Week of May 21, 2025
Week of May 21, 2025
The Niwot Post Office will temporarily close its doors on May 23, 2025, for reconstruction work, requiring residents to make alternative arrangements for mail pickup and package deliveries over the next five weeks. The closure will affect both the main post office and its 24-hour lobby, with services expected to resume on June 30, 2025. Postal officials are urging all PO Box holders to retrieve their mail before the May 23 closure date to avoid any disruption in service. During the...
TJ Ross, a 2010 graduate of Niwot High School, is making his mark on the entertainment industry. Currently based in Los Angeles, Ross has worked on the creative team of shows such as Lucifer and Pulse. Ross did not have a typical starting path into the industry. He said, "I knew I wanted to go to college after high school and had a passion to move out of Colorado to explore what else was out there. I ended up landing at University of California, Santa Barbara, for marine biology, but I quickly...
Troop 161 Scout Texas Thomas continued his journey to Eagle Scout on May 18, coordinating and executing a plan to construct a new, extended fence in Niwot Children's Park. The fence aims to improve the park's safety, which borders several Niwot residents' properties. The surrounding residential fences have taken damage over the years, and the previous border left no demarcation for the ten-foot alley that runs between those properties and the park. The fence extension installed by Thomas and...
The historic Frank Bader House in Niwot has found new life as the home of Dignity Counseling and Wellness, a mental health therapy practice with plans to open its doors this summer in the meticulously restored landmark building at 210 Franklin Street. The practice, co-owned by therapists Katie Klumb and Alex Mezyad, began as a counseling practice that the duo envisions growing into a more comprehensive holistic wellness center over time. Both therapists bring approximately 10 years of separate...
Since 2022, Niwot and the surrounding area have become home to an increasing number of Ukrainians seeking safety from the war in their country. Over time, they've become a part of the local community and have placed themselves firmly on a path from arrival to settling and working in their new homes, a progression that many Americans would find familiar from family stories that go back just a generation or two. Last month, two recently arrived local Ukrainians, a former lawyer, V, and his...
Hannah McDonald, a 2018 Niwot High School graduate and now the Entrepreneurship Program Manager at St. Vrain Valley Schools' Innovation Center, has been named the district's 2025 Educator of the Year. Celebrated for her boundless energy and deep commitment to student success, McDonald was recognized for creating transformative learning experiences that empower students through mentorship and real-world skill-building. "My ultimate why for teaching is helping students envision, build, and...
"Another successful year," said John Barto, event organizer for the Niwot Community Association's (NCA) annual Clean-Up Day. "The weather was perfect, we had a lot of great help from volunteers such as the Scouts of Troop 161 and the Niwot High School Marching Band's drumline," he added. This year's event was held on Saturday May 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and was renamed to honor the late Neal Anderson, original organizer of the event and past NCA president. After having organized and...
On Thursday, May 22, from 5 to 7 p.m., Niwot Hall will hold a public meeting to present plans to renovate the space currently occupied by the former Niwot Volunteer Fire Department Station on the organization's premises. This plan, pending approval by Boulder County, seeks to modernize and improve the utility of the space. The plan forms a key part of the revised Niwot Master Plan, which received approval from the Local Improvement District (LID) last week. Niwot Hall is a key historical...
On May 11th, to celebrate Niwot's Sesquicentennial (150th) Anniversary, the Niwot Historical Society released a book, Niwot: The Spirit of Colorado, published in conjunction with the anniversary. The book was created by Kathy Koehler, president of the Niwot Historical Society, and explores the rich history of Niwot, from its roots as a small railroad town to the thriving community it is today. The book contains full-color pictures from decades past along with pages and pages of information...
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CO 119/Diagonal Highway Traffic Update Because of continuing traffic signaling work along Colorado Highway 119/Diagonal Road, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will continue to conduct various southbound right shoulder closures, between Jay Road and Hover Street, until Friday, May 23, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The agency is also continuing traffic-pacing operations on CO 119/Diagonal Highway while crews move equipment across the highway. The pacing will cause brief traffic holds and traffic moving slower. Trail Closure - western...
For decades, Mabel Miyasaki was more than a familiar face at Niwot High School. She was its heartbeat. Whether she was working in the cafeteria, braving snowstorms to cheer from the stands, or sharing a laugh with students, Miyasaki left a mark on the school that has stood the test of time. Now, at 100 years old, she is being honored as a 2025 inductee into the Niwot High School Hall of Fame. Miyasaki's connection to Niwot did not begin in a classroom or on the sidelines, but as a mother...
In the conclusion to another dominant Niwot High School track and field season, both the boys and girls teams walked away with team titles from the State Track and Field Championships held May 15 to May 17 at Jeffco Stadium. The Cougar girls claimed their sixth consecutive state title with 148 points over Windsor (79.5 points), while the boys topped the standings with 98 points over Roosevelt (56 points), marking their third first-place finish since 2019 after a runner-up performance last year....
The Niwot High School baseball team wrapped up the 2025 season on a positive note, securing consecutive victories in their final two games to finish with a 9-14 record. Unfortunately it was not enough as the Cougars ended the season ranked 33rd in Class 4A, one place short of qualifying for state playoffs. On Monday, May 12, the Cougars dominated their Senior Day home finale against Wheat Ridge High School, cruising to an impressive 11-1 victory. Haden Shaw, who was limited to DH duties due to...
Whether it was triple jump, long jump, or sprinting down the track, Weston Domich did a little bit of everything for Niwot High School this season. The senior helped the Cougars capture their first Class 4A boys state track and field title since 2021, capping off a high school career built on steady improvement and a strong team bond. Domich first got into track and field in eighth grade. At the time, his focus was not on jumping or racing. He only joined REAL Training to get faster for...
After a thrilling finish, the Niwot High School girls golf team secured a well-earned spot at the state tournament following the 4A Region 3 Regional Tournament on Tuesday, May 13, at the Twin Peaks Golf Course. The Cougars, who shot a team score of 254, finished just one stroke ahead of Windsor High School (255). Riverdale Ridge High School claimed the top spot with a score of 237, leaving the Cougars with a strong second-place finish. What made the finish especially exciting was the tie...
For Thalia Almaraz, basketball was part of her life from the very beginning. She first started playing when she was eight years old, but even before that, her dad said she always had a ball in her hand. He introduced her to the sport and she quickly fell in love with it. A four-year varsity athlete for Niwot High School, Almaraz finished her senior season with 230 points and was named the Cougars' 2025 Varsity MVP. She leaves the program with 416 total career points and a reputation as a...
Mead High School's girls lacrosse postseason journey concluded in the Class 4A state semifinals with a 16-10 loss to top-seeded Evergreen High School on Wednesday, May 14, at Englewood High School. Senior Lucy Connors, a Niwot High School student, led Mead's offense with seven goals, bringing her postseason total to 23. Juniors Morgan Elson and Emmy Tecu, the latter also from Niwot High, contributed two goals and one goal, respectively. The Mavericks fell behind early as Evergreen opened the...
The Left Hand Valley Courier is known for its coverage of athletes and arts students at Niwot High School. The Courier also honors an array of students who pursue activities such as community service, robotics, academics, and topics that fall under the S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) umbrella. All students and teachers at Niwot High School who know Izzy Fay recognize her as a hardworking, dedicated individual. Through her passion for diving, Fay has become a...
On Thursday night, May 15, the Class of 2025 at Niwot High School gathered on the football field to enjoy the closing Senior Sunset event, which symbolized the end of their high school education. The students experienced their penultimate group occasion under clear skies with distant mountain views, just before graduation week began. The "Senior Sunset" event functions as an annual companion to "Senior Sunrise," which takes place at the start of each school year. The Niwot sunrise event...
Niwot High School held its annual Department Awards ceremony following the final bell on Wednesday, May 14, in the Commons. The ceremony recognized students for their exceptional attitudes, achievements, and character across various subjects. In the physical education department, awards went to Axel Zamora Cano (9th grade), Hadyn Spires (10th), Irisel Valenzuela-Loya (11th), and Charlie Shaw (12th). The world languages department recognized Lia Lindseth (9th), Will Gabrielson (10th), Julia...
During the morning of May 14, eight teams, each consisting of three to five Niwot High School students, took part in the school's annual outdoor chalk art event called Artside, as in art outside. The outdoor area near the school's main entrance not only held the bustling activity of chalk art but also included ceramics students doing an outdoor raku firing process, led by instructor Kyle Rees. As students worked on their artistic creations, the student tech crew also added to the Artside...
The House Blend Band kicked off this year's season of concerts in Niwot with a performance on 2nd Avenue Saturday, May 17. The closed-off street was filled with a cheerful audience sitting in a semi-circle around the stage in folding camp chairs, clapping and cheering on the band members. This was the first concert of many scheduled for this summer, with Rock & Rails opening June 5. The band, led by Old Oak Coffeehouse owners Michael Tomich and Patty Machen, was just one spectacle of the night,...
Calling all photographers, intentional or accidental! The Left Hand Valley Courier’s Photo of the Week feature is open to any area resident who personally photographs Niwot-Gunbarrel area sights, including people (with permission, of course), buildings, animals, birds, plants, flowers, events, or anything else. Naturally, there are a few rules to follow: • The photograph must be submitted in jpg format via email to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com in high resolution. • Please include a caption describing the photo, your name, email...
