PEAK TO PEAK Colorado’s rich history is being preserved through the efforts of locally- and nationally-designated historic places. Each month this year, the MMAC Monthly takes a region-by-region look at the many properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the mountain communities in Clear Creek, Gilpin, Boulder and Larimer counties. The passage … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund IDAHO SPRINGS When Peg Wittmann’s 25-foot bright-yellow and brown food truck is parked at events, it can’t be missed. Nor should it be. Her popular Sunshine Express cuisine has allowed her to build a following in the Clear Creek County area that she is now bringing to her new brick-and-mortar location in … Continue reading
MMAC Live On-Air Edition playlist February 5, 2015 KYGT Idaho Springs 1) Don’t Belong Here – Nathan McEuen ft. Jonathan McEuen/Grand Design 2) Sweet Georgia Brown – Boulder Swing Collective/Pearl Street Mall 3.23.14 3) Big Boss Man – Danny Shafer 4) Times – Tommy O’Sullivan/Song Ablaze 5) Wheels – Blake & Groves 6) Return to … Continue reading
Auction of antique items at Buffalo Restaurant in October, 2014. Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS One of state’s most popular eateries for decades, Idaho Springs’ Buffalo Restaurant & Bar, is in the midst of a complete renovation and redesign. If all goes as planned, when it reopens in late … Continue reading
All Exit 240 (SH103) ramps will continue to be operational during construction CDOT Project Link Clear Creek County – After three months of construction, the Eastbound I-70 Peak Period Shoulder Lane (PPSL) project is well underway, with a projected completion by fall 2015. October marked numerous milestones for the project, including the demolition of the … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund IDAHO SPRINGS Whitney and Doug Smith looked at over 30 locations before stumbling on the perfect spot in Idaho Springs for their dream restaurant. Hailing from Memphis, the two plan to serve up special comfort food ranging from BBQ to grilled or fried catfish, fresh oysters and more at Da Rivuh Fish … Continue reading
One of the many ways to compost your used jack-o-lantern at Pumpkin Smash. IDAHO SPRINGS The Pumpkin Smash is a free, family-friendly event that brings awareness to composting and other community minded sustainability solutions in a fun and engaging setting. The 6th Annual Pumpkin Smash, which takes place Nov. 1 at Idaho Springs’ Shelly/Quinn Ballfield … Continue reading
Marc Roberge lead singer O.A.R. conquers St. Mary’s Glacier off-road trail in a Jeep Wrangler in advance of the Jeep on the Rocks concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Photo courtesy of PRNewsFoto/Chrysler Group LLC MORRISON – Thousands of Jeep® and O.A.R. fans will converge among the legendary Colorado rocks Saturday night, Oct. 4, to hear … Continue reading
IDAHO SPRINGS Since the band’s formation in 2007, Paper Bird, which plays the United Center in Idaho Springs, Sept. 27, has been playing its joyful blend of indie folk, blue-eyed soul, and rock to audiences nationwide. Paper Bird’s live performances showcase the group’s diversity and “good-time vibe.” The band’s seven members’ rare and beautiful approach … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE There really is gold in them thar hills. The same mountain river valleys, gulches and drainages that set the Colorado Gold Rush in motion more than 150 years ago, continue to attract prospectors today. Some even find what they are looking for. With gold prices near all-time highs, a … Continue reading
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