Left Hand Valley Courier

12/24/2025

With record-high temperatures this week, feels less like a "Happy Holidays"/"Merry Christmas (Eve)" and more like a "Mele Kalikimaka" kinda Wedensday.

Nevertheless, a new edition of your is available online.

We've got coverage about
- The power outage(s)
- Road & Trail news
- Features on our writers
- Incorporation
- Let's Talk About
- Courier Cookbook
- School highlights
- Sports highlights

And probably more, but I gotta get back to prepping our family dinner! Use your online subscription to read the full stories and support local journalism!

12/18/2025

Step away from the stressful hustle and bustle of the season to enjoy the cozy old-fashioned charm of Niwot as the 2nd Avenue Stroll continues its late-night shopping event(s) with live music under twinkling lights on Thursday, Dec. 18 and Monday, Dec. 22 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Read the full story using the link in our bio and don't only support our local small businesses, but support your

The Niwot 2nd Avenue Stroll continues its late-night shopping event with live music under twinkling lights on Thursday, Dec. 18 and Monday, Dec. 22 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Step away from the stressful hustle and bustle of the season to enjoy the cozy old-fashioned charm of Niwot. Enjoy dinner and fes...

12/16/2025

Xcel Energy may shut off power to some Front Range customers Wednesday as high winds and dry conditions create extreme fire danger: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/xcel-power-shut-off-possible-front-range-fire-danger/73-2044aa7c-d3cb-4cf2-b5a3-9ceb73a10616?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_9NEWS_(KUSA)

12/13/2025

The Niwot High School Cheer & Band need your help!

They recently achieved first place at a combined competition in Denver which earned them an invitation to compete at Nationals at Walt Disney World the first week of February - something never before done by Niwot High School.

Everything has happened very suddenly, and anything helps then achieve this first ever, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for their newly formed "Niwot Noise" group.

The grand total is roughly $70k to afford airfare, hotel, competition fee, & park entry for 20 cheerleaders, 20 band members, & 5 staff/chaperones.

Go Cougs!

12/11/2025

If you've been following the for a while, the name "Jack Carlough" probably rings a bell.

Read about his professional (and honestly, quite impressive) career has traversed using the link below with your online subscription!

When Jack Carlough left the Left Hand Valley Courier in March of 2025, he was already balancing a full workload. The Silver Creek High School graduate began writing for the Courier in the summer of 2019 after his freshman year at CU, and spent the next six years covering local sports while also serv...

12/10/2025

What a warm Wednesday after the winter wonderland we had last week.
A new edition of your is available online now!

Honestly there are just so many great headlines, just go check it out for yourself! (Seriously so many...)

12/09/2025

Today is and we are asking YOU to help keep alive in our community!

The Left Hand Valley Courier was established on April 1, 1997 (no foolin'). On January 1, 2024, the Left Hand Valley Courier became a Colorado non-profit corporation, recognized by the IRS as a Section 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, with a focus on education through local journalism.

When you use the link posted in our comments, you can also read our mission statement & other information you may not have been fully aware of - go check it out!

https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Left-Hand-Valley-Courier

12/03/2025

FINALLY we've got SNOW!! And it's a Late Start morning for SVVSD students making this morning an ideal Wednesday morning to read the new edition of your available now online with your subscription!

Bundle up, get cozy, & pour yourself a warm beverage while you check out this week's headlines.

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12/02/2025

Milehimodern is just a few appointments away from meeting their goal!
Please sign up to donate blood at Heatherwood Elementary on Sunday 12/7, and make a real difference this holiday season. Appointments are strongly encouraged. Use the link below:

http://bit.ly/heatherwoodblooddrive

11/23/2025

Bring the kids to Niwot Hall Friday, November 28th, to see Mr. & Mrs. Claus during Enchanted Evening. Watch the tree lighting at 6 p.m., enjoy live music by Niwot Community Semi-Marching Grange Band, sip on hot cider, and kick off the holiday season with the community.

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11/08/2025

It wasn't easy, but both the boys and girls Niwot High School cross country teams emerged as state champions at the highest classification in the state.

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It wasn't easy, but both the boys and girls Niwot High School cross country teams emerged as state champions at the highest classification in the state. The Colorado High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) Cross County State Championships at Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs on Saturd...

11/07/2025

In response to the "SNAP Gap" resulting from the federal government shutdown, the Niwot United Methodist Church will be offering free breakfast on Saturday mornings.

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In response to the "SNAP Gap" resulting from the federal government shutdown, the Niwot United Methodist Church will be offering free breakfast on Saturday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., beginning November 8. The church, located at 7405 Lookout Road in Gunbarrel, plans to provide coffee and tea,....