BLACK HAWK — First, I want to say a huge congratulations to our very own Brittney Wagner for getting her photos in the Rolling Stone online at rollingstone.com/music/music-features/elementary-school-phish-musical-gamehendge-1235563950/.
Wagner also covered the story as one of our journalists at The Mountain-Ear. Check out her coverage on page 9 of our print edition this week.
While we're saying congratulations, I’d also like to recognize our staff that received recognition in the Top of the Rockies Excellence in Journalism Awards on April 25, 2026. Congratulations to Christopher Kelley for Second Place in Spot News Photography/Videography for "Fire Ravages Businesses in Ned Area." As well as Third Place in Photo Package for "A Tragedy in Pictures: Day One."
And, congratulations to Jessica LaFone for Third Place in "Where to Be and What to See," our weekly newsletter.
And finally, to Jamie Lammers, for Third Place for his podcast, "Music of the Mountains: The Tortesians."
This was our first year entering the Top of the Rockies Excellence in Journalism contest and I couldn't be more pleased with the recognition of some of our amazing staff at The Mountain-Ear. Thank you!
Participating in these contests is our way to recognize the excellent people we work with every day. These people live in our communities. They cover your local news, or design the pages that share that news with you. They create podcasts, videos, graphics, and so much more.
During my time at The Mountain-Ear, we have received many nominations and awards, but this year is an exceptionally special year to me personally, as we celebrate our 49th year in print. It means that somewhere, somehow, we are covering what you want to read.
The Mountain-Ear continues to grow, change, morph, listen to your needs, and most importantly, provide you with excellent news created BY locals, FOR locals.
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