Here in the Peak to Peak region, living in the mountains among trees thick on the ground and clouds thick in the air, our physical bodies are invigorated with every hike we take, and our spirits are rejuvenated with every sunrise. But how do we...

PEAK TO PEAK - As we turned on County Road 116, we were immediately immersed into the pines as we followed the dirt road to the CU Mountain Research Station to attend their Summer Seminar Series.  The environment really sets the mood as you...

On Friday, August 1, 2025, members of the Nederland community, of the TEENS, Inc. Board of Directors, childcare professionals, expert architects, designers, and developers, and many stakeholders gathered in the Dyer’s neighborhood to celebrate the...

BOULDER COUNTY - The Boulder County Sheriff's Office invites the public to join us, and your neighbors, on Tuesday, August 5, for an evening of community building. Every National Night Out location will have different activities taking place, but...

CENTRAL CITY - On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Betsy Shepardson hosted a book signing event at the Gilpin County Arts Association in Central City for her self published book titled "The Surprising Adventure: A Story in Words and Pictures." She is...

Peak to Peak – The vault toilets at the Moffat Tunnel trailhead are being neglected and trail crews aren’t fixing washed out trails due to sharp reductions in National Forest Service personnel but there is one group that keeps showing up to do what they can to help keep the James Peak Wilderness a pristine environment. Forty-two volunteers from Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) turned out again on July 25, 2025, to continue a 21-year effort to keep Oxeye Daisy plants from taking over the wilderness and crowding out the native wildflowers. They were aided on the day by Gilpin County CSU Extension Agent Jennifer Cook and some Forest Service rangers.

ESTES PARK - As a senior reporter covering Gilpin County, I provide my readers with regular coverage of government meetings, political issues, local events, and breaking news from the area. Today, however, I will diverge from that pattern,...

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...