Tag: Nederland

  • Experience the unforgettable

    Experience the unforgettable

    At the Central City Opera 2019 Festival

    PRESS RELEASE – Experience the unforgettable at the Central City Opera 2019 Festival July 6 through August 6. This year, main stage productions include “Madama Butterfly” by Giacomo Puccini (opening July 6) and the Colorado premiere of “Billy Budd” by Benjamin Britten (opening July 13). Both world-class performances will be brought to life in the historic 550-seat jewel box opera house in Central City. “This year’s ‘Billy Budd’ production is the largest show ever to be performed on the Central City Opera stage,” (more…)

  • Sport Shooting Partners

    Sport Shooting Partners

    Partner Updates as of spring 2019

    PRESS RELEASE – The Partnership continues to meet regularly and is working together to identify additional alternatives to the Forest Plan Amendment for U.S. Forest Service consideration. In addition, all Partners have signed a Cooperative Agency Agreement which allows a greater flow of (more…)

  • O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?

    O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?

    A Peak to Peak Players Production

    By Trystin Swan

    Tackling a well-known Shakespeare play might be a daunting task for some, but the Peak to Peak Players did it with ease. They might be a hidden and an undiscovered gem within mountain communities, but that doesn’t stop them from producing highly professional plays that are set to blow audiences of all ages away. (more…)

  • Nederland Farmers Market

    Nederland Farmers Market

    Even bigger and better

    by Dave Gibson

    With their second season under their belts, Nederland Farmers Market is back for another go-around and is bigger and better than ever with twice as many dates as last year. Held at Guercio Field, 200 East St., Nederland, you may purchase fresh, healthy, locally grown foods and goods on the second and fourth Sunday every month between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (more…)

  • “Call Me Ned” a cool way to celebrate Grandpa Who?

    “Call Me Ned” a cool way to celebrate Grandpa Who?

    Peak to Peak Players Serve Up History and Laughter

    By David Josselyn

    The Peak to Peak Players just wrapped another great performance with “Call Me Ned,” a musical farce featuring the ice man himself, Grandpa Bredo Morstol, which played three times during the 2019 Frozen Dead Guy Days festival at the Backdoor Theatre. The Players are comprised of life-long thespians and dramatic hobbyists alike which is reflected in the divergence of acting quality, but made up for in energy, enthusiasm, audience interaction, and a love of the craft. (more…)

  • Eagles boys’ hopes dashed in District 7 playoff loss to Lyons

    Eagles boys’ hopes dashed in District 7 playoff loss to Lyons

    Gilpin girls defeat Nederland in final regular season game

    by Patty Unruh

    The Gilpin Eagles boys’ varsity basketball team took a loss in their home playoff game to the Lyons Lions 63-57 on Wednesday, February 20. That game was part of the first round of the 2019 2A District 7 tournaments, and the Eagles went into the match seeded fourth. If Gilpin had won, they would have taken third place at regionals. (more…)

  • Mark Smith remembered 

    Mark Smith remembered 

    June 17, 1956 – February 10, 2019

    Mark Steven Smith of Nederland passed away of cancer at the Boulder Community Hospital on February 10, 2019. He was born on June 17, 1956, to Micheal B. Smith and Jeannette McDonald Smith.
    He attended Nederland High School and was a Boulder County Road Supervisor. Mark was raised in Nederland, the second oldest son of the Smith family, son of a miner, and brother to two sisters and three brothers.
    He married Ressa Lively Smith on August 27, 1985, at Mark’s grandmother’s house on West First Street. (more…)

  • Mountain lion attacks runner

    Mountain lion attacks runner

    At Horsetooth Mountain Open Space

    By Rebecca Ferrell

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers, working with Larimer County Department of Natural Resources, are investigating a mountain lion attack on a trail runner using the West Ridge Trail at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space on Monday, Feb. 4. The victim was able to defend himself from the attack, resulting in the death of the juvenile mountain lion. The runner was then able to (more…)

  • Make your next party an unforgettable experience!

    Make your next party an unforgettable experience!

    Air Rentals in Rollinsville

    The event rental business in alive and active locally! Air Rentals, LLC is a Rollinsville start-up business and is off and running as your one-stop shopping for active fun with an already extensive inventory of inflatable castles, obstacle courses, slides, interactive games, and event equipment.  (more…)

  • New road over Corona Pass now open

    New road over Corona Pass now open

    Between east and west portals of Moffat Tunnel

    Tisn’t strictly in suburbia, but Willie has a tip here that’s bound to be of interest to lots of Sunday afternoon mountain drivers. Warren Kunkle, driver for the Denver Tramway Corp., reports that the new road over Corona Pass (Editor: also known as Rollins Pass over to Winter Park) between east and west portals of the Moffat Tunnel now can be traveled by auto. (more…)

  • A very Caribou Christmas

    A very Caribou Christmas

    Featuring Vince Herman & friends

    by Dave Gibson

    They say that it is more blessed to give than receive, and local musician Vince Herman just keeps giving.

    Saturday night at The Caribou Room in Nederland, Vince was joined by several of his closest friends – and after national success with Leftover Salmon and decades spent entertaining, Vince has a lot of friends. (more…)

  • Timberline FPD appreciates support

    Timberline FPD appreciates support

    Accomplishments Validate Community Vote to Increase Mill Levy

    By Paul Ondr

    I would like to take this opportunity to thank our community for supporting the passage of TFPD Ballot Issue A. We are humbled by the turnout of voters and the overwhelming support. (more…)

  • Christmas Party at the Last Shot

    Christmas Party at the Last Shot

    Community appreciation also benefits a local family

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    Roy’s Last Shot Restaurant Customer Appreciation Day began at 11 a.m. on Sunday, December 16th, in mid-Gilpin on Hwy 119. The parking lot was overflowing full, while inside festive cheer, merriment and thrilling wonder danced in the eyes of children while neighbors and friends were comfortably, enjoying sunny skies in nearly 50 degree weather for those out on the deck for a community Christmas Party. Roy, his wife Barb, and all the staff and volunteers made Christmas extra special for these mountain folks. (more…)

  • Eagles clash with Eagles in first home basketball battle

    Eagles clash with Eagles in first home basketball battle

    Gilpin teams take narrow losses to RML in fights to the finish

    by Patty Unruh

    The Gilpin Eagles boys’ and girls’ high school varsity basketball teams faced the Rocky Mountain Lutheran Eagles (RML – Denver) in action-packed Gilpin home games on Wednesday, November 28. The Lady Eagles lost to RML 29-26, while the Gilpin boys came in with a 70-61 defeat. (more…)

  • Gilpin wrestlers had a great day

    Gilpin wrestlers had a great day

    At Middle Park Wrestling Tourney

    By Emily Pleier

    Last Saturday, December 1st, marked the first tournament of the season for the Gilpin Wrestling Team. This tournament had many larger schools and a very high level of competition. After much hard-work and (more…)

  • Christmas tree cutting in Golden Gate Canyon Park

    Christmas tree cutting in Golden Gate Canyon Park

    Well-loved tradition a must for many at the holidays

    by Patty Unruh

    It’s not the presents under the Christmas tree that count – it’s the presence of friends and family gathered to search out the perfect live tree and happily bring it home together. (more…)