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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...
Last week was a hard week. I'm going to tell it from my perspective, in hopes it makes sense. Many of you know I used to own the paper. Most of you also know I sold it January 2, 2023. Since then I have been the managing editor, running the paper...
PEAK TO PEAK - Last week, I wrote about how important your local newspaper is in getting news to you about local governments and their effects on your life. This week—which just happens to be National Newspaper Week—I want to talk about the...
One more reason why local newspapers are important: it’s the only way most of you get any news about what our local government entities are doing. Unless you are one of the few stalwarts who show up at every City Council, Board of Trustees, or...
BLACK HAWK - As the cool winds blow across our region, and the rain moves in with a wintery chill, I take a deep breath and appreciate the change that is inevitable this time of year. As the leaves gently turn and then blow off the trees, we start...
Last weekend, I was blessed to attend the National Federation of Press Women convention in Golden. The convention was several days of back to back panels and seminars about news outlets. I was super excited to show up, network, meet new...
BLACK HAWK - This week I had the honor of saying goodbye to a few long time friends in the community. They’re moving out of state to start a new life of semi-retirement. I’ve been fortunate to know them for many decades, all the way back to when...
To have a community newspaper, you first need a community. In 2000, I was living in Aurora, and visiting my son and his family in a rural neighborhood north of Vancouver. I...
BLACK HAWK - Over the last several months, our TEAM has been participating in a lot of outreach. We have several staff members that run our booths across the Peak to Peak. This past weekend we had a booth at Ned Jazz Wine. It was a...
PEAK TO PEAK - This week we, The Mountain-Ear TEAM were exceptionally blessed to have our hard work honored at the 147th Annual Colorado Press Association (CPA) Convention, in the Better News Contest. The contest honors individuals, TEAMS,...
CENTRAL CITY - Today I sat down at our Central City office to contemplate a few topics I have been considering for my Peak Perspectives column. Here is what I settled on. I am going to share this as my own opportunity to educate you from my point...
GILPIN COUNTY - Perhaps we (the older generation) remember the game of “Telephone” from when we were kids? I certainly do. I also remember how distorted the message could be when it reached the fourth person. Or perhaps the seventh. Someone...
BLACK HAWK - Over the last couple of years I have been working hard to find a solid work-life balance. Some of the things I do to try to make this a reality include taking my vacation time seriously. And also working a regular schedule, not...
DENTON, TEXAS - Today’s banner at the top of page 1, designed by our talented graphic designer, Lori Garcia, reminds us that we’ve just celebrated National Ice Cream Day. Now, we...
On July 9, the National Newspaper Association Foundation announced the winners of its 2025 Better Newspaper Contest and Better Newspaper Advertising Contest. The Mountain-Ear was one of the 102 newspapers in 33 states that won 712 awards in...
CENTRAL CITY - Saturday, June 28, 2025, was a beautiful day. And the most beautiful time of day, for me, was 5 p.m. when I wandered into the Central City Opera garden. After talking to a few friends and neighbors, I collected our table assignments...