By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE There are plenty of reasons to participate in a community garden. Benefits range from the physical to mental. Here in the mountains, they provide an opportunity for people with limited space, soil or water rights to grow their own vegetables and flowers while giving an opportunity to meet neighbors … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS After more than 25 years, multi-instrumentalist John McEuen is returning to his former hometown of Idaho Springs, April 13, for a solo performance at the United Center. He also plays shows at Boulder’s eTown Hall, April 14, and Loveland’s Rialto Theater, April 15, with Jimmy Ibbotson. The “string wizard” … Continue reading
Toll collection waived during testing period; CDOT reminds drivers to get a pass. DENVER — The High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE) and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) today announced the opening of the eastbound I-70 Mountain Express Lane to traffic on Saturday, Dec. 12, from Empire to Idaho Springs. Travelers will be able to try … Continue reading
NOW OPEN! By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS All the clichés apply. The owners of The Buffalo and new Westbound & Down Brewing Company in Idaho Springs have gone above and beyond, spared no expense, didn’t skimp and avoided cutting corners while renovating and recreating the decades-old business. It’s taken a year, but the wait … Continue reading
IDAHO SPRINGS The Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District and Scraps-to-Soil team up to host the annual Pumpkin SMASH, Nov. 1 from noon-4 p.m., a fun filled day designed to recycle pumpkins and bring awareness to composting and other community-minded sustainability solutions in a fun and engaging setting. Held at the Idaho Springs Baseball Field, the … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS It’s been a long, bumpy road, but the newly renovated and expanded recreation center in Idaho Springs opened its doors to the public in August. A temporary center set up in the Clear Creek School District Administration Building worked well, but everyone is happy to be in what is … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund FRONT RANGE Late spring and summer brings popular farmer’s markets to mountain town across the Northern Front Range. Some communities have a long tradition of hosting a market while others are just forming or rebuilding. All of the weekly events offer fresh produce, opportunity to browse distinctive products and listen to local … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS Clear Creek RapidGrass is rapidly becoming a significant festival on the Colorado summer circuit. What began as a small, downhome afternoon of acoustic music is growing into a major event attracting bluegrass fans from across the state and beyond. The annual event, now in its sixth year, is still … Continue reading
IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo.– To improve public safety and protect national resources, the U.S. Forest Service has closed National Forest System lands along a portion of Colo. Highway 103 to camping, campfires and other overnight uses. The closure applies to areas on the Arapaho National Forest within a quarter mile of Highway 103 between Idaho Springs … Continue reading
IDAHO SPRINGS – Da Rivuh Fish and BBQ Company hosts “a great night of music for a good cause,” May 16 from 6-9 p.m. The evening features duets from several performers to raise funds for the Project Support Senior Center in Idaho Springs. The night is free, but donation buckets will be available and door … Continue reading
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