The Mountain-Ear

14/07/2025

Hello friends and neighbors! Here is more info and a link to fill out for all interested artists AND galleries for the 2025 Peak to Peak Studio Tour.

The Visitor's Guide/ Taste of the Peaks / Studio Tour guide is now at press. Here is the link for artists and studios to fill out to be included on the map we are working on. Check it out and fill out the info before August 5, 2025, to be included on the map we will hand out across the Peak to Peak!

https://forms.gle/t78GxWuTzENjNujGA

13/07/2025

Check out this month's counseling column below.

https://themtnear.com/stories/but-i-did-everything-right,49575?

PEAK TO PEAK - “I’ve always been a runner,” Jane explained as she struggled to settle into the chair and prop her foot up on the footstool. “It’s who I am. I found running in my twenties and started doing local 5Ks. Then I moved up here and...

13/07/2025

Read about how Colorado state reps hold town hall below!

https://themtnear.com/stories/colorado-state-reps-hold-town-hall,49355?

Gilpin County – Gilpin County’s state elected representatives held a Town Hall meeting on July 1, 2025, at the Gilpin County Courthouse in Central City to review for Gilpin residents the activities of the 2025 State Legislature and field questions and concerns about the state government.

13/07/2025

The Two State Solution is on life support. Read more of this letter to the editor below.

https://themtnear.com/stories/the-two-state-solution-is-on-life-support,49357?

What is happening in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank has slipped under the radar as the 24-hour news cycle moves on to the next headline, such as the US bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites.  By the time of this being published, Prime Minister...

13/07/2025

Check out this week's poem below!

https://themtnear.com/stories/some-words-for-the-week,49567?

I remember the whole town quiet and then bright and loud it was not the fireworks alone nor was it the concept of the holiday that made this something I looked forward to all year but the fact that so many people here took an evening to pause our...

13/07/2025

County asks for $2.8M grant, approves liquor licences. Read more below.

https://themtnear.com/stories/county-asks-for-28m-grant-approves-liquor-licences,49354?

CENTRAL CITY – The Gilpin County Board of Commissioners met July 8 to address a packed agenda, approving a major gaming grant request, restructuring key staff positions, and laying out the groundwork for long-term planning. County seeks funding...

13/07/2025

Check out how Allenspark celebrated Independence Day below!

https://themtnear.com/stories/allenspark-celebrates-independence-day-2025,49568?

ALLENSPARK - Locals and tourists alike filled the streets of Allenspark on Friday, July 4, 2025. The festivities began at 9 a.m. with a flea market with vendors and music. The Face Painting Fairy helped all guests celebrate Independence Day with...

13/07/2025

Is your student interested in being an intern at The Mountain-Ear? This is a paid position for the 2025-2026 school year. We are currently hiring senior interns. They can fill out this simple form to get in touch with us and set up an interview!

The Mountain-Ear is a locally owned and operated newspaper in the Peak to Peak region. Please complete this application and then submit a cover letter, resume or work related writing sample, as well as photo samples to [email protected].

12/07/2025

Check out how Jamestown celebrated the Fourth!

https://themtnear.com/stories/jamestown-celebrates-the-fourth,49566?

Boulder County – Tiny but proud, Jamestown celebrated the 4th of July with their traditional parade and a day long party in the park. Residents and visitors enjoyed a beautiful day with sunshine, music and laughter from young and old.

12/07/2025

Read about how Coal Creek Canyon celebrated July 4 below!

https://themtnear.com/stories/coal-creek-canyon-celebrates-july-4,49358?

John Scarffe Coal Creek Canyon The Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association hosted a full day of activities for the July 4 Celebration, on Friday, July 4, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CCCIA Hall, 31528...