Articles from the April 1, 2020 edition
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The Courier is going online
Dear Readers, In an effort to survive in the current COVID-19 economy, the Left Hand Valley Courier will change to an on-line only format as of the April 15 issue. We have...
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"Anchorman" star happy to see renaming of Niwot's Burgundy Park
He can't be here in person due to the coronavirus, but the star of the movie, "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," is...
It all goes to the dogs
While spending more time at home soaking in the ambiance of your space, have you experienced niggling feelings that some of t...
A bear 'hunt' engages kids and connects the community
An unusual number of bears are showing up in local neighborhoods this spring. Desperate measures are being taken as families...
Locals answer the call to make face masks
Two pieces of blue-floral cotton, thread, elastic, experienced hands and a caring heart. That may be all that separates...
Beat that quarantine boredom
It seems like everywhere you look there are articles about maximizing your experience during this COVID quarantine. But when you’re not usually working from home and trying...
NHS students face non-athletic event cancellations due to COVID-19
The empty parking lot at Niwot High School is more than the result of a much-needed Spring Break. School closures have...
Local collegiate athletes see seasons shortened
Former Niwot High School baseball player Caleb Martinez was shocked when he learned his sophomore season at Northwest...
Significant controversy surrounds prairie dog social distancing measures
New measures by Boulder County to enforce prairie dog social distancing are facing blazing criticism from scientists and citi...
Area businesses taking advantage of "daiquiri delivery" loophole
An emergency coronavirus response measure that Colorado Governor Jared Polis rolled out this week has an unexpected...
Local merchants regret selling cursed monkey paw to students
With virtually all area economic activity at a halt due to coronavirus restrictions, Jim and Mary Good of Good Find Antique...
Family friendly and 'green' statues coming soon
There's a new statue coming to town. The female statuette is getting her male companion at Niwot's Sculpture Park. But in a...
Many local businesses still considered essential
The statewide shutdown ordered by Governor Jared Polis on March 26th in order to stem the spread of COVID-19 exempted...
Niwot rider takes first in California horse show
Isabella Steiner, sophomore at Niwot High School (and LHVC Student Athlete of the Week for Oct. 23), earned a first place at...
Boulder Country Day School Launches Distance Learning Initiative, 'Bulldogs Connect'
Beginning on March 30th, BCD will launch 'Bulldogs Connect,' their distance learning initiative developed to meet the needs o...
Preparing for "new normal" at Dawson School
Just a few short weeks ago, the long-term closure of schools seemed unthinkable, but the coronavirus pandemic has abruptly...
Update from Mountain View FPD
Weld County as well as Boulder County 911 dispatchers are screening patients who call 911 with fever, shortness of breath or...
It takes a village
It takes a village to raise a child. The popular Igbo proverb takes on more meaning today as our entire community is...
The Depot at Whistle Stop Park nears completion
Construction continues on the concession building at Whistle Stop Park to be known as "The Depot." Fundraising to date has...
A lovely spring find
Reader Emily Beck stumbled upon a pop-up flower truck tucked in the northwest corner of Old Town Niwot. Writes Beck, "On our...
