1962. Today, it features Colorado’s most extensive snowmaking system, covering 100% of its groomed terrain—more than any other resort in the state. The base...
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...
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...
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...
Umoja Women’s Village provides refuge DAVE GIBSON KENYA–For hundreds of years in Samburu people’s culture, men have ruled their clans and villages. A man’s worth is determined by how many cows he owns and the number of wives and children he...
GILPIN COUNTY - Scott Roberts is an accomplished acrylic painter with a passion for capturing the world through an imaginative lens. With decades of experience and formal training in drawing and painting, he creates works that are both visually...
GILPIN COUNTY - We recently moved to a new neighborhood. While out and about we were welcomed by some of our new neighbors. This mama moose and her young one were clearly in charge of the road and we gave them plenty of space. They peacefully...
GILPIN COUNTY - The Very Nice Brewing Company in Gilpin County was overflowing with patrons on March 9 when the brewery held their 1st Annual Chili Cook-off. Twenty-three participants submitted slow cookers which filled...
Eldora Mountain Resort – If you’ve ever driven around the mountain communities, you’ve probably noticed a common theme in the parking lots—Subarus. I’d wager that at least a third of the locals own one, and at Eldora Mountain Resort during Subaru...
The Nederland Community Center truly lives up to its name, as it serves to feed, teach, entertain, celebrate, and invigorate local residents through its programs and facilities. Though the halls are often filled with the sounds of lively debate...