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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...
Niwot's fifth Around the World Celebration is coming up on Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Second Avenue and in Cottonwood Square in Niwot. The event is sponsored by the Niwot Business Association (NBA) and funded in part by the Niwot Local Improvement District (LID). The event invites businesses and the public to celebrate many countries and cultures through food, drinks, decor, and music throughout town. Around the World started in 2020 during the COVID epidemic as a way...
On Saturday, April 19, Niwot's annual pancake breakfast and Easter egg hunt will be held at Niwot High School. The entire community is invited to celebrate the season. Bert's Pancake Breakfast, named in honor of the late Bert Steele of Niwot Market, begins at 7:30 a.m. and serves a hearty breakfast until 10:30 a.m. The price for the breakfast is $10 for adults and $5 for children five and older. Kids age four and younger are free. Proceeds go to the Niwot Community Connection, Live music and a...
Cottonwood Square Shopping Center, a central community hub in Niwot, has added a powerful new amenity for environmentally conscious shoppers with the installation of Level 3 fast-charging stations for electric vehicles. The charging infrastructure, activated in August 2024, represents a significant investment in sustainable transportation for the Boulder County community. The project was funded through a $100,000 grant from Charge Ahead Colorado, matched by nearly equal investment from Cottonwoo...
Niwot High School senior Benjamin Gunn believes that music is the purest form of communicating a message to someone beyond symbols and knowledge. "For traditional visual arts," Gunn said, "you can show someone a picture and make them feel something through various symbols that they've probably encountered. But I feel music is so inspirational and important that you can convey a message without needing any previous knowledge. It is just raw emotion from the performer communicated through the...
ROAD CLOSURES AND IMPACTS At press time, the road closures and impacts for the week, 4/13/25–4/19/25, had yet to be posted by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) on the CDOT website or in their emailed newsletter. Niwot residents saw Niwot Road at the intersection with CO 119 closed to traffic on Saturday, April 12. It will close again beginning April 28 at 9 p.m. and continuing through May 7 at 5 a.m. If a commuter approaches this intersection on the east side of CO 119 during t...
For over three months, Niwot High School’s theater department has been working hard to bring the iconic musical, “Footloose,” to life. The musical was performed April 3, 4, 10, 11 and 14 to a packed NHS auditorium. The “Footloose” story revolves around Ren McCormack, played by Niwot sophomore Camryn Bell. and his mother, played by Alison Kraut, who relocate to the fictional town of Bomont, Utah, from Chicago. Ren is horrified to learn that all things rock music and dance, both which are engra...
"Senior Assassin" is a popular tradition at high schools across the country, and each year, Niwot High School seniors look forward to taking part in the fun. While the rules vary slightly from round to round and from school to school, some elements remain consistent. At the core of the game, each player gets randomly assigned a target, and over the next few weeks, it is their responsibility to "assassinate" that person. Each assassination must be recorded and posted online. Seniors who play buy...
Niwot High School senior Marcus Vock has been playing lacrosse since he was 11, when his mother signed him up "just to give it a try." Now, it is a big part of his life. He is a co-captain on Erie High School's St. Vrain Valley district team, along with Braylon Englehart, Luke Foley, and Cooper Riley. Vock was named second team all-conference last season. This year, he is looking to take things a step further. "I want to be nominated as All-Conference," Vock said. "And as a team, I want us to...
The St. Vrain Unframed Art Show is happening now until Sunday, April 20, at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall. The event showcases student artwork from all 55 schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD), including creations from students attending Niwot Elementary School, Sunset Middle School and Niwot High School. The art show is open to the public daily, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event features student art from all grade levels...
Girls Basketball The Niwot High School girls basketball team celebrated their end-of-season awards on March 28 at a banquet held at the Rocky Mountain Christian Church. Freshman Alaina Loomis was named Second Team All-Conference in the Granite Peaks League, and was also selected to play on the Granite Peaks All-Star team. Senior Jiselle Sales also received Second Team All-Conference honors in the Granite Peaks League. The Senior Leader of the Year award was presented to Peyton Rhodes. Players...
The wrestling season came to a close as Niwot High School's Cougars gathered to celebrate their accomplishments at the team's annual postseason awards banquet at the end of March. The night recognized both standout performances and the energy, effort, and leadership that defined the program this year. "It was an overall really good season," Head Coach Michael DeCamillis said. "We had a lot of new people on the team, and all of them went out and competed." The Cougars sent three athletes to...
It was a busy weekend for Niwot High School's track and field team, with athletes split between two meets in two different states. While a handful of runners headed west for one of the biggest meets in the country at Arcadia High School in California, most of the team stayed close to home and dominated the Boulder County Championships at Longmont High School. At the Boulder County Championships, the Cougars proved once again why theirs is one of the top programs around. Both the boys and girls...
The Niwot High School girls varsity golf team faced a packed schedule last week with two back-to-back tournaments. The Cougars held their own on both days, showing improvement and consistency as they continue to push toward their postseason goals. On Monday, April 7, the team played in the Erie Cocoa Classic Invitational at Lake Valley Golf Club, where they posted a team score of 378. Sophomore Wendy Cheruiyot led Niwot with a score of 84, placing 11th overall. Sophomore Addison Murphy and...
The Niwot High School baseball team experienced mixed results this past week, securing a road victory against Horizon High School before dropping consecutive home games to Centaurus High School and Mead High School. During the Tuesday, April 8, game against Horizon, the Cougars showed both strength and strategy to defeat Horizon 4-2 on the road. The Cougars started strong with a double from Kaige Kennedy in the opening inning to drive in Haden Shaw for the game's first run. Horizon quickly respo...
The Niwot High School tennis team recently faced Monarch High School, Boulder High School, and Broomfield High School in a series of competitive matches, achieving mixed results across the board. On April 7, Niwot traveled to Monarch High School for a match against the Coyotes. Niwot emerged victorious with a 5-2 scoreline. In No. 1 singles, senior Ishani Pandry delivered a dominant performance, winning 6-0, 6-0. Senior McKenzie Bergeson followed in No. 2 singles with a 6-0, 6-4 victory. Senior...
The Niwot High School boys volleyball team faced six matches in five days from April 8–12, finishing with three wins and three losses. The Cougars showed signs of growth and endurance throughout the demanding week. Niwot started the week with a 3-2 loss to Poudre High School on April 8. While taking the first set 25-22 and the third set 25-21, the Cougars dropped the second, fourth and fifth sets 28-26, 25-9 and 15-9 respectively. Niwot made 51 kills and had a .197 hitting percentage overall, w...
After a tough loss earlier in the week, the Niwot High girls soccer team bounced back in a big victory Thursday night, April 10, delivering a gritty 2-1 win over rival Silver Creek High School and ending the Raptors' eight-year win streak in the matchup. It was a high-intensity contest from the opening whistle, and the Cougars found success in the first half from sophomore Ava Inguagiato, who buried a first-half goal to put Niwot on the board. Silver Creek tried to take the upper hand heading...
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...
Principal Eric Rauschkolb and Athletic Director Joe Brown announced that Elise Cranny, Mabel Miyasaki, and Mike Moat have been selected for induction into the Niwot High School Hall of Fame as the Class of 2025. "These individuals have left an indelible mark on the school and its community through their outstanding achievements, unwavering dedication, and profound impact," Brown said in a press release. The induction ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 1, at 6 p.m. in the school...
During the Boulder County Commissioners' public comment session on April 3, several Niwot residents addressed the commissioners with significant concerns about the detrimental effects of the current minimum wage ordinance on Niwot's small businesses. Ordinance 2023-4, which took effect on January 1, 2024, established the minimum wage for unincorporated Boulder County at $16.57 per hour this year, $1.76 higher than the neighboring incorporated towns and cities, except Boulder, which is still...
The Denver Broncos Foundation is giving Niwot High School (NHS) football players a major equipment upgrade this year, at no cost to the school or families. As part of a groundbreaking initiative called "All In, All Covered," the Broncos Foundation is donating 15,516 top-of-the-line Riddell Axiom helmets to high school football programs across Colorado over the next four years. As of Tuesday, April 1, the St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) schools will be participating in this $12 million...
ROAD CLOSURES AND IMPACTS The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced the ongoing work associated with the CO 119 Safety, Mobility & Bikeway Improvements Project for the week of April 6 through April 12, The right shoulder on southbound CO 119 will be closed between Jay Road and Hover Street beginning Monday, April 7 at 7 a.m. and ending Friday, April 11 at 5 p.m. for traffic signal work. Niwot Road/CO 119 intersection/median Full closure of the Niwot Road/CO 119 median for...
Members of the Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee (LID) met on April 1 at the Niwot Inn and unanimously approved five funding requests. The committee also unanimously approved a LID resolution urging the Boulder County Commissioners to implement a moratorium on the remaining unincorporated county wage increases. Among other business matters, the LID discussed the status of the Niwot Master Plan, the vice chair vacancy, a possible policy to extend the time to make decisions...
Technical theater has a way of forging bonds between people. When Bri Rivard attended Coal Ridge Middle School, the school did not have a technical theater program, and she had never even heard the term before. Then, her ninth-grade English teacher, Mrs. Myers, recommended technical theater to her. Rivard didn't have many friends at the time, and she thought it would be a great environment for meeting people. Now, Rivard is grateful Myers recommended it to her. "I have met incredible people...
Mountain View Fire Rescue will be moving its headquarters to 6328 Monarch Park Place in Niwot this spring. The move was announced last fall. Mountain View Fire Rescue will take possession of the building in late May, however, currently, there is not a set date as to when the move will take place. Once the move is complete, the fire protection district is planning to have a ribbon cutting and grand opening in July after their operations are moved in. There will be quite a few new operations, and...
The Wheel House, a unique neighborhood bar founded by Eric Bergeson, and the bicycle shop formerly known as Wheel Works, is entering an exciting new chapter under fresh ownership and management. Cornelia Sawle and Pete and Carissa Brandes announced that they have taken over the community fixture, bringing enthusiasm and ambitious plans for the future. The Wheel House is still open and its new bicycle shop will open by the end of April. The Wheel Works is now under new ownership at 7960 Niwot...
Niwot High School held its annual prom on Saturday, April 5, at Denver's Mile High Station. The event was themed "Midnight in Manhattan," and it combined celebration and elegance in its decor and activities. Hundreds of Niwot students took part, with the majority of upperclassmen in attendance. The celebration kicked off at 8:00 p.m. and ended at 11:00 p.m., and the dance floor was busy throughout the night. Niwot counselor and Student Council advisor Leah Messinger explained that finding...
As the starting goalkeeper and captain for Niwot High School girls varsity soccer, junior Mariah Fletemeyer approaches each game with a focus on precision, consistency, and constant improvement. "My mindset as a captain is just to keep learning," Fletemeyer said. "I know my team and my coaches always have my back, so I just want to always be adapting to help my team be successful." That mindset has already paid off. Last season as a sophomore, Fletemeyer tallied 93 saves and allowed just 19 goal...
Ben Gabrielson loves math. Now a senior at Niwot High School, he says his biggest challenge in high school was running out of math classes to take. After exhausting Niwot's math class offerings early in high school, he began taking classes concurrently at Front Range Community College. Last semester, Gilbert finished the classes offered at Front Range and is currently working with Niwot's math teacher, Megan Schlagel, to teach himself discrete mathematics as an independent study. Gabrielson...
The Niwot High School girls soccer team put together a solid week, picking up two road wins before falling in a close match at home against a top-ranked opponent. The Cougars kicked things off Tuesday, April 1, with a 2-0 victory at Severance High School. Senior Tori Villavicencio scored her first goal of the season, and freshman Sonya Holmes added another goal and an assist. Sophomore Liz Robbins chipped in with an assist as well. In net, sophomore Larkyn Young and junior Mariah Fletemeyer...
Several of Niwot High School's top track and field athletes took to Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, over the weekend to compete in one of the nation's premier high school meets. The Oregon Relays, held Friday and Saturday, April 4-5, brought together elite competition from across the country, and the Cougars delivered strong performances across the board. Sophomore Quinn Sullivan made his name known on the national stage. He placed third in the 1500-meter with a time of 3:55.02, which ranks...
The Niwot High School girls tennis team suffered a challenging 6-1 loss against Fairview High School on Wednesday, April 2, as the Cougars struggled to keep pace with their opponents. In the singles matches, senior Saha Kolli played in the top spot but was unable to overcome her Fairview opponent, losing 6-2, 6-2. Kolli had a few strong moments but struggled to gain consistency, especially against her opponent’s powerful shots. She worked hard throughout the match, maintaining focus even as the scoreline slipped away. Senior Magnolia V...
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...
After months of negotiations, the Niwot city council approved Option 34a for an over-underpass access to Niwot from the bikeway-pedestrian-stroller path currently under construction in the CO 119/Diagonal Highway median. Option 34a includes an overpass from the mini-multi-modal path over the Longmont-bound lanes of the Diagonal Highway, using the same design as the 63rd Street overpass in Gunbarrel. "They wanted us to pay them another million dollars to design an underpass, so we figure by...
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), acting on a recommendation from Parks and Open Space (POS), unanimously agreed on April 1 to create a Niwot Animal Sanctuary Train Yard (NASTY) on the median in the center of CO Highway 119 north of Niwot Road as part of the ongoing CO 119 Safety, Chaos, Access, and Technology (SCAT) project. The decision was made after extensive public input at Sight Review hearings, and after consultation with the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and NCAA, although NIL money from an...
With the announcement of Coach Prime's contract extension, Cimmini's Italian restaurant has decided to rebrand as Coach's Creole Kitchen, bringing a bold new look and menu to Niwot. The move comes after University of Colorado head football coach Deion "Prime" Sanders was reportedly spotted dining at the restaurant last year. According to the restaurant staff, the visit left a lasting impression. "We realized we weren't just serving food, we were serving the future of Buff football," waiter Jack...
The Courier often profiles "familiar faces," community members around Niwot and/or Gunbarrel that you might see on a regular basis, but don't know their story. These individuals do a lot for our community to make it the tightly knit and functioning area it is. Yet there are many familiar names without a corresponding face. We call those "Unfamiliar Faces." This week's Unfamiliar Face is Frederick Niwot. His name appears on signs directing motorists to exit 235 on I-25 but, as much as we might...
The similarity between Niwot and Minot's unusual and often-mispronounced names piqued Left Hand Valley Courier reporters' interest in the city which none of them had heard of. What began as curiosity led to a serious interest in approaching Minot for getting-to-know-you discussions. As reporters learned about the city, they began referring to Minot as "Northern North Dakota's best kept secret." Minot's metropolitan area population is almost 20 times that of Niwot and it is the fourth largest...
A steady stream of Niwotians, past and present, visited Niwot Hall on Sunday, March 30, 2025, for an open house celebrating Niwot's Sesquicentennial. The town plat was recorded with Boulder County 150 years earlier, on March 30, 1875. Niwot resident Laura Skaggs, who chaired the organizing committee, was more than pleased with the turnout. Young and old were mesmerized by the slide show which paired photos of buildings past with current photos of the same property. Pete Wernick on banjo, his...
For his enduring leadership and volunteerism for the Niwot community and advocacy for Niwot's businesses, Tony Santelli is the Left Hand Valley Courier's April Left Hand Laurel. As a former co-owner of the Niwot Tavern, a past president of the Niwot Business Association (NBA), and a current member of the community's minimum wage task force as well as the Niwot Future League (NFL), Santelli's leadership and dynamism is apparent when he discusses his love for the Niwot community. Niwot is the...
He was a lawyer in a different life. She worked in the food safety industry. That was before February 24, 2022, in Ukraine. Today, he works for a large retail outlet in Longmont. She is also employed. They live in a garden-level apartment in Niwot's Old Town area. Their surviving extended family members also live in the United States. They live in fear of being deported, with nowhere to go. Though they entered the U.S. legally as refugees, the uncertainty of their status resulting from the...
Ok. It's that vacation planning time of year. After figuring out the when and the where of your trip, you inevitably find yourself swiping Tripadvisor trying to find the perfect hotel or Airbnb to settle in for five days away from the luxuries and familiarity of home. Location, amenities, size, and local food options all factor into this daunting task. As any seasoned traveler would tell you, ratings are not always helpful. Why do the Travelodge and the Four Seasons have the same rating? A five-...
This is a monthly feature summarizing the activities of the Boulder County Commissioners. The Niwot Business Association will be sending you a request for your signature on a letter addressed to the Commissioners. This letter urges the Commissioners to amend the minimum wage ordinance to match the $14.81 rate of neighboring municipalities. Currently, Niwot's minimum wage is $16.57 per hour, and scheduled to rise to $25 per hour by 2030. Data from the Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory...
The Niwot Patriotic Cookie Moms are gearing up to send out the next round of Passover/Easter boxes of cookies on April 7 to deployed troops serving the United States. Each troop has members from the local community as well as from other states. An informal group of women interested in supporting U.S. troops far away from home was first formed in 2010 by local realtor Pat Murphy along with Patty Strecker and Karen Copperberg. They officially incorporated as a non-profit organization in March...
Behind every trusted face on television lies a story, and for longtime CBS Denver7 anchor Mitch Jelniker, that story begins in the hallways of Niwot High School. Though born in Oklahoma, Jelniker considers himself nearly a Colorado native, having moved to the state when he was just a few months old. His father, an aerospace engineer, moved the family several times during Jelniker's childhood - from Colorado Springs to Houston, Los Angeles, and Washington, before finally settling back in...
As April ushers in the beautiful renewal of spring, Niwot Hall hosts a month of invigorating cultural events, lectures, dance, music, and opportunities to connect where all are welcome. Dance Classes with Lindy Bartruff Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 Beginning at 3:00 p.m. Participate in fun and fitness while dancing under the instruction of director-choreographer Lindy Bartruff. 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Aerobic Dance Do you love to dance and yearn for an easy, energizing outlet? Ignite your...
Niwot is no stranger to businesses that aim to help with many forms of personal care. As of November, 2024, Biscochito HomeCare has been operating in Boulder County and its surrounding areas. Biscochito, named after the state cookie of New Mexico where the non-profit company originated, is an at-home service organization, pairing caregivers with individuals who may need different levels of support. A biscochito is a sweet, shortbread cookie. One of the organization's favorite taglines is "live l...
