FRONT RANGE Learning about history is often seen as dull, boring and without relevance. Not in the mountain towns of Colorado’s Front Range. While the region’s communities have evolved since their founding, many still display obvious evidence of, and strong connections to, their past identities—which around here is either hard rock mining or tourism. To … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith GOLD HILL Black Cube, a non-profit experimental art museum operating nomadically, has chosen Gold Hill as the setting of its next pop-up exhibition. The Gold Hill Art Project, Aug. 6-Sept. 5, brings together a series of site-specific contemporary art installations situated in cabins and open spaces in the historic mining town … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund GOLD HILL Gold Hill resident Joanne Cole never considered herself crafty, at least until she moved to Colorado and met Grandma Miller. Now known for her “Gold Hill Goo” balms and one-of-a-kind “Where Did You Get That Hat” hats, she gets “great satisfaction” from finishing and selling them, if only to be … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith GOLD HILL It’s back. The Gold Hill Inn’s historic wooden beams and rafters will once again be vibrating to the sounds of some of the country’s finest musicians—both local and touring—when the venue opens for its 53rd season, May 1. This one-of-a-kind music venue, which has been booking bands since the … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund GOLD HILL After almost 20 years of owning the Gold Hill Store and Café, Hugh Moore is finally serving beer, wine and liquor to his costumers. Thanks to a new tavern license, tourist business has increased and more locals are coming in the doors. Stocked with local beer and a select bar, … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith GOLD HILL Celebrate the 141st year of the historic two-room Gold Hill School during its annual Fall Fiesta Fundraiser, Nov. 12, at the Gold Hill Inn. Third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students wait on diners who can enjoy a taco buffet dinner, fantastic raffle prizes, unique local silent auction, and music by … Continue reading
BOULDER – The Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland plan to take advantage of changing winter weather conditions to burn slash piles resulting from multiple fuels reductions and hazardous tree removal projects. Firefighters will spend the upcoming winter months burning piles in a number … Continue reading
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