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  • Meet the Candidates: District 2

    Courier Staff|Oct 20, 2016

    Deb Gardner (D) Tell voters about yourself: In Colorado since 1980 and Longmont for 15 years. My family is my brother, cousins, friends who keep me grounded, make me laugh, and are my safety net, as I am theirs. Local accountant for 30 years, House District 11 Representative, Commissioner since January 2012. Life long activist, volunteer, and leader with many environmental and social justice issue groups, non-profits, and the Democratic Party. I have a Bachelor of Science in Biology & Accounting. Website is debgardner.net. Q: What makes you... Full story

  • Meet the Candidates: District 1

    Courier Staff|Oct 14, 2016

    Kevin Sipple Tell voters about yourself: In Boulder County since 1969. Background in business. One of the founders of Eldorado Artesian Springs, Inc. Good practice for being a county commissioner, company owns roads, water utility, Resort, every parking spot in town, and all surrounding property. My specialties: Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Operations. Project Manager for construction of new bottled water manufacturing plant in Louisville. Volunteer Service: Placement Alternatives Commission, PAC 1992 to 2002, a social services board...

  • Meet the Candidates: District 1

    Courier Staff|Oct 14, 2016

    Elise Jones Tell voters about yourself: I’ve lived in Boulder County for nearly 20 years and was elected County Commissioner in 2012. Prior to my election, I served for 13 years as executive director of the Colorado Environmental Coalition, a statewide conservation advocacy nonprofit. I have a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources from Cornell University and a master’s in Resource Policy from the University of Michigan. I live in Boulder with Karl, my partner of 27 years, and our daughter McKenzie. Q What makes you the best choice? A My... Full story

  • Niwot High School in the midst of Spirit Week

    Courier Staff|Sep 22, 2016

    Students at Niwot High School have been enjoying a week of fun leading up to homecoming this weekend. Monday was Class Day for the assembly, freshmen wore white, sophomores wore black, juniors wore green, and seniors wore camo. Tuesday was Tie-Dye Day and Wednesday students wore pink. Thursday will be “Stocks, Crocs, and Socks,” and Friday is Mardi Gras day, the theme of Saturday’s dance. From 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, a free BBQ will be held at the lower athletic field during the soccer and softball games. The parade through downtown...

  • Niwot High School welcomes new teachers and staff

    Courier Staff|Sep 10, 2016

    The Left Hand Valley Courier talked with new staff and teachers at Niwot High School to find out why they love teaching and what they’re looking forward to this school year. Kelly Christensen School Counselor, Head Cross Country Coach, Assistant Track Coach Education and Experience: Three years school counseling, previously at Palmer Ridge High School, Monument Colorado. What are you most excited about with a new school and a new year? It’s all new for me this year, so everything! What is... Full story

  • Introducing Jocelyn Rowley

    Courier Staff|Aug 15, 2016

    The Left Hand Valley Courier is excited to introduce Jocelyn Rowley as our new sports reporter. Jocelyn replaces Thorn Compton, who left for a position as sports editor of the Rawlins Daily Times. Jocelyn has worked in Niwot for the past four years, and currently lives in Mead with her husband, two teenage children and a neurotic golden retriever. Her son will be a junior at Mead High this upcoming school year, while her daughter will be a freshman at Niwot High. “I love the unique character...

  • Prospect Sound Bites brings in thousands for weekly concerts

    Courier Staff|Aug 3, 2016

    The summer season is the time for being outdoors and enjoying good music, while being surrounded by friends and good food. Prospect Sound Bites brings all those elements together in its Monday night concert series. Starting Memorial Day and going through Labor Day, the summer concert series—which is in its sixth year—is produced by Merry Ann Webb, who also owns The Rib House with her husband Tracy, in Prospect New Town. Webb mentioned there are a myriad of elements that make Sound Bites...

  • UPDATE: Fire ban for Boulder County

    Courier Staff|Jul 10, 2016

    There is a fire ban in place for all of Boulder County. No open burning of any kind is allowed until the ban is rescinded. High fire danger will continue throughout the weekend. Mandatory evacuation notices have been given to more residents near the Cold Springs fire, near Nederland. Those within the mandatory evacuation zone must evacuate. According to the Boulder Office of Emergency Management, a pre-evacuation notice was recently sent to 174 new contacts. Anyone within the pre-evacuation... Full story

  • Boulder County election results

    Courier Staff|Jun 30, 2016

    The unofficial results for the Boulder County 2016 Primary Election are in, after voting closed Tuesday, June 28. The following numbers are from Boulder County. Election Summary Total Ballots Counted: *Active Registered Democrats: 89,467; Democratic Ballots 25,324 *Active Registered Republicans: 35,606; Republican Ballots 11,242 Estimated Total Turnout: 38,475; Total Ballots Counted: 36,566 * Based off Voter Registration Figures as of June 28 - 8:16 p.m. United States Senator - Democratic Party Votes Percent Michael Bennet 23,405 100.00% Total... Full story

  • Candlelight vigil held in honor of David Louwers

    Courier Staff|Jun 17, 2016

    There was be a candlelight vigil tonight at 8:30 p.m. on the football field at Niwot High School, to honor student and football player David Louwers. Louwers died in a plane crash in Southern Colorado on Wednesday, July 15. He was 17 years old and just completed his junior year at NHS. Please bring your own candle to the vigil and a picture of Louwers if you want....

  • NHS student involved in fatal plane crash

    Courier Staff|Jun 16, 2016

    A small plane crashed last Wednesday, June 15 in Creede, Colorado, killing the three people on board, including 17-year-old Niwot High School student David Louwers, of Longmont. The Cessna 320 plane, which was owned by Rocky Mountain Aerial Surveys of Longmont, went down Wednesday afternoon near the single-runway airport by the small mining town. According to the Associated Press, Mineral County coroner Charles Downing said a witness report stated the plane seemed to be having engine troubles and appeared to try to land at the airport. The... Full story

  • Niwot seniors sign to play college sports

    Courier Staff, Sports@lhvc.com|Jun 2, 2016

    On Tuesday, May 24, eight Niwot High School seniors signed to continue their sports careers at various colleges across the country. The Courier talked with them to find out more about where they’re going and their journey to get there. Walker Bounds Walker Bounds will be playing basketball at Lake Forest College in the fall. Before signing with Lake Forest, Bounds was considering Millikin University, Carthage College and Elmhurst College. He was looking for a smaller school, and after...

  • Gunbarrel man shot in dispute

    Courier Staff|May 12, 2016

    A Gunbarrel man is in the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury following a dispute between neighbors at the Willow Condominium Complex on the 6200 block of Willow Lane in Gunbarrel. The suspect, age 59, allegedly shot the victim, age 46, in the buttocks with a small caliber handgun. Names are not being released at this time. The victim was transported to an undisclosed hospital, and the suspect was also checked in for a medical evaluation, both transported by ambulance. According Commander Mike Wagner with the Boulder County Sheriff’s... Full story

  • Mountain View Fire Protection Election

    Courier Staff|Apr 21, 2016

    *Editor’s note: Seven candidates have filed for three positions on the Mountain View Fire Protection District Board. The deadline for district patrons to submit their ballots is 7 p.m. on May 3. The ballots can be mailed back or dropped off in person at 3561 N. Stagecoach Road. As of press time, not all candidates had responded to the questionnaire. Debra Brodhead Incumbent Town: Mead Occupation: Office Tech III for Weld County Sheriff’s Office since 2002 Number of years living in the district: 32 Experience in fire protection services: My...

  • The Children's Park is Raising Money and Taking Names

    Courier Staff|Feb 10, 2016

    The Niwot Children’s Park is less than $60,000 from reaching its goal of $500,000. The fundraising campaign was officially launched in July of 2015. It started with $250,000 from Jeff & Cynthia Lambert and has raised almost $200,000 in under six months. Where has all this money come from? Well, to start, the future park is surrounded by a very generous community. Primarily, it has come from a variety of local businesses, community groups and individuals. Donations have also been made in memory... Full story

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