Letters to the Editor - The Mountain-Ear

Marshall for Commissioner

Marshall for Commissioner Dear Editor, I know the phrase common sense has been used by many candidates running for office. The definition of common sense, according to Google, has multiple meanings, … more

9/30/24

Deficit spending is bunk

Dear Editor and Readers, The Gilpin County Commissioner Candidate Forum on September 20, 2024, brought together the candidates and community to hear about the candidate’s backgrounds and their … more

9/30/24

Thank you for supporting the Gilpin County Food Pantry

Dear Peak to Peak Readers, I am writing to thank you for your generosity and participation in the Gilpin County Food Pantry on September 9. You gave monetarily, … more

9/30/24

Axe & Snax does not endorse any candidate

Dear Editor, In early July Axe & Snax held a wildfire mitigation event at Rudolph Ranch, owned by Commissioner Candidate Corey Marshall. The project was done as part of a written agreement with … more

9/30/24

Don’t fall for the same old tricks

Dear Editor, There are regular strategies involved in being the party in the opposition. They are tried and true and have been seen in every election cycle for years. Let’s recognize them for what … more

9/30/24

Fey for Gilpin County Commissioner

Dear Friends and Supporters, I am excited to share with you my platform for the Gilpin County District 1 Commissioner race. Over the past months, I’ve carefully considered the issues that matter … more

9/30/24

Economic development, deficit spending and candidate forum

Dear Editor, The recent candidate forum was an excellent opportunity to dig deeper into the positions the GOP Commissioner candidates are staking out in this election. First, they are all in with … more

9/30/24

Everyone can help address the climate crisis

Dear Editor, Sadly, residents of Colorado’s mountain towns have already experienced many of the consequences of a changing climate—droughts, fires, floods, mud slides and more. The question … more

9/30/24

Axe and Snax Chair’s letter to the community

Dear Editor, I do not engage in social media but I’d like to clear up some misrepresentations being posted about the relationship between Axe and Snax and the Rudolph Ranch. Earlier this Spring … more

9/30/24

Why I support Sandy Hollingsworth

Dear Gilpin County readers, I don’t plan to talk about county finances, the true facts are out there for you to read. I encourage you to do so. I am going to speak from … more

9/19/24

Nederland Jazz and Wine Festival - a community event

Dear Editor As President of Nederland Area Seniors (NAS), I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the support and participation that made this year’s Nederland Jazz … more

9/19/24

Re-elect Commissioner Sandy Hollingsworth

Dear Editor, I support the re-election of Sandy Hollingsworth as Gilpin County Commissioner for District 3. She works diligently on behalf of all Gilpinites and has done so since her election in more

9/12/24

Sandy Hollingsworth: A commissioner for the people

Dear Editor, I have known Sandy for four years and have worked closely with her during this time. I have witnessed her commitment to serving the public on a regular and frequent basis; serving the more

9/10/24

Appreciation and respect for Corey Marshall

Dear Gilpin County, I wanted to take a moment to share my profound appreciation for someone who has made a significant impact on my professional and personal life Corey Marshall. When I first more

9/9/24

Keep Sandy Hollingsworth as Gilpin County Commissioner

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my support for Sandy Hollingsworth for Gilpin County District 3 Commissioner. Sandy has experience. As current Commissioner she knows county work. Decades in more

9/9/24

Thank you Nederland!

Dear Editor, A big thank you to the Nederland DDA for sponsoring The Nederland Summer Concert Series and to the Town of Nederland for working with us to make these shows a success! A huge more

9/8/24

Let’s Rise Against Hunger in October

[caption id="attachment_114418" align="aligncenter" width="732"] Gathering together to feed communities: Residents of all ages helped packaged 10,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger at last year’s more

9/7/24

Mornis for Gilpin Commissioner

Dear Editor, We are writing in support of Marie Mornis for Gilpin County Commissioner in District 1. We have known Marie for 40 years and have the utmost confidence that she will represent us and more

9/6/24

Fey comments on Black Hawk Resolution

Dear Editor, I have always stated, and continue to believe, that Black Hawk is a remarkable city with a highly efficient economic system that benefits all of Gilpin County. As Mayor of Central more

9/6/24

Thank you and congratulations to Nederland Jazz & Wine

Dear Editor, I wanted to write to say how much my family enjoyed the Nederland Jazz & Wine Festival held at Chipeta Park in Nederland, Colorado, last Saturday. We arrived about 15 minutes more

9/5/24