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After the devastation of the Lakeview Fire in October 2025, Nederland businesses had to find their footing again. With the upcoming opening weekend for Ned's newest hub, The Vault, we're featuring Doug Armitage to talk to him about his business, Brightwood Music, and building it back up with the help of the community.

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Cross Mine could finally reopen. A final hearing on operator Grand Island Resource's application to resume mining activity is scheduled for May 20 after years of delays.

But where does the town of Nederland fit into all of this? On today's episode, reporter Shay Castle sits down with Nederland Town Manager Jonathan Cain to discuss what's at stake for the mountain town, and what they're doing to keep an eye on GIR's operations. 

Also

• Campaign launches to save The Merc in Jamestown (Donate here: Savethemerc.org)
• Black Hawk hires new city manager

Links

• Watch the May 20 hearing on GIRs application here
• The Mines Part I
• The Mines Part II
• The Mines Part III
• The Mines Part IV

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In preparation for the first show of the Gold Hill Inn's 2026 season, learn more about That Damn Sasquatch from primary songwriter and guitarist Spencer Crawford. To prepare for the band's performance on May 1st to start the season off, we talk with Crawford about the history and stylings of the band!

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On this week's episode, Nederland's new mayor Nichole Sterling joins the show for an exclusive interview to talk about her vision for Ned's future, affordable housing and the dramatic finish to the mayoral race.

Polls closed in Nederland two weeks ago, and after several unofficial results and recounts, Nichole Sterling edged out incumbent Billy Giblin, 261 to 258, for the mayor's seat.

The former Mayor Pro Tem has big plans for the town as it enters a new chapter. Listen in to hear what her vision is.

Also

• Homemade explosives discovered in unincorporated Boulder County Neighborhood
• Idaho Springs' Mighty Argo Cable Car opening delayed

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Wendy Woo will be coming back to the Peak to Peak area when she performs at Oskar Blues Grill and Brew on Friday, May 22, 2026. In anticipation of next month's performance, we're bringing back her segment from November 2025!

Wendy Woo is a performer rooted sturdily in Colorado. Originally from New York, the acoustic singer-songwriter moved to Boulder with her parents as a kid, going back and forth between Boulder and Nederland.

Both of her parents, Bataan and Jane Faigao, served as founding faculty members at Naropa University and co-founded what has since developed into the school’s Traditional Eastern Arts program. She’s performed seriously in Colorado since the 1990s, and she currently lives in Loveland with her family. 

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What's the first thing you would grab if your house was on fire?

For Brianna and Max Rashbaum, owners of Nederland's Spinning Silica, seeds are at the top of the list.

On today's episode, we hear the story of a pair of seasoned gardeners who have been saving seeds from their garden for decades -  a practice that slowly adapts a plants genetics to the climate they grow in. 

They lost a portion of their stock when their pottery and glass studio burned down in the Caribou Village Shopping Center Fire last fall, but now, they're hoping to share what they still have with the community.

On Sunday, April 19 they're hosting a community seed exchange, where local gardeners can come and share the seeds they've been saving in an effort to strengthen local plant genetics and build community. 

The event will be held at 55 E. 1st Street from noon to 3 p.m.

Also

• Nederland is still waiting on official results from mayoral election
• Black Hawk holds first contested election for city council in 12 years

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As a special segment to celebrate National Poetry Month, today's episode spotlights Joshua Davis, Streets Manager and resident of Nederland. Read more about him and his poetry in the April 2nd edition of the newspaper or on the website.

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We have another news-heavy episode for you this week.

The Nederland mayoral race came down to just one vote, with sitting mayor Billy Giblin receiving 258 votes and challenger Nichole Sterling at 257. Stay tuned for updates on a potential recount as we hear more from Nederland town staff.

Also

• Nederland's Wild Bear Nature Center names new executive director
• Eldora closes for the season
• The Mountain-Ear's Body, Mind, Spirit magazine hits the racks

We'll be back next week with more new from the Peak to Peak.

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Before seeing them as a co-bill at the Gold Hill General Store on April 16th, listen to this week's Music of the Mountains to learn more about Alexa Wildish and Sadie Gustafson-Zook!

Even though both Sadie Gustafson-Zook and Alexa Wildish have been musical since their childhoods, their craft is always evolving. There are new influences, new perspectives and, of course, new skills and songs.

“I feel like I’m constantly growing and shifting and navigating,” says Wildish, “and learning things about myself and the industry as it always changes. There’s lots of different ways in which to express this creative part of our lives.”

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Stanley Jordan is your favorite guitar player's favorite guitar player.

The legendary jazz guitarist is coming to The Caribou Room April 18 ahead of the release of his new record Feather in the Wind. For the latest issue of Caribou Current, Brittney Wagner caught up with Stanley ahead of the show to talk about his signature playing style, and how he used songwriting to cope with devastating loss.

Brittney joins the show today to tell us what to expect from his upcoming album and show. 

Also

• An editorial preview for the April edition of Caribou Current
• One can't-miss concert coming to Boulder this month
• Hand-picked events for you to pack your calendar with in the next few weeks

Clips from today's episode

Audio from a Bigfoot call contest

Jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan shares his guitar secrets - The Wall Street Journal

Stanley Jordan - "Stairway to Heaven" (cover)

B.B. King - "The Thrill is Gone"

Stanley Jordan - "Autumn Leaves"

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