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Nederland/ski area issues

Roy Young - Remember when we used to have ice for the Neder-Nederland 10k on Labor Day? It was a slippery slope then, going up and back to the bridge.

Linking Boulder County

Alex Hyde-Wright - BoCo invites feedback on first county-wide transit plan

Sounds of the town

In every community, there are certain things that sound like home. 

Standup for Nederland

Vinnie Montez - Join three of Boulder’s own Comedy Works headliners – Vinnie Montez, Nancy Norton, and John Novosad – for an unforgettable night of laughter and community support for Nederland.

Petition for Gilpin County Commissioners

Elizabeth Penrose - Petition asking Gilpin County to help fund secure, locking or cluster mailboxes for residents.

Gratitude for life in a small town

When tragedy strikes, a community comes together

Love from The Johnstown Breeze

Matt Lubich - Another small-town paper supports The Mountain-Ear after the Lakeview Fire

Will Fossil Fuel win out?

Bill Thibedeau - Congress should fight rollback of clean energy efforts

Mud Lake Musings

Arden and Betsy Buck - Most lakes are fed by streams flowing into and out of them, but there are no streams feeding or exiting Mud Lake. Instead, it’s fed by ground water.

Again I say, DON’T GO!

Ellen Moore - When it comes to military enlistment, signer beware

Food pantries need your help

Gregory Petty - SNAP benefits will be frozen this Friday, October 31. Individuals receiving “food stamps” will have to find some way of feeding themselves and their families.

Shopping Center memories

Dan and Karen Adler - Expedite permitting process to get Nederland back in business

Reflections on No Kings rally

Bill Thibedeau - On a cold and windy No Kings Day, Nederland folks came out in force to make a statement: They don’t want a king or dictator. 

Lunch, our Constitution, and longevity

Rudy García - We both knew our discussions, murmurs, and opinions were going to take on a tone fraught with political and legal implications – a new President had just been elected.

Ready, set, snow!

Lindy Lewis - Is your vehicle ready for winter road conditions? How’s your firewood supply? What’s your propane level? Canyon Cares can help anyone who meets our financial aid criteria with expenses related to winter preparation.

A newbie thank you

Richard Lynch - Peak to Peak Visitors Guide is jam-packed with ideas, info and tips

Times are a-changing!

Not that there’s a dearth of subjects to write about this week, but my attention was clearly caught by one of our letters. The writer stated, among other things, “I have just re-subscribed for a year online because the “new” generation of The...

Compliments, not a complaint!

Andrea Sedlmayr - We want to thank The Mountain-Ear, especially Christopher Kelley, for the “Tragedy in Pictures: Day One” text and photos.

1A funds open space—will we be welcome?

Dear Editor, Boulder County's open-space program has preserved much of what makes this region remarkable. Since 1967, voters have supported protecting over 100,000 acres, creating trails and preserving rural character. But after decades of...

Central City vote NO on Measure 2A

Dear Editor, I urge Central City voters to vote NO on Measure 2A on November 4, 2025, to protect the character and integrity of our city. By voting “NO” on Measure 2A, we can ensure that sexually oriented businesses remain restricted to...

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