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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 addre...
BASEBALL David Bote, son of former Niwot High School baseball coach Bob Bote, is currently on the Restricted List of the Oklahoma City Comets, the Class AAA affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bote, 32, was signed to a minor league contract by the Dodgers in the offseason after being released by the Chicago Cubs, despite hitting .304 in a limited role as a utility infielder. Despite hitting over .300 in spring training, the Dodgers did not add him to the major league roster, and Bote...
TENNIS Luke Weber (Niwot) completed his second year of competition for the Rochester Institute of Technology. Playing primarily in the sixth slot in singles, Weber posted a 6-4 record, finishing the season April 18 playing at No. 3 singles, with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over his Bard College opponent. In doubles, Weber teamed up with Alec Turcotte for most of the season, posting a 5-9 record playing primarily in the No. 2 doubles slot. Alys Pop (Niwot) posted a 10-7 record in her sophomore season at...
Track & Field Elise Cranny (Niwot), a two-time Olympian, is running professionally for Michael Johnson's Grand Slam League. At the Kingston (Jamaica) Slam, Cranny finished sixth in both the 3,000m (8:44.03) held April 4, and the 5,000m (15:31.61) held April 6. Cranny earned $15,000 for her performances. She also won $10,000 for her performance at the Miami Slam, where she finished seventh in the 3,000m (8:42.30) and eighth in the 5,000m (15:15.31) held May 2-4. Most recently at the Philadelphia...
Track & Field Kimora Northrup (Niwot) ran a personal record 57.15 in the 400m for Texas Christian University Jan. 17-18 at the Corky Classic, finishing 39th overall. Northrup, a sophomore, also finished eighth in the 400m hurdles at the TCU Horned Frog Invite with a time of 1:02.56 May 2-3. She also runs a leg of the 4X400 relay, which took third at the Texas A&M Ted Nelson Invitational Jan. 24-25. Lex Bullen (Niwot) made her debut with the University of Alabama in the Crimson Classic cross coun...
SWIMMING Mary Codevilla (Niwot), a junior who swam for the University of Notre Dame last season, swam three events at the 2025 ACC Championships: 100 breaststroke (1:02.44), 200 breast (2:17.71) and 200 Individual Medley (2:04.65). Codevilla placed seventh in the 100 breast (1:02.51), 18th in the 200 breast (2:21.06) and 22nd in the 100 butterfly (57.36) at the Tim Welsh Classic earlier in the season, and also swam breast on the 400 medley A relay that finished fifth, and the 200 medley B relay...
Brooke Irwin, daughter of NHS tennis coach Aimee Hites, earned 2025 Winter Academic All-Big 12 Conference Team honors for West Virginia University. To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a 3.20 GPA or higher either cumulative or over the two previous semesters and must have participated in 20% of their team's scheduled contests. Irwin, a junior, was third on the team in the first session of the 2025 Big 12 Gymnastics Championship, in West Valley City, Utah, posting a score of 9.625 on the...
VOLLEYBALL Grace Demmel (Niwot) played 85 sets for Santa Barbara City College last fall as a middle blocker. Demmel, a redshirt freshman, recorded 119 kills and 49 blocks on the season. She recorded 13 kills against Cuesta College and 12 more against Taft College. In the final conference match of the first round of conference play Oct. 26, Demmel had 7 kills, 0 errors on 21 swings to hit .333% as the Vaqueros advanced. Addison Engel (Niwot) sat out last season at the University of Alabama while...
SKIING Sophie Spalding (Niwot) was a member of the University of Colorado's Nordic Skiing team last winter. Spalding finished 25th in the women's Nordic 20K Freestyle event held in Alaska, as CU finished second overall. She posted a time of 1:04:34.9, sixth-best on the squad.... Full story
FOOTBALL Matt Hansen (Niwot) was a kickoff specialist for St. John's University last fall. Hanson kicked off 11 times for 616 yards. He is also a member of the SJU track and field team, running sprints. Hansen posted personal record times of 11.00 in the 100m (13th) and 22.74 in the 200m (15th) at the Meet of the Unsaintly April 30. He also competed in the long jump, finishing 11th with a leap of 6.27m. At the MIAC Outdoor Championships May 10-11, Hansen ran a leg of the 4X100m relay, which...
ACROSS 2. ribbon 4. car 8. speed 10. teamwork 12. softball 13. Grand 14. English 15. parade 16. Dooley DOWN 1. Van 3. Burdette 5. Koehler 6. Lamar 7. Gordon 9. Peoples 11. video... Full story
A purple haze of funk and nostalgia swept through Whistle Stop Park on Thursday, June 19, as Prince tribute band Paizley Park made its Rock & Rails debut, following an opening set from Colorado favorite Wendy Woo, performing with longtime collaborator Gilly Mack. Woo and Mack kicked off the evening at 5 p.m. with their signature guitar-driven mix of jazz, blues, and power-pop. Woo, a five-time Westword Music Award winner, has long been a crowd favorite across the Front Range, and the chemistry...
As the nation's upcoming patriotic holiday nears closer by the day, Niwot is bustling with rehearsals, volunteer sign-up sheets, and local businesses preparing for the upcoming 4th of July celebration. The Niwot Community Association's (NCA) annual gathering is projected to welcome hundreds of locals as well as out-of-town visitors. With activities beginning at an early 7:30 a.m., the town is gearing up for a day filled with festivities. In honor of the late Bert Steele, Bert's Pancake...
Nancy Bureau has plenty of fans in Niwot, and not just of the human variety. Take, for example, one early morning patient who, when she saw Dr. Bureau across the room, made a tail-wagging beeline for her and presented a gray speckled belly for the good doctor to rub. Bureau, of course, accommodated. Bureau co-owns Left Hand Animal Hospital in downtown Niwot, a practice she describes as "fear-free," and the culmination of a life-long dream. "I was one of those crazy little kids who always wanted...
Former Niwot Business Association President Tony Santelli remembers when Niwot’s business district had a 30% vacancy rate, back in 2008 and 2009 during a recession. The Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee, which makes recommendations to Boulder County on how to spend the LID’s 1% sales tax revenues, established a Revitalization Committee, which worked hard to fill the vacant spaces and generate more sales tax revenue, which supports almost all Niwot events as well as infrastructure projects such as the parking lot and the Niw...
Ok. I consider myself somewhat forward thinking. Or at least I try to maintain a modicum of modernity and stay current as best I can. Today, for example, I learned something new. In our family group chat, my son Joey commented on his sister's remark about the weather with a big black plus sign (➕). I didn't know what that meant. I doubted whether her comment warranted an "A+" from her brother. So, I asked, "What does the plus mean?" In my son's typical "I-can't-believe-you-don't-know-that ...
"Welcome to a journey through time," proclaims the introduction to Kathy Koehler's new book, celebrating Niwot's 150th anniversary, "Niwot The Spirit of Colorado." Released on May 11, the book bills itself as a comprehensive account of Niwot's rich past written by the president of Niwot Historical Association. The book undersells itself as a mere description of the last 150 years of Niwot history, as it also serves as a valuable chronicle of the families, businesses, organizations, and events...
CO 119/Diagonal Highway Traffic Updates As part of the ongoing traffic signaling work along the CO 119/Diagonal Highway corridor, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will continue to conduct various southbound right shoulder closures from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. between Hover Street and Jay Road, until Friday, June 27. CDOT closed Business Center Way at southbound CO 119/Diagonal Highway, between Hover and S. Fordham Streets in Longmont with a shifting of traffic in the area along...
Public events at Niwot Hall are traditionally a bit slower in July, but that means there are a lot of opportunities for private get togethers like weddings, birthday or retirement celebrations, and, if need be, memorial services. Breakfast with the Rotary Club of Niwot Thursdays, July 3, 10, and 17, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. The Rotary Club of Niwot welcomes all members of the community to their morning meetings at Niwot Hall. Breakfast and coffee are served at each meeting beginning at 7:30 a.m. Learn...
Rob Gordon and Kevin Dooley are familiar faces to many in the Niwot community, especially residents who frequently visit Cottonwood Square and Second Avenue. Together, this duo is responsible for watering and maintaining the many flowers in downtown Niwot, which help make the town so beautiful to walk through. Kevin Dooley now lives in Longmont, but previously resided in old town Niwot on Third Avenue. "I have had post office box #2 for over thirty years," he said proudly. Dooley is still very...
Rising Niwot High senior Hannah Burdette has been painting since she was old enough to hold a brush. "I was told that my great grandmother gave me oil paints at age two, and I've never looked back," she said. "While I've used all sorts of art mediums, I primarily do drawing and painting. I've taken a lot of art classes through all stages of my education, and continue to create outside of formal education settings." Burdette is also involved in numerous other activities. "I play softball both in...
7 was a big year for Geoffrey Sutyak. It was not only the year he graduated from Niwot High School, but was also the year he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout from Troop 161, and was the section leader for the low brass in the NHS "Pride of Niwot" Cougar Marching Band. Sutyak was very devoted to the Niwot community and showed a lot of passion through his contributions. Now living in Los Angeles with his fiancee, with a wedding planned for May of 2026, Sutyak has been working with Escape...
Boulder County Commissioners have maintained an active schedule throughout June 2025, addressing emergency preparedness, infrastructure improvements, and community engagement while preparing for continued administrative work through early July. The month began with significant emergency preparedness initiatives during the June 5 meeting, where Commissioners Marta Loachamin and Ashley Stolzmann approved nearly half a million dollars in emergency services grants for search and rescue operations...
Boulder County is grappling with potential federal funding cuts that could slash hundreds of millions from Colorado's budget while local communities gear up for summer festivities, officials said during the June 17 Consortium of Cities meeting. Summer Laws, policy advisor in the commissioners' office, warned that Boulder County faces significant risks from proposed federal budget reconciliation measures, particularly what is being called “One Big Beautiful Bill”, H.R. 1, or the “budget reconciliation bill,” which could drastically reduce...
The Mountain View Fire Protection District (MVFPD) is inviting the public to a ribbon cutting and open house on Tuesday, July 1, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to join personnel and local leaders in celebration of the District's new headquarters at 6328 Monarch Park Place in Niwot. "This new facility represents a major step forward for our agency and our ability to service the public efficiently and professionally," said Fire Chief Pepper Valdez in the District's news release announcing the event....
Niwot's Fourth Jazz Festival had a great crowd this past Saturday, June 21, from 3:00 to 9:30 p.m. in Niwot's Cottonwood Square despite the heat. Attendees were treated to both hot and cool jazz throughout the afternoon and evening. The music lineup featured After Midnight, a swing sextet with clarinetist Roger Campbell from 3:00 to 4:15 p.m., East Coast jazz vocalist Angela Bingham from 4:45 to 6:00 p.m., and Grammy award winning trumpeter Brian Lynch with the Keith Waters Trio and saxophonist...
This Independence Day, Niwot will not only celebrate the country’s founding, but also its own by honoring the descendants of some of its original Niwot area homesteading families as Grand Marshals in the 4th of July Parade, sponsored by the Niwot Community Association, with funding provided by the Niwot Local Improvement District. As part of the town’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary, this year’s Grand Marshals represent families who helped shape Niwot in its earliest days. The honorees include descendants of the Affolter, Arbuthnot, Bader, Cito,...
Dancing Under the Stars launched its 2025 season on Friday, June 20, bringing music, movement, and community back to Cottonwood Square. After a 100-degree day, the evening cooled slightly, making for a nice setting for the dancers, as long as they had some water nearby. "Welcome to our launch," announced Catherine McHale, one of the event's organizers. She welcomed new and returning attendees and highlighted a new addition to the sponsor lineup: Snowhawk Productions, which also served as both...
Rock & Rails summer concerts continue on Thursday, June 26, with a unique format of two headliners. Starting at 5 p.m., The Wrenn Van Band as well as Rex Peoples & XFactr, will take the stage. The two groups will be alternating hourly, and may treat the crowd to musical collaborations throughout the evening. The Wrenn Van Band will take the stage for the first hour. The band is led by musician Wrenn Van, a singer-songwriter who has performed throughout the Front Range for seven years. Known for...
Bert Steele originally began hosting Friday Night Car Shows in 2020 to bring business to local restaurants during the especially difficult months of the pandemic. Following his passing in August of 2023, the car show went on hiatus in 2024. In Steele's honor, the event has been resurrected for the summer by local residents Daryl Mercer, Sherman Gregory, and Ron Bernal in cooperation with Alison Steele and Seth Steele of Niwot Market. While it has yet to be publicized heavily, the three...
In this week’s edition of Tooth Be Told, and as on ongoing mission to serve the community, I’d like to give a brief update on Niles Family Dentistry’s construction project. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve in this location and honored to be a part of this community rich in culture and history. Please note, you can still find great pizza and great memories at Niwot Pizza’s new location, 1743 Main, St. Longmont. Per planning and applicable permits, Phase 1 of construction has begun! Interest has been expressed by some to...
It is hard to picture Charlie without Haden, and vice versa. The Shaw twins have been fixtures in the Niwot baseball program for the last four years, starting side-by-side since their freshman season. Whether it is tracking down fly balls or gunning down runners from third, the Shaws have built their high school careers together. And now, they are taking the next step together, too. This fall, Charlie and Haden will head to Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado, to continue their...
Tori Villavicencio has been playing soccer for as long as she can remember. She first stepped onto the field at age four, and from the moment she started running around, the sport stuck. Over the years, her love for the sport only grew stronger. Whether it was the bonds she formed with teammates or the rush of scoring a goal, Villavicencio found plenty of reasons to keep coming back. By the time she reached Niwot High School, soccer had become more than just a hobby, it was a key part of who...
The Niwot High School softball team and Niwot Youth Sports (NYS) partnered to host a softball camp for elementary and middle school girls at NHS June 16 - 19. NHS softball Head Coach Bobby Matthews directed the camp with assistance from high school players. Thirty one athletes participated in the camp ranging from girls entering the second grade through eighth grade. Matthews said the NHS-NYS partnership was key to launching the camp this summer after a six-year gap. "I believe partnering with...
The Niwot High School girls' soccer team wrapped up its 2025 season on May 1, closing with a record of 5-9-1 under the leadership of Head Coach Stephen Dimit. While the Cougars faced their share of challenges this season, several players delivered standout performances that earned them postseason recognition. Sophomores Ava Inguagiato and Liz Robbins, along with freshman Tori Biffle, were named to the All-Conference Team. Additionally, sophomore Mirjam Bos received All-Conference Honorable...
