Left Hand Valley Courier

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02/25/2026

Another week, another Wednesday, another wonderful edition of your

If you or someone you know isn't a subscriber and is only relying on social media or the printed version every 4 weeks, that's easily 75% of news updates you're missing!

Especially with the amount of hot button items and incredible citizens being discussed every week!

02/04/2026

Thank you Left Hand Valley Courier 🙏

For their community-focused business leadership and service in Niwot, this month's Left Hand Laurel goes to Niwot Tavern co-owners Stacy Szydlek and Tara Shaheen. Szydlek and Shaheen have owned the Niwot Tavern, located at 7960 Niwot Road in Cottonwood Square, since 2020. The restaurant itself has b...

01/23/2026

It's a frigid Friday today, which is a perfect opportunity to stay in and make a warm, home-cooked meal!

This week's Courier Cookbook recipes focus on helping with inflammation, but feel free to check past recipes as well to see what else can keep you cozy.

12/24/2025

With record-high temperatures this week, feels less like a "Happy Holidays"/"Merry Christmas (Eve)" and more like a "Mele Kalikimaka" kinda Wedensday.

Nevertheless, a new edition of your is available online.

We've got coverage about
- The power outage(s)
- Road & Trail news
- Features on our writers
- Incorporation
- Let's Talk About
- Courier Cookbook
- School highlights
- Sports highlights

And probably more, but I gotta get back to prepping our family dinner! Use your online subscription to read the full stories and support local journalism!

12/18/2025

Step away from the stressful hustle and bustle of the season to enjoy the cozy old-fashioned charm of Niwot as the 2nd Avenue Stroll continues its late-night shopping event(s) with live music under twinkling lights on Thursday, Dec. 18 and Monday, Dec. 22 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Read the full story using the link in our bio and don't only support our local small businesses, but support your

The Niwot 2nd Avenue Stroll continues its late-night shopping event with live music under twinkling lights on Thursday, Dec. 18 and Monday, Dec. 22 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Step away from the stressful hustle and bustle of the season to enjoy the cozy old-fashioned charm of Niwot. Enjoy dinner and fes...

12/16/2025

Xcel Energy may shut off power to some Front Range customers Wednesday as high winds and dry conditions create extreme fire danger: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/xcel-power-shut-off-possible-front-range-fire-danger/73-2044aa7c-d3cb-4cf2-b5a3-9ceb73a10616?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_9NEWS_(KUSA)

12/13/2025

The Niwot High School Cheer & Band need your help!

They recently achieved first place at a combined competition in Denver which earned them an invitation to compete at Nationals at Walt Disney World the first week of February - something never before done by Niwot High School.

Everything has happened very suddenly, and anything helps then achieve this first ever, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for their newly formed "Niwot Noise" group.

The grand total is roughly $70k to afford airfare, hotel, competition fee, & park entry for 20 cheerleaders, 20 band members, & 5 staff/chaperones.

Go Cougs!

12/11/2025

If you've been following the for a while, the name "Jack Carlough" probably rings a bell.

Read about his professional (and honestly, quite impressive) career has traversed using the link below with your online subscription!

When Jack Carlough left the Left Hand Valley Courier in March of 2025, he was already balancing a full workload. The Silver Creek High School graduate began writing for the Courier in the summer of 2019 after his freshman year at CU, and spent the next six years covering local sports while also serv...

12/10/2025

What a warm Wednesday after the winter wonderland we had last week.
A new edition of your is available online now!

Honestly there are just so many great headlines, just go check it out for yourself! (Seriously so many...)

12/09/2025

Today is and we are asking YOU to help keep alive in our community!

The Left Hand Valley Courier was established on April 1, 1997 (no foolin'). On January 1, 2024, the Left Hand Valley Courier became a Colorado non-profit corporation, recognized by the IRS as a Section 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, with a focus on education through local journalism.

When you use the link posted in our comments, you can also read our mission statement & other information you may not have been fully aware of - go check it out!

https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Left-Hand-Valley-Courier