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This week, Rock & Rails kicks off the season with a Colorado Music Hall of Fame performer who has entertained audiences in Niwot every year since the series was founded. Chris Daniels and the Kings will be playing on Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 pm. The band will take the stage during what has been their 40th anniversary of performing in Colorado and worldwide. In the context of years of entertaining their fans, founder Chris Daniels described what it's like to play in Whistle Stop Park. "We love it...
Eight yard signs protesting mandated annual minimum wage increases in unincorporated Boulder County have gone missing. A $100 reward has been offered by a Niwot resident for information leading to recovery of the signs. Rural Boulder County's small shops, restaurants and area farmers are struggling to absorb minimum wage increases imposed by Boulder County which have led to the closure of once-thriving businesses in Niwot and elsewhere. The hourly rate, currently $16.57, is scheduled to...
The St. Vrain Valley School District Board of Education announced May 30 that it has appointed Dr. Jackie Kapushion as the district's next superintendent following an internal search. Kapushion will officially step into the role on July 1, replacing Superintendent Dr. Don Haddad, who announced his retirement during a school board meeting in April after leading the district for the past 16 years. Kapushion brings 36 years of experience in public education, including the past decade with St....
CO 119/Diagonal Highway Traffic Updates Continuing traffic signaling work along the CO 119/Diagonal Highway will cause the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to conduct various southbound right shoulder closures, between Hover Street and Jay Road, until Friday, June 6, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Due to weather occurrences on May 28 and May 29, CDOT has rescheduled the lane closures for Airport Road and CO 119/Diagonal Highway to the anticipated date of June 3. Once commenced under favorable weather, CDOT will reduce the southbound...
Alison Tafel graduated from Longmont High School in 2005 and has since made a name for herself in what Tafel likes to call "the showbiz." Working up the ranks of Hollywood's talented writers, Tafel has been a vital piece within a myriad of popular television shows that most likely appear on the screens of many Colorado residents. Dustin Bell and Jennifer Dalby, both Niwot High School alumni, remain two of her best friends. Both Bell and Dalby have ties to theater, Bell having also performed at...
On Thursday, May 29, the Niwot Business Association’s Minimum Wage Task Force, led by Niwot business owner Nicholas Little, gathered in Niwot Hall for a weekly meeting of Niwot area residents concerned about the minimum wage ordinance's effect on Boulder County’s unincorporated communities. Little’s task force represents over a dozen small business leaders, farmers, and concerned citizens who are organizing a campaign urging Boulder County Commissioners to pause the implementation of a multi-year minimum wage increase ordinance at the end o...
On May 17, Boulder County Parks and Open Space (BCPOP) hosted its Agricultural Water Tour, shedding light on the intricate balance required to manage water resources for farming, preserve the ecological environment, and manage water rights in Boulder County. Led by the BCPOP water group, the tour visited the Braly and Cottonwood properties, which feature improvements made after the 2013 flood. As these sites are not usually open to the public, attendees gained a rare, firsthand look at...
On Wednesday, May 28, Niwot Hall's plans to redevelop the courtyard and the fire house storage building on its premises progressed further as Niwot Hall president Jim Dorvee presented plans to the Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) and Niwot Design Review Committee for review. The hearing was the next step in the Boulder County land use process, which is required before Niwot Hall can move forward with an application to Boulder County Permitting & Planning. Dorvee presented the same...
Sitting at his host family's kitchen table in Niwot, clad in a Broncos T-shirt and baseball cap, Rotary Youth Exchange student Simon Rosendahl-Post does not seem far from home. A Niwot High School student, junior varsity soccer player, and baseball enthusiast, his transition from Denmark to Colorado looks natural. Rosendahl-Post, 16, spent the 2024–25 school year at Niwot through the Rotary Youth Exchange program. "I'm from a small town," he said with a smile. "It's R-Y in Denmark, but I think i...
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For her many volunteer activities that enhance the Niwot community, Denise Chamberlain is the Left Hand Valley Courier's May Left Hand Laurel. Chamberlain is a professional artist, and the creator of the large "Spirit of Niwot" mural on the west and north sides of the former Excel Electric building, along the railroad tracks near 2nd Avenue and Murray Street, and the "Bug's Eye View" mural on the former feed store property at 291 2nd Avenue. Chamberlain also had a hand as a volunteer, along...
"My name is Rosalyn, like a rose." At just five years old, Rosalyn has already discovered something many adults spend a lifetime trying to understand. The joy that comes from spreading happiness. Every week, she walks around town with a bouquet of freshly cut flowers in her hands to deliver to local businesses, passing them out with a smile that lights up the room. She has learned this tradition from her late grandmother, Kate Ross, who once ran Belle Fiore Flower Farm in Niwot, a dream that...
Fourth in a series of articles highlighting Niwot's 150-year history. Niwot was platted 150 years ago, but was never incorporated as a town or city. Early settlers in and around Niwot suffered many hardships, one of which was the tragic death of children. In 1881, Jerome and Amy Gould, who had homesteaded near Left Hand Creek north of Haystack Mountain, lost their son, Ernest, who died at the age of 13 of appendicitis. According to their great-granddaughter, Nancy Hindman, who lives on Niwot Roa...
This is a monthly feature summarizing the activities of the Boulder County Commissioners. Boulder County Commissioners background information: The Boulder County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) are Claire Levy, Marta Loachamin, and Ashley Stolzmann. Each commissioner is elected at-large to a four-year term. They are elected by and represent the entire county with a population of 330,758 according to the U.S. 2020 census, but each comes from a different district. The BOCC is responsible for...
Twenty-one years after graduating from Niwot High School, Emily Harrington has traded Colorado's Front Range for Lake Tahoe's alpine setting, but her connection to the outdoors that began in Boulder has only grown stronger. The 2004 Niwot graduate made international headlines when she became the first woman to free climb El Capitan's Golden Gate route in Yosemite National Park in under 24 hours, cementing her place among the world's elite climbers. But for those who knew her growing up in...
CO 119/Diagonal Highway Traffic Updates Continuing traffic signaling work along the CO 119/Diagonal Highway will cause the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to conduct various southbound right shoulder closures, between Jay Road and Hover Street, until Friday, May 30, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Wednesday, May 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., CDOT will impose various intermittent northbound and southbound single lane closures corridor-wide on the CO 119/ Diagonal Highway. On Wednesday, May...
It's not certain when the carpet on the stairs to the second floor of Niwot Hall was last addressed, but best guesses put it somewhere in the 1980s. Long overdue and much appreciated new carpeting was installed last week and it's another of those "small things can be a massive improvement" items checked off the to-do list. Take a look next time you're at the Hall. Niwot Native Art Market Sunday, June 1, 11 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Niwot Native Art Market highlights and celebrates the artistry and c...
The Niwot Post Office is temporarily closed for renovation. The south wall of the post office building was damaged last January when a driver in the parking lot crashed into the building. Temporary repairs allowed the post office to remain open, but the extensive repairs began this week and are expected to continue until Monday June 30, when the post office is scheduled to reopen. In the meantime, post office box holders and other patrons have been directed to collect their mail at the Valmont...
Back by popular demand, Niwot's Native Art Market will return to Niwot Hall on Sunday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The market will showcase vibrant, handmade works from Native artists, including paintings, beadwork, jewelry, prints, and even comics. "I want to introduce emerging Native artists to a wider audience," said Tom Myer, the event organizer and one of the featured artists at the market. "This is so important to me as it is super hard for Native artists to break in anywhere." Myer's...
In 2004, the Regional Transportation District (RTD) ballot initiative, FasTracks, was a $4.7 billion transit plan for the Denver region, featuring a Northwest Rail line from Union Station to Boulder and Longmont as a key component. Since the FasTracks ballot initiative was passed over 20 years ago, the project has stalled due to poor planning, increasing costs, and a lack of adequate funding resources. In 2017, to address this situation, the Colorado Legislature re-established the Southwest...
After decades of serving the Niwot community, Niwot Pizza, formerly known as Lefty's Pizza, is preparing for a significant transition. The pizzeria will close its doors at 364 Second Avenue on May 30 and plans to reopen at 1743 Main Street in Longmont on June 2. The move is prompted by the redevelopment of the current building, which is set to become a new dental office for Ashley Niles, D.D.S. and Niles Family Dentistry. The property, owned by Ashley Niles Properties, LLC, received conditional...
Local Niwot neighbors Aislynn Donovan and Jen Seely herded together neighbors, friends, family, and goats from May 24 through May 28 to experience a unique popular form of yoga called "goat yoga." The classes were hosted in Donovan's yard from 1-2 p.m. each day. Donovan, 14, organized the event to support her local Boulder County 4-H club, Goats and Galore. 4-H is a nationwide youth development organization that prioritizes experiential learning, especially through pet ownership, community servi...
Throughout the spring, the Rotary Club of Niwot awarded grants totaling over $11,000 to various community groups in Niwot, signifying a substantial and sustained investment in education and local charitable initiatives. Among the organizations that received the grants, the largest grant went to the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) program, which received $2,800 for its educational and youth development initiatives. Niwot Hall received two separate grants of $1,000 and $1,650 for the...
On May 22, Niwot Hall president Jim Dorvee presented plans for a redesigned storage facility and a courtyard suitable for outdoor events as part of Niwot Hall's effort to make the site formerly known as Left Hand Grange an attractive community gathering place. Dorvee spoke to a gathering of 17 Niwot residents, which included board members of Niwot Hall, a non-profit corporation which owns the property at 195 Second Avenue in Niwot. The meeting was part of a land use process required by Boulder...
Dear Grads, I ran Botanical Interests seed packet company for nearly 30 years. Botanical humor flourished in our office and much of it was as profound as it was hilarious. This is your time to sink your roots into the ground, branch out and bloom. You are the gardener now. Design something amazing, sow tomorrow's joy today and remember that there are seasons in the garden and that the garden is always growing and changing. You are the creator now and you have superpowers. While hiring and creating healthy teams I realized that most people...
Words of Wisdom collected by Pat Murphy “Work hard, but don’t forget to take time for yourself and your family.” -Daryl Mercer “In this next chapter of life, be you. Embrace who you are, let your light shine and believe that you can accomplish whatever you put your mind to if you are willing to dream, trust, and put in the hard work. Celebrate the highs, surround yourself with those you love during the lows, and don’t get discouraged. There is so much growth, opportunity and beauty ahead for you. Smile and get excited for all that can and w...
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On Thursday, May 22, from 5 to 7 p.m., Niwot Hall will hold a public meeting to present plans to renovate the space currently occupied by the former Niwot Volunteer Fire Department Station on the organization’s premises. This plan, pending approval by Boulder County, seeks to modernize and improve the utility of the space. The plan forms a key part of the revised Niwot Master Plan, which received approval from the Local Improvement District (LID) last week. Niwot Hall is a key historical b...
Hannah McDonald, a 2018 Niwot High School graduate and now the Entrepreneurship Program Manager at St. Vrain Valley Schools' Innovation Center, has been named the district's 2025 Educator of the Year. Celebrated for her boundless energy and deep commitment to student success, McDonald was recognized for creating transformative learning experiences that empower students through mentorship and real-world skill-building. "My ultimate why for teaching is helping students envision, build, and...
TJ Ross, a 2010 graduate of Niwot High School, is making his mark on the entertainment industry. Currently based in Los Angeles, Ross has worked on the creative team of shows such as Lucifer and Pulse. Ross did not have a typical starting path into the industry. He said, "I knew I wanted to go to college after high school and had a passion to move out of Colorado to explore what else was out there. I ended up landing at University of California, Santa Barbara, for marine biology, but I quickly...
Since 2022, Niwot and the surrounding area have become home to an increasing number of Ukrainians seeking safety from the war in their country. Over time, they've become a part of the local community and have placed themselves firmly on a path from arrival to settling and working in their new homes, a progression that many Americans would find familiar from family stories that go back just a generation or two. Last month, two recently arrived local Ukrainians, a former lawyer, V, and his sister-...
CO 119/Diagonal Highway Traffic Update Because of continuing traffic signaling work along Colorado Highway 119/Diagonal Road, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will continue to conduct various southbound right shoulder closures, between Jay Road and Hover Street, until Friday, May 23, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The agency is also continuing traffic-pacing operations on CO 119/Diagonal Highway while crews move equipment across the highway. The pacing will cause brief traffic holds and traffic moving slower. Trail Closure - western...
The historic Frank Bader House in Niwot has found new life as the home of Dignity Counseling and Wellness, a mental health therapy practice with plans to open its doors this summer in the meticulously restored landmark building at 210 Franklin Street. The practice, co-owned by therapists Katie Klumb and Alex Mezyad, began as a counseling practice that the duo envisions growing into a more comprehensive holistic wellness center over time. Both therapists bring approximately 10 years of separate p...
Troop 161 Scout Texas Thomas continued his journey to Eagle Scout on May 18, coordinating and executing a plan to construct a new, extended fence in Niwot Children's Park. The fence aims to improve the park's safety, which borders several Niwot residents' properties. The surrounding residential fences have taken damage over the years, and the previous border left no demarcation for the ten-foot alley that runs between those properties and the park. The fence extension installed by Thomas and...
The Niwot Post Office will temporarily close its doors on May 23, 2025, for reconstruction work, requiring residents to make alternative arrangements for mail pickup and package deliveries over the next five weeks. The closure will affect both the main post office and its 24-hour lobby, with services expected to resume on June 30, 2025. Postal officials are urging all PO Box holders to retrieve their mail before the May 23 closure date to avoid any disruption in service. During the...
"Another successful year," said John Barto, event organizer for the Niwot Community Association's (NCA) annual Clean-Up Day. "The weather was perfect, we had a lot of great help from volunteers such as the Scouts of Troop 161 and the Niwot High School Marching Band's drumline," he added. This year's event was held on Saturday May 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and was renamed to honor the late Neal Anderson, original organizer of the event and past NCA president. After having organized and advertised...
On May 11th, to celebrate Niwot's Sesquicentennial (150th) Anniversary, the Niwot Historical Society released a book, Niwot: The Spirit of Colorado, published in conjunction with the anniversary. The book was created by Kathy Koehler, president of the Niwot Historical Society, and explores the rich history of Niwot, from its roots as a small railroad town to the thriving community it is today. The book contains full-color pictures from decades past along with pages and pages of information about...
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Don Haddad, the highly respected and impactful superintendent of the St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD), is embarking on a well-deserved retirement after 40 years in education. As reported in the April 23 edition of the Left Hand Valley Courier, Haddad says he will not completely step away, hoping his experience and passion for education will continue supporting SVVSD as an emeritus superintendent. A key focus of Haddad's recent work has been his involvement with House Bill 21-1294, the...
On May 3, two Niwot residents, Mike Johnston and Terrie Clark, were awarded the Presidential Lifetime Volunteer Service Award, one of the nation's highest honors for volunteerism. The award recognizes Americans who contribute more than 4,000 hours of service over the course of their lifetime, a number far exceeded by both Johnston and Clark. Johnston and Clark have served the community as patrollers for the Bryan Mountain Nordic Ski Patrol (BMNSP) for decades. Johnston has served with BMNSP for...
Mark and Kena Guttridge, founders and stewards of Ollin Farms in Longmont, have been selected for induction into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame. They are being recognized not only for their thriving agricultural business, but for their deeply rooted commitment to land stewardship, education, and community-building. Nestled along 95th Street near Plateau Road, Ollin Farms has grown from a family dream into a beacon of regenerative agriculture and community resilience. Since 2005, when t...
For over seventeen years as the receptionist and bookkeeper for Classic Looks in Niwot, Anne Goncalves has been a very familiar face to clients of the salon. Beyond being the salon's friendly familiar face and its operational glue, Goncalves speaks of the personal touch and connection with the salon's customers as a favorite part of her role at Classic Looks. "We have repeat clientele and we get to know all about their lives, their families, and so we feel a personal connection to them,"...
The Boulder County Commissioners voted to postpone a decision on the controversial 63rd Street Subdivision proposal until July 10, following a three-hour hearing on May 6. Commissioner Ashley Stolzmann was absent from the May 6 hearing. Commissioners Claire Levy and Marta Loachamin heard extensive testimony about the proposal to create three additional lots at the southwest corner of 63rd Street and Niwot Road. Levy noted for the record her familiarity with the case and surrounding controversy....
Amid encouraging reports from February sales tax receipts, the Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee (LID) recommended approval of funding for two signature events for Niwot – the Niwot Community Association's (NCA) 4th of July celebration and the Rock & Rails Summer Concert Series, co-sponsored by the Niwot Cultural Arts Association (NCAA) and the Niwot Business Association (NBA). 4th of July Celebration Kathy Koehler, a member of the NCA's board of directors, presented the 4th o...
The Niwot Community Association (NCA) will hold its annual Clean-Up Day event this Saturday, May 17, between 8:00 a.m. and noon at the Niwot High School upper parking lot. The event closes promptly at noon or when the dumpsters are full, whichever comes first. The NCA has requested that the last patron arrive at 11:45 a.m. so that the event can end on time. For over twenty years, the NCA has helped with the collection of yard debris and other large trash/recyclable items that would be otherwise...
The fence at the western entrance to Niwot on Niwot Road from Colorado Hwy. 119 was power washed and re-stained recently. The Niwot Community Association, Niwot Business Association, and the Niwot Local Improvement District funded the project in order to improve the appearance of the most utilized entry point to Niwot. In November 2024, weeds were scraped and rock mulch was laid along the same stretch....
The unofficial results of the Mountain View Fire Protection District (MVFPD) May 6 election show Tiffany Heisler and Mike Mrla, both of Erie, receiving the most votes for the District's two available board of directors positions. The District's firefighter union, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 3214 also supported the candidacies of Heisler and Mrla. The terms of current Board President, Laura McConnell, and Board Secretary, Cole Lathrop, will conclude this month....
CO 119/Diagonal Highway Traffic Update Now through Friday, May 16, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), as part of their traffic signal work, will be conducting various right shoulder closures on southbound Colorado Highway 119/Diagonal Highway, between Jay Road and Hover Street. According to CDOT’s weekly project update for Colorado Highway 119, the agency says they are aware of delays experienced by motorists at the intersection of Jay Road and CO 119/Diagonal Highway and are closely monitoring i...
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