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...
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...
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...
“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...
The great thing about Valentine’s Day is that, much like any holiday, you don’t have to celebrate it unless you want to. However, if you’re single and are looking for ways to celebrate love, here are a few ideas to get you started. First, remind...
GILPIN COUNTY – Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest moments a pet owner will ever face. The bond we share with our furry companions is built over years of love, trust, and companionship, making the thought of parting incredibly...
The air was stinging cold, as temperatures that mid-January morning dipped below zero degrees. But up in the mountains, nature not just survives, it thrives in this weather. Just off of Magnolia Road, the open fields that stretch before a...
NEDERLAND - The story of Willie Grommit, a six-year-old Hound/Dachshund mutt and this year’s Pet of the Year, isn’t about the cruelty visited upon him by a culture deprived of the joys and well-being in life. It isn’t about the extent of his pain...
Thursday, January 16 Friends of the Library Meeting: Learn about ways you can contribute to the library! This month we will be discussing upcoming fundraising opportunities during the holiday season. All proceeds from book and bake sales help to...
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...
Lyons Is anyone else frustrated with life? I sigh as I come to the end of nearly seven weeks of dealing with injuries and illnesses. I tried everything to heal, to no avail. My frustration turned to feelings of infuriation with every failure. I...
On a day fittingly alternating between snow and sunshine, Eldora Resort held a grand opening ceremony for their new Caribou Lodge on October 30, 2024, in front of a cheering crowd. The new building located at the beginner area will house the Ignite Adaptive Sports program (Ignite), the children’s ski school, a cafeteria, a family warming room, a retail store and modern restrooms with glove boxes behind every toilet.
DENVER - “The heart works in mysterious ways,” I heard myself say. I sat, staring out my office window as the aspen trees worked through their colorful seasonal cycle. It was the last Friday in September and I prepared myself for a two-hour...
