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The March 4, 2025 meeting of the Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee (LID) began with Jim Ditzel, newly elected president of the Niwot Business Association, taking the place of long-time LID advisory committee member and former NBA president Eric Bergeson. LID Treasurer Mary Coonce reported that year-end sales tax revenues for 2024 were down 8.8% from 2023 at just under $250,000. The biggest losses came from the "Wholesale" (down 50%) and "Other" (down 24%) categories, in...
This is the inaugural installment of a monthly feature recapping the activities of the Boulder County Commissioners. Boulder County Commissioners background information: The Boulder County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) consists of three members: Claire Levy, Marta Loachamin, and Ashley Stolzmann. Each commissioner is elected at-large to a four-year term. They represent the entire county, which has a population of 330,758 according to the U.S. 2020 census. The BOCC is responsible for a...
Jim Ditzel is the new Niwot Business Association (NBA) president and is ready to continue the great work of Eric Bergeson, former NBA president and NBA board member. Ditzel said Bergeson and the board "did a great job, especially through Covid and the chaos that created. They provided support to the businesses, helping everyone." Ditzel is originally from the small town of Tipton, Iowa, and graduated from the University of Iowa. In 1983, he relocated to Boulder County to pursue a master's...
An audience of close to 40 people attended a community meeting on Thursday, March 6, at Niwot Hall, to hear about the proposed development plans for the former feed store property at 291 Second Avenue in Niwot. Architects Tucker Huey and Anne Postle of Osmosis Architecture gave a slideshow presentation about the proposed two-story mixed-use building and also addressed comments and questions from the audience. The architects represent Niwot residents John and Xan Fischer, who bought the property...
Niwot's first first Friday Art Walk of 2025 went off without a hitch this past Friday, March 7, in Old Town Niwot and in Cottonwood Square. Participating businesses included Osmosis Art and Architecture and Inkberry Books, and the patrons who attended got a first hand look at some wonderful art. Gene Hayworth, co-owner of Inkberry Books, said, "We had a turnout of about twenty people, so not as many people as in the summer, but the crowd that we did have seemed to be good and really enjoy it....
During her freshman and sophomore years, Niwot High School senior Olivia DeRose was a member of the Chamber Singers Choir, and she was a member of the Evenstar Choir her sophomore and senior years. She is a part of the theater program at NHS and she has been in every musical since her freshman year, including "Footloose" this year. According to Laura Walters, the NHS Choir Director, DeRose has been a strong member of Niwot choirs for four years. "She has been in Chamber Singers and Evenstar,...
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. Niwot High School senior Emma Ortiz's classmates and teachers consistently describe her as a "bright light" within NHS. They say her positivity can be felt from miles away....
On Tuesday, March 4, the Niwot High School Jazz Bands took over the stage for "An Evening of Jazz" at Nissi's in Lafayette to headline for the bands' "Spectacle 2025: An Evening of Big Band Sounds" concert. Under the direction of Wade Hendricks, both the Left Hand Jazz Ensemble and Niwot All-Stars performed a full set of recognizable tunes for the crowd. The Left Hand Jazz Ensemble featured Noah Barrios, Ayden Carter, Ben Enticott, Alaan Foster, Finn Graeden, Athil Henderson, Hikaru Johnson,...
Senior Kaige Kennedy left his mark on Niwot High School baseball's season-opening win over Severance High School on March 6. Along with finishing a home run shy of the cycle, the outfielder/pitcher drove in two runs and sealed the victory on the mound. The game also left its mark on him when he recorded the final out with a diving tag of a Severance baserunner, leaving Kennedy covered in chalk from the third baseline. With Niwot entering this season with increased expectations, Kennedy was...
The Niwot High School girls swim and dive team wrapped up a successful season with a ninth-place finish at the 4A state championships and multiple individual honors. Led by senior Izzy Fay, the team put in hard work all season, improving meet after meet and finishing strong. Fay capped off her high school career in the best way possible, winning the 4A state diving championship and earning CHSAA's 4A Diver of the Year award. "It's a recognition of my dedication and commitment to the sport," Fay...
The defending 4A state champion Erie High School lacrosse team opened its season with a hard-fought 11-9 victory over Boulder High School on Thursday, March 6. The St. Vrain Valley School District team combined team, which pulls athletes from several nearby schools, saw key contributions from Niwot High School players. Senior Tyler Chivukula scored twice, while senior Marcus Vock added a goal and three assists. Sophomore Drake Chivukula finished with a goal and an assist. The Tigers are coming off their first-ever state title after winning the...
The Niwot High School girls soccer team's season is officially underway, though the first game did not go their way. The Cougars opened on the road against Mountain Range High School on Tuesday, March 4, falling 2-1 in a nonconference matchup. Head coach Stephen Dimit believes the team's response in the days following was just as important as the result itself. Sophomore Diya Mehta scored Niwot's lone goal, while goalkeepers Mariah Fletemeyer and Larkyn Young split time in the net. With club...
The Niwot High School varsity baseball team kicked off its 2025 season in style on March 6 with a drama-filled win at Severance High School. Needing one final out to secure victory, Niwot senior pitcher Kaige Kennedy played hero in the seventh inning when he made Severance pay for a baserunning mistake. With Niwot up 8-6, Severance had runners on second and third base when Kennedy threw a wild pitch. The Silver Knight on third scored easily, but his teammate on second stumbled after rounding thi...
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...
Second in a series of articles highlighting Niwot's 150-year history. Although a plat for the Town of Niwot was recorded March 30, 1875, the recorded history of the inhabitants of the area now known as Niwot began with Native American tribal communities, described in Part 1 of this series. Next came the early settlers, mostly white, who came to Colorado first as trappers, and later in much greater numbers as gold miners, many of whom eventually settled in and around Niwot. Descendants of some...
Nearly a year ago, Fred Mosqueda spoke to a standing-room-only audience at Niwot Hall and shared his Southern Arapaho culture with the community. As Niwot commemorates its 150th anniversary this month, Mosqueda will return for a special event to reflect on the past and explore how the town can foster lasting relationships with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. The upcoming community event, “Building Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Niwot Relationships," will occur on Monday, March 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. a...
The Niwot High School Orchestra traveled to New York City on Feb. 27 to participate in the Orchestra Cup at the Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, the national school orchestra championship, and came home winners of a third-place trophy. Each year, only fifteen high school orchestras across the country are invited to compete in the Orchestra Cup, the national championship of orchestra competitions. The orchestra students from NHS were members of one of those few ensembles selected in October...
Neal Thomas Anderson Sept. 15, 1944 – Feb. 23, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Neal Thomas Anderson, age 80, on Feb. 23, 2025, in Niwot, Colorado. Born on Sept. 15, 1944, in the Bronx, Neal lived a life rich with adventure, love, and service to his community. Neal is survived by his beloved partner, Roxolana Kramarchuk, his daughter Elizabeth Davis (Drew), his son Ryan Anderson (Halley), his adored granddaughter Daniella Davis, and former spouse Janice Stutts. He w... Full story
Kellie Beran will be retiring from volunteering for The Left Hand Grange No. 9, and Niwot Hall (formerly Left Hand Grange, Inc.) after roughly 30 years. Beran's commitment, time and dedication to the Niwot community is well deserving of this month's Left Hand Laurel. Like many people, Colorado found Beran in 1984. While on her way moving from New York to California, she stayed with family in Boulder where she met her husband Mark. They then made Niwot their home. Beran's volunteer service...
In a big theater production, there are so many moving parts-props, actors, sound-that the theater technicians are never surprised when something unexpected happens. Niwot High School senior Maddie Myers knows, especially after the first show and the last show, the relief of getting through the production without too many surprises. She also remembers many stressful moments in the show where things weren't going quite as planned. That was the case during a November 2024 NHS performance of...
March is going to be a very energized and exciting time at the Hall. The month brings loads of art, music, literature, informational talks, dancing, all topped off by a huge celebration of Niwot's 150th birthday on March 30. Would you like to step into a gorgeous wedding scene? Don't miss the Micro-Wedding Open House. There's something for everyone at the Hall this month. Ollin Farms Food & Community Health Discussion - Who's Your Farmacist? Wednesday, March 5, 6:00 p.m. Ollin Farms is excited...
In a packed Niwot Hall on Feb. 26, the Niwot Historical Society hosted Jerilyn DeCoteau (Chippewa Indian lawyer, co-director of Toward Right Relationship with Native Peoples Program, and Chief Justice for the Pueblo of San Ildefonso Supreme Court) and former Naropa University Professor Laurie Rugenstein, who delivered a powerful presentation that illuminated Boulder County's often-overlooked Native American history while advocating for meaningful steps toward reconciliation. The speakers, part...
Niwot will host its first-ever Native Art Market on Sunday, March 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Niwot Hall. The free event is co-sponsored by the Niwot Cultural Arts Association and Create áyA, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering marginalized artists. This unique event will feature a number of talented emerging Indigenous artists, both local to Colorado and from across the region, offering a diverse array of handcrafted artwork for the community to admire and purchase. The...
Niwot Wheel Works bike shop is up and running at its new location and under new ownership, next to Fan's Chinese Cuisine, in the southwest corner of Cottonwood Square shopping center. Fernando Tapia, who worked at the original Niwot Wheel Works since its inception eight years ago, took over the ownership reins of the business from his friend and former colleague, Eric Bergeson. Bergeson announced in December that he would move on from the bike shop business and that he would not be renewing the...
The Niwot Cemetery, located at 7251 Nimbus Road across the road from the Left Hand Water District offices, was created in the late 1800s when early pioneer Jerome Gould deeded the approximately 2-acre site to "the inhabitants of the Town of Niwot and the vicinity thereof" for use as a cemetery. The Niwot Cemetery Association (Association) was formed and bylaws were adopted on January 4, 1884, and the Association has managed the cemetery ever since. Now, over 140 years later, the cemetery has...
Niwot's premier summer concert series, Rock & Rails, will be here before long, and the organizing committee is hard at work. The season starts Thursday, June 5, and runs through Aug. 28, with 13 concerts. Opening acts start at 5 p.m. with the headliners taking the stage at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday night all summer long. The event, which won the Governor's Award for Best Downtown Event in its 2006 inaugural season, is managed by the Niwot Cultural Arts Association and the Niwot Business...
Niwot High School girls basketball's first state tournament game in 11 years ended in disappointment on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Aurora Central High School. In a foul-filled affair, the Cougars entered halftime down 22-9 before putting up a valiant fight with their season on the line. Niwot began the third quarter on a 12-0 run to make things interesting but ultimately came up short when the final buzzer sounded, 35-33. While the Cougar program took a massive step forward by reaching the Class 5A...
While Peyton Rhodes would have liked to extend her high school career another game, the senior remains proud of what she and her Niwot High School girls basketball team accomplished this winter. After falling to Aurora Central High School on Feb. 26 in the Cougars' first state tournament game since 2014, Rhodes reflected on her now-complete high school career. Niwot won only nine combined games in Rhodes' first two varsity seasons before breaking through with 10 senior victories. "My first two...
The Left Hand Valley Courier is featuring each of the nine Niwot High School students who signed National Letters of Intent on the Nov. 13 fall signing day to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. From soccer to track and field, these athletes represent a diverse array of sports and dreams fulfilled. Anne Haley's journey in volleyball began at a young age, influenced by her mother's love for the sport. From the early days of recreational volleyball to becoming a f...
As the Niwot High School girls soccer team gears up for a new season, head coach Stephen Dimit is optimistic about the squad's potential. With strong returning players, a deep talent pool, and a competitive schedule ahead, the Cougars are looking to build on last year's foundation and make an impact in their league. Among the key veterans are senior Greta Stauch, juniors Mariah Fletemeyer, Heather Humphrey, and Brynn Schlarb, and sophomores Mirjam Bos, Ashley Grier, Ava Inguagiato, and Hannah...
As the Niwot High School girls varsity tennis team prepares for a new season, Team Captain Magnolia Valentine is focused on leading with an emphasis on community, support, and growth. With tennis in her life since she was five, Valentine, a senior, brings years of experience and a passion for the game to her role. But as captain, her primary focus is on fostering a strong, supportive team dynamic. "One of the most important aspects of leadership for this team is building a strong community,...
Here at Niwot Dental, we are proud to prioritize our patients’ dental health, comfort, and functionality above all else. Gum disease, tooth decay, misalignment and/or trauma to the teeth are all issues we strive to fix for our patients on a daily basis. But what happens when these issues are combined with a patient’s desire to cosmetically make their smiles “pop,” or have led to issues of self esteem? Enter the smile makeover. Many people believe a smile makeover involves invasive procedures, entire mouthfuls of fake teeth or the need to remo...
As the Niwot High School girls golf team enters its tenth season, the Cougars are preparing for an exciting spring. Head Coach Ed Weaver is back at the helm following an eventful boys golf season, and he will be joined once again by assistant coaches Chad Richert and Byron Rudisill. Rudisill is rejoining the staff after taking last spring season off following the birth of his second child. Leading the team this season is sophomore Wendy Cheruiyot, who had an impressive freshman campaign....
The Niwot boys volleyball team officially kicked off the 2025 season on Feb. 17 and is preparing for an upcoming home match on Tuesday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. against Pomona High School. As the season gets into full swing, the team is looking to build momentum and showcase its skills on the court. Coming off an impressive 2024 season with a 19-4 record and a top-10 ranking in Colorado, the team is looking to build momentum and showcase its skills on the court. With early practices and matches...
Coming off back-to-back regional tournament appearances, the Niwot High School baseball team is aiming to take another step forward this spring. An experienced senior class lends reason to the Cougars' optimism, particularly at the plate. Brothers Haden Shaw and Charlie Shaw hit a combined .456 last season while fellow senior Kaige Kennedy batted .471 with five extra-base hits. Other seniors ready to mash include pitcher/outfielder Jagger Kilpatrick, first baseman Drew Stapp, and outfielder...
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...
The year-end numbers are in, and they show a continuing downward trend in sales tax revenues collected by the Niwot Local Improvement District (LID) for 2024. Revenues for 2024 totalled $249,677, down 8.8% from 2023 sales tax collections. The calendar year 2022 marked the high point for revenues collected by the LID at $292,231. But in 2023, LID revenues dropped to $273,747, a decline of $18,484, or 6.3%, from 2022, and the 2024 year-end figures showed an even greater decline. LID members were...
Colorado is home to 637 mountains ranked at over 13,000 feet in elevation. Niwot resident Alannah McTighe has summited over half of them. An avid mountaineer since the early 1980s, she has spent much of her life ascending peaks. McTighe moved to Greeley, Colorado after graduating from the University of California Berkeley, and was employed as a librarian at the University of Northern Colorado when she was introduced to mountain climbing. Her co-worker invited her to a Colorado Mountain Club moun...
Michael Moss, owner of Kilt Farm, is the President of the Community Farmers Alliance (COFA) and is deeply concerned about the new hourly minimum wage and its potential negative impact on local farmers and small businesses in unincorporated Boulder County. COFA represents the farmers who produce 80% of Boulder County's vegetables and is actively working to address the challenges posed by the minimum wage ordinance passed by the Boulder County Commissioners in the fall of 2023. The Boulder County...
The architecture team representing the owners of the former feed store property on Second Avenue will hold a community meeting on Thursday, March 6, to inform the public about a proposed development plan for the site. The event, which is an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed project, will begin at 5:00 pm at Niwot Hall, formerly known as the Left Hand Grange. Architects Anne Postle and Tucker Huey of Osmosis Architecture plan to unveil a proposed 9,382-square-foot mixed-use...
A black bear has been repeatedly sighted in the Niwot neighborhood of Heather Hills throughout the month of February, raising questions about the bear's winter activity. Residents first observed the bear on Feb. 7, with the majority of sightings since reported near Bird Cliff Way and Meadow Lake Road. Resident Dawn Server of Meadow Lake Honey said, "It has been in neighborhood yards at least twice per week. She elaborated, "The bear roams through backyards, looking for food and pulls down bird...
Allie Dahlstrom's interest in art began by seeing other students' projects on display around the school. She finds that for her, creativity and inspiration only grow when looking at other people's artwork. "Allie has been working with clay this entire school year and her skill level has progressed extremely quickly," said Niwot High School teacher Michael Rees, who selected Dahlstrom as Arts Student of the Week. "I have loved all of the art classes I have been able to take at NHS," Dahlstrom sai...
Those who attended the 27th Annual Soup, Soup & More community dinner enjoyed a savory time on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Niwot United Methodist Church on Lookout Road in Gunbarrel. For three hours, over 20 delicious soups were on display in crock pots just waiting for sampling. In addition to the soups, community members enjoyed a variety of salads, breads and desserts. All the soups were homemade by church members and friends. One church member, the spry nonagenarian Arlene Grinnell, made and...
Niwot's first First Friday Art Walk of 2025 will occur on March 7, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Old Town Niwot and in Cottonwood Square. "It's easier to hold the events when it's warmer and lighter outside, although we still had a great turnout in December before the holidays, so we are excited for the year coming up," said Coordinator Anne Postle. Postle estimates the First Friday Art Walks have been occurring since 2010. The events are sponsored by the Niwot Cultural Arts Association and hosted...
Boulder County coffee shops and markets are raising prices as global coffee shortages drive costs to record highs. The Old Oak Coffeehouse in Niwot recently increased prices, adding about 50 cents to basic drinks such as drip coffee, espresso, and americanos. "This is a very sad, frustrating and frightening time for us," said Old Oak owners Michael Tomich and Patty Machen, who opened their shop at 136 Second Avenue in 2017. Their supplier, Boulder-based Silver Canyon Coffee, recently raised...
Wrestling at 285 pounds, Niwot High School junior Jonathan Lopez achieved a major personal milestone earlier this month by competing in his first-ever state tournament. Lopez was one of three Cougars who suited up at Ball Arena in Denver, joining 144-pound senior Ryder Evans and 165-pound junior Eli Quesada. Neither of Lopez's two Class 4A state tournament matches went his way, but wrestling on Colorado's biggest stage remained special. "I'm pretty proud of making it," Lopez said. "It was a...
The Cougar unified basketball team took part in an exciting end-of-season tournament on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Skyline High School. Teams from Erie, Silver Creek, Mead, Longmont, Skyline, Frederick, and Niwot high schools came together for a morning of basketball and community. Niwot's first game of the day was against the Mead Mavericks. Junior Jack Frailey, sophomore Dallin Easton, and sophomore Te Esquibel-Davis all contributed to giving the Cougars an early 16-12 lead. Freshman Sawyer Gall sh...
For the first time since 2014, the Niwot High School girls basketball team has qualified for the state tournament. On Feb. 23, the Colorado High School Activities Association released its 40-team Class 5A girls state tournament bracket, and the Cougars earned the No. 34 seed. Niwot will visit No. 31 Aurora Central High School on Wednesday, Feb. 26, in a first-round "play-in" game. After beginning the year 7-1, the Cougars finished their regular season at 10-13 (2-11 Granite Peaks League) with...
Niwot High School's boys varsity basketball team finished out the season on Friday, Feb. 19 with a tough loss against the Erie High School Tigers, ranked ninth in the league. With a final score of 70-41, the away game may not have resulted in the Cougars' desired outcome but head coach Walker Bounds emphasized his pride in the team, reflecting on how the team had climbed the ranks in one short season and stood their ground despite some challenging teams. "We went from playing in the weakest...
