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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...
Do you know people in the area who have something unusual in common? Like they have climbed all of Colorado’s fourteeners, they have jumped out of an airplane, they went to the same middle school in another state, they were in New York during 9/11, or they have a famous relative in common. That kind of thing. The Left Hand Valley Courier is launching a new feature called “Connections” to highlight the unusual things we have in common to better get to know one another. Send your connections with names and contact information to edito...
Suzan Crochet Suzan Crochet, 73, of Gunbarrel died Jan. 24, 2025. A celebration of life will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Family Learning Center in Boulder. Alice Haverstock Alice Haverstock, 84, former Niwot area resident, died Jan. 31, 2025, at her home in Longmont. Services will be announced at a later date. Joan Marie Sinnwell Joan Marie Sinnwell, 73, of Niwot, CO passed away on January 26, 2025. Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Longmont, CO on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at...
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First in a series of articles highlighting Niwot's 150-year history. The unincorporated community of Niwot was first platted in the Boulder County real estate records on March 30, 1875, almost 150 years ago. Now home to 4,306 individuals in the contiguous subdivisions, according to 2020 U.S. Census reports, the community was founded when Ambrose Murray and Porter M. Hinman filed a plat, laying out the lots, blocks, streets and alleys of what is now known as "Old Town" Niwot. But Niwot's history...
For her longstanding contributions and volunteer efforts in the Niwot Community, Anne Postle is the Courier's February Left Hand Laurel. "Niwot becomes your whole world when you move here," said Postle. "You have everything here - work, friends, shopping, dining, activities, and events. When I first moved to Niwot in 2012, I thought I would always be going back to Boulder for dinner, but I found I rarely go back because everything I want and need is right here." Postle, a senior partner at Osmos...
Dustin Wolf, son of Eddie Running Wolf, has been restoring his father's tree carvings, known as Spear Lodge Man, Cheyenne Holy Man, and Eagle Catcher, with assistance from Jeff Wolcott. Spear Lodge Man is now complete, and Wolf and Wolcott want to share the process and the progress with the community at an open house Feb. 15 at 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. at Wolcott's residence at 9700 Niwot Road. The willow tree trunks carved by Eddie Running Wolf stood for years along Niwot Road, just west of 79th...
Ok. Call me old school, but when I get a text from someone I barely know that starts with "Hey," I assume it is spam. Who says just, "Hey?" Apparently, everyone. The manner in which we communicate has changed in my lifetime. We used to start a letter with "Dear Mr. Smith." Now, we start a text with "Hey." What happened there? Does anyone born after 1970 even remember what a letter is today? Letter writing is a lost art with which our children are unfamiliar. To review, a letter is where you put...
Bill Enyart painting during Niwot's Wine About Winter Saturday, Feb. 8, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Wine lovers and shoppers are invited to watch Bill Enyart, the Hall's current artist in residence, as he paints another masterpiece. Learn about Enyart's inspirations and skills while he works some magic with his brushes. Other dates to come for a glimpse of Enyart's creative process are Friday, Feb. 14, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., and Friday, Feb. 28, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Niwot Community Connection Thursday Feb. 13, 10:...
In the heart of Niwot, where local businesses thrive on community connections, Darthy Prum has become a familiar face, serving up smiles behind the counter at Subway in Cottonwood Square. For the past two years, this Boulder native, a graduate of Boulder High School, has been crafting sandwiches and building relationships, one order at a time, all while balancing her role as a mother of two children. "Everyone is so friendly, so it makes it easy to interact with them," Prum said about what she...
"The Las Puertas Tales (Los Cuentos de Las Puertas)" is a compilation of four fictional stories "based on real places and real people." "The stories are derived from true events" that author David Dexter Correa experienced during the time he taught at a mostly Chicano High School in New Mexico. The stories are richly painted on the backdrop of the fictional town, Las Puertas, New Mexico, which sits "one hundred miles of empty highway [from] Colorado. One hundred miles to Santa Fe. One hundred fi...
It is my hope that this column will be another way to connect to you and give you insight into my whole-body approach to health and wellness. My perspective obviously starts with me looking in your mouth, but I’d like to show you the value of how your mouth is the gateway to your body via anecdotal accounts of varying topics. This week’s edition of Tooth Be Told discusses Botox, otherwise known as Botulinum toxin or botulinum neurotoxin. Specifically, the neurotoxin protein is an acetylcholine release inhibitor and a neuromuscular blocking age...
The Left Hand Valley Courier, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, launched a fundraising campaign in November 2024 with the goal of raising $250,000 to pay reporters and vendors, print the newspaper weekly, upgrade our printing quality, and support our educational mission. Your generosity has been overwhelming. To date, we have raised $47,008.00 with $2,420.00 of that donated in 2025. Our success is due to the outpouring of local support from you, our loyal readers. We are in the process of applying for grants to supplement our local...
The Courier Cookbook recently covered "Meatless Mondays" and "Taco Tuesdays" so today we will explore "Wicked Wednesdays." After those meatless, grilled, fresh vegetable offerings, it seemed time to indulge a bit on hump day. So relax and give yourself a treat for making it halfway through the week. Next week, we will explore "Thirsty Thursdays" so be sure to send your best elixirs to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com. BROCCOLI CHEESE RICE CASSEROLE A true indulgen!ce! Except for the...
The St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) has once again achieved the highest graduation rate among large metro-area districts in Colorado, reaching an impressive 94.3% for the 2023-2024 school year. This milestone reflects the district's longstanding commitment to providing high-quality education and comprehensive support systems that keep students engaged and on track for graduation. Superintendent Don Haddad attributes this success to a combination of early childhood education, rigorous...
The Boulder County Commissioners reappointed Niwot resident Bruce Larsen to the Niwot Design Review Board on Jan. 23. Board members serve three-year terms, and may not serve more than three 3-year terms. Larsen, who serves as a community member, has served as the chair of the board in the past. Rachel Gart, a real estate agent, was appointed as the Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) Representative on the Design Review Board. Jason Emery, a surveyor who formerly resided in Niwot, was...
Almost all variations of oral cancers start out as abnormalities in your mouth that can be seen by a dentist. So dentists are at the front line of early detection of oral cancer. Most dentists start basic oral cancer examinations at your first visit. It is a one to two minute examination that involves looking for and feeling for signs of cancer. This examination should be done even in younger people considered at lower risk for oral cancer. If your dentist finds oral cancer early, it significantly increases your chances of successfully...
Whining about winter will be put on hold in favor of the wondrous world of wine at Let's Wine About Winter 2025 this Saturday Feb. 8, in the Niwot Business District. Starting at 1:00 p.m., businesses throughout downtown Niwot and Cottonwood Square will celebrate the Eighth Annual Let's Wine About Winter event, sponsored by the Niwot Cultural Arts Association (NCAA), with funding from the Niwot Local Improvement District. Anne Postle and Kristin Alger are coordinating the event again this year....
When Arts Student of the Week Maddox Wilson performed as Constantine Bouc in the Niwot High School fall play, "Murder on the Orient Express," he learned that the role required a French accent. "He is Belgian, so I had to learn a French accent, which was super fun. The amount of lines I had to learn was also a challenge," said Wilson. "Bouc is definitely my favorite character of all those I have performed so far. He is the owner of the train company, and he is quite the character." But Wilson is...
In a significant transition for one of Niwot's cornerstone businesses, Porchfront Homes announced new ownership effective Jan 1, 2025, as long-time project managers Brett Steury and Ben Beveridge took the reins from retiring owners Tim and Mary Coonce. The change in leadership marks the beginning of a new era for the well-established construction company while maintaining its deep roots in the community. Steury and Beveridge, who have each dedicated nearly two decades to Porchfront Homes, are...
Niwot High School is holding its Fourth Annual Wish Week from Feb. 3 through Feb. 8. NHS has partnered with Make A Wish Colorado to help bring the week to life for one of its amazing Wish Kids. Donations can be made at Niwot Wish Week 2025 Donations or visit https://wish.org/colorado. Schools across the U.S. host Wish Weeks in which students and community members are invited to unite around a child with a critical illness and raise funds for the Make-A-Wish organization. The nonprofit strives...
The St. Vrain Valley School District Honor Choir performance took place on Monday, Jan. 27, at Erie High School. The students practiced the full day before performing in the concert at 7 p.m. that night. "This is a special event every year where the top students from each of our district high schools are selected to come together to perform." Laura Walters, the Niwot High School Choir Director, said about the preparation for the performance. "The students auditioned in November. This year 63...
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 Sofia Burks has spent her four years at Niwot making a difference. Whether it be for her peers, locals, or those in need, she's striven to make an impa...
The Annual Speech and Debate State Tournament was hosted by Niwot High School on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. The competition began after school on Friday at 4:30 p.m. and lasted until 10 p.m. On Saturday, events resumed at 7:30 a.m. and concluded at around 6 p.m., followed by the announcement of winners. Before the competition, the Cougars spent time practicing their speeches and supporting one another. Sophomore Zailey Lawrence described the preparation process, saying, "The prep process can vary...
Swimmer Devi Burnett emerged from her lane and anxiously looked toward the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center scoreboard, searching for a result she had long strived for. After falling short the evening prior, the Niwot High School senior had just used her final opportunity to qualify for state in the 100-yard freestyle. She had given it her all but still needed to see something below 53.20 seconds to secure her first-ever individual state qualification. The look on Burnett's face said it all....
Niwot High School's unified basketball team traveled to face off against the Frederick High School Eagles on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Despite a determined effort by the Cougars, Frederick secured the win with a final score of 77-73. The game began with freshman Isaiah Richart winning the tipoff for Niwot, setting the tone for an energetic contest. Freshman Sawyer Gall put the Cougars on the board first, but the Eagles responded quickly to tie the game. Senior Jake Hostelley followed up with a basket...
The Niwot High girls basketball team faced two tough games against highly-ranked Broomfield High School on Tuesday, Jan. 28, and Holy Family High School on Friday, Jan. 31. Against elite competition, the Cougars came out on the short end of both games, losing 75-15 against Broomfield, and 63-37 against Holy Family. The team has begun looking forward to getting back in the win column in the coming weeks before the end of the season. The Cougars fought hard, and when asked if the mindset of the...
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. From a young age, track and field was a natural part of Jade West's life. Her father, La'Mar West, was a former thrower for Niwot High School and later returned as a...
Niwot resident Gil Gilmore saw a need in the community, and took action. Now 13 years of age, the homeschooled eighth-grader was only nine years old in 2020 when he noticed "there was a lot of hate towards law enforcement," he said. "We didn't think that was okay" he said, speaking of himself and his mother, Susan Gilmore, He acknowledged that there were incidents which garnered much negative national publicity toward police officers, but he felt it was unfair to lump all law enforcement...
The Niwot High School wrestling team lost a dual meet to cross-town rival Longmont High School 48-24, on Thursday, Jan. 30. Although both teams forfeited several matches, the action in the contested weight classes was exciting. Niwot showed strength in the middle and upper weights, with four consecutive victories from 157 to 215 pounds. Maddox Brown started the Cougars' run with a pin over Longmont's Angelo Martinez at 157 pounds. Eli Quesada followed suit at 165 pounds, pinning Rowan McCue to...
The Niwot High School girls swimming and diving team added some depth to its state squad during the Granite Peaks League championships. In what was Niwot's final meet before the state championships, two Cougars achieved Class 4A state-qualifying times at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton, according to head coach Ella Thramann. Junior Thalia Milam did so first in the 50-yard freestyle preliminaries on Friday, Jan. 31. Needing to swim under 26.50 seconds, she broke through with a...
