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Could these ballot measures spell the end of Colorado's Taxpayers Bill of Rights?

On this week's episode we talk about two state measures, Proposition NN and Amendment 87, that could change TABOR as we know it. Gilpin County also asks its voters to decide if they're willing to trade in their TABOR checks to help the county cover budget cuts handed down by the federal government.

Listen to BVHZ here: www.boulderfrequency.com/

Read the Colorado Sun's coverage of Prop NN here: coloradosun.com/2026/10/03/proposition-nn-colorado-tabor-refunds-would-be-diverted-to-k-12-education/

and Amendment 87 here: coloradosun.com/2026/10/02/amendment-87-graduated-income-tax-colorado-voters-guide/

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This week we've got just the headlines. A report from Denver Business Journal revealed urgency behind Nederland's requests for state funding to help purchase Eldora, the town defers $360,000 in fees owed by TEENS Inc., and The Mountain-Ear eulogizes now-extinct St. Mary's Glacier.

Plus

• Central City explores affordable housing options
• Prescribed burns to begin in Boulder County

Nederland officials seek state help to keep town's Eldora deal alive (Denver Business Journal, paywalled): bizjournals.com/denver/news/2026/09/29/nederland-eldora-town-acquisition-state-emails.html

Boulder County's prescribed burn projects: bouldercounty.gov/open-space/management/prescribed-burns/#slash

Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record Better off Dead here.

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If you want to be involved in the podcast or paper, contact:

Barbara Hardt, our editor-in-chief, at [email protected]

Tyler Hickman, multimedia producer, at [email protected]

Jamie Lammers, podcast host, at [email protected]

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Adam Perry, Hunter Stone, Fred "Freddy" Reisen, and Jason Patton join forces outside of their Neil Young/Bob Dylan tribute group for a new tribute group dedicated to Creedence Clearwater Revival: Dear Creedence. In this interview, we talk with Perry about how both tribute groups have changed his perspective on performing and collaborating.

Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record Better off Dead here.

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Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages are linked below.

If you want to be involved in the podcast or paper, contact:

Barbara Hardt, our editor-in-chief, at [email protected]

Tyler Hickman, multimedia producer, at [email protected]

Jamie Lammers, podcast host, at [email protected]

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Nederland is tweaking the Eldora deal. After months of silence, the town announced today they're making some changes to garner more interest from investors and create a more resilient structure. Mayor Nichole Sterling joins us today to tell us what's been happening behind closed doors since April.

Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record Better off Dead here.

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Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages are linked below.

If you want to be involved in the podcast or paper, contact:

Barbara Hardt, our editor-in-chief, at [email protected]

Tyler Hickman, multimedia producer, at [email protected]

Jamie Lammers, podcast host, at [email protected]

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Local DJ Craig Beeman performs every Thursday at Busey Brews with Donny Dread as hosts ("selectas") of the weekly DJ dub night. This week, we talk with Craig about his work in Colorado and how he's been able to embrace more time in music since settling in Nederland.

Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record Better off Dead here.

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Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages are linked below.

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Barbara Hardt, our editor-in-chief, at [email protected]

Tyler Hickman, multimedia producer, at [email protected]

Jamie Lammers, podcast host, at [email protected]

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This week we've got just the headlines. Denver based business publication Business Den is suing Nederland for denying a CORA request for documents regarding their purchase of Eldora Ski Resort, Boulder Valley School District finalized the closure of four schools, and Nederland says goodbye to Town Manager Jonathan Cain.

Also

• Gross Dam can continue construction
• Gilpin adjusts Short Term Rental laws for commercial owners
• Jammin' the Bou Room benefit raises money for local food pantry

Read more about Gross Dam here: coloradosun.com/2026/09/15/denver-water-gross-reservoir-injunction-lifted/

Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record Better off Dead here.

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Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages are linked below.

If you want to be involved in the podcast or paper, contact:

Barbara Hardt, our editor-in-chief, at [email protected]

Tyler Hickman, multimedia producer, at [email protected]

Jamie Lammers, podcast host, at [email protected]

General inquiries: [email protected]

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This week, we're interviewing Zach Bellas, the frontman, lead guitarist, and lead singer of the band that has taken his name. We talk about the band's rocky beginning as they worked their way through the COVID-19 pandemic. We also learn about their perseverance as a group leading up to now, all in anticipation of their upcoming show at the Jamestown Mercantile on Friday, October 2, at 7 p.m.

Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record Better off Dead here.

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Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages are linked below.

If you want to be involved in the podcast or paper, contact:

Barbara Hardt, our editor-in-chief, at [email protected]

Tyler Hickman, multimedia producer, at [email protected]

Jamie Lammers, podcast host, at [email protected]

General inquiries: [email protected]

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This week we've got a takeover from our sister podcast Boulder Valley Frequency.

A few weeks ago, Shay Castle sat down with Boulder Valley School District communications officer Randy Barber to talk about the districts proposal to close and reorganize schools, ongoing litigation with the Anti-Defamation League, and tech use in schools.

Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record Better off Dead here.

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Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages are linked below.

If you want to be involved in the podcast or paper, contact:

Barbara Hardt, our editor-in-chief, at [email protected]

Tyler Hickman, multimedia producer, at [email protected]

Jamie Lammers, podcast host, at [email protected]

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Re-broadcast from the episode "Celebrating the Vendors and Musicians of Nederland Jazz and Wine Festival 2025," Mark Diamond discusses his upcoming trio performance at the festival and recounts his musical journey, including a personal story from September 11, 2001.

Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record Better off Dead here.

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Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages are linked below.

If you want to be involved in the podcast or paper, contact:

Barbara Hardt, our editor-in-chief, at [email protected]

Tyler Hickman, multimedia producer, at [email protected]

Jamie Lammers, podcast host, at [email protected]

General inquiries: [email protected]

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This week we've got just the headlines.

Planned water rate hikes are coming to Nederland, the US Military finally clears the crash site from a downed Black Hawk helicopter in Gilpin County, and more news from the Peak to Peak. 

Also

• Anti Defamation League drops lawsuit against BVSD
• Gilpin loosens fire restrictions
• Vote guide coming soon
• Boxing is a hit in Central City

Get your tickets to the next Boxing Central event here: eventbrite.com/e/boxing-central-on-main-boxing-music-food-community-tickets-1999462958533

Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record Better off Dead here.

Support the show

Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages are linked below.

If you want to be involved in the podcast or paper, contact:

Barbara Hardt, our editor-in-chief, at [email protected]

Tyler Hickman, multimedia producer, at [email protected]

Jamie Lammers, podcast host, at [email protected]

General inquiries: [email protected]

Head to our website for all of the latest news.

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