Articles from the March 11, 2020 edition
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Ripple effect of coronavirus felt locally
Local businesses and residents are feeling the impacts of COVID-19. The Niwot Inn took a big hit when a group of international business travelers canceled their gathering for later this month. The...
Schools and districts trying to stay ahead of coronavirus
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has taken over the news, especially recently in Boulder County after a substitute teacher at Centaurus High School reported a suspected exposure. Upon learning that other...
Commissioners extend oil and gas moratorium to July 2020
Last year, the Boulder County Commissioners enacted a moratorium on oil and gas development in the county. This came as a result of Crestone Peak Resources' 2018 proposal for a drilling project that...
March book recommendation: '49 Buddhas'
The Left Hand Valley Courier and Inkberry Books are partnering for another book review. I love being part of this partnership because the folks at Inkberry suggest stories I never would have picked...
Local author comments on writing, spirituality and tying them together
If you lived in Boston in the 1980s, you probably saw an episode or two of "We Don't Knock," a guerilla television show where the team would show up to various places around the city just to see what...
031120 Pet Spotlight (William, March 11)
This charming seven-year-old fellow will be a wonderful addition to your active, dog-loving household. William enjoys being in the company of people of all ages and especially appreciates going on...
'Once upon a time...' in Longmont
In an era of instantaneous digital communication and screens everywhere, the art of traditional storytelling is still alive and thriving in the Left Hand Valley. In March, eight new volunteers will...
Niwot Elementary Children's Book & Art Sale breaks record
This past Wednesday, Niwot Elementary School hosted its 12th annual Children's Book and Art Sale to benefit The Mwebaza Foundation, a local non-profit started in 2008 by the school's first-grade...
Oh, my! Local scout builds "wonderful" new beds for lions, tigers, and bears
The Wild Animal Sanctuary is in the business of giving mistreated animals a happily-ever-after, so when Dillan the geriatric bear came to their rehabilitation facility in January, it didn't take long...
Student-Athlete of the Week: Lily Sieben
The 2019-20 Niwot girls basketball season is one that most of its participants would rather forget, but senior Lily Sieben will be taking at least a few happy memories with her. Among them is the resi...
LID sales tax sets new high
Sales tax revenue for the Niwot LID set new records in 2019, and the record-setting month and year were attributed to online sales rather than increased marijuana sales. Bruce Rabeler, treasurer of the Niwot Local Improvement District (LID) reported...
Death Notice (March 11)
Gunbarrel resident Marian Alice Walker died Feb. 26, 2020, at age 92. A memorial service will be held Sat. March 14 at 2 p.m. at the Niwot United Methodist Church, 7405 Lookout Rd., Longmont (Gunbarrel), with a reception to follow... Full story
The Doctors are in
On March 6, Dr. Patti Ashley and suitemate Christine Ruth held a ribbon cutting for their new therapy practices, located at 6800 N. 79th Street in Niwot. Dr. Ashley, who specializes in individual,...
Girls golf preview: Talented veterans spark state title hopes for Niwot
Fourth-year coach Ed Weaver has sky high expectations for the 2020 Niwot girls golf program, and it's not hard to see why. His projected varsity squad is loaded with state-tested veterans who are...
